Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-21
NEws FROM CAMP.
The Waterbury Soldier Boys Doing their |
 Share of Hard Work.

The Waterbury Soldier Boys Doins their
 Share of Hard Work.
 CAMP TERRY, Aug 21-The weeks en- campment of the Connecticut National Guard opened auspiciously yesterday morn ing and bids fair to be the best encamp- ment of the brigade. Cos G. and A. left Waterbury on the regular GOT train arriv ing in New Haven at 130. Here the whole second regiment took a special train arriv- ing in Mantle at 10-45. But little delay was occasioned in the quartering of the companies and the members of the 2nd Regt. were pleasantly settled in their tents before the other regements had put in an appearance The following, is the order in which the regiments entered the camp ground. The Second arrived at 10:45 the Third fifteen minutes later; the Fifth, battalion arrived at 1:45 with the Second. Much credit must be given the officers and members of the Second regiment for their promptness ill arriving on the grounds and their excellent showing both i'll numbers and percentage. Six hundred and forty men is showing that the regiment may well feel proud of. And when we take into action the high percentage that marks the record of the regiment, the credit is doubly earned. The two Waterbury companies bring into camp 125 men, Co c. has 61 and Co \. 64, only six men being absent from the regularly enlisted soldiers. Co G has two absent, both by leave, and Co A four. This is the best showing the com panies have ever made, and both officers and men are anxious to uphold the repu- tation of their regiment. Col J. B. Doherty is acting as field marshal for the first day and the following details from Cos c and A respectively exercised their duties as guards Privates c. Adams, J. Beglev, D. Casey and D. Deegan; Corporal Ensign; Privates Walker, West and Whiteman. Musician J. F. Dunne acts AS guard nt the Second regiment quarters. Capt Bowen of Co I, Meriden, acts as regimental officer of the day and Lieut. Waller of Co acts as senior officer of the guard and Lieut. Kennedy of Co c junior officer. On account of the delay in the reoiment's arrival the guard mounting was proven so different from that experienced last year that every man is in excellent spirits and good work may be expected for the week. That the Waterbury com panies made no mistake in selecting as caterer MT Stout, his first meal can attest and the boys speak words of praise and have great anticipa- tions for the remainder of the week. While the companies were eating dinner an unfortunate and unexpected accident occurred which cast a gloom over our Second regiment. One of the tents through the negligence of some one caught fire and before aid could be obtained the entire contents of the tent were consumed Capt Callahan, who is one of the most popular officers in the Second regiment and the commanding officer of the company which was so unfortunate, has made earnest en- deavOrs to find out the circumstances of the burning, but up to the present writing has been unsuccessful. At 80 the guard mount occurred and the Second regiment as usual showed her promptness in form ing by being the first on the line. The sun has become somewhat warm by this time, and the boys are seeking the shelter of the shaded sides of their tents, and resting for the coming labors of the week. Camp Terry starts off with every prospect of sue cess and never were the men inclined to do service so faithfully E. l.. M.