Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-08-24
THE STATE mrLarrA.

THE STATE MILITIA.
Perfect weather Improvement I'm
Drill and Guard MonntIng-The Fir
lng of the Regiments - Governor
L0unsbury Reconsideration and
Ball at the Morton HOuse-3pfrftua1s
fsGs, oamP-Osher Notes.-The City /
Battalion 10 Parade I'm New Haven.
CAMP TERRY, Mantle, Aug. 23.-The pleas
ant, clear weather of to-day is very conducive
to the health and enjoyment of the soldiers |
in camp. The men are kept so busy either
drilling or doing guard duty that but little |
opportunity is given for the men to visit |
places OF interest near the camp. The follow
ing, which is the daily routine. indicates how
the soldiers time is occupied:
Surgeons call. $50 a. m.
Breakfast 6:45 a. m.
c compa SSn dsr : Il Fac to s:1s a. m.
s ssstsli O0 drill. 10 70 . 1I:so a. m.
Orderly hour Il m
Battslio 11 driIf. a: Ell to $50 p. m.
B BGissd car dress p Parade m $50 p m.
Supper, $50 p. m.
Taps 1890 p. m.
Phillips, Faulkner, Barnes and bennett of
the Blues are detailed for provost guard duty.
Captain . Embler says the boys are being
worked very steadily. The morning drill,
which IL the same d the men have practiced
in their armories during the winter, could be
omitted without affecting the efficiency of the
National Guard.
Color Sergeant q. W. Spsrry received COM
nendation from Colonel Leavenworth for the
efficiency of the color sergeants.
Lieutenant Ha1pin of Company G., Malone
of Company @ and Corporal French arrested
man for stealing cannon balls from the
water battery.
The Second regiment signal corps have
charge to-day of all the telephone service at
the camp. The telephone at the Guilford
battery headquarters, which has been out of
order for long time, was quickly repaired
by Sergeant McKiernan of the corps.
One of the captains of the Second who
took an early walk this morning returned
with a beautiful bouquet which was artisti-
cally made up. He could not be induced to
tell where he got it.
About eighteen rounds of cartridges were
issued to the soldiers to-day and the regi-
ments and the Calling gun men practiced
firing The Second regiment received loud
applause for volley firing. The firing of the
Fourth regiment was remarkably good.
J. B. Cunningham of the Grays, firm of J.
Cunningham & Son, this city, expects
coterie of friends in camp to-day.
An encampment without its accompanying
jokes would be dry camp. Camp Terry
isn't dry camp. Some of the new men will
not forget their first experience here, particu
larly several of the Light Guard who had a
joke played on them last night They were
instructed by several other men whom they
supposed had proper authority to guard soA-e
property in the rear of one of the mess
houses. AS the joke was played in the night
it was 30 dark that for long time they did
not discover that they were guarding swill
barrels.
The Light Guards received compliment
from Adjutant Welles to-day for being the
first company out at morning drill.
Mrs. w. 81. Thomas of New Haven and
Miss Harris of Providence were visi ors at the
camp to-day.
DR.. G. A. Lindsey, secretary of the State
board of health, visited the camp to-day for
the purpose of making an inspection of its
sanitary condition.
Charles II. Kessel, of Company B, Fourth
sprained his wrist badly to-day.
Mr.. Clarity, of the Sarsfelds, and Mr..
Monahan, who has won reputation as a run
ner, had foot race on the parade ground to-
day, which was won by the former.
Private Carney of the Sarsfelds, got out
his rifle yesterday, and went shooting at
clam shells thrown in the air. He made
averages OF 10, 90 and 81 out of a possible
25, and expects to do better before the end
of the week.
Major WEIGH, Captain Lathrop and the
other officers of the Fifth battalion, have Civ
en- that strict attention to duty during the
encampment that is sure to improve the con-
dition of the battalion.
The Connecticut Spiritualists' association
have a camp ground called Pine Grove which
is near the military camp and is worth visit
ing. In the large and beautiful grove are
about 100 pretty cottages and large num-
ber of tents, which are occupied by spirit
uslists from July LIST to September 1. Ad-
joining the grove Is q substantial skating
| rink that is frequently used for dancing.
The many young persons who are stopping
at the grove amuse themselves in skating,
| dancing, boating, bathing and flirting, while
| the older people enjoy quiet summer vaca-
tions at this beautiful resort.
A party of officers from Camp Terry had
pleasant soiree at the skating rink last even
ing. They employed music and prompter
which are in attendance at the rink, invited
all the girls and ladies at the grove, admitted
or refused admission to gentlemen as they
| chose, and enjoyed q select party. The Of
| fcers made many pleasant acquaintance
among the fair sex. At the groveis mons
| ter tower, 1875 feet high, from the top of
which magnificent view of sea coast and
| country landscape can be obtained. To the
| north can be seen the Oswegatchie hotel.
A post Office and grocery store are among the
| conveniences at Pine Grove.
His Excelfency Governor Lounsbu-y arriv-
/ ed at camp this afternoon and watched the
1 drill by the brigade, which was commanded
by Brigadier General Graham. The Cover
nor is to be rendered reception and ball to-
| night at the Morton House. Extensive prep
| arations have been made for the occasion and
| the grounds in front of the hotel are to be
brilliantly illuminated. Many fashionable
| toilets and handsome uniforms will be seen
1 at the reception, which Ia to be one of the
| principle events of camp week.
The time designated for the Second regi-
| ment to leave here for New Haven is ten
1 minutes past twelve at noon Saturday. If no
delays occur the regiment may be expeeeed to
| arrive about 2 o'clock p. m. It is Colonel
| Leavenworth's intention to make short pa
| rade at New Haven with the city battalion
| through State, Chapel, Church and Meadow
streets to the armory.
The following are among the ladies who at
tended the Governors reception last evening:
Miss Louise Howe, Miss May Bronson, Miss
Nellie Litch6eld of Brooklyn, Miss Kennedy,
Miss Jessie Mason, Mrs. G. L. Burdett of
Hartford, Miss May L. Handy of New York,
Miss Buckingham of Norwich, the Misses
RUSSELL Miss Noble, Mrs. III. Wilkins and
Mrs. r. s. Morrison of Brooklyn, Miss Hill
of Danbury and Mrs. Bruce of Mantle. Mrs.
W. f. Ford of Brooklyn will lead the grand
march with the Governor.
The committees in charge of the affair
were as follows: Reception committee, Mrs.
John L. Howe, Mrs. r. s. Morrison, Mrs. W.
f. Ford, Mrs. G. L. Burdette, J. w. Wood
and w. F. Ford, floor manager, John L.
Howe, r. s. Morrison and Francis L. Noble
The programme included twenty-four num-
bers, sixteen of which were waltzes, polkas,
galops and schottisches.
To-day Friday) is to be the grand day at
the camp. The Governor is to review all the
militia and large attendance is expected to
witness the military display which will be
magnificent.
A special train will leave New Haven for
Mantle at 9:45 a. M. to-day.