Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-27
AT T4,AmP HARRISON.

Rainy Night in Camp-Arrfval of Gov
 erEor Harrison Improvement in
 the Drilling Examination of the
 Second Regiment Officers.
 NIANTIc, Aug. 26.-Last night was a dreary one in camp. The rain which had been falling all day continued during the night and made it very unpleasant for the soldiers. Through the efforts of Colonel Watson 8 very fine concert was given by theWheeler 6 Wilson band together with the various con- pany glee clubs. The quartette from Go. A gave some very good selections and were the recipients of much applause. There was also some excellent banjo playing. The concert was much enjoyed and was the only pleasant feature of the day. At the sound of f'taps" all hands turned in for the night, and when they awoke this morning the sky was clear and ''Old Sol" was poking his head above the eastern horizon. Shortly after 8 o'clock the Fourth regiment, headed by Wheeler & Wilson's band marched to the depot to await the arrival of Governor Harrison and escort him to the camp. About half-past nine the train beal ing the Governor and his staff arrived. On the same train were many of the officers of the Second regiment who were to appear be- fore the board of military examiners. Gov ernor Harrison entered his carriage drawn by four horses, the band struck up lively march and the regiment escorted His Ex- cellency to the camp. On reaching the camp the Third regiment, Fifth battalion and bat tery fell into line and short parade was had. The battery, upon the arrival of the Governor, fired salute of seventeen guns. At the conclusion of the parade the Govern or went to his headquarters where he re- mained until the afternoon, when with his staff he made tour of inspection about the camp. He seemed much interested in the working of the signal service corps and had the system explained to him by Major Bur dett. He wrote few lines and handed it to the major The major gave the note to one of the corps from the Fifth battalion, who signalled to the Fourth, who were stationed on bluff three quarters of mile distant. From this spot the message was again transmitted by signals to a member of the Third in an- other part of the field, who in turn signalled to the spot from whence the message started. The signals were correctly given by each man and very promptly received and given. The gusrd mount showed great improvement over that of Monday, as did also the battal- ion drills and dress parades Colonel Wat son is working hard and is bringing his regi ment to avery high stand. Company c, the new company of the Fourth, made good showing. The Third is also doing good work. The Fifth battalion shows the greatest improvement of any organiza- ton in camp. Major Welch is finely appearing military officer and is about at all times looking after the inter ests Of his men. The battalion showed up we'll at dress parade and received many fla vorable comments from the visiting military officers.
 The battery deserves much praise. They have not got the advantage that the infantry have inasmuch as they can but rarely get together for a drill. The men, however, are industrious in their work and work with a will. They always attract attention when they appear on the field. A military man, one of the regulars, made the remark ''that the battery was the feature of the camp" They handle their guns well and with alac rity.
 There is very little sickness in camp and noone has yet been in the guard house.
 The officers of the Second who were noti- fled to be present to-day for examination were present and examined. There were sev- enteen in all and many of them will remain in camp for day or two.
 There will probably be no sham battle to- morrow (Thursday), as more benefit will be derived in giving the men the daily routine of work to perform and the men have already lost one days work on account of the rain.
 Mir. Max Thalheimer, of New Haven, is catering for the battery and two companies of the Fourth.