Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-16

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his way TO Minnesota. where be WIZ HaA'
his home.
They do say the chaplains are among
the best riders in the regiments. heV' =
S. Cummings had a frisky steed put tn'
new chaplain ~surmounted his difficulties
A man dropped in the ranks OF the Isl
Regiment on dress parade, this evening
He was taken care OF ny the ambulance
corps. and the hospital corps put on thu
finishing TOUCHES.
The man whose leg was broken ron
being tossed in a blanket. this evening
was Michael Buckley of Co. /. LIST Regi
ment, Lewiston.
Anyonc in search of the most orderly
camp in the national militia, need look
no farther than Camp CIeaves, this year.
The duties of the provost guard have
not been very arduous.
About so members of Seth Williams
Post, G.. A. r called upon Col. Phil
brook. today, and Capt. S. W. Lane, in 3
neat little speech, complimented him
upon the fine showing made by the 90
Regiment.
Men from mons the companies of the
1st Regiment and band visited Chaplaif
Cummings tent, last evening, and ton
dered him a concert. There are unusually
good voices among the men and the sing
ing was of Il high order.
There were 10 member of the Ancient
and Honorable Artillery in camp, today.
A pleasing feature at 1st Regiment
headquarters, Wednesday evening, was
the unexpected appearance of two buglefs
from the band, who sounded the tattoo at
10 o'clock. At IL O'Clock, four buglcrs
appeared and sounded taps.
Knowlton & Young furnish fish for the
lst regiment, Friday, and Cushing &
Getchell furnish the ID regiment. Tho
latter firm was putting up its fish, this
evening; 800 pounds of sword fish for
breakfast, and about the same amount of
fresh cod tor dinner. All is packed in
Jokes, d DBA W eacH cOIuphhy-
Gen. Common invented and had made
.n appliance to go upon the tent pole in
| side the circular tents, and a more con
venient article of camp furniture could
not be imagined. 1t is supported by
means of irons which clasp the tent pole
which it encircles. 1t forms a perfect
gun rack aud affords IL place where many
lrticles can be hung or otherwise dis
posed.
Sons of veterans from among the Ma
tional Guard. some 80 in number, met
this evening and formed an association
with ChaHWk L. Witham of Lewiston,
president; Lieut.. f. A. Robinson of
Hampden, vice president; Lieut.. +. b
W. WEIGH, Portland, secretary and treas
urer, Colonies Kendall and PhilbrooE
md Lieut.. Herscy, y. S. A., addressed
The meeting and commended its purpose.
Al wishing to join should address the
secretary. Annual dues were fixed at so
cents.
The banc of camp life is petty Jealousy
taking the place of wholesome rivalry.
There is little of this trouble noticed this
scar and at least the Ambulance Corps,
undtr command of Capt. Riker seems to
be entirely free from it. Men could not
enjoy camp life more than they appear to
10. And SO far rs fun, genuine fun with
)ut a spark of malice, commend us to the
Ambulance Corps. This is helped out by
Two inimitable geniuscs, Brown and Jud-
Ains by name. Their antics are confined
o the corps environments, and are q
source of continual laughter. Now as
Reuben Haysecd and again as wild In
lians they appear and their repertoire is
nexhaustible.
Major Robinson of the 2d is too plucky
or his own comfort Tho injuries he re-
eivcd by the fall of his horse when com
ing into camp were quite serious. 1t wit
&c more han a month before he can step
m his sprained foot. Nevertheless h.
insisted, contrary to the advice of the sur
-1OLS, upOH IhOUhblDS HIS ubTSC ana
participating in some of the manwuvres.
lie considers that he has the finest battal-
ion in camp, and cbafes against the re
straint his injuries have placed upon him.
Company L of Houlton comes in foi
much commentator for the soldicrly and
scntlemanly qualities that characterize
the men throughout this new company.
When is taken into consideration their
brief experience in the service, the profile
icncy they rave attained in rifle practice
is remarkable, as also is the well drilled
appearance of the company. That second
prize could not have gone to a better COM
pany.
Mr.. Jason II Shaw, of the Maine Cen
trail, has discovered among some old
papers left by his father what is probably
the first general order ever issued to the
Maine militia. 1t was dated June go,
| 1000 tho x,o,v Nn;-n $3.50.