| Show all method of awarding to competent critics one of the best drilled uniformed bodies in thia city is a juvenile battalion sailed the knickerbocker grays it is composed of from seventy five to eighty boys ranging in age from eight to kvelve rears the battalion is an exclusive one being really a private drill class which was started a few yeara ago by a number of wealthy women who desired that heir sons should have the benefit of exercise and instruction in the manual of arms the use emhe seventy first regiment armory is enjoyed by the boys through the courtesy of atte officers of that regiment and they drill there on monday and thursday afternoons during the winter season the uniform 0 the knickerbocker grays consists of gray coat trousers and cap of regulation pattern and dark stockings abo gray garments are neatly trimmed with black braid each member of the grays carries a musket with bayonet the president of the association which exercises a rigid supervision over this drill class is mrs edward certia the vice president is mrs beverly robinson the treasurer is mrs bradish johnson and tha secretary la mrs H H chittenden new york times |
