Evening star., 1897-06-14

gineer Corps, who was medical officer OF
the day yesterday, in his report, submitted
this ~ orning, said:
Special attention was paid to the condi-
ton of the culinary department OF the diff
1erent commands, the tins basins, crock
cry and Ice chests being riSidly scrutinized.
These. without an exception, were found
in perfect condition. The quantity. quality
ard preparations were all that could be de-
sired The dish water, slops and garbage
were properly disposed of. Most careful
II qulry as to complaints failed to reveal
any worthy of note. The streets were well
pcliced, The tent walls were looped and tent
f1ocrs placed in perfect sanitary condi-
tlcn In conclusion, l desire to make spe-
cial mention CT the neatness ard cleanliness
OF the colored detachment, one of the sep
arate battalions. They deserve great COM
lhehcatlon and may well serve as a model
for the brigade.
When the tossing of bouquets is in or
der TIE camp Of the 1st Separate Battalion
ana Inc battalion itself should be made the
.arset lor vast quantity of flowers. Not
d neater or more orderly camp in any de-
tan whatsoever can be found on the Fort
" Sshlngton reservation today, nor is there
d bouy OF men Under canvas more inclined
~ iearh and to perform every duty con-
scientiously, or who succeed better.
MAJ. Frederick c. Revells being on
ieaVe OF absence of sixty days, Capt Ar
Innt 5nur brooks OF Company "A is in command
merely wear a uniform and hold a commits
SION put Is a soldier in every sense of the
Woro from head to toe Part of his en-
vlapie reputation in the military line has
colored High School Cadets. Those who
I.d the good fortune to witness the annual
company competitive drill of the colored
ag 3lgn School Cadets, held at the National
~ eSv 80 pan Iark several weeks ago, realize
10 Wnat extent the instruc tor must be nos
sessed or signal tactical ability Cant
oloohs is as great success as a battalion
q Ihmander as he Is perfect in command of
company and theamen Def the 1st Sep
arate battalion realize that fact and act
accordingly TT NJ o act
Quarters of the Colonel Troo.s.
Inc camp of the colored guardsmen is
separated from the remainder of the bri-
saoe oy short stretch Of woods. 1t Is
''ios' pieasahtiy situated Jast opposite the
mann parade ground. and Is the same loca
tioh occupied at the last camp by Battery
a. hen. artiiiery. In addition to its other
attractions. 1t has a spring of clear water
near by, and in that regard surnasso Tho
ticns
Not a sound of disorder Has been heard
IRON the direction Of the Ist Separate Bat
.ahon's quarters. Some sounds have been
Heard, but they were, harmonious and
pleasing. Each evening the men gather
Ia tue company streets and sing for hours
at time There is band concert in
'front.' or headquarters each evening which
Is highly ENJOYABLE. but at the same time
concert, perhaps. equally gratifying to
t the sense OF hearing is In progress across
the stretch of woods. The singing is ex-
ceiient and should not be missed by visitors
to camp.
The battalion has large representation
participat:ng In the present outing. There
are four good-sized companies, and they
know their business thoroughly The
men drill excellently. are thoroughly con-
versant with every phase of discipline and
show 1t by their actions, At dress parade
each evening the battalion proves its
worth, and at guard mount Saturday morn
Ing CcEpany executed the maneuver
tary experts who were among the soecta-
tors. The company was assigned as ex-
terior guard. and nothing but compli-