Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-16
dran nd. Review ' of the Troops by
Major General Chamberlain.
Reception at Division Reodo,,.
hlne Teams from Various Comn.n;os
contest for the Coveted Trophy.
LIFE ON THE TENTED FIEIn

Al" urn and discipline j.
very marked. This encampment is of incal-
cuiaoie value to the citizen soldierv of Naina
!" orings the men together, perf.cts them
III inc military art engenders a martial shirt
In the ranks, and, best of all. forms . ,,cIan.
Va trained men, around which, in case of hos
'h''ies with another country. an army could
oe rapidly recruited. The day was cool and
comfortable, albeit the atmosphere as more
or less impregnated with fog. At the snr
eeoh call there were comparatively few
SICK ones, and the surgeons reported all
present or accounted for. Next came guard
mounting. During the forenoon teams from the
different companies entered in the comnanv
team shoot. Five teams faced the butts
Inc Biddeford Light Infantry scored 33s out
OF possible 500: the Auburn Light Infantry
35i; the Capital Guards, 35l; the Dexter
Light Infantry, 1893; the Richards Light In
fantry, 305. Owing to the number of COM
panies to participate, this class was not COM
pleted, but will be resumed this forenoon
In to-morrow's Journal we shall publish the
aggregate scores made by each company
team. From ten to twelve was devoted TO
company drill. This was not intended for
an exhibition drill, but simply to perfect the
young soldiers in the manual of arms, and
answered this purpose.
AFTERNOON on THE FIELD.
Over 5000 spectators stood in the burning
sun, or sought shelter beneath the archinp
elms on the beautiful grounds which are an
ornament to the capital of Maine. This was
the most interesting afternoon of the Muster
Even to an unskiled and unscientific OBJ
server the regiments have made great pro-
gress since they moved into camp, and it is
now pleasure to witness their evolutions.
The early part of the afternoon was devoted
to Brigade Review by Major General
Chamberlain and staff. The regimental
bands were consolidated on the right of the
first battalion. The artillery was drawn up
at right angles with the First Regiment
The brigade was formed by Assistant Adj
jutant General O'Donoghue. Each Colonel
took his post, thirty yards in front of the
centre of his battalion. General Chamber
lain, mounted on a white charger, took his
post opposite the centre, with his staff be-
hind him, mounted. At 20 minutes before
three o'clock the consolidated bands struck
up military air and General Chamberlain
and staff passed down the line in review.
The General and staff then resumed their
position. and the order was given. "Close
order. right wheel. march ~
Each battalion formed in column of COM
panies, and by command of the Colonies the
battalion was brought to right shoulder arms.
The brigade then marched over the field, the
artillery bringing up in the rear. The men
were then brought back into battalions,
their wheeling exciting much favorable COM
ment from the veterans among the spectators
By order of Major General Chamberlain.
Col. John Marshall Brown then assumed
command of the brigade, and the columns
passed in review before Major General
Chamberlain and staff, who acted
as reviewing officer. The rear of the col
umn having passed the reviewing officer, the
battalions returned to their quarters, and Cen
eral Chamberlain and staff saluted Colonel
Brown. the reviewing officer. This terml-
mated the review, which was one of the most
brilliant and enjoyable events OF Muster
week At five o'clock came artillery prac-
tce for half an hour, and at $50 dress pa
rade took place as usual
THE EVENING RECEPTION
Chambers Band played its sweetest airs,
and Johnson's Band occasionally rendered a
choice selection last evening, before the
great reception tent, around which was Gus
tered multitude of people. At 7.30 there
was a reception in the pavilion, at which
Major General Chamberlain and wife received
their friends and the citizens. His Excellency
Governor Plaisted and Miss Mabel f. Hill
were first presented, then followed the stan
6al5 line and commissioned officers, the
members of the Executive Council, and after
wards the prominent residents Of Augusta
and other cities.
The crowd came yesterday. Augusta was
dcluged with visitors, and immense throngs
,v;,ressed the review and dress parade IN the
.f,srnoon. Water street was jammed with
teams. and the elms of the parade ground
shaded thousands of people. The outside at
,r.c,;ons about the grounds were well pat
ronized. and the proprietors of the booths
were jubilant.
The water for the troops comes from
w.de,s famous springs. and is pure ana
wholesome.
..uow is the general health of the men:
was the Journals inquiry at the surgeon
fonts last evening First rate; much oe''er
than we anticipated" was the response
Dur;np the first day of the Nus
tor MANY of the soldiers SUFFERED
from attacks of cramp collie and diarr"4a'
caused no doubt by change in diet and moae
Of living. and by the dampness OF tne leiu'
The bows are getting acclimated' ana among
those who are prudent (Which includes mus
Of them) there is little or no sickness
In the company shoot, Yesterday iore"o'.
SERGEANT f. w. Moore of the Capital 0uar''