Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-25
LAST DAY AT CAMP.
The Popular Second Regiment Receives
 Well NIerited Praise.

CAMP TERRY, Aug 24.-Hurrah for the c. N. G. and well does the Connecticut National Guard deserve the hurrahs and plaudits of every citizen of the nutmeg state. Such an exhibition of military tactics was never before witnessed by the Connecticut citizens. The boys have worked hard and have patiently endured the hardships of camp life and have struggled successfully to keep up the repu- tation of the state militia. Every train this morning brought to the camp ground it's quota of visitors The Elm City, loaded to overfowing with passengers, was compelled to anchor out in the sound and remove the passengers by boat to shore. The excursion from Waterbury arrived about } D. m with five hundred visitors. At 3 o'clock the camp grounds were crowded with visitors. Net any too much room was to be found when the exercises of the afternoon commenced. Every reg
 iment was backed up by their contingent of friends and applause was evenly divided
 To the Second regiment belong the hOnOrs of the brigade for their excellent appear ance and maneuvers, and if only a little pains had been taken in the loading and firing the percentage of the regiment would be where it belongs, at the head. As it is we are almost assured of good second. It seems hard to think that because of the weak points and small numbers of two of the companies of the regiment, that the percentage should be so decreased. Yet we can feel a satisfaction in knowing that we can at least turn out the largest num- Der of best equipped soldiers in the c. N. G. What beautiful day, is the eXpres- sion on all sides, and indeed it is a beauti- ful day and day which will long be re- ]>I-+1 ~ from an elevated position, what an inspiring spectacle is spread out before the view. There lie the milk white tents stretched out across the level sward like white sea of canvas. Here lies the broad stretch of sound which seems to act as an entrench- ment or bulwark of defence encircling as it does almost the entire grounds. Now the militia boys march into view from out this sea of canvas and take their respec-
 tive positions upon the carpet of green eN- tending into distance beyond. The strains of the martial music strike upon the ear and lend enchantment to the view. Above us the golden orb of day is casting its rays of light upon the scene beneath, and it's reflections from the brass tipped helmets
 of the soldiers glitter and dazzle with beauty the visionary spectacle. Now the Fourth regiment come ill view with their nicely fitting uniforms, and marching for ward with military stride give place to the First, which is strivin so hard to retain it's position at the head. What is it that seems to excite the people at this point and causes them to remove their hats and echo and re-echo the anthems of praise ? The great and only Second is appearing in sight and every movement denotes the well trained and experienced soldier. March ing forward with even lines and bearing which would make even our regulars feel envious, the plaudits and praise of the visiting populace is given out with un- stinted measure. The large numbers which compose the regiment never waver for an instant in their respective lines, and we'll do the Second deserve the generous ap- plause The Third follows the Second with every man making endeavors to initiate the regiment preceding, but not withstanding the endeavor, it is an i'm
 possibility. Applause was generally given to every regiment and the Fifth battalion was deserving of much more than it re ceived. Now comes the notes of the bugle | sounding the recall and the troops come marching back to their quarters filled with pride at their excellent maneuvers.