Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-10
Notes.

The rain was rather uncomfortable for
the guards.
Dunton of Augusta took a fine picture of
Col Kendall and his non-commissioned
staff yesterday.
Wednesday, Assistant Surgeon Bradbury
and the efficient hospital steward. j. +.
Young both of the First, 90 on duty at the
hospital for a hours.
! Mai. Chilcott gave the first battalion of
the I'd Regiment plenty of work Tuesday
forenoon.
4 Only one non-commis stoned officer alb
sent from the LIST Regiment.
The LIST Regiment battalion drill was de-
layed an hour by the rain in the forenoon.
Privates Abbott and Bennett are on spe-
cial duty at headquarters.
| ORDERLY Abbott and Sergt. Moriarty es-
corted Misses lIennessy and McLain of
| Augusta, Miss Mitchell and Miss Haw kins
of Portland. Miss liacgerty and Master
While Dugau of Boston about head
quarters yesterday.
Henry W. Williams of Boston. who is
taking an outing is putting in his time at
camp disposing of souvenir badges bearing
the portrait of the Commauder-in-chief.
There is less of stiffness and more of
comfort for the men in the new tactics, as
is noticeable on drill.
The boys stood the heat brayely.
| The ambulance wasn't called so often
yesterday, hut did some excellent practice.
Seats on the north end of the commander
ln-chief and stats headquarters have been
reserved for their guests.
For breakfast the men partook of fresh
mackerel and the accessories. For dinner
corn beef and vegetables were served.
Mrs. W. .. Peterson who came with her
husband. the popular captain of the Bruins
wick Gun Company and stopped at {. IL.
Blaisdelrs was called home Tuesday by the
death of a relative. Quartermaster Bridges
wife is at c. II. Blaisdelrs.
Plenty of pure cold water is one of the
most necessary Accomplishments of camp.
Down on Mr.. c. IL. Blaisdelfs farm about
60 rods from camp there gushes from the
hillside pure cold water in abundance. A
two inch iron pipe runs from the spring into
a wooden tank on Winthrop street. This
tank is 10 feet square and feet deep ard
is lined with galvanized iron. The spring
runs about 5000 gallons daily.
Col. T.. c. Harrington, State Inspector of
Rifle Practice, under whose direction all
the shooting is done. has worked very hard
since his appointment and was feeling at
the close of the company team shoot Tues
day. much gratified at the results.
Great interest in the rifle practice is man
Tested BY all the men, and though COM
PEELED to 10 their shooting at any time they
can hest be spared from camp duties, yet
they have been very prompt and their work
under the unfayorable conditions, the wind
of Monday, and the rain and wind of
Tuesday, their work was exceed
ingly strong and the scores were
good. As will be seen from the scores the
winners of the three prizes in the I'd regl-
spirited battle sccnes-are Co. q. OF
Bangor, Co. A. of Hampton and Go. +. of
Dover. Three like prizes were competed
for in the First regiment, the winners being
/ Go. G.. of Auburn, Co. ID. of Norway and
/ Go. Il. of Bildeford.
! Onc better score was made at the last mus
ter but under more favorable conditions.
Some of the best shots in this match were
unable to he present.
! Il. A. t,lidden's accommodation team
met with sad mishap last evening. He
had eight occupants of the carriage and in
trying to drive hurriedly past the guard
came to uneven ground With the result that
the hind wheels of the carriage were crushed
to the ground.
] ne gun company team ehoo' WIN Nv "'f'
! Thursday at 1890, The gun company
match 500 rounds each, 3 7. NJ. Thurs
day.
The State exhibition skirmish match will
be at g O'Clock sharp Thursday 'Thcs"
matches will he of unusual interest and
show the strength and effectiveness of the
Ga,lng gun. 1t is hoped that visitors will
be- present.
Col. \. n. anil Capt. \. i. Proctor OF
Boston, the famous Proctor twins and well
known military enthusiasts are in the city
to attend Maine muster. They are both
veterans of the Rebellion. members of the
Ancient and Honorahlcs, Fusilecrs and
other military organizations, and so much
do they resemble each other in physique.
personal appearance, action and dress, that
acquaintance of years standing often are
Obliged to ask, Which is which,