Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-11
CAMP SPORT.
How the Veterans Pass the
Time Together.
AN EXCURSION TO CATALINA.
The Tents All Filled-Extra Ac-
cOmmOdatiOn PrOvided-MOck
Arrests-PersOnalS, Etc.
CAMP SPORT.
AN EXCURSION TO CATALINA.

1
Camp Burnside presented somewhat
deserted appearance yesterday morning,
the excursion to Catalina having proved
too great a counter-attraction. The in
coming trains, however, soon repopu.
lated the tented field, and before night
fall the number of tents and campers
had been considerably augmented. The
special train which left the city at
q. n. carried goodly number of pic
nickers, whose object was to join the
exsprsion party at San Pedro. Soon
after arrival there, the Hermosa, loaded
to the water's edge, steamed off across
the channel. Several sailing craft also
made the passage.
The Catalina excursionists did not
consist wholly of G. A. r. people,
although the majority Of those who went
were veterans and their families. Point
Fermin lighthouse and the bath
houses and fishing in the harbor were
other attractions that drew from the
number of people in camp. But the re-
turn of the excursionists, as night drew
on, together with the new arrivals during
the day, gave such animation to the en-
campment as it had not before enjoyed.
OF the ninety tents erected by the re-
union management all but twelve had
been rented at noon yesterday. In addi-
ton to these about fifty private tents were
located and occupied, and the Quarter
n aster had information of about fifty
more that were coming. Anticipating
the demand there will be for sleeping
quarters during the rest of the term of
encampment, the Women's Relief Corps
have furnished number of tents with
comfortable cots, to be let to transients.
None need stay way for lack of accommo-
dations; ample arrangements have been
made for the comfortable entertainment
Of all.
The number of veterans that had come
into camp up to 8 O'Clock yesterday, was
estimated at 600, but less than one third
OF that number had registered. There
has thus far been great neglect in the
matter of registration, and the managers
are anxious that the comrades each and
all be sure to place their names on the
roster as early as possible.
|. The little town of Norwalk thus far
makes the best showing in point of rep
resentation. Dan Bidweil Post, of that
village, consisting of forty.eight men,
hers, has turned out forty-seven strong.
The forty-eighth man is sick and in the
Soldiers Home Hospital; hence his ab-
ssnce. The Women's Relief Corps of
this enterprising town turned out twen-
iS-fve strong. Dan Bidwell Post is also
iafs 1reet equipped Of the numerous or
ganizations represented in camp, having
brought with them all their tents, arms
and accoutrements.
Forty-one names were inscribed on the
Relief Corps register yesterday after
noon, but the number of corps represent
atives in camp was much larger.
NOTES AND PERSONALS.
The following ladies' of Vicksburg
Corps, Pomona, were on the grounds
yesterday: Mrs. S. Cowles, Mrs. G. H.
Howe, Mrs. T. G. Thomas, Mrs. Mary
Hardee, Mrs. o. Sweet.
Phil Kearney Camp, Sons of Veterans,
OF Pasadena, cut conspicuous figure on
the ground, by their superior discipline
and manly department. First Sergeant
Bangkam received numerous congrat ula-
tions on his happy impromptu speech in
the pavilion Friday night. The Sergeant
is very popular among his comrades, and
is making hosts of friends on all sides.
The headquarters of Phil Kearney camp
are among the neatest and best arranged
on the grounds.
Mrs. Tarble kindly interested herself
in having tent set aside for press head
quarters, which is compliment the
newspaper boys much appreciate, al
though few remain on the ground long
enough to utilize the privilege.
Colonel and Mrs. Nudge, Adjutant and
Mrs. Tarble, Mr.. Gleason and assistant,
Quartermaster Whitson and Commander
Young, of Burnside Post, San Pedro, are
untiring in their effort to make the en-
campment successful.
John A. Logan Post established head
quarters yesterday, and will be glad to
entertain friends and visitors.
Division Commander Gard and wife
and Congressman Vandever and family
will arrive on Monday, to remain the rest
of the week.
General Miles, in response to an invi-
tation extended him, replied by tele-
graph that he could not yet state whether
he could come, but would notify the
committee in due time.
/ Captain Seymour, Sheriff of San
Bsrnardino county and Past Post Com
mander of Cornman Post, San Bernar-
dino, will arrive on Monday with about
twenty comrades.
General E. P. johnson sends word
from San Diego that he will try to char
ter boat and bring the Seventh Regi.
ment, N. G. c., to San Pedro immed-
lately after the breaking up OF the regi-
mental encampment at Pacific Beach.
Comrade l.. s. Kellenger, of Gushing
Post, Ventura, and several comrades
from Santa Paula, are IN attendance. .
The Pasadena Post thus far has had
only three representatives on the
ground.
A number of veterans in attendance at
San Pedro have made arrangements to
take in the National Encampment at
Milwaukee.
Commander T. G. Thomas, of Vicks-
burg Post No. 81, was Officer of the Day
yesterday. Comrade N. Bennett, Of
Frank Bartlett Post No. 6, was Officer OF
the Guard.
Colonel Gray, of Downey, was one OF
the arrivals booked for yesterday. 1t is
expected that his company OF cadets,
known as the Downey Guards, will be
on hand and give an exhibition drill
next week.