The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-08-18
GOVERNORS DAY AT CAMP.
PRoyOUyCED THE MOST SUCCESS
 FIJI ENCAMPMENT YET.

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 Camp Bradley. Mantle. Aug. H- Governors Day"-This has been DIE day for the soldier. in fact the biggest day that he gets in the entire year. All the girls were In camp, and not one or them would look at fellow in civilian dress, but strod scornfully by leaning on the arms of their uniformed escort But both girls and civilians were out in large numbers from all points Tn the state of Connecticut. and they were right, royalty entertained by their friends-the militiamen.
 Camp Bradley must certainly be &C., credited with being the most success full encampment of the Connecticut Na- tional Guard ever held. It has been ai- most perfect, and both General Haven and General Bradley are very much pleased. The men have taken great in- terest in the drills. and have, as whole, manifested considerable desire to learn the art of war. and there has been much less rowdyism than ever De- fore. The catering has been satisfac- tory all around, those companies being especially we'll satisfied who drew raw rations and did their own cooking
 The most delightful morning of the week greeted the boys at revellle. ana gave promise of perfect weather on the most important day of the week for the c. N. G. and its friends.
 Immediately after breakfast the pre- parations for the great day began. Dress uniforms were donned and every thing made ready for perfect appear ance.
 As early as g o'clock people began to arrive, and by Il o'clock the parade ground was crowded with thousands of visitors. The freedom of the entire camp was extended to the visitors, and the place took on its annual holiday ap- pearance, with it's hundreds of fair ones and brave soldiers.
 At 2 o'clock the entire brigade was re- viewed by Governor Morris and staff. All the regiments made an excellent showing, and everything passed off smoothly with the exception that Lieu tenant Colonel Burpee was thrown from his horse when he was near the national colors in front of brigade head quarters. It seems that he was not rid ing the horse he is usually ac- customed to, and when he drew back on the rein to bring the animal around it reared and threw him off behind. He was not injured, but was shaken up considerably.
 After a short interval the regimental parades came, with an exhibition of the work of the signal and Gattling gun corps, the artillery and battery.
 Toward night the hospital corps had a chance to give an exhibition of their work. Corporal William Hall of Com pany K, Wallingford, was taken with the cramps, and the ambulance was summoned and he was taken to the hospital.
 The water battery gave a very fine exhibition of shell practice during the afternoon.
 The signal corps did some excellent work yesterday morning. The Second section was stationed at camp, and the Fourth on Durfee hill. A mes sage of forty-one words was sent fin 19 minutes between the two stations. distance of four miles.
 Private How'd, of the Second section. Signal corps, does not like elevators. He got into one at the Crocker house New London, last Wednesday and be- fore he had gone up two stories he be- came frightened and the elevator boy had to let him off.
 The camp was elegantly illuminated last evening, the Blues street being especially fine in the Second regiment. The entire street was arched over with Japanese lanterns as also was the street of Co. I, of Meriden. The entire camp presented scene of fairy-like lovliness, and the promenade from one end to the other was alive with people. Taps were not sounded until 11:30, so that all the civilians on the grounds were given ample time to enjoy the fes- tivities in camp and the hospitality of their friends.
 Ex-Sergeant T. r. Mckiernan and ex-Corporal Hedolln, formerly of the Section section, signal corps, the Misses Reynolds and MT. Mathew Reynolds, of Whalley avenue, this city, were cal lers at the Second section signal corps | tents to-day. Mrs. E.. J. How'd, wife Of Private How'd, was present with her son. Among other visitors or calling in the street were: Mrs Edward Hub.
 bell, of Woodbridge, Miss Molly Harri- gan, Miss Molly Houser, Messrs. George Foster and Percy Littlejohn. Adelbert Dewey. the new sergeant, is very popular with the Second section | Signal corps.
 Sergeant Dewey and Private Scholl horn are a famous pair of bicycle | riders. Callers in the Blues street to-day have been: Miss Della Brynes, the guest of Private Roach, Miss Mamie Degnan. the guest of Private Reyes of the sarsfelds, Misses Kittie Keegar 1 and Miss Lizzie Foley, the guests O.
 Sergeant McNamara, of the Sarsfields
 Mrs. Harry Young. Mrs. F. W. Lath
 rop, Miss Lillian Johnson. Mrs. August. Garlock. Mrs. John T. Knight. ant
 Miss Julia Knight, of Brooklyn. N Y., Color Sergeant Clough, of the Firs
 Massachusetts Regiment, M. N. G.
 and wife, Lieut.. Runyon and Captail