Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-18

steel engraving. .'pefease Of Roaks p1f, ].
second pr'se. Co, G, Riaaefor,i, .wasAius.
ton Crcssiae the pele~are. steel enr~yius,
third prsse, 1000 rounds Of amnuisicn. Co. a,
Auburn.
Company skirmisA Match.
First pr'se, silk nae, Frontier Guaras
second prise, ''Cemhat Of CAenehicr.- Ca.
g Dexter; third prise. engraving Napoleon
at Waterloo" Co, +, Skewhesan; cAsmpsoa
es.isc, Seryesn, s, W, Morrill,, Co. II. W..
terville.
The team skirmish match 10 incomnles,.
The Capital Guards will shoot 4, on hi,
morning. Al the present time the Frontier
Guards are ahead in the race.
The team skirmish match, ten men from
each company, shooting nine roands a, d,,.
tanee of from 1000 to 200 ysris. was nos
ceacladcd, only four cempaaie. participating
In IT, The following scores were made,
Frontier Guards. M
Co g, second regiment, 81
Co, n, AZ
Co, ID, IS
Unless the other companies viii remain 10.
day and shoe, Of this match II viii probably
be given up and no prises distributed.
Although the day had been 20 dismal and
full ~ disappointment the evening was q
recompense for all the discomfor, that pre.
CexleA n Nax.r was sharw . 49,. a.u-A.
full one, the air vas delightfully."- cool--with-
out being chilly, the ground was dry and
the clear blue sky above was unruflicd save
by few sofg, neeey clouds. Camp Mar
bic presented beautiful appearance. The
pavilion and Brigade Headquarters general
y were Illuminated with strings Of Chinese
lanterns tha, showed Of 10 great advantage In
the evening, The assembly that was gath.
cred there was a most brilliant one. To be
sure Il was no, by any means "jam"--and
This was one of the principal things that con-
iuced to the enjoyment of the evening.
Chambers lst Regiment band played some
beautiful music. Governor Marble was pre-
'ent with his staff at Headquarters, and re-
'eiyed with Mrs. General Mitchell.
The scene was certainly a charming one
'hout the camp and those whose courage had
been equal to the task of climbing the hill,
et amply repaid for their trouble.
AZ about nine the grand march began at
he pavilion, led by Gov. Marble and Mrs,
ioncral Mitchell. The dancing was very
generally participated In and thoroughly en-
Dyed Ample Refreshments were served.
The present epcampmeut has been de-
'ided success In every respect and devel-
'ped unity of action which was very en-
10 all.
The fine shooting OF the Frontier Guards
,as been the wonder and admiration Of the
sholc camp.
Never did crowd of people hail the ap-
pesrance Of the sun with more general de-
light than those at Camp Marble yesterday.
The officers at brigade headquarters are
indebted to Mrs. Captain Michaelis, Mrs.
J. W. Chase and daughter, Mrs. Booth Of
Augusta, Mrs. Major +. W. Haskell Of
W waterville, and Mrs. Seth Carter Of Auburn,
Tor some beautiful flower gifts.
Mrs. Gen. Mitchell presented Governor
Marble with a magnificent boquet Of roses,
At brigade headquarters yesterday.
The Frontier Guards left for home On the
Pullman last nightisai
The flag that floats over the Hospital tent,
, red Maltese cross on a white back ground,
was made and presented to the service by the
wife of DR. Hill, surgeon general Of the gov
prnors staff.
Some little excitement was created shortly
after six o'clock last night, by the owner Of
two horses on one of the artillery teams, who
appeared to take bis horses. The officer
would not let them go.
The credit of bringing about the improve
ments in the hospital department, mentioned
In yesterdays Journal, Is largely due to DIR.
II. u. Hill, surgeon general Of the Cover
nor's staff. Early in June Gen. Hill visited
the Massachusetts encampment and inspected
the workings Of the hospital arrangements
and ambulance corps there. Sborti, after
his return he met with the surgeons Of the
Maine regiments. at the adjutant generals
Office, and suggested the changes that should
be made in the Maine service. They en-
tered very cordially into the views Of Gen.
Hill, and the result has been the vast i'm
provement In this department which has been
so very generally commended during the
present encampment.
There will be an effort N finish the com.
pany skirmish match this forenoon.
A photograph Of the target used when the
Frontier Guards made their wonderful rec
ord in the company skirmisb match, has
been taken.
Last night was the boys last night In
camp and they had a most jovial time.
Miss Fannie Chandler Of waterville was
the guest Of Mrs. Gen. Mitchell at brigade
headquarters yesterday.
The bills Of fare used in yesterdays din
ner at brigade headquarters were In the from
Of tents, and bore neat military design, In
colors. showing two rifles, two swords, .
knspsack and the American flag. artis-
tically grouped They were very high
ly complmsnted.