Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-07-31
THESEV ENTH In SERVICE
DAY WIN THE o. N. u. ~ ClnP
ROBINSON, KENTON.


or~ Observation-Disclosures, Incidents ana
Items OF Interest.
nE-RErunLtC representative paid u
flying visit yesterday to Camp j. S. Robinson,
at kcn,on, where the gay and gallant Sew
cnth Regiment q. N. G., Col W. J. White, is
now taking the annual regulation dose OF
"tented field" with MI that the term implies.
Arriving early in the afternoon the men were
found resting from a two hours battalion
drill just before dinner, anl Col. White, at
headquarters, with "Cp,on" in hand, brush
ing up mentally for another two hours twist
nj the same pleasant exercise during the alter
noon. The command arrived early Wedncs-
day afternoon ard was received by Capt.
Prices Kenton company I, at the !. B. h W.
crossing near the camp ground Everything
under Capt. Prices direction, was found
really; tents up, kitchens and dining ia
bles in running order, and all the rest
Col White in honor Of Secretary of State,
General James s. Robinson, Kcntons
most distinguished and enterprislng
citizen and owner OF the ground on which it
is located, free use OF which is given.
This grouni s what ia known as the sold
Fair Ground" and is little west of the space
occupied by the former Seventh eight years
ago. The lines of officers tents, field and
staff and line, successively, extend east and
west close to the G.. and A. railroad track,
from which people in passing trains wave or
shout salutcs to the blue coats. The com
pany streets are ut the opposite angle, be-
ginning with Co. on the right. Abou, the
only draw backs are the lack Of shade or pro-
what crsmped condition OF things
to accom- date the pipes supplying
water from the Holly works at
each company cook house, which are OF nr-
ccssi,y on certain line to connect with the
mains. The ground for drills and parades is
iirs'-clRss; perfectly level, freshly moved
and ample in extent, as old Seventh Regi-
ment men will remember. Some of the com
psnies, notably the Hamilton Light Infantry
and Robinson Guard, have their quarters,
dinirg tents and surroundings fitted up in
cor siderable style and comfort. The @. g. G.
drum and picolo corps, which has already
built up a splendid reputation in camp, have
their tents attractively arranged and adorned.
Drum Major Ridgely adds to his regular dm
ties those OF company quarlermaster and
when he isn't pounding sheep-skin
is manipulating launches Of mltton and
things.
The only duty required the first day was
establishment Of n guard line around the
camp and dress parade Immediately after sup
per, but business began in earnest yesterday,
company drill succeeding guard monnt, bat
talon drill, non-com. school and the usual
routine coming in order as follows
Revielle, 3: 80 n. m.
Police call, 6: 90 n. m.
breakfast, g; 80 II. IN.
Surgeons CALL 7: ID n m.
Guard Mount I: A5 y. m.
Company Skirmish aud Squad Drill Cali,
sam.
Company Skirmsh and Squad Drill Recall,
2: A5 a. IN.
Battalion Drill Call, 0: 90 u. IN.
Battalion Drill Recall, II: 90 y. m.
Dinner. ~ IN.
Non Commissioned Officers School | 30
p. m.
Battalion Drill Call, $3.50 p. IN.
Battalion Drill Recall, $50 p. m.
Supper goo p. m.
Dress Parade, 6: As p. m.
Commissioned Ohicers' School, 1880 p. m.
Retreat Zone gum sun down.
Tattoo, .: i5 p. m.
Taps when all lights must be extinguished
and quiet reign, Top. m.
This order is enforced implicitly by Col.
White, and is not on paper only as "A mere
matter of form. Battalion drill for 3 80 to
$50 does not mean movement or two half
executed and the remainder OF the time spent
lying around in the shade At 1880 he ia on
the drill ground, well mounted, and precisely
at 3 80 the regiment is turned over to the COM
| pauy commanders and sent back to quarters
perspiring and fatigued, perhaps, but with a
| better knowledge OF tactics. is this method
| Of doing things, observed all through, that
| is fast winning the Colonel the respect Of the
| entire command, and in it he is cor
daily and ably assisted by Major Rott,
of Germantown; Adjutant J. W. Phillips,
Sergeant Major Will r. Lee, and all
| the line officers, commissioned and non-com-
missionei. a promising and hopeful sign is
hold of the drill and their eydont eagerness
to learn. This is particularly true Of the new
companies from Celina and Mount Sterling,
the latter going into camp now for the first
time. There is splendid material there and il
is rapidly developing. Only the Mamisburg
company, d, fails to show up well, and it is
not only weak in numbers but lacking in
spirit from some cause. There is rs good
material as In any Of the companies, but il
isn't brought out to the best advantage. Per
haps the trouble lies with the officers. The
Springfield boys are holding their own, as in
times past, and doing the city credit.
Thursdays consolidated morning repor
made to the Colonel, names the following
showing OF the strength of the regiment
which is fully up to expectations: Fiel,
and stall, 10 Lieut. Col BowIes had not ar
rived yesterday but was expected today
Go. A, Capt. N. A. Smith, Springfield, o.
men; Go. B, Hamilton, Capt. q. l.. Hunter
Al men; Co. Z, Capt. S. II. Bousman, Ger
mantown, As men; Co. ID, Capt. Randolph
Miamisburg, 80 men; Go. y, Capt. Bostwck
Mt Sterling, II men; Go. |, Capt. Price
Kenton, 81 men; Go. K, Capt. Clendenning
Celina, 81 men. Total $50. Absent wit
leave, I; absent without leave, 30; sick,
Go. 2, Il Go. ,, Go. &c, making the Who'll