The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-15
GOVERNOR COFFIN IN CAMP,
THE SEooND REoIMRNT ESooRTED
 HIM ON THE GROUNDS.


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 Camp Coffin. Mantle. Aug. 14-The day at camp to-day opened most auspi- ciously, Old Sol's golden orb appearing m all it's glory over the eastern hills long before the men had recruited in refreshing sleep their tired limbs which in the evening before had become heavy from the drills, guard mount and other duties which seem to engage them most of the time. Nevertheless before break fast time they began to emerge from the flaps of the various tents and lock- ed about to see what the weather would be. When 1t was seen that the indica- tions were that the day bid fair to be a duplicate of Tuesday their countenances beamed with satisfaction, as, although they dread the terrible heat on the field at drills, they dislike more the rainy, cloudy days such as Monday forenoon. Their spirits seem to rise with the ther- mometers, and the higher this is the less clothes the men in company streets have on, but the more fun and jolly good nature.
 The Second regiment is certainly the banner regiment of the encampment, and its appearance on the drills is by far more soldierly than the rest They are always compIimented by visitors on | their skillful maneuvering, and have the gratitude of their officers for their fine military appearance and close att tention to duty. That the regiment is considered the crack one of camp is shown by the fact that it was yester- day chosen as escort to Governor Coffin onl his arrival in camp to-day.
 | The boys manage to mingle some good times with their camp life, and life is not all a blank'' with them Tn their company streets evenings can be heard | the sounds of jest and youthful jolli- l ty' while they are initiating new re- cruits to the mysteries of Mantle, and l also playing their jokes on old vets" | dl lIle puSlIlGSS III lIlcl1y lSlilS dI6 | fine singers, and until taps the camp resounds with solos, quartets and duets l innumerable, embracing all the songs of the day, especially those "a la Poli.'' In nearly every tent is set a pitcher of lemonade with which the inhabitants regale their sightseeing friends, and to keep this delicious drink going in every Itent "hole" or cellar can be found a goodly lot of lemons, with sugar and other accessories of a good lemonade. | As one of the officers at headquarters remarked, There is nothing in camp this year but ginger ale, lemonade and soft drinks-oh, mo! It is against orders | otherwise
 The officers all unite in saying that the camp is the most orderly in many years, and although the men have good times they seem to realize the purpose of the camp. and preserve splendid or- der with but few exceptions.
 | The Third regiment continues to praise highly c. A. Bradley for his efficient management of their mess house, and the excellent food they get, while to-day the boys of the Second regiment say they can observe a great change for the better in food since the kick yesterday. Commissary General Peck of this city has been constantly on the go since arriving in camp, and his opportunity for leisure came this afternoon. He has his splendid sys- tenn of food and mess house inspection now in full working order, and receives reports twice each day from the com- missary sergeants detailed for the pur- pose, concerning the condition of un- cooked foods, while after each meal a report is made to him from the same source of the cooked foods, waiter ser- vice, etc. The system of blanks on which to make these reports works finely, and whenever any deficiency is noted on any of them General Peck in person warns the caterer of whom com plaint is made that things complained of must be better The desired changes are then soon made. There is perhaps no part of the days routine gone through so easily and pleasantly by the boys as is the falling in for mess call. Guns and accoutrements are then laid aside, and from all over the camp may be seen the blue masses not pills of this sort exactly may be seen pour- ing toward the rear of the field.
 The regular routine guard mount and other exercises were gone through with yesterday, and at 30
 GOVERNOR COFFIN APPEARED
 on the camp ground, accompanied by General Haven and staff, who met him at the depot, and the fine appearing Second regiment as an escort. AS soon as the governors party appeared on the field the battery stationed down on the shore at the east end of camp commenced the salute and fired thirteen guns in honor of the distinguished ar rival. The governor and party pro- ceeded at once to the governors tent, juts back of the reviewing stand, over which had been unfurled the state flag. General Haven and staff dismounted and saluted as the governor passed them on his way to his quarters, while the gallant Second were lined up on each side and presented arms as he passed through. At each side of the entrance to the governors tent were
 placed two streamers on standards bearing the single word, Connecticut '
 printed on a blue field. The scene on the parade ground was very in- spring at this time, as when the gov- ernor arrived