Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-07-24

are beautiful, Nothing hos been done Tor
the guuid which will promote tho efficiency
of the individual soldier so much as the ten
dering OF these badges by Col. Webb. Tho
competition for the prizes and the presenta-
ton Of the same will take place at the en-
campinent OF the National guard at Ben
nington August next. The fortunate SOL
ders will be called out in front OF the entire
command and decorated in the presence of
the governor and commander-in- chief and
other distinguished people.
THE ANNUAL MUSTER At CAMP VERMONT
Gen. Greeneaf states that the usual prac-
tice of sending out invitations and passes to
visit the ercampment of the national
guard will not be followed this year,
but oil will be welcome, and it is hoped that
large numbers will visit the boys while in
camp at Bennington, August II to 81. The
1OUth anniversary Of the admission OF Yer
mont into tho Union will he celebrated
August 10, and In honor Of this event Gen
Greenleaf has decided to name the annual
encampment OF the national guard Camp
Vermont"
During the encampment n special tent
will lie provided at brigade headquarters, to
be known as the press tent. 1t Will be fur
nished with telephone and Geographic ia
cilities and every effort will be made to
supply the representatives with accurate in
formation regarding the work Of the en-
campment.
Commander D. l.. Morgan Of the depart
ment OF Vermont has commissioned T.
Benton Kelley as assistant adjutant general
on his staff
Gen. W. L. Greenleaf has issued general
orders relating to the annual muster in
which be says.
As directed by general orders No. 8, A. q. O D.,
| dated June -, 1874, the several organizations
! composing the first brigade v \. & will go
! into camp on tho grounds OF the soldiers
| Home bennington, on Friday, August a.
/ for eight days,
The celebration OF the Tooth anniversary OF
the admission OF Vermont into the Union viii
take place during the encampment which
viii be known Camp Vermont" in
hon or Of this event. and tag following regula-
| lions are published for its government.
| The object ~ tho enCampment being the ac-
| quiremeut of a knowledge Of military duties,
| the undivided attention of officers and men
| must be devoted to the attainment OF this OBJ
tctc during the hours prescribed. When off
| duty the men wi he a lowed to enjoy them
| selves in oil reasonable ways but mock pa
rades and disor 'orly conduct of any kind will
| not be permitted.
Tie camp vii ne laid out and tents pitched by
men furnished Uy tie quartermastcr's depart
ment. and the usual detail for that purpose
! will be omitted. Company quarternastcr ser
| geanis may b. sent in advance to arrange for
mess tents etc, il desired, but no compeDsa-
ton will be allowed therefore.
Unless otherwise ordered the following
| routine Of duty will be observed daily:
Reyclle,...... a. m.
| Break fast, .....,.... .............. eel .jD
atigue "a II, ............ -.............t:I
! surgeons l,............. .............1:O
tiUard mounting. ................... S:lI
| FIRST sergcanta' call...........,......." 'J
| Morning drti, .....,....-..--. ....,. .H5l
| RecalI....... 90. .........-........ ell 81
Dinner, ............,..,.lH;I1 p. m
/ / ii,