The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-08-18
GOV. MARBLE ESCORTED TO CAMP.
The Great Day of the Muster Of the
Maine Soldiers.
Mr. Blaine and Colonel Coppinger
Among the Visitors.
Ceremonies and Festivities Attend
ant Upon the Governors Visit.

Especial to the Press.1
AUGUSTA, Aug. 1.-This is by all odds
the most important day of the encampment.
The weather however proved treacherous.
Early in the morning there was smart
shower accompanied by thunder and light
ming and rain fell sharply at intervals
throughout the day. 1t was feared early in
the day that the rain would interfere with
the programme and SO it did materially.
The battalion drill occurred in the fore
noon as usual, the Second Regiment being
out an hour and half. The battery also
continued work in the forenoon and the rap
id firing of the guns was witnessed by large
number of spectators
The event of the day, however, was the ar
rival and reception of distinguished guests.
Gen. Mitchell adopted new feature this
year and sent out invitations to members Of
the State government, including the sena-
tors, representatives and other distinguished
gentlemen throughout the State, numbering
thousand in all, to be present on Cover
nor's day. There was quite number of ac-
ceptances. The most distinguished visitor
of the day was Mr.. Blaine who arrived in a
carriage with Col. Coppinger, Gen. Beal and
Secretary Of State Smith, at about II a.
m. In three other carriages were
heads of State departments and men,
bers of the Executive Council.
Mr.. Blaine's carriage drove directly into the
square formed by the tents at brigade head
quarters where Gen. Mitchell and staff, in
full dress uniform were stationed. Mr..
Blaine payed his compliments to the General
and shook hands warmly with the staff, af-
ter which he was escorted to the marquee.
few minutes later, His Excellency, Cover
nor Marble came to camp, accompanied by
several members of his staff all mounted.
The First Regiment, headed by the Second
Regiment band, acted as escort from the Au-
gusta House to the grounds, where they
passed around to apoint in front of brigade
headquarters. forming into line. Gen. Mitchell
then received His Excellency, the troops sa-
luted and the Governors flag and the nation
al colors in company were displayed on the
flag pole. The Governor was then escorted
to the marquee where he met Mr. Blaine and
chatted with him for half an hour or more.
Mr., Blaine remained in camp about an hour
and a half and then returned home.
Dinner was served in Brigade headquar-
ters dining tent at o'clock p. M, and the
spread was one of much excellence and very
tastefully arranged, thanks to that pains
taking officer, Quartermaster Paul.
The were two tables, the one at the
left of the main entrance, being occupied by
the Governor and his party. and guests,
while the General and party dined at a sec
ond table at the right. The tables were ele-
gantly decorated with cut flowers. The
Governor and General occupied seats at the
heads of their respective tables. Among the
guests who dined were: Councillors Wood
and Lord, and Mrs. Lord and Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Engle, of Bangor. Corporals Chase
and Temple acted as walters and the rain
made merry music ON the canvass during
the dinner hour. The menu was printed on
very neatly decorated cards, on the outside
being inscribed list Of the brigade officers.
1t was as follows:
CAMP MARBLE.
AUGUSTA, MAINE
Brig. Gen. II. L. Mitchell, Commanding.
MENU.
Dinner, august IT, 1888.
Fish ohowder. sooF; Sliced Tomatoes.
sirloin Of Beef--Brown Gravy.
Spring Lamb-Brown Gravy.
ENTREES.
Irish Stew. Pine Apple Fritters.
Boiled Sweet Potatoes. Boiled Irish Potatoes
Green Corn. Green Peas. New Beets.
PASTRY.
Baked rapioca dpstard drndaqgi pie Blueberry Pie.
DESSERT
Watermelon Tao Grapes Po Crackers an Cheese.
led COuoe. MIX.
The event of the afternoon was the review
OF the trO0psby the Governor. The hour for it
to occur was 2.30 O'Clock. At 2 o'clock the
rain was pouring in torrents and the pros
pect for the Governors inspection was in.
deed dubious one and there was talk of
dispensing with it. But Gen. Mitchell said
it should take place if there was any possible
opportunity between the. raindrops. The
clouds were scanned anxi0usly for break
In their leaden array, and at last about
O'Clock there was perceptlble decrease in
the rainfall SO that half an hour later the
clearing at night Preparations were at
once made for the review, which opened
few minutes before four O'Clock, skirmishers
being thrown out around the field. The
uniforms and bearing knapsacks and red |
blankets were drawn UP in line in front of |
their headquarters, with the consolidated |
bands on the right Gen. Mitchell and staff |
then proceeded to point near the center of |
the field and in front of the line. His Ex- |
cellency and staff mounted following short
ly afterwards, taking position short dis |
tance in the rear of the Brigade officers. |
The latter, after the customary salute, made |
to the right OF the line and the word being |
right, wheeled to the left and passed in |
front of His Excellency, the Brigade officers |
joining the Governors party on reaching |
it. while the men and battery continued |
on and wheeled again into line. The specta- |
Gle was stirring one and the movements |
were very skillf1lly executed. An old army |
officer who was at hand remarked that the |
was quite soldierly with the ex- /
ception that the distances between the COM
panies was irregular and maintained so |
loosely that when the men reformed into line |
they had to close up. their ranks in order to |
till up wide gaps which appeared The re- |
view over the Governor entered the company |
quarters and inspected them after. which he |
to his headquarters. The Cover |
nor rode his horse like veteran cavalry |
man. Someone cautioned him to practice in |
the saddle before entering upon the review. |
1T is not necessary" replied Mr.. Marble, |
Il used to be on horse nearly half my time |
and feel as easy as if / had been riding for |
ten years."
Following the review which occupied about |
an hour full dress parade was in order This |
was closely watched by the commander in |
chief who expressed himself as highly pleas |
ed with the camp as well as the appearance |
In the evening Gen. Mitchell and staff ten
dered reception to the Governor and staff |
at headquarters.
The following is an extract from general |
orders issued today:
III-Reveille will be sounded Saturday at 80
a: m;; M breakfast Az at o'clock baggage must be
struck at 7.3o o'clock. The signal for prepare.
ton will be the General" sounded from Brigade |
dt f.lDs db I.oU Inc signal VIII De |
given by one gun from the Battery, when the |
tents will be let fall inclining towards Brigade
ready to march from the field at O'clock Com
panies going west will leave the Maine Central |
depot at $50, and companies bound east will
leave the same station at $50.
IV.-The general commanding takes pleasure
in extending to the officers and men of this com
mand his hearty congratulations upon the sue
cesSful termination OF the tour of duty at CamD
Marble. He wishes specially to mention the
great Improvement in guard duty asd courtesies.
The work at this eneampment should satisfy
every member of the Maine Volunteer Militia that
by continued united action on the part of the
officers of this command the First Brigade viii
win the approval of the people of the whole State
as it has already won that Of the Commander-in,
Chief.