The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-19
CAMP NOTES.

Lieutenant George b. Hutchings OF
the Galveston Rifles, Company c, First
Texas has geen granted leave of absence
and lis now at his home IN Galveston at
tending to some business matters.
CHIEF Musician Antonio =. Kat2un OF the
Second Texas left this evening for New
Orleans, where he will secure a supply OF
instruments for the regimental band
The commission OF First Sergeant George
Coon OF Company A. Second Texas, as sec
ond lieutenant, vice Charles G. Standifer
resigned. has been received here and the
necessary change has been made.
chaplain Sexton of the First returned this
evening from New Orleans. to which point
ne accompanied his wife and child, who
after visit here, were en- route home.
Hon. John T. Browne. ex- mayor OF the
city OF Houston and representative of Har-
ria county in the Texas legislature arrived
at Mobile today, accompanied by his wife
ana Mrs James McAughan. The party
visited the camp this afternoon and callJa
en- Mr. and Mrs. Brownies son. Corporal
THOMAS Browne. and Mrs. Mohughan's son.
iriVate c, IL. McAughal. both of Company
- FIRST regiment The delcacies they
brought wsth them We're much appreciated
Tho members OF the Governors Guard.
Company l., First Texas, were today in re,
| ce'pt OF box from home. containing a
| i@tge supply OF eatGDles, TO which fun lus-
| tee was done.
Bhsler Cahoon OF Company h, OF III,
| FIRST is quiet, studious lad who is doing
some excellent work In his line of duty.
Inc Marble Falls Guard has been desig-
| mated the three cheer company on ne.
co, MT of the enthusiastic mornur In when
II expresses It's feelings when the occasion
demands The company is a well drilled
| one ana it's officers and men alike are mn
/ ular all over the camp
flrst Lieutenant b. +. Wright Of Com
ptny l.. FIRST Texas, has been in command
OF me comlaxy during the absence OF Cap.
tam Roberdeau, who is in Texas on recruit.
| Ing service.
Captain S. l.. McAdoo OF the Belknap ri
lies. Company f, of the First has been
confined to his bed in hospital in Mobile
ior several days past but is now recover,
ms from his indisposition First Lieutenan,
hamilton is in temporary charge of bhf
| company. w. NN
g corporal Bunch, the mascot of the En-.
inSt h'lIes, has been provided with n new
n,'use ON the sleeves OF which appear til,
cheVrons denoting his rank. He is deyei.
opihg INTO one of the best drilled men in
me company, Notwithstanding his tender
years. ''''e
The San Antonio Zouaves, Comnopv r.
FIRST Texas, is original in that II 10 thq
posssssor OF company tailor, who. In turn
wills sewing machine.
=, captain Earle L. Perrenot OF compan,
w. Sveohu iexas, left today for his HON,
IN Victoria, having been granted FIVE.
uay leave OF absence.
Quarlermaster Sergeant T. w. Crona,
OF company G, First Regiment. has mn.
Mieu to Grand Master Terrell OF the Ma
sonlc fraternity in Texas for leave To or.
sahlze lodge for the benefit of tho NOM.
viii W " .ne order who are in the army. /,
M DC necessary to secure the consent OF
,he jurisdiction In which the tr7,velins
iouse may bs when IL meets and this Ssrs
geaht Cronan will proceed to do at once
ihere are quite q large number of Mason,
among the Texans and they viii be hirhl,
Weastd ut the opportunity to get togethe,
In brothorly session.
The La Grange Light Guard, eompan,
a. first leNas. Is rapidly becoming pro.
| hcieht III the drill manual under tho ETA.
clent instruction OF Captain Willrich ana
Lieu;enants Moore and Knoll.
| Capiain John l.. Neazey OF the I,ipscomt
Nuits OF Lulipg, company ID. First Texas
mas been dubbed General Sampson or
account of his great strength. Besides he.
ing a veritable Sandow. he is one of thu
pest instructors in the regiment and h
| and his two leutenants. 5. c. Orchard and
| j. w. Rainbolt the latter OF whom Is on
recruiting service in Texas. are immense
ly ronular with their men.
captain Hadloy Franklin OF company C.
First Texas, is congratuating himself on
the loss OF several pounds OF flesh which
the hot weather and hard drills have
caused him to part with.
Lieutenant Colonel ]. A. Styron OF In,
Second Texas is the proud possessor OF a
new Uniform which arrived few days
ago. but which so far has not been used on
account OF a lack OF shoulder strans.
Captain Jules Muchert of company NJ.
| First Texas. is q hard student aud the
results OF the careful application OF his
| knowledge Is rapidly being made manifest
In the good work OF his company. Lieu
| tenant Lusk Is doing recruiting duty in
North Texas and Captain Muchert's only
assistant since his departure has been
Lieutenant nabney.
The Tom Campbell Rifles. COMPANY
First Texas, are raridiy coming 10 the
front under the efficient leadership Of
tenants.
The Houston Light Guard. company 4.
Ftrpt Texas, 10 sustaining 10 the fullest