The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1878-08-30
The Governors Guard in Camp.

CAMP LA GRANGE, Aug. cath, 1873.
THURSDAY.
On Thursday the men were fully occupied
with the various details of camp life, such as
cooking their rations mounting guard, drill
ing, &C. The harvest home at the Rocks at
tracted large crowd of people, and there
were consequently great many visitors at
camp, who appeared deeply interested in the
sights ard scenes About five o'clock George
Lyle and his assistants struck up n lively tune
at the Pavilion, and dancing commenced Wig
orousy. The platform was crowded with
ladies and gentlemen until after midnight,
and the votarcs Of Terpsichore had delight
full time
| MAN OVERHEARD.
| After the dancing ceased, anindvidual, not
q member of the company, insisted upon
jumping into the creek after his hat, which
was upon his head. "Reminiscences We're
useless and over he went, at place near the
| bridge where the current had worn q hole
eight feet deep. Corporal e. p Moores was
passing at the time, on his way TO camp,
and plunging in, succeeded in reseuing him.
| The man was in state ofmind bordering on
| insanity, and not under the influence of IL
ouor lie was cared for and reached his home
| safely.
FRIDAY.
On Friday the camp was again enlivened
bv the presence of visitOrs-a majority of
whom were ladies'. The latter were escorted
over the entire camp, and were invited by the
officers to lunch with them and taste camp
fare The invitation was accepted, and sol
diers' rations pronounced most excellent. In
all, about fifty ladies and gentlemen partooll
of the hospitality of the officers and men. A
dance at night closed the doings of Friday.
SATURDAY.
Early Saturday morning Bugler Charles
Bode sounded the revclle, and the men
arose, cooked and ate their breakfast, and
packed up preparatory TO breaking camp.
About seven o'clock the line was formed and
they proceeded to the residence ofCol. Glenn
ent Butler, about three miles distant from
camp. AS the company drew up in front of
the Colonies residence, the aged veteran made
his appearance. Captain Lee, in brief
speech, stated the object oftheir visit, which
was to pay their respects to the only surviv-
ing Hartford county soldier of the war of
1912.
Col Butler responded in feeling terms, ex-
pressing his pleasure at the visit, and COM
plimenting the command upon their soldier
ly appearance.
Private William L. Cooley replied TO Col
Buffers address of welcome, after which re-
freshments were served to the company
Before leaving, the company went through
the drill, for the qualification of their host
and a number of ladies and gentlemen of the
neighborhood, who were present. Then three
rousing cheers were given for Col. Butler,
and the company moved off.
A visit was also paid to Mr.. E. Stanley
Rogers, ard unanimous vote of thanks was
rendered to him for his hospitality and kind
ness 10 the company during their sojourn at
Camp La Grange. The company returned to
camp, completed their arrangements for leav-
ing, and at one o'clock reached Bel Air, dus-
ty and tired, but well pleased with their first
encampment.
The officers on duty at the camp were
Capt. Ohio S. Lee; Second Lieutenant w.
r. Cunningham; Third Lieutenant, A. o.
Richardson; Surgeon Wake b. Munnik-
huysen and Orderly Sergeant J. @. Hanna,
The various messes were in charge of the fol-
lowing commissioned officers
Mess No. Sergeant Robert Dawson
and Corporal VIM T. Billingslea No. 2-Ser.
geant j Finney Galbreath; No. 3-Sergeants