Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-15

Maj. McGinness, commandant of the
United States arsenal, Hon. A. M. Spear
Mayor Milliken of Augusta, County Com
missioners Smith and Hamilton, Hon. S.
W. Matthews, W. S. Cotton, Esq, A. r
Smiley of the State agricultural depart
ment, Land Agent Oak, Capt. Thos. Clark
and ladies', Hon. A. W. Philbrook and wife
and among other ladies present were
noticed Mrs. Blaine, Mrs. Emmons Blaine,
Mrs. Warren, wife of Maj. Warren Of
Biddeford, Mrs. Lambard, Mrs. Michaelis,
Mrs. Goodwin, Mrs. II. p. Milliken, and
Miss White of Augusta, Miss Stevens OF
Augusta, and Miss Beal of Norway. Mrs.
Thackara, daughter of the late Gen. Sher-
man, who is the guest of Mrs. Blaine, was
at headquarters, yesterday.
Among the guests of the 81 Regiment at
headquarters at dinner were: Wife and
daughter of Col. Philbrook, Hon. A. W.
Philbrook and wife, Rev. DR.. Kicker and
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey and friend,
Miss Gallagher, Miss Harper of Lewiston,
and others.
Col. Chas. H. Prescott of Biddeford,
was at headquarters, Tuesday evening.
Some of those familiar with previous
musters miss headquarters mess about meal
time, but after partaking of the wholesome
food served in the regimental messes, are
satisfied with the change.
Governor Cleaves is interested in mill
tary matters and spent considerable time on
this field, which now bears his name, dur
ing the dark days of the Rebellion. He
goes and comes, but his keen eye notes the
evolutions and marks the special features,
be they good or bad.
Adjutant General Conner is thorough
military man who realizes what severe duty
is and the need of discipline. He has made
every endeavor to have the camp conducted
on a strictly military basis and must be
gratified with the results.
Compliments were heard on every side
for the splendid appearance of the I'd Regi-
ment on dress parade. This regiment came
on at $50 when the afternoon was at its
best and better dress parade for the sec
ond day in camp has not been seen here.
Capt. l. Fl. Baker of Co. B, Portland,
received telegram, today, calling him
home on account of sickness in his family.
Capt. Baker was acting major of the third
battalion of the LIST, and Capt r. r. Ulmer
of the Rockland company assumes the COM
mand in the absence of Capt. Baker.
Tuesday evening was the finest this week
The bright moonlight encouraged many
visitors, who attended the band concerts by
the LIST Regiment band at headquarters and
of the I'd Regiment band in front of Col.
Philbrook's headquarters. SO
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Field officer of the day was Maj. Bryant
of Biddeford.
In the I'd Reg, Co. X has "a men and
Co. C has &c men.
Everybody was glad to shake hands with
Gen Harper, Inspector General on Gov.
Burleish's staff, this morning.
Mrs. Thayer, wife of Col. Thayer, the
surgeon general, is an occasional visitor in
camp. She is the guest of Mrs. G. W.
Martin on State street.
Mai. Bryant of the LIST battalion of the
LIST Regiment thinks he has the finest bat
talon in the field, and Maj. Bryant knows
when military tactics are we'll performed.
The Portland Light Infantry team played
the Portland Cadets after mess, today, and
Harry Bigelow umpired. Yesterday the
cadets tried to fathom the intricate curves
of Capt. Conley and failed.
The game of ball between the Portland
Light Infantry and Portland Cadets re-
suited in the victory of the Cadets, 10 to 8
The battery of the Cadets was Coffin and
Tucker, and of the Infantry, Herrick and
Burnell.
w. s. Weeks furnishes the milk for the
encampment, in all over 100 gallons day
He brings it into camp twice day. He
SAYS he is compelled to drive 10 miles into
the country every day collecting it.
There are many compliments for the
handsome new colors in front Of the head
quarters of the LIST Regiment. Both of the
a.. In front of Col. Philbrook's head