Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-23

dealest--the Reform Club. lie never would
throw black ball against any man. When he
went to tie door Of the Good 1emplars, he went
as little child. The Saviour never sent out al
investigating committee, but bid them all to come
lie hated rum with deadly hatred. 1t had de-
stroyed his home; he did not hate the rumseller,
| bat his trshc he would war against as long as he
lived. His touching story brought tears from the
whole audience.
Mrs. Harriet Jones Of Winthrop, told how she
Joined the Good Templsrs. She was dsappoint-
er; they promised her that she should ride upon
a goat but when she got there they made her
walk all the way, and she is lame too. She want
ed the people to starve the rumseller to death,
where II is hard to enforce the law. Mr.. Lang
ley, Mrs Clossman Of Bangor Mrs. Hoskins of
Oidtown, MIS-. W. q. Sargent President OF the
state ". {. I. L, arrived to-day.
The State Muster.
Yesterday, the third day Of the general muster,
opened with clear skies. This had the effect to
bring to the city the largest number that has vet
appeared since the opening. Those in the mme-
date vicinity came foot, and early lined the
sidewalks; while those from distance came in
carriages and vehicles Of every class and style,
filed the streets and nearly jostled against each
other. State, Water and Grove streets, and the
space about the State House were full; and had
not the crowd been good natured ard patient
one, trouble would have ensued for there was
ample material for several good sized rows, which
did not take place Fathers who remembered
! the scenes of the old-fa.hioued general musters,
with their sham fights. their gingerbread, cider
and New England rum, were present leading Dy
the hand their ch ildren, who had partaken some
what OF the spirit of their sres in their desire to
".ee the trainers" Carriages running to and
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tion that the price was reduced from ten to five
cents, so that one was reminded of the cry so IA
miliar to those attending the Centennal-"al
reoaEd the grounds for fire cents"
The nice manner in which the grounds are laid
out is subject of general remark. There is in
deed "city of tents" well arranged on the green
sward, under the beautiful bending elms. The
parade ground is smooth, and affords ample room
for all their movements. The dining hall erected
by the Cony Brothers, and in fact all the booths
and stand are well arranged, and have about
them commendable air of neatncss. 1t would
seem that nature had designed the place for pa
rade ground. 1t is in marked contrast to the
"hubbly" potato-feld occupied by the encamp-
ment last year at Brunswick.
The programme Yesterday morning WAS about
the same that of the day before. A few more
men reported on the sick list. Guard
mounting, TO an outsider, one of the most in
telestng events of the camp took place at $50
o'clock, and was witnessed by large number OF
spectators. The music by Chambers Band, was
excellent, as usual. The Regimental officer of
the day was Capt. Blanchard of Co. F. Senior of
the guard, Lieut.. Townsend, Co. H. Junior off :
Ger of the guard, Lieut. Wiley, Co. |. Battalion
drill took place from to II, the troops being I'M
der command of Col Mattocks.
At l. came the taps for dinner, after which
came a couple of hours of leisure, which were
occupied in various ways by the men. Those who
had friends sent took this opportunity to in
duct them into the mysteries of camp-life. others
engaged in harmless games, while still others
srolled clown street."
The Battalion drill occurred between 3 and 5
O'Clock in the afternoon, which was exceptions y
fine. Previous to this there was a concert by the
band
The principal feature was the grand Division
Dress Parade, under the command of Mai Gen.
Chamberlain. The troops never appeared to bet
ter advantage, and the crowd to witness the evo-
utions was immense. At the close, a Major GEN
erals salute was fred by the Androscoggin Light
Artillery.
The usual evening concert took place between
8 and 10 O'Clock, and added fresh laures to
Chandler's complete organization.
This, the fourth day of the muster will be
General Chamberlsin's day" In the forenoon
will occur battalion drill and inspection of Cadets.
In the afternoon at four clock will take place the
Grand Review by General Chamberlain, which
will be Of the most interesting features of the
entire muster. and will doubtless attract the largest
crowd that has yet been gathered on the field. In
the evening Gen. Chamberlain will give an in
formal reception to his friends at Division head
querters. Chambers Band will be present.
There will be dance on the green, in the even
ing, and the Division headquarters will be illumi-
mated with Chinese lanterns and other decorations
and every thing lone to make it the night of the
muster.
Curious incidents will always occur in camp.
One innocent approached Col. Mattocks on the
parade ground yesterday, and inquired of the
Colonel if he could tell him the names Of the
"boys" in a certain company. He was told to 90
elsewhere for his information.
An addition has been made to the outside show
grounds by bringing the two-legged horse,
ten cents.
Cony Brothers have chrstened their eating
house, Scamp Jameson Hotel"
The Division staff officers make an exceedingly
elegant appearance when they appear upon the
field dressed in their snowy and costly uniforms.
| Two teams collded on the grounds in the fore.