The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-26
CAMP AYCOCK
Second Regiment Encampment at
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A jollier and better natured crowd
of men can never be found than the
soldiers who compose the Second regi-
ment now in camp here. They are de-
termined to have a good time and it is
freest measure.
What time is not spent in active SER
vice and duty is whiled away in some
form Of diversion, pleasant and un-
harmful.
Large crowds of the soldiers daily go
beach, with its cooling breeZes and
still better. its fine surf. Every train
that runs over, n the extra trains
which the Seacoast begins today will
prove popular with the men.
The most noticeable incident Of the
present encampment is the unusual
drills. Their work, in all respects, dis
plays the skill of veterans. What
they do not know, they are quick to
learn.
This morning at 9 o'clock the COM
missioned officers of the Third battalion
met and elected a major for that bat
talon. The choice fell on Captain
Collier J. Griswold. of Company D, and
the selection is a most admirable one.
Captain Griswold enlisted as a private
in the Goidsboro rifles, Company D, Of
the First regiment n was promoted
to corporal and later to sergeant. When
the present p was organized he
was elected captain and he has held
that position ever since. ,
This afternoon one of the prettieSt
sights of the entire routine of camp
n &@@lx loo u,nz fha lion
of the regimental colors to the regi-
ment. The ceremony is a very inter-
esting one Company E had the honor
of being escort to the colOrs. This
company, headed by the band marched
to the colonePs tent and the colors
were given to the color sergeant. Then
they marched back to the regiment,
which was drawn up in front Of the
colonel. The colors were then present.
ed to Colonel Rodman and he presented
them to the regiment. An immense
crowd witnessed the presentation OF
colors and the dress parade and they
were p~rofuse in their expressions Of de-
light at the excellent in which
the men handle themselves.
The Wilmington company was greet
ed with loud applause and it made an
excellent appearance.
Today the Second regiment saw SER
vice at the rifle pits and target ranges
on Summer Rest. The practice there
is very valuable, and while the work
is tedious and not, yet it is we'll worth
any inconvenience it takes.
Every day the regular routine Of
camp life is gone through with. Visi-
tors are extended a warm invitation
to come at any time and they will he
cordially welcomed by the regiment.
CAMP PICKINGS.
OF the companies, the Wilmington
boys seem to a the gayest time of
them all. They are up to some sort OF
fun every minute of spare time. The
company mas met and elected "regi-
mental officers" The colonel is the dis
tinguished Hall Whitney n he with
his capable staff are keeping thing
moving" He is a fearless leader and
his su~bordinates respect and obey him.
His staff is composed Of the following
very prominent members of the state
guard. Lieutenant Colonel, O.. A. Wig
gins. Adjutant, John E. Platt, (who
can never be found); Major, George
Davis; Sergeant oscar Peck (chief Of
police). Chief musician is Dick Plat,
Chaplain, Skipper. The first orders set
the hours of service: Sick call 10 a. M;
dress parade, 8 a. m; undress parade,
all the time; officer of the day, Major
Davis: officer Of the guard, Chaplain
Skipper; musician of the guard, Dick
Platte.
The members of the Wilson company
have also elected a worthy" colonel.
He is Colonel Winstead and his staff
is composed of n types Of the SOL
der. He commands with a grace and
ease born of experience.
The counter sign yesterday was
"Rodman."
Today Colonel Rodman has spent
most Of the time at the beach and
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in charge of the camp.
Officer of the day for tomorrow is
Captain McGaw. Company K. Junior
officer of the guard, Lieutenant Kievie,
Company D. Senior officer of the
guard Lieutenant Utley. Company NJ.
Tuesday night Captain Oscar Grant
gave a very enjoyable boating party
on then aptha launch. to quite a crowd
of young ladies and gentlemen. 1t was
given in honor of Adjutant General
Royster and Miss Julia B. Howell.
Among the guests were Captain Adrian
and Lieutenant Nets. Elegant re-
freshments were served and the Hol-
lowbush orchestra furnished delightful
music.
Private Roger Moore Of Company c
had the honor Of being detailed as reg
mental color tearer.
Jas. Riley acted as orderly to the
colonel today and Will Moore acted as
orderly to Colonel Walker.
The officers Of Company c were the
guests of the colonel and his staff at
supper tonight. The other guests were
Miss Howell, Miss Adelaide Short, Miss
Bessie Short, Miss Anita DeRosset,
Miss Lucy Latham and Miss Lewis. 1t
was very delightful and the guests had
a fine time.
The Wilmington has
named their street in honor OF the
major Of their battalion-Bragaw street
At target practice today Corporal
Nets, Sergeant Nash and Private
Jackson, Of Company c made 20 shots
out of a possible %. This is fine work.
Major Bunch, assistant quartermas-
ter general arrived in camp tonight.
The members of Company z gave a
swell german tonight at the Seashore
hotel. There were about thirty couples
in attendance and excellent music was
furnished by the Hollowbush orchestra.
Captain Harris lead the dance. All the
officers of the regiment were invited
and several other guests were present.
A late train took the men back to camp
All the field officers are mounted.
They have fine horses and it increases
the apDearancc Of things