The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-27
t'apts. Barrett and Holden
Intend to Resign
S Soon.

yesterday morning the camp or the
First brigade NJ. V. NJ, at South Fra
mingham, which was fSrmally brought
to an end Friday evening by the firing
of the sunset gun, was broken and the
troops of the different commands left
for their homes after one. of the most
successful tours Of duty, from a mill
tary standpoint, ever undergone by the
brigade
Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Mathews, who
was in command of the troops, is i'm
mensely pleased with the work of his
men, and his pleasure is shared by the
men individually When the plans for
the encampment were originally made,
it was intended camp should be struck
on Friday, Aug. 25, but owing to the
fact that this day was set apart for the
review of the state troops by. Gov
Roger Wolcott, it was decided by the
commanders of the different organiza-
lions to have the troops remain in
camp for the evening.
An extra half hour was added to the
days time by Gen. Mathews before taps
were blown Friday evening, and this
formed time for the old members of
the companies to get back at the rock
les, which they did in good shape. All
kinds of tortures We're inflicted on the
new soldiers, and before the men were
finally induced to go to bed the guard
mouse was occupied by at least a dozen
OF the unruly troops, who insisted on
celebrating
Six boys from Co. F of Gardner made
an endeavor to set fire TO five mat
tresses on the parade ground after
taps, but were caught in the act, and
spent the evening in the guard house.
They were released yesterday morning
just in time to march to the South Fra
mingham depot with their command
The troops did not strike the tents in
accordance with the custom followed
out by the Second brigade, and the DO
Icing of camp, a feature of the en-
campment under Gen. Bancroft which
melted favorable comment from all who
witnessed it, was also allowed to pass
by Gen. Mathews.
Seven companies of the Second regi-
ment, which were attired in the brown
campaign uniform, left the muster field
at $50 o'clock for the South Framing
ham depot, under command of Capt. P.
L. Rider of the Worcester Light Infan-
try, who was acting major of the third
battalion The other five companies.
5000 ~ H. AHN OIOt uLlLOIIll, lEII I0e
camp ground later. A special train of
1S cars was made up at the Framing
ham depot, and with the Second regi-
ment on board, pulled out of the station
at 10 o'clock
The Worcester companies arrived in
this city shortly before II o'clock and
marched to the armory, where they
were dismissed
Battery of this city left camp yes
terday morning at o'clock for the trip
over the road to Worcester. The
weather was favorable to the boys and
they arrived at the Johnson farm in
Northboro at 1.30 o'clock, where dinner
was served. The trip was again taken
up at 1.S0 o'clock, and the command,
with everyone in good shape, arrived at
the armory shortly after o'clock YES
terday afternoon.
squad in charge of Lieut.. A. H.
Boswell, consisting of Quar-. -Sergt.
John Lee Privs. Prue, Cardinal, R. G.
White, Hoyle, Norkmand, Wilson,
wheeler, Wood and Corp. King, who
was cook for the command during the
week, remained at camp after the hat
terry left for Worcester and stored ali
articles used during the encampment at
the battery storehouse.
Ihey made the trip to Worcester bv
train and met the command at the
causeway at Lake Qufnsigamond and
rode to the armory in their places
Lieut.. Boswell followed the battery
over the road and caught them AT the
johnson farm at dinner.
. MAJ III. b. Fairbanks, Lieuts. f. Fl
Lucke and H. H. Warren also rode over
me. road from South birmingham on
enelr norses and arrived in Worcester
early yesterday afternoon. The trim over
the road was pleasant owing to the cool
weather.
Gen. Mathews did not address the
men in his brigade yesterday morning
as did Gen. Bancroft, and allowed the
commands to march off the field as thew
chose. The Sixth regiment, under Col
Darling, passed in review before the
general as 1t was leaving the grounds.
battery c of Lawrence fired the salute
10 the general just as Battery B left the
muster neld, and this was the last for
mality of the annual tour of the brig
age.
Friday night, Maj. Duchesney of the
First battalion of light artillery
through his adjutant, complimented the
men of Battery B on the good work
they had done during the week. He was
pleased at the showing they made and
hoped they would continue to do SO as
long as they remained in the state
militia.
Yesterday afternoon when the com.
mana arrived at the Worcester armory
Capt H. w. Haynes also thanked thT
men for the good work they had done
and said that he had not the slightest
doubt but what he had in his command
the best set Of men at the encampment
ne ever had. The men gave three cheers
for their popular commander and were
dismissed.
No guards were posted YESTERDAY
morning at the muster field. the old
guard being kept on duty until s
o'clock when they were released. Brig
Gen. Mathews left the field shortly be.
fore O'Clock with Assistant Adjt. Gen
Walter c. Hagar, and was cheered or
the way from camp by the men of the
sixth regiment, whom he passed on tbs
road
Considerable talk has been going or
among the officers of the Second and
sixth regiments concerning the vacan.
cies which exist in the regiments. Both
regiments are short a major, and al
present the prospect Of filling the va
cancy Is slight as it cannot be done
until all existing vacancies in the lire
are filed.
With the recent appointments in the
volunteer service and more that are 10
come, without doubt, there will be va
cancies in the line for a long time to
come. Col f. P. Clark is anxious 10
have the needed officers elected as
quickly as possible Lieut. Harry r
Gray Of the Wellington Rifles. who was
appointed first lieutenant in the Fortv-
seventh volunteer infantry. Will resign
his commission in the Wellingtons i'm
mediately. Capt. c. S. Holden was told
by Col. Clark yesterday morning Ia
have the vacancy filled as soon as nos
sible, and First. Sergt. C. S. smith
seems TO be the popular candidate for
second lieutenant, while without doubt
Lieut.. H. E. Young, who is now the
Junior commissioned officer in the com
pany will be advanced to senior lien
tenant
Many officers in the Second regiment
have signifed their intention of gettinp
nrN nf AhA militia for .rnl.a i - e'' :