Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-27

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slant, delivered well-directed volley.
This was followed by another fierce
charge, which drove the enemy clear
across the open to a fringe of trees
where, demoraized, they threw down
their guns and surrendered.
This experiment OF field work was
tried over again and was not only s1c
cessful from military point Of view.
but very interesting to hundreds Of
spectators at Camp Cleaves nearly a
mile away. from which point the oper-
atlons on the field could be plainly
seen as the contendng forces crossed
ana recrossed the open space. A strong
southeast wind was blowing and many
of the commands of the commanding
| officers could be distinctly heard n,
| the camp. This was thus far the
prime feature of the encampment and
the men showed remarkable proficI-
cncy in maintaining alignments under
| fire and they seemed to enjoy the work
very much
After noon mess the troops were busy
| for an hour or SO furnishing equipments
and preparing to receive the Commander
| IN Chief. Governor Clcaves accompanied
| by his military stan left the Augusta
| house at o'clock T. NJ. and drove to the
Soldiers Home at Togus, where they Wit
messed parade Of the veterans returning
to the city and entering camp al l25
O'Clock
| Lieut. Butler Of the signal corps estab-
lshed five signal stations from the bat
terry through the camp and down the
| avenue TO near the Haynes estate. ANA
then sent "A man on a bicycle to State
street in order to inform the camp Of the
Iapproach OF the Commander-ln-Chicf
When the Governors party appeared on
Western avenue the signal Was sent back
and as His ENccllency began the ascent to
the grounds the flags signalled to The
gunner and the big gnn belchei forth the
Governors salute OF Il guns.
The troops In full dress were formed un- |
der their respective commanders th4 Ftr-, |
on the right Of the line extending from |
headquarters north. across the parade
the Second parallel Win the First 2f
yards distant with the ambulance On the
extreme left az the parade. The Gov
eruor ana party were mounted ana ROD,
along the line to point opposite head
quarters ANA then withdrew from III,
field
A large crowd Of spectators WAS prs
sent including several distinguished eeu-
temcn from dircren, parts OF the State as
well Is several members of the Cover
nors Council.
Dress puradeS have come ANA gone ana
dress par3dcs VIII come and go bat il
viii be difficult to excel tn dress par.ides
OF this afternoon Both regiments ap-
peared TO fine advantage the alguments
being very near perfection itself The LIST |
Regiment had the sun set parade tonight
and the ranks were fun.
It would seem to Il careful observer that
the men are feeling d little ueeleetful
along certain Ines. one particular ruiz
OF the camp is that relating 10 the salute
10 the flag. The rule is that when cross
ing the line Of the colurs the soldier pr-
waite and commissioned officer shall I'M
cover and that at retreat an men not IN
the ranks shall stand and uncover untn
The flag which is being struck at head
quarters shall have reached the ground
The first TWO days Of camp this rule was
quite generally followed but tonight Il
vas very generally noticed that but Very |
few Of the men not in the ranks paid that
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Everybody appreciated INC good music
IN camp Botn bands are excellent ones
The "a Regiment band Is an oid organiza-
ZION on the teld ana needs no ehEomHuhS
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from the Journal. falnchaud hahd oI
Biddetord IN camp with the ISL regiment
Is an eNceileht Iiiuslcai DISQUALIFICATION anu
has delighted the visitors with some very
excellent music III concerts Lieut.
Marshall Of the Sth MASSACHUSETTS, n
fantry told the Journal man inns morning
that the music at the Camp Is among the
best ne mas ever heara on 1he 'ehteu heI''
Tonight the ISL Hegiflei't gave u'iis n'-
iui ana hshiN appreciate" foii|ei' =" 'ii'
avn IN front OF general Hea"quai vi
toloheI hehudl' as PoS, 'oAi'i''''
very wei satiSi'ed WIN NY No'h - w
troops TO-DAY anu 'he Vio"u III @'''''"
ance IN a way critics nave lo''Oe" an 'p-
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field. 1t would he 4 great litllS lui tHS |