Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-12
PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Result of Competitive Shooting
at V. N. G. Encampment.
Final Review of the Regiment Ycstcr-
day Aftcrnoon-COmpnn MES Left for
Their Homes Ycstcrday--Niil-
itary Critics Pleased.

day, the practical demonstration of the
problem in camp defense was dispensed
with. The officers and non-commissionet
officers met in schools. where the prob.
lem was discussed and the proper man
oeuvres outlined by Captain Bond Those
companies which had not alUady done
completed thoir work on the target range
The shooting this year has been cXcep
ttonally good, and 81 men who have quail
fed as expert rihemen will remain in
camp an extra day and complete the pre-
'scribed target course of the regular army
A much larger number have qualified as
expert shots of the two lower classes.
Aviator Gray made two fine flights dur
Ing the day and in addition made two
short flights on which he carried Brig
adier-General Tillotson and Captain Hall,
separately as passengers. Mr.. Gray's eX.
cellent flying has caused the officers to
take much interest in aviation. and there
is a movement on foot for the purchase
Of an aeroplane by the regiment.
AWARDING OF PRIZES
There was much excitement among the
guardsmen just before the final regimen
tal parade of camp at five O'Clock in the
AFTERNOON, for 1t was known that the
handsome prizes given for the best scores
made on the target range and in other
competitions would then be awarded. Neat
the close Of the parade manoeuvres Brig
ndier-General Tillotson announced the
winners and awarded the prizes Bur
lnSton scored thrice in the awards, Com
pany c. which is composed of students at
the University of Vermont. winning n
massive silver cup for having the second
highest figure of merit of all the COM
panles In the regiment and Sergeant Paul
Hayden of this company winning a hand
some cup which is awarded to the enlist
ed man making the highest aggregate
rapid fire. in the short range course. Ser
geant Percy Slayton also won a cup in tn,
rifle competition. The fun list of awards
is as follows
PRIZES FOR RIFLE COMPETITION.
'a) To the company having the high
est figure Of merit. a suitably engraved
cup, Company +, St. Adams
CD To the company having the second
highest figure of merit. a suitably en-
graved cup, Company c, Burlington
(c) To the company having the high
est figure of merit in each battalion. n
suitably engraved cup:
First battalion. Company \, Rutland.
Second battalion. Company +, North
held.
Third battalion, Company l. Brattle.
boro.
td) 10 the officer or enlisted man hay.
ing the highest aggregate in the shor,
range course who has previously won a
first prize, suitably engraved cup.
Lieut. II. 7. Sheldon, battalion quarter.
master
(e) To the officer having the highest
aggregate in the short range course. a
suitably engraced cup. Lieut. S. G.. Sabin.
Company E.
~ To the officer having the second
highest aggregate in the short range
course, a suitably engraved cup, Capt
II. VI, Cady, Company Z.
GO To the enlisted man having the
highest aggregate in the short range
course suitably engraved cup, First
Sergeant Miner. Company l.
(hI To the enlisted man having the
second highest aggregate in the short
range course, suitably engraved cup,
Sergeant Slayton, Company c.
ID To the enlisted man making the
highost aggregate, slow fire. in the short
range course, a suitably engraved cup,
Private Barry, Company +.
" 10 the enlisted man making the
second hlehcst aggregate. slow fire. in
'he snort range course, suitably en-
FraVeu cup sergeant Thomas, Company
IL.
F) 10 inc enlisted man making the
highest aggregate rapid fire. in the short
range course. suitably engraved cup,
sergeant hayden Company C.
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officer, then to the enlisted man making
the highest aggregate in the record
practice and expert test. a Colts auto
mat tic pistol, caliber a. and vice versa,
Musician Lindsey, Company |.
(c) To the officer or enlisted man MAX
ing the second highest Aggregate. a suit
ably engraved cup, Lieut. Fl. p. Sheldon,
battalion quartermaster.
Id To the officer or enlisted man
making the third highest aggregate. n
suitably engraved cup. Major w. O
Cooley. Brattleboro
(e) To the individual making the high
est aggregate in the pistol practice who