New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-15
THE FIRST DAY IN CAMP.
NO RELIGIOUS SERVICES HELD. BUT PLENTY
OF VISITORS TO SEE THE PRIDE OF
THE CITY OF CHURCHES.


OF VISITORS TO SEE THE PRIDE OF
THE CITY OF CHURCHES.
State Camp Peeksklll, n v, June IA (spcciaD'-
One feature of the NewYork Camp Of Instruction
never fails TO excite the of the visitors to the
place be they military men following civil
pursuits This is the rapidity with which the organ
zatons make themselves at home after their arrival
in camp AS soon as the men were well settled IL
their quarters last night there were many informal
,eunions among those who had been in camp before
and l,ores Of former experiences in camp were the
order of the day, rather Of the evening.
Notwithstanding the fact that the 23d Regiment
is the pride of the City of Churches the day was passed
without religious services OF any kind The Rev. DR..
Robert r. Meredith Of the Tomphns Avenue Con-
gregatonal Church, who has been chaplain OF me
regiment for several years. resigned recently, and
another chaplain had not been chosen before the
organization started for camp.
To-day the shone hot, bat there was COOL
breeze blowing making a model visitors day. The
visitors began to arrive the afternoon trains, and
the most of them remained in camp until after the
evening concert, and went home on the late trains.
The pretty Brooklyn girls out In force and they
added admiration and picturesqueness TO the scene
during the afternoon and evening. Governor Albeit,
of New-Jersey and a party OF friends came to camp
on the Governors steam yacht NewJersey this AFTER
noon. Among the party were Captain FISK ana Lieu
tenant Cochran Of the 7th Regiment The party called
the state officials and then inspected the camp
remaining until after dress parade this evening.
The salute to which the Governor Of another State
entitled upon visiting military post was not fired,
for the reason that the Governor came as private
citizen and not to maize any official visit Governor
Hin sent telegram from Normanse-bythe- sea- where
he the guest OF General Earle, to-day, saying that
lie would visit the camp on Thursday of this week
One OF the most important projects affecting the
camp which has been heard Of in long time is being
discussed by the State officials at present II Is the
putting up Of commodous building, in which the
state officials TO have their headquarters and sleep
ing apartments. Beside the Offices and sleepngrooms
for the State officers there TO be reception rooms
and parors for the entertainment Of guests and official
visitors of the officers. The new building is to be
situated on what is known Hospital Bluff, ut the
south end OF the main street Of the camp. The dis
cussion over this project was brought about by
strange incident The flag pole containing the National
colors was struck by a thunderbolt and completely
demolished while terrific storm was in progress
day last week The pole is close To the officers head
quarters and this is the second time that lightning
has struck close 10 the spot The dirt torn up
begun to think that perhaps II is a dangerous place.
The dress parade was taken this evening by Ldu-
tenant Colonel Alexis c. Smith. Captain B. G Horn
officer Of the day, and Heutenants William p.
Pickett and Quincy c. De Grove, tr were officers Of
The guard.