Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-08-24
CAMP SHlFTRR.
THE NATIONAL GUARD MEN BRACE UP
BEFORE THE REGULARS.
The Biggest Eater in Camp-Ladies Who
Know How to Make Camp
Life Pleasant.

ana tue scene around mere IL imposing.
There seems to be more life in the men
now since the regular army men have ar
rived. and they try to look their best before
the eyes of the newcomers. At about
o'clock this morning our whole regiment
started from camp to meet the regulars on
the road. We were late and the Colonel
ordered double time, which was kept UP
for about one third of a mile. Many in
line had to drop out and the band was
completely paralyzed. Several of them
had 10 stop running and were left away
behind. We presented arms" as the new
regiment passed by and they in turn re-
turned the compliment. a most noticea-
bic and attractive part of the regulars
camp is their horses They are a fine lot
of stock and all are handsome, even those
ridden by privates in the cavalry and artil-
lery. 1t didn't take long for them to pitch
their tents after they reached the camp
grounds, and In a very short time things
around their camp were in proper order.
This morning at about half past nine
o'clock brigade review and dress parade
was held, Adiutant- General orion officiat-
ing as reviewing officer. The parade was a
was very "bungling" affair especially in
passing in review. General orion in
spected closely the whole regiment, COM
mening on the condition of the uniforms
and pointing out faults in the manner of
dress.
One of the boys says We have steak and
pull it (pulleD for breakfast, stew for din
nec, and stew-stew for supper.
Watermelons ornamented the dinner
to 4aT-r Il A.
meals are away up"
Sergeant hittinger of Company G was
taken sick this morning, from a rush of
blood to the head, and for some time it was
thought the matter was qaite serious
However, after a few hours he improved,
and is now out of danger.
Company BIS headquarters was the scene
OF quite lively time last evening pic
aniny," the colored mascot, delighted the
crowd with speeches and songs, and all
were kept in roars of laughter.
The reception given by General Sheenan
last evening at headquarters here was a
swell affair, and many prominent people
were present. The band rendered superb
concert music and delighted the many
listeners who so seldom hear such q treat.
The reception lasted for several hours, and
it was nearly u o'clock before the crowd
dispersed.
air concert from the balcony OF the Pacific
Ocean House, and there will undoubtedly
be an immense attendance.
General Orion and party departed from
here this morning.
The surf is taken possession of almost
entirely in the afternoons by the military.
Major Wallace never missed day, while
many others go IN twice in twenty four
hours.
Mrs. Lieutenant Kay, who is stopping at
camp is the friend of the sick bows here.
She is worth two or three doctors and
seems 10 know just what is needed in every
case of sickness.
Lieutenant Rivett is the biggest eater
IN camp. He takes his stand at the table
after the Others are through eating.
The men in camp are not paying enough
attention to their duty in saluting officers
a commissioned officer should always be
salUted wherever met, and if perchance he
does not return your salute ii shows his
Ignorance and should not be taken as an
insult By you, The boys here might profit
By watching how the regulars observe this
military rule.
Charlie Genshlea, who is visiting here, is
dealhly afraid of the water. He hired
suit the other day, but didn't get into the
wster at all. a wave CHANGED to roll high
enough to wash over his ankles and he i'm
meoiately dashed for the dressing-room
shiVeriDg like a leaf After this lust ask
Charlie whether or not the water is cold If
you want to make a fuss
THESE encampments of the National
Guard cannot be conducted in that strict
military manner in vogue among the regu-
lars very great many of the leading
people of Sacramento Woodland and Ne
yada City, for instance, are in Santa Cruz
al the present time. They naturally desire
TO visit the camp and see their friends who
are members of the regiment, pay their
respects to the officers and their wives, etc
and some notice must be taken Of them in
the way OF entertainment. The evenings
are the proper time Tor this, when it does
not interfere with camp duties
The Santa Cruz people also love to wan
der about the camp and listen to the superb
band, which is now justly recognized as
second to none in the State, and far ahead
of any National Guard band Many of
the officers wives have been in the habit OF
accompanying their husbands to camp for
number Of years, until they now feel
perfectly at home there. The conduct of
the men IN this regiment is such that no
word or act is spoken or done TO offend the
most tastidious, and these ladies' look for
ward to the encampments as q source of
great pleasure. 1t is fortunate for the Off
Gers that they do attend, because on coca
slons OF receptions these ladies are invalu-
able IN receiving guests and making them
feel at home. Their presence in camp also
attracts the lady residents of Santa Cruz,
who would not attend were it not for the
fact that they know they will meet Mes.
DANES Guthrie, Mckee, Hall, Seymour.
Nlhell, Cursor, and many others of the
officers wives with whom they are now
well acquainted, ana who they know will
make their visit pleasure.
very popular lady is Mrs Captain John
Cook, of Battery b, who, no matter how
busy she may be, keeps sharp lookout
after her husband, and with good reason.
The signal officer, when excited gets a
little mixed in his terms, as for instance.
calling photograph" heliotrope, but il
IS all right so long as the boys understand
him. He and Doc. WEIGH, the genial reg
mental surgeon, are fast friends, and it is
not unlikely that the doctor will ask
Colonel Guthrie to transfer him to the sig
nal service so that he can be more with his
Eldus Achates Sherburn
Lieutenant Kay is prompt with his guard
when Officers entitled to the honor of hay
ing the guard turned out are present. Paw.
master Ormsby is omnipresent. He is
courteous, obliging, knows everybody, and
when any duty is required of him he eau
De relied upon To do il well and promptly.
whether II is TO brew delicious punch.
steal mowers to decorate his chiefs QUAR-
tiers with, or take the Adjutant's place at a
moments notice
Mrs. Colonel Z. R. Hamilton has been
very active in making it pleasant about the
camp evenings. She gathered delegation
OF Sacramentans now sojourning in Santa
Cruz and captured the camp the first even
ing. The visit was surprise. and was
greatly appreciated by the la lies in camp.
The Nevada boys have been monopoliz
ing the business of raising the tiag-pole at
camp. They had to do 1t this year. as well
as two years ago, else " Old Glory could
not be flung to the breeze. Captain Sew
mour is nearly heartbroken. He went
down mainly TO reduce himself. and the