Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-16

Combat Train, 260th Coast Artillery,
did not drill during the period covered
by the report.
Pvt. William s. Regain, Battery c.
260th Coast Artillery, has been dropped
as deserter from the Guard as of Sep
TENDER 19, 1929, he having failed to at
tend drill on or after that date and all
effort to locate him having failed.
Pvt. Revelle I. Jones, Company g,
121st Engineers, has been honorably
discharged from the Guard on account
of being a member Of the District OF
Columbia Fire Department.
Staff Sergt. Harold H. Cooper, Head
quarters Detachment, 29th Division
Special Troops, has been honorably
discharged on account of removal from
the city.
Pvt. Norman T. Jelly, Medical De-
partment Detachment, 121st Engineers,
has been honorably discharged on ac-
count of removal from the city.
Corpl. Harry A.: Huber, Battery 9,
260th Coast Artillery, was formally
presented with a three-year service
medal last week. The ceremony took
place before the organization while
lined up for drill.
The Corcoran Cadet Corps, one of
the historic special uniformed compa-
preceded the present organized militia
of national Guard, will attend the Cen
tennial Legion Convention to be held in
Boston in June. Reports from the head
quarters in the Hub City received at
Guard headquarters here also say that
the Washington Light Infantry Re-
serve Company and the Washington
Light Infantry will attend.
Elaborate plans have been made for
kkA tat AVak ~
these historic militia companies, which
will come from various points In the
East. Maj. Wells, member of the ter
centenary commission, said that plans
are maturing for the official welcome by
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
and the city of Boston. An assembly is
planned at Faneuil Hall Sunday morn
ing, June /, after which the visiting or
CARNATIONS and their host will view the
points of historic interest in and
around Boston, including Paul Revere'S
House, the Green Dragon Tavern, the
Old North Church, Bunker Hill Monu-
ment; then proceeding through West
Medford and Arlington, practically
along the route taken by Paul Revere
on his famous ride to Lexington, where
the first encounter of the Revolution
took place. The organization then will
proceed to Concord and the scene OF
the battle at the Concord Bridge, which
marked the repulse Of the British ex-
petition. Luncheon will be served at
Concord, and the return trip will be
through interesting historical points in
the vicinity Of Boston. In the evening
a special concert will be given in SYM
phony Hall by the Boston Symphony
Orchestra. There will be addresses by
Gov. Frank @. Allen and Mayor James
M. Curley. On Monday the program
includes assembly at Faneuil Hall, a
street parade. exercises in the new Old
South Church at Copeley Square, re-
turn march to Boston Common, where
the historical election of the Com
mander Of the AncientS on the Drum
head will take place. In the evening
the annual banquet of the Ancient and
Honorable Artillery Company will be
held Visitors also will be given the
opportunity of visiting Plymouth Rock,
the Nantasket Beach on the South
Shore. Revere Beach, Manchester and
Magnolia.
First Lieut.. James r. Quade has been
detailed to instruct the Non-CommlS-
stoned Oficers' School of the 1st BattaI-
ion of Engineers, March Is, while FlrSt
Lieut.. John D. Powers will reside over
the classes of the I'd Battalion. Inc
subject will be Engineer Tools ana
equipment.
Some of the administrative economies
to conserve the appropriations allowed
for the training of the militia have been
outlined by the chief of the Militia
Bureau as follows: The policy adopted
of utilizing steel cots at National Guard
camps was continued during the tscal
year, 1929. about 1000 Of the cots being
supplied to date. The supply OF steel
cots from surplus stock has resulted IN
economy in the maintenance OF canvas
cots, as these are kept intact in armories
where steel cots have been made avail
able for use at Summer camps. Economy
has resulted also in the saving OF trans
portation cost of canvas cots from
armories to training camps and return
each year.
The policy of utilizing odd sizes OF
uniform clothing, which were available
as free issue was continued during the
fiscal year, 1929, resulting in consider
able economy. The fullest use possible Is
made of funds allotted for local repair
and renovation of uniform clothing,
thus extending the life of uniforms to
the limit of their utility.
The policy of storing tentage, vehicles
and other rannn enlIinOaQe has been