The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-07-20

The success of the late encampmen
seems to be admitted by even those VIII
have in past years been GROWERS.
Colonel Skirm while present, and II
command of the Seventh, was compelled
to relinquish all work and be content Il
quietly sit and confer with the other OF
fi~ers Of the Field and Staff who did al
In their power TO tighten his responsible
ties. 1t was no place for an active maj
like the Colonel to find rest, although h,
seemed somewhat improved on his return
Captain Slack, commander Of G Com.
pany, feels justly proud of his command
as he should under the circumstances
For sixty-three men out OF sixty.dve tc
report for duty, is above the average.
Added to this, SO of them qualified as
marksmen and there were none sick OIL
under arrest. The Improvement made
during the week was marked.
Captain Slack was made field officer Of
the day on Governors Day." an honor
that adds to the laurels of the command.
He also acted on several occasions al
Major of the First Battalion at drills and
reviews.
On Friday night, the Company undel
command of 1st Sergeant Young, march,
ed to the Colonies quarters and presented
their regards to him, through the medium
Of Sergeant Young, who in short ani
compact speech bid The commander fare
well.
These little manifestations OF regarC
from the various companies touched th,
Colonel. aud lie was pleased to feel tina
his services and presence in camp hat
been appreciated.
A number of citizens visited Camp Alb
belt and called on Captain Slack and hil
command, as we'll as on Adjulant Var
Solver. Familiar faces were greeted will
smiles on the part of the soldiers.
Captain Slack was ably assisted BY
Lieutenants Kroesen and Larson.
There was much TO amuse during
camp, and for weeks the subject will BE-
brought up In the assemblies for drill and
Camp Albeit will be lived over again.
The fact of having done well their part
should reflect credit upon the Company
as well as upon the city.
The Importance of a well established
and well equipped National Guard is be.
ing demonstrated at Homestead, and
should 1t prove, as it must, the strong
arm of the law, there will be more respect
for militiamen 10 the future.
When the Seventh was FIRST organized
and Colonel Angel assumed command,
nearly all the Field aud Staff were from
this city or neighbcrhood; now Adjutant
Van Solver IS the only Staff officer left.
He has served in the present capacity for
fourteen years past, and is greatly be-
loved and respected by all. He is con.
sidered to be one of the best-posted and
efficient Adjutsnts in the State.
Private Arthur Herring, OF Company A,
was detailed as clerk for the Adjutani
and proved himself not only capable buI
courteous. The boys of Company q,
speak greatly in his favor.
II our citizens only knew what an en-.
campment meant and could realize for Q
moment what there was TO see at Camp
Albeit, there would be great pouring
out while the camp was on.
The boys are expecting to get theil
checks on Thursday Of this week. II wal
the wish of Quartermaster Donnelly tina
they should have them In camp, but tim,
would not admit OF their distribution oil
Saturday morning, so the next best thinl
was done.