Arizona republican., 1920-02-07
CAVALRY OFFERS MUCH TO
 THOSE WHO JOIN
Members Given Opportuni- ty to Become Experts with Rifle and Be Profi- cient Horsemen, Instruc- tor Says

Big opportunities are offered those who become members of the new cav airy troop of the national guard now being organized, in becoming expert riflemen," states Charles K. Hughes. prominent member of the Phoenix Rifle club, one of a number of local ex- pert riflemen, who have already joined the ranks of the new troop. Mir. Hughes has accepted the position as instructor for the troop and expects to give at least three evenings a week and three Sundays a month 10 prelim mary instructions to all troopers who care to avail themselves of this op portunity.
 In speaking of his plans for train ing, he says: "A late model Springfield rifle with ample ammunition is fur nished by the government to every trooper for intensive practice. By ap plying himself every member of our troop can qualify for expert rifleman. There are three classes which can be attained, marksman, sharpshooter and
 Medals Given
 The government awards medals to those qualifying for one of these classes. As the cost of ammunition used in practice in years time amounts to from $50 to $100, this alone is quite a saving to the trooper.
 From each troop of national guards d team of rif1emen is chosen every year to represent their organization at the national meet, at which time all ex- penses of those participating are paid by the government and regular army pay is in order.
 With the new rulings governing the national guard, the inducements held forth to troopers are very enticing. Other than the privilege of becoming expert with the rifle. members can become proficient horsemen.
 slf-Tll lX~ one and one-half hours per week, re- ceiving for this drill pay equivalent to more than $1 per hour Fifteen days every year will be spent on the range in maneuvering ana rifle prac- tice. for which regular army pay is re- ceiVed.
 Armory Club Room
 Troopers are furnished with full equipment, consisting of two uniforms, blankets. sabre, rifle. pistol. horse, sad dle, etc. The new armory will be fur nished with club rooms and gym for the members. There is no hard or drudging labor to be performed, and the benefits derived from being trooper we'll repays any man for the time spent.
 Captain Linton is very much elated over the interest being shown in the organization and says: "Already suf- ficient number have sisnifieo their In tention of becoming members to fill the ranks We VII have an excellent personnel and without doubt will be able to muster just soon as all ap- plicants are examined. However, the first come will be the first served.
 Can Be Released
 There seems to be impression among some who have talked to me, that once member of the organiza- ton. a member would be unable to change his residence. This is not the case A release from the service, or a transfer to another organization will be given any trooper without delay upon occasion to remove from Phoenix
 The recruiting and examining board will be at room of the city hall, from 10 to o'clock Sunday to take care of those who have been unable to at tend the meetings the past week