Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-03
AT CAMP STANNARD.
THE THIRD DAY OF THE ANNUAL
MUSTER A GREAT SUCCESS.
Drill in Riot Formations Executed on the
Strcets-A Splendid Sight-Arrival of
GOV. Pingree and STAR and Lieut.
Gov. Ormsbee in Camp.

The third day of the annual muster
proved the most interesting and success
full so far and interest toward the close of
the day was heightened by the arrival of
Gov. Pingree and staff and Lieut.. Gov.
Ormsbee. One of the oldest in point oil
service and most experienced military
officers says that although he has been
present at many of the musters of the n.
q. V. and has seen them in many mannu-
vres, yet never has he seen the regiment
march morRAt eadly or present finer APP
pearance in their evolutions of yes
Col G af, Major Kinsman and Ad-
jutant 1e, the captains and every
Lieutenant ave done and are still doing
their best - promote the drill and eff
cheney of the troops, and the officers are
most heartily seconded by the men under
their command.
The Fuller Light Battery deserves es-
pecial notice for the excellence of its APP
pearance. The horses are well trained,
and the equipments are i'll fine order.
Vermont may well he proud of its Ma
tional Guard, which for its efficiency and
soldier like qualities stands among the
foremost volunteer organizations of the
country. Lieutenant Coffin, L. 5. A,
critically inspected yesterday morning
the Fuller Light Battery and expressed
himself as much pleased with its appear
ance. Lieut. Coffin has been interchangeable
in his efforts to promote the success of the
muster and has already won the high re-
gard of the troops.
The highest percentage of the organiza-
ton have presented themselves this year
for duty that has ever been known. The
hospital and sanitary departments are
rurp1 "A
cases of illness have been reported. The
camp has been continually thronged with
visitors, and many military and naval
officers have expressed their surprise and
satisfaction that with but one short mus
ter each year so high a degree of efficiency
has been attained In the morning the usu
al movements were executed. The infan
try under command of Col. Greenleaf left
camp at = O'Clock and marched directly to
the Van Ness House in separate com
panies and there the battalion formed for
the street riot drill thence marched up St
Paul to Pearl street. These manwvres
consisted of the regiment forming in di
visions, and one company wheeling to the
right and another to the left
at each cross street rs protec-
ton to the remainder of the troops
who passed between the two companies,
the latter falling into line at the rear.
After performing these movements sew
eral times in very satisfactory manner
the regiment formed by companies at the
head of st. Paul street and was there
joined by the Fuller Light Battery. The
troops thence marched through Pearl to
Church, thence to College and down
South Union street to the encampment.
After the return of the troops to the
encampment the battery drilled for some
time going through their evolutions very
accurately, to the entertainment of Il large
crowd of spectators. The dress parade
which usually takes place at $50 was post
poned to O'Clock owing to the late hour
at which the regiment returned to the
camp. The troops Of course presented
their usual fine appearance in line and
showed efficient drill.
Captain G.. W. Carr, who was detailed
as officer of the day yesterday was re
lieved on account of illness and Captain
). G. O'ConnOr was detailed in his place.
Captain Carr has been detailed as officer
of the day for to-day, Lieutenant K. H..
Bass, commander of the guard and Lieut..
j. w. Page lieutenant of the guard.
To-day Is known as "Governors day. -
The usual programme will be carried out
in the morning consisting of guard mount
and drill. In the afternoon the dress
parade and review before his eXcellency
Gov. Plngree, and staff takes place. We
understand after these ceremonies are
finished that there will be Il sham fight,
although the details have not as yet been
arranged.