The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26
IN CAME p.
First Day of the Annual Encampment
of Names Militia.
Prospects Bright for a Successful
Muster.
Result of Yesterdays Contest at
Target Shooting.
Random ShotsiFired at the Camp by
a Press Reporter.
Especial to the PRESS /

Especial to the PRESS.
AUGUSTA, Aug. 25.-The First Brigade
NJ. V. NJ, Brig Gen. John Marshall Brown
commanding, went into camp at Augusta to-
day. The morning found the preparations
for the muster practically completed, all can
vas spread, buildings erected, streets laid
out and targets in position. The most no
ticeable change in the laying out of the
camp is the exchange of positions between
the Battery and the Second Regiment The
First Regiment is encamped in the same po-
sition as last year. Prior to the arrival of
troops the grounds were in wretched condi-
tion, the appearance of the surface of the
ground being marred by the tracks of wag-
ons and animals. This required much extra
work with the pick and shovel
The Frontier Guards of Eastport, Co. G of
Biddeford, and Co. F of Augusta, were al
ready in camp and astir this morning, and
the remainder of the First Regiment under
command of Col. John J. Lynch, debarked
from their special train in rear of the camp
before 10 o'clock, and marched across the
field past brigade headquarters to their tents
| The passage by Gen. Brown was excellent
and the companies were not flong in perfect
ing arrangements at their quarters.
The Second Regiment reached camp about
IL o'clock, having proceeded directly Rfrom
the depot to the grounds, passing by the
| Capitol. This regiment entered camp by the
way of the lower entrance, and marched di-
rectly across the field to brigade headquar-
| ters, where it was received by Brig. Gen.
| John Marshall Brown. The regiment pa
raded with full companies generally The
mo in nrda
company carried its colors, which is not ac-
cording to the 'book." Two men wore
| straw hats, and one hat of light felt The
general appearance of this regiment was
rendered especially creditable on account of
large numbers.
The duties of the afternoon include regi-
mental guard mounting at o'clock, and
company drill from . to o'clock. Lieut..
Col. Ballard of Augusta was brigade officer
of the day. Dress parade was held at $50
o'clock.
Brig. Gen. John Marshall Brown accompa-
MED by members of his staff and Gen. Gra-
ham, U. S. A., witnessed the drilling and
rifle practice during the day.
The evening was proftably spent in Col.
MitchelPs regiment. Col. Mitchell is a thor
ough military man, and is much interested in
the success of his command.
The First Regiment band gave concert
before Col. Lynch'S quarters during the eve
ming.
Col. Lynch's officers, field, staff and line,
assembled at his quarters at o'clock, and
the time was proftably spent in instructions
with regard to the work of the regiment The
idea is a good one, and is just what the off
GERS need
Concerning the general work of the day,
prominent officer said: "The results of the
first days work in the camp at Augusta are
good fhave attended the annual encamp-
ments of the Maine militia for years and
never in my experience have / seen muster
inaugurated under more promising auspic-
es than this one. ''The men are obedient and
willing. Especial profitable is the regimen
tai guard mounting, better by far for the in
struction of officers and men than the brig
ade guard mounting of year ago. Men
should not be allowed to congregate so near
the line. Equally profitable and instructive
is the regimental dress parade. Both regi-
ments performed the ceremony excellently.
Coils. Mitchell and Lynch should be congrat
ulated on the commendable appearance Of
their commands. Both of these officers are
Jealous in their work.
Among the prominent officers present at
the camp are Inspector General Richards,
Coils. Guptill and Boardman of Governor
Robes staff
RIFLE PRACTICE.
The matches outlined by Col Harrington,
| Inspector of Rifle Practice give general
| satisfaction and excite good deal of inter
est in the commands. Today time was
| allowed for the companies, F of Augusta,
of Biddeford and the Frontier Guards, to
take their frings in the company skirmish
| match. The distance was 100 to 200 yards,
| ten shots, five advancing and five retreating.
Company made an average of 175; G, 25,
| and the Guards 81 per man. This is recog-
| nized as remarkable shooting. Gen. Graham,
| U. S. A. Gen. Brown and other officers wit
messed the competitions. The target made
| by the Frontier Guards will be photographed
| tomorrow. The company team matches will
| be shot tomorrow. The prizes offered are
| exhibited in the rotunda of the capitol, and
| attract good deal of attention.
RANDOM SHOTS.
| Beans for dinner.
| The looping of tents can be improved.
| The first day of the camp was cool one.
| This is Capt. Davis's fifteenth muster.
| Adjutant General, Gallagher is omnipres-
| ent.
Captain Plaisted is handsome appearing
| staff officer.
Regmental guard mounting is the proper
thing.
The general conduct of the men is excel
| lent.
Everything done under Col Lynch is done
| with snap,
Capt. Mutt, of Eastport makes an excel
lent officer of the day.
| Company B of Portland carries cook. He
is good one.
Barnum's circus left the grounds in
| wretched condition.
The teams were slow in removing rubbish
from company streets.
This encampment promises to be one of
instruction. The troops have started in
well.
The first sergeant of Co. B, First Regi-
ment was the first to get in his morning re-
port.
Major Hill, of the First Regiment, is fine
looking officer. He is a good military man
also.
Members of Company G of Biddeford
pride themselves on their shooting and well
they may.
The Yarmouth band is the First Regiment
band, and the Bangor that of the Second
Regiment
Sergeant Fred H. Bean of Portland is the
color sergeant of the First Regiment and he
understands his business
Richard Grimmor of Co p io CoI ,-oobse
orderly. Private Grmmer is the Hender-
shot of the militia.
Capt. Norton of Portland, should be con-
graduated on the bright condition of brasses.
Every button is as 'bright as dollar"
Capt. Davis holds the right and Capt. Nor
ton the left of the First Regiment, and Capt
Choates Company F of Augusta carries the
colors
The Frontier Guards are handsomely uni
formed, the uniforms of the officers being es-
peclally well preserved. Everything about
the company is first-class.
ColorS are placed before every captains