The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-08

Milan, McLendon, Pike, Shumarker.
Thornton Tuggle, e. A. Williams and P
H. Williams
The boys from Harris county are rep
resented by:
Sergts. ]. H. H. Moore Baldwin, Cox,
Corpl Miller, Mobley and Gamble.
Privates c. 1. Hudson, w. J.
Hudson, Hasty, Jenkins, Dunlap.
Crawford, w. T. McGhee, E. W. Nc
Ghee, Bowers, Williams, ]. w. Sivells,
Webster Kimbrough, Mobley j. T. Sv-
els, John Svells Winfree, and Lovelace,
On account of the deficiency in the num-
Der officers present in Troop D, First Reg
iment, matters of business having pre-
cluded their presence, Lieut.. McAlpin has
been detached from service in Troop A
and assigned to the said command during
the period of encampment.
This afternoon companies B, e, and I,
First Regiment, were ordered to report to
Capt. Postell for carbine practice. In
these three commands there are 105 men,
ali of whom shot on the 2D0-yard range,
but, with so large a number, the captain
realized the impossibility of finishing, and,
consequently, excused the boys a few min
uteS prior to dress parade. The same
troops will resume shooting in the morn
ing. Four days have been allotted to the
possible to end the work within that time,
only three troops having been designated
to shoot on one day, it is highly probable
that the number will be increased at the
discretion of the officer having charge of
this department.
The dress parade this afternoon, If such
were possible, even surpassed in it's splen-
dor that of yesterday. The cavalrymen,
having become more thoroughly acquaint-
ed with the slope and surface of the
ground, apparently rode with a greater
degree of confidence. That they are grow.
ing the more noticeaby proficient is an
established fact to the eye of a close OBJ
server and the officers responsible for
whatever degree of proficiency their sew
eral commands may have attained may
be justly proud of the very excellent
showing which their men have made. The
precision with which the drill is executed
is calculated to win the plaudits of the
most reserved; and it is needless to say
that the vast throng who daily witness
this most pleasing feature fully appreci.
ate the grandeur of the occasion.
Dress parade having been concluded,
the company tits We're resumed on yes
terday afternoon, three troops being APP
pointed to tilt daily. The Georgia Hus-
sars, A, were to have run the course, bat
darkness prevented. They did so
this afternoon, however with cred
it to themselves and to the sat
isfaction Of the many spectators.
Troops 1 and c likewise did themselves
honor It would be an exceedingly diff
cult task to find better and more expert
horsemen than are some of those in the
First Regiment of Cavalry, Georgia Vol
unteers.
An order was issued by Col. Gordon to-
day commanding the band, each evening
after retreat" as the flag is being low
cred, to play the Star Spangled Ban
ner," Hail Columbia" or some other
suitable national anthem.
The deep consideration shown by Col
Gordon to his subordinates has won for
him the esteem of every man in camp.
He imposes on the boys no hardships that
he himself, were he other than he is,
would be unwilling to undertake. County,
grave and dignihed, well does he illus
trate the character of southern gentle
man.
Sergt Maj. w. Gordon Harrison, in the
performance of his duties, forgets that
amiability which characterizes his nature,
and which has been Instrumental in win
ming for him many friends. He is every
inch the gentleman that his pleasing
countenance conveys.
Sergt. r. w. Perkins, troop II, though
one of the youngest is, perhaps. one of
the most competent of the non-commis-
STONED officers, as is attested by the fact
that Maj. Brewer has appointed him SER
geant major of the Second battalion, to
serve during the present encampment.
In Acting Sergt. Maj. f. w. Benteen,
Troop d, First battalion, Mai. Barnard
has an earnest and pleasant officer. His
comrades are expecting great things OF
him when the Horse Guards get on the
range.
The Liberty Independent Troop have
erected an ice cream and lemonade stand
near the camp. They wish IL understood
that they are not antagonizing any one;
but, on the other hand, have con-
structed their booth with the hope that
they may make a sufficient amount to
enable them 10 complete their armory
Under the charge of the fair young ladies'
who are ehampioning their cause, their
EFFORT should meet with success.
Postmaster Carter has inconvenience
himself no little that the military might
receive or send their mail. To benefit the
cavarymen, he distributes and keeps open
his Office az all hours. Such magnanimity
affords much eradication to the troop
ers.
Mai. Meldrim was called to the city
this morning, but returned again this ar
ternoon.
Private c. S. connerat Joined his COM
rados In Troop a last night.
Miss Laura Fraser. daughter OF the la
mented Capt. ]. Il. Fraser OF the Liber-
~ Independent Troop Is now with Mrs.
a. Gordon Cassols and her pleasant party
s. r. Bradneld. Chlsoim Terrell and
steve Thornton Of the LAGRANGE Troop.
form a trio that is not to be surpassed.
Corpls W. ~. Connerat and w. n. Train,
and Privates a. d'Antlrnac and n. IA.
Smith are the life OF Troop \.
Among the visitors to the camp to-day
were Mr. and Mrs. Crate Myers, Mr. and
Mrs. c. s. Connerat, Mrs. =. w. Meldrim.
Misses Carrie Lou and Fannie Meldrim.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas 4. Thomson. Miss
Maud Smith. Mrs. Col. w. w. Gordon,
Misses Leila and Meta Fretwell. Miss Ma
bel Freeman, Mr.. Oar Hull, Mr.. Descombe
Wells, ana others
quite a delegation came up on the "shoo-
n.y. 60 be present az the entertainment to-
might al the Lyeeum, and returned 20 the
city on the special az II D. m. The amuse-
mont was afforded by the Euterpe Musical
and Speciality Company Of Savannah.
Dancing wac INDUCED IN until late hour.
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storer Arrives az Brussels.