The Portland daily press., 1881-09-16
FRIDAY MORNING. SEPT. 16.
BY TELEGRAPH.
CAMP PLAISTED.
NAMES MILITIA IN CAMP AT
AUGUSTA.
Another Days Grand Successes.
PORTLAND COMPANIES HIGHLY
CoMPLIMENTED.
Another Days Grand Successes.
LAND COMPANIES HIGHLY
Espscial pispatch 70 ths Press. |

AUGUSTA, Sept 15.-The morning opened
with thick and heavy fog, and to all appear
ances rain was expected, but at the assembly
OF guard details the sun forced its way through
the mist and the first ceremony of the day was
performed under clear sky The regular
morning duties were performed and showed
improvement over the two previous days. The
Second regiment had battalion drill and the
First company drills, the deployment of battal
ion on divisions Of the Second were finely
executed. The deployment of column on d.
visions had only few faults, and in the flank
movements il would take critic to notice the
mistakes
Among the companies of the First whose
movements were excellent we're the Montgom-
cry Guards 100. e., Portland Light In
fantry (Co. Al, and Portland Mechanic
Blues Go. b of which the most noticeable
was the double time movements OF the Mont
gomery Guards, which were executed with
commendable precision.
In place OF battalion drill this afternoon the
brigade was reviewed by Major Gen. Cham
berlsin. The battalion lines were formed with
the precision which is required in ceremony
Of this kind After the battalion of infantry
and platoons of artillery had been presented to
the General, he, accompanied by his staff, re-
viewed the brigade. After the review the BAT
talions were wheeled into column of compani,
aud were marched in review. The Major Gen
eral expressed himself as highly pleased with
the review.
After the review Gen. Chamberlain trans
ferred the command of the brigade to Col.
nro,r, ~ sba Iot Rao;p,ant and the manner
In which his commands were given and his ex-
plantations Of thu same to the brigade were be
yond criticism, aud the First may we'll feel
proud of their commanding officer.
The field evolutions of the day closed with
the usual ceremony and dress parade by both
regiments.
This evening Col. Brown rendered the SER
vices of Chambers band to Gen. Chamberlain,
and at this writing they are performing an ex-
cellent serenade, at which thousands of audi
tors who were not fortunate enough to obtain
ACCESS TO the division headquarters, are listen
eng.
During the day the company teams COM
menced shooting for the prizes which have
been offered by the State, and the result can
not be obtained until the finish, there not be-
ing sufficient time for all to shoot.
Among the distinguished guests noticeable
today were Gen. Mattocks of Portland, Coils
Benyon and Haskell of Massachusetts and
Capt. J. W. Deering of Portland.
The artillery commenced their daily duties
by firing a field salute which was admirably
executed, next came the battery drill and
among the different man9uvres that were per-
formed with precision and correctness were
the standing gun dr. i'll and changing of section
from front to rear. The performance of these
orders showed that Capt Menneally ably as
sisted by Lieuts. Larrabee, Mcclellan of Port
land and Proctor of Lewiston had perfect dis
q line over their men, and that every mem
ber OF the artillery was capable OF OCCUPYING
any position requisite for artillery drill
To morrow will be Governors Day, and
will be ushered in by grand guard mount
after which the entire command will by re
viewed by His Excellency Governor Plaisied'
The days duties will be ended by brigade
dress parade at o'clock.
Tents will be struck al o'clock, followed by
q grand rect parade The companies will
then start Immediately for home @.
no the Associated Press]
A Most Successful Day-The Shooting
NJ atch Not Concluded.
AUGUSTA, Sept. 15.-This has been the most
successful day of the muster. The men have
now thoroughly entered into the routine OF
camp life, and the improvement in drill aud
discipline is very marked. During the fore
noon teams from the various companies en-
tered in the company match which, owing to
the number of men who participated, was not
q ished, bat will be resumed tomorrow. Of
thu teams which have shot the Dexter Light
Infantry scored 1893 out of possible 800 points;
the Biddeford Light Infantry 1888, Auburn
Light Infantry 354, Capital Guards 351, Rich
ards Light Infantry 1893.
In the afternoon over 5000 spectators wit
messed the brigade review by Major Gen.
O ,smberlain and staff. At 8 o'clock came ar
tiiery practice for half An hour, and at $50
dress parade took place as usual,
In the evening Major Gen. Chamberlain and
wife received their military and other friends
and the citizens in the pavilion on the grounds.
Tents will be struck tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock and then will close the muster, which
has been one of the most profitable ever held
in Maine.