The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1890-07-30


bylaws.
The Camp.
Company G returned home from "Camp
Abbetta on Saturday afternoon, tired but
well pleased with their week in camp.
The officers report perfect discipline with
one exception. The rifle practice of the
Company resulted In twenty-one marks
men--a very large average. All speak Ia
the highest terms OF the Commandant,
Colonel VIM. II. sklrm and his efficient
ield and staff officers. II was not the first
camp that Colonel Skirm ever attended,
but the first one in the position of Colo
mel. He has been member OF the State
Guard for thirty years and his schooling
as soldier has not been neglected. The
most trying place for new Colonel is on
battalion drills, and after the first drill
both officers and men understood each
other. His explanations were plain and
easily understood, so that there were no
blundcrs. Colonel Skirm is an upright,
conscientious man, well calculated to
lead and set an example that all might
proftdbly follow. He expected every Of
flcer and private to do his duty and in
this respect was not disappointed, for II
Is said that the men did all In their pow
er 10 assist him 10 making the record of
the Seventh Regiment at Camp Albeit
decided success.
Adjutant Van Solver, with the aid of
his Sergeant-Maior, Frank w. Allairc, as
sisted the new Colonel very materially.
The old officers Of the staff were at their
posts and worked faithfully, while the
newly appointed officers left no stone un-
turned to render what aid they could.
10 fact, they proved themselves of great
service.
The reviews and dress parades were al
most perfect and were spoken Of 10 the
highest terms by officers from other states.
It was week OF work which told 10 the
improvement made in drills and other du-
ties pertaining to camp life. While all
had time for recreation, there were few
idle moments outside the regular routine
Of business, as laid down for the govern
ment OF the camp. Friday was very
rainy day, but all calls made upon the
Seventh were answered as promptly as
those on the clear ones.
Colonel Skirm may well feel proud of
his command, going ahead, as it has, In
stead of falling in the rear. Every effort
win be put forth 10 keep up its reputa-
tion.
Many little incidents OF pleasing ma
ture happened during the week, which
will be written up hereafter.
The Band connected with the regiment,
(Winkler's), did excellent service and
kept up the spirits Of. the men who had
cleft their gil behind them.n The con-
cert on Wednesday night was enjoyed by
every member Of the regiment and num-
bers from the other regiments, besides a
large number Of visitors.
The officers mess In charge Of Pay
master Murray, was conceded to be a
grand success. Several Of our citizens
who visited the camp, bear testimony to
this fact.
On Saturday morning, the officers CT
the Seventh, accompanied by the band,
paid their respects 70 General sewell, Gov
esnor Albeit, Generally Donpelly, and the
Third and Sixth Regiments. at each
place they were received and the well
wishes of those 10 command given. The
Seventh stands 10 good grace with all the
other regiments, as well Us with the State
and staff officers generally. With the
first Colonel (Col. Angel, from our city,
our citizens may well feel proud Of The
Seventh, which has always been on the
advance.