Evening star., 1915-03-07


Columbia militia. when he was in the
city last week, the most important was
the selection of an army officer to serve
as adjutant general of the District
militia, in the place of Lieut.. Col. AL
mon L. Parmerter. who has been order
ed to duty with troops along the Texas
border.
The greater part Of the generals time
| In this city was spent in consultation
with Secretary Garrison OF the War
Department and army officers. and
while 1t is understood that he has
named an officer whom he would desire
10 come here as adjutant general,
brigade headquarters. in The Star
building. were not ready to make the
announcement as yet
So much of the generals time while
here was taken UP at the War Depart
ment that he was forced to leave the
city with several matters pending, but
said that he expected to come to Wash
week.
While here Gen. Harries did not have
chance to fix the dates upon which
the medals won at the rifle tournament
at the Congress Heights rifle range
last fall will be presented to the lucky
ones. Along with some Of the trophies
and gold, silver and bronze medals go
money prizes.
Efforts of the various company COM
manders to improve the attendance
records OF their commands through en-
tertainments for the men have met
with success, it is declared. Several
of the companies have given smokers
and dances. and these have resulted in
increasing the interest of the men in
the drills and exercises.
Capt. Horace P. Hobbs. 18th Infantry.
U. s. A. who recently was ordered to
Washington as inspector-instructor of
the local National Guard. succeeding
Lieut.. George A. Lynch, is expected
here tomorrow. The regular annual
inspections Of the infantry commands
headquarters. field. staff and non com
missioned staff. supply company and
Companies A and 3. I'd Infantry. will
be inspected
Capt. Hobbs is to conduct the inspec-
tions in behalf Of the War Depart
ment.
The local National Guard has been
without an inspector-instructor from
the regular army for some time, Lieut..
Lynch having been relieved some time
ago. This. it is declared. has had it's
effect on the efficiency of the organiza-
tions. There has been no inspector-in-
structor to point out the faults to the
members of the guard, both officers
and men. With the arrival of Capt.
Hobbs it is expected that there will be
marked Improvement in the efficiency
of the organizations.
Other organizations which are to be
inspected during the week are: Com
panies c and D, I'd Infantry, Tuesday;
Companies and f, I'd Infantry,
Wednesday; Companies g and H. I'd
Infantry. Thursday, and Companies l
and X, I'd Infantry. Friday.
Effort is being made by the officers
and men of Company b. I'd Infantry. to
increase the strength of the organiza-
ton to meet the requirements of the
War Department. To this end the
quarters are being made as attractive
as possible. and the entertainment
committee Is said to be doing its part
to such an extent that it is probable
a waiting list will be created long be-
fore camp time. e
A number of palms and other potted
plants have been ordered with which
to make the quarters attractive.
pany last drill night.
Inter Company Shooting Matches.
STANDING.
W. l.. W. l..
ee oecmD.ny e.. Q Company IL :
The results of the third weeks shoot