Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
AT CAMP BURNSIDE.
Mock Courts s-MartiaI and other
Sport.

The comrades OF the q. A. K. had
their day yesterday, and they provided a
programme that possessed more inter.
esting features than were presented on any
previous day of the encampment. From
the time the morning gun was fred until
late last night the veterans we're occu-
pied in mounting guard, giving exhibit
ton drills and playing all the practical
jokes they could conceive of on comrades,
to the delight of the many visitors.
About 100 people came down on the
early train, which also brought Cornman
Post, No. 54, OF San Bernardino, and
their Drum Corps. The Post, as they
marched into camp, we're given hearty
welcome by the comrades and escorted
to their headquarters. The special which
left Los Angeles at IL O'Clock had on
board Department Commander Geo. E.
Gard and wife, Adjutant General Bacon
and wife, and Miss Huntley. Col. Nudge,
Adjutant Tarble and the other officers OF
the encampment were busy all morning
making preparations to properly receive
| the distinguished guests, and just before
train time the comrades were called to
quarters and accom- panied by the Orange
| City Band and Cornman Post Drum
Corps marched to the depot. Many OF
the campers focked to the station and
the bluffs overlooking the railroad, leav-
| ing the camp almost deserted. The train
pulled in amid salutes from headquarters
and music by the band. Commander
| Gard and party took their places in car.
riages and we're escorted to headquarters,
where they were received by the Wo-
mems Relief Corps. The escort was
drawn up in front of headquarters and
put through the manual of arms by
Junior ViceCommander Van Kirk. Col
onel Nudge made an address of welcome
to Commander Gard, which was re.
sponded to i'll an appropriate and hearty
manner by the Commander, calling forth
tremendous applause and cheers from
the comrades.
Dress parade was held at O'Clock
Alter the drill the column was reviewed
by Department Commander Gard, and
dismissed
The sham battle was great success
Colonel Nudge, before dress parade,
ordered out squad of men to act as
rebels. The Union men had hardly re-
turned to their quarters, when firing was
heard in the distance. Skirmish parties
were Immediately ordered on, followed
by strong detachment of infantry. The
advanced line of the Unionists soon
encountered the rebel outposts, and a
sharp engagement took place. The main
body OF the two armies then came to-
gether i'll an engagement which at first
promised to be long one, but by su-
perior strategy the Union men sur
rounded the rebels, and compelled them
to surrender. The captured men were
brought before Colonel Nudge, who or
dered them imprisoned.
Commander Gard was serenaded by
the band at noon. At the Quarter
masters tent he entered into a discus
sion with Major Whitson on various
subjects. The gentlemen became very
much excited, and the discussion was
brought to a close by the Commander
calling Major Whitson an "infant." This
riled the Majors usually even temper,
and he Immediately proceeded to head
quarters and preferred charges against
Oommaneer Gard for insulting him. An
order was issued for the arrest and court
martial OF the offender, who was placed
under guard. A detail of ladies from the
w. R. @. was ordered for court-martial,
and the prisoner taken to the pavilion,
where a considerable crowd had
congregated to witness the trial
The Officer of the Guard stated
the cause of the arrest, after
which the prosecuting witness was called
for but he did not respond and Com
mander Gard was called on to explain
his conduct, which he did in very elo-
quent address, which 80 captivated the
ladies that they were ready to believe
that the prisoner could prove that Major
Whitson was an infant in spite of his
275 lbs. of avoirdupois, and they ordered
his discharge. The verdict was received
by the audience with great applause.
| The pavilion was not large enough to
accommodate the large number OF peo-
pie who desired to witness the exercises
last evening.
The programme was as follows:
| Overture, band; Welcome to Department
Commander, by Colonel Nudge; response, by
ComTade Card letters OF regret from comrades
who were unable TO be at camp, read by Ad-
jutant Tarble; banjo solo, Pesrlie Gleason; re-
marks, by Assistant Adjutant- General Bacon;
recitation, Reunion Miss Mertie B. Thomas;
song, Battle Cry OF Freedom" Mrs. A. A
Stapp; remarks, by Mother Ransom; reading,
/ 'Banta Tim" Comrade g. A. Walker; address,
Comrsde Gray; Battle Hymn of the Republic u
| by the audience.
After the programme dancing was in
order, which was kept up until late
hour and brought to close the most in
teresting exercises held since the open
ing of the encampment.
The Stanton Post and Relief Corps
have charge of the entertainment for TO-
day. They have prepared an excellent
programme, as follows:
MORNING.
| Music by the band; Dumb-bells, Miss
Richards calisthenic class; Song, three
little girls; Essay, Gents Quartete," Mrs.
| NJ. T. Brnnson; Vocal solo. The Song that
| Reached My Heart" Mrs w. L. Beeson;
| Grafton, c. G stepheus Ring exercise, MISS
| Richards and class; Recitation. Miss Stedmau;
Vocal solo, Mrs. Buckingham; Music by the
band.
| Tomorrow willSbe w R. G. day, and it
promises to be extremely interesting.
Conspicuous on the programme will be
a drill by the famous flag corps of Po-
mona, which ls composed entirely of lit
tie girls. There viii also be a grand
march by the Relief Corps led by Com
rade Fairbanks.
EVENING.
Music, by the Band; remarks, Commander
Skinner; Vocal solo, Mrs. Buckingh an; Reel
| tation, THE Pilots Story" Louise Williams
Book; Grafton, Col. G. Wiley Wells; Tenor Solo.
J. OsgOod; soprano Solo, Mrs W. Beeson
Recitation, "fhe Sergeants Story" Miss Kit.
tie Richa,us; Bass Solo, AL Haw horne; Ladies
IQuartette, directing TO Spring." Madames
| beeson. Buckingham, Book and Miss Kate
accompanies.
| NoTRs Ann pERSoNAIs