Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-08-27
CAMP STANNARD.
ANNUAL MUSTER OF THE VERMONT
NATIONAL GUARD.
The Exercises of the First Day in Camp
Successfully Carried Out-Distin-
guished Men Present-Iiistory
of the Regiment.

The annual muster of the Vermont Ma
tional guard opened at Camp Stannard"
in this city Tuesday. The day opened
with heavy rain which promised to Sc
riously interfere with the exercises of the
first day, but about noon the rain ceased
and the programme of the day was carried
out in most successful manner The
tents had been mostly erected by the VA.
rious details Monday 50 that the camp
presented a finished appearance yesterday
morning, and only the companies them
selves were lacking to give the finishing
touch. The first to arrive were the com
panies from st. Adams, Montpelier North
field and Barre who, came on the 1910
train. The Newport company arrived
on the 12:45 train. The companies
from Brandon, Rutland, Bennng
ton and Brattleboro, the Fuller
Light battery and the Brattleboro band
came on Il special train, reaching this city
at 2:l0. The Bradford company did not
arrive till 5;45. Upon their arrival the
respective companies formed in line at the
depot and marched to camp, keeping time
with the beating drums. Upon their
arrival there they found the grass and
everything that was exposed thoroughly
wet rendering the task of settling in cainp
a disagreeable one. Military duty is in
eNorable, however, and soon the camp re
sounded with the clatter of muskets i'm
process of being stored away mingled with
the hum of voices. The next duty was to
attack dinner, and the call to this duty was
responded to with Il will. After dinner
the time was spent in arranging matters
in the tents and later in extending greet.
lngS and relating "reminiscences.
Guard mount was performed at 4:3O D.
m. with Capt. O. d. Clark of Montpelier
officer of the day, Lieut.. Il. l.. Buss of
Bennington as commander of guard and
Lieut.. Laviolette of Barre as lieutenant of
guard. The inspection resulted satlsfac-
torly and the various movements were
performed in an admirable manner, after
which guards were posted about the
camp.
At $50 dress parade took place with
Col. W. l.. Greenleaf in command There
were nine companies of the First reg-
ment and the first separate company in
the held. The companies presented
handsome appearance, and the various
eNolutions were performed in manner
that evoked favorable comment. After
the parade was dismissed the officers
joined Colonel Greenlcaf, after which
Sergeant Major Lillis took command of
the regiment and marched it before the
officers IN review in column of companies
commanded by the first sergeants. This
manWuVre was well executed and in fact
it was remarked by one well qualified to
speak that the regiment never did better
on the first day in camp
In the evening there was an officers
school at the office tent of Col Greenleaf
and services at the chaplain's tent. The
regiment band gave Il concert as it will
also each subsequent evening during the
muster. The band is made up of fine
looking men, and its music is much com
pGmented.
Lieut.. w. II. Coffin of the 4th United
States artillery took up his quarters in
camp yesterday and his manly bearing and
genial manners won him many friend
Adlutant-Gen. Il. $. Peck was also present
during the afternoon, and was warmly
greeted.
Col. Greenleaf and all the officers of the
First regiment as well as Col. Fuller of
the Light Battery and Capt. Conner of
the separate companyare spariug no pains
to promote the efficiency and esprit de
corps of their men. The latter are also
settling down to work well and it is safe to
predict an interesting and profitable mus
ter. Quartermaster-Gener Idle has fur
nished the State property to the regiment
IN a manner highly satisfactory.
Brig. Gen. l.. q. Kingsley and most of his
staff will arrive at the camp to-day and he
Will take command.