Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-21
THE SEVENTIES VENTURA CAMP,
The Men Having Some Play
With Their Work.
Some Interesting Points About the
Regiment and Its Officers.
The Boys Having Taste of Real Sol
dier Life-Co1one1 schreiber's
Record-Notes from the
Different Companies.

CAMP ANAcApA, Ventura, CAL, Aug.
2o.-A heavy gray mist settled down
over the camp this morning, but not
withstanding this. and the ball, which
kept them up until quite a late hour
last evening, the Seventh were out in
good order at the usual hour this morn
ing. Squad drill was conducted by
Captain Barry. The boys formed first
into sections, and then into squads, the
squads being under the command of
corporals, and the sections under COM
mand of sergeants. The drill lasted for
two houre, and at its termination, every
one Joined in three rousing cheers for
Captain Barry. Battalion drill was
also conducted by Captain Barry, two
hours later, followed by inspection of
quarters by that officer. The captain
leaves this evening for Los Angeles. To
use the words of one of the officers re-
garding him, 'sHe is soldier from his
cap to his boots" and the Seventh feel
that they have been lucky in having his
directions during their encampment.
General Allen also leaves this evening,
going from hence to Long Beach, to
visit the Ninth.
Recorder Kelly is in camp and appar-
emily having good time with the boys,
many of whom are warm friends Of that
popular Official. The only thing that
seems to mar the pleasure of his visit
being the fact that he has to return to
town Monday.
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The spacious armory of company d be-
ing beautifully decorated for the occa-
sion, and what with the gay bunting,
the flowers, the music, the handome
toilets of the ladies and the uniforms OF
the soldiers, one could readily fancy
himself transported for the noDce into
fairyland, "But o what difference in
the morning" On many an ear the
sound of the revellle broke with harsh
discord this morning, the buges seem
ing more than ever to give voice to the
pathetic lament attributed to them on
such occasions:
sI can't get 'em up,
I'can't get 'em up,
/ can't get 'em mp this morning;
i can't get EN- up,
/ can't get EN- up,
can't get 'em up at all!'
But military discipline admits of no
istSBluB UeulHu, anu Will Iru6 sOlultI
spirit the boys threw off the tolls OF
Morpheus and were soon ready for
work. though it is safe to say that, when
tattoo sounds its sentimental strain of
Love, good night; must thou go,
When the day and the night need thee so;
All is well, speed all to their restl"
Many q soldier lad will turn his thoughts
longingly toward his couch as toward
his best friend, and there will be little
difficulty in securing quiet tonight in
camp, though, to their credit be it said,
while the boys have had jolly good
time since they have been in camp no
one has yet been in the guard house.
Sergeant Fitch of the bugle corps
keeps non-coms' staff street in lively
condition. He is the life Of the corps
Speaking of corps movements, Sergeant
Major Keller is preparing manual OF
corps movements in extended order.
Almost every day finds some new ad-
ditions to the various companies, and
from fifteen to twenty men are expected
to join on Sunday and Monday.
Many friends of the boys from Los
Angeles, Pasadena and Anaheim are
expected as Sunday visitors.
Chaplain Captain Chas. A. Kienzle
arrived in camp last night and was
heartily received by the boys, with
whom he is very popular.
COMPANY A NOTES.
The boys of company A were ur
bright and early yesterday morning and
notwithstanding the fact that the men
were allowed to remain out of camp
considerably later night before last than
usual, to attend the reception by the
N.D.G. w. and citizens Of Ventura.
The company was yesterday formed
for field work at company drill, and in
tended to carry out the extended order
in the same manner as done at San Pc
dro few weeks ago, but during the
preliminary arrangements orders were
received that all companies would be
consolidated into one company, under
command of Captain Barry, the regular
army officer, for instruction in equad
section and platoon drill in the ex.
tended order. Two hours were spent in
this manner, and after the company
was turned oyer to Captain Chappeleai
and dismissed.
Again at "battalion drilln the boyE
were given two hours hard work in
street riot drill.
COMPANY C NOTES.
Ghe members of company G are al
work cleaning buttons, buckles, etc. il
order to make good showing for reli
gious services, which will be held to.
morrow at the armory OF company y.
Captain Meyer and Sergeant Craw-
ford were out at rifle practice yesterday
the captain making the respectable
score of 45, and the sergeant putting 9
clean 40 together. The captain attended
the reception at the armory last evening
and he came back to camp delighted
with the entertainment given by the
fair daughters of Ventura.
COMPANY D NOTES.
Our notes the other day osGitted the
name OF one of the most popular officers
in Camp Anacapa, Lieuteuat Hammons
who is doing his full share Of efficient
work. Quaftermaster Sergeant Hunt
is voted an all-round good soldier and
attentive non-com. Company DIS ranks
are thin today; being Saturday. the
boys are attending to the increased
country trade.
Corporals Brakey and Capito did in
telligent work at extended order drill
this morning. Private Reilley expects
to keep the Ventura medal at home.