The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-23
GOVERNOR AYC0CK REVIEWS THE
THIRD REGIMENT YESTERDAY
The Troops Appeared In Great Ad-
vantage and the Omcers We're High.
" Congratulated The Governor
!. Spent the Night in Camp.

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of the Third regiment today. They OH
ciaIIv reviewed the troops Of that regi-
ment this afternoon and are loud In
their praise Of the excellent bearing and
soldierIy training that the men evlaceo
by their drills and dress parade tocay'
The governor and party came in this
morning on the Atlantic Coast Line
train from Morehead City, with General
Manager Kenly's private al at their
disposal. They were met at the depot
in Wilmington by a committee from The
camp and a committee representing
Wilmington. The members Of these
committees were General Register, Colo
mel Macon. Colonel Balm, Colonel Perry,
Captain Lloyd, Colonel Taylor. and Ma
jor Robertson.
The entire party was AIKEN on a spe-
sial train, Immediately to Wrightsville
Sound. Here they were met by the
companies composing the First battal-
ion in. command of Major Winston and
the Third Regiment Band unde Leader
Tesh. The governor was given an en-
thusiastic reception and on arrival at
Camp Aycock" a salute Of II guns was
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dinner at the camp n were h guests
OF Company E.
At 4 O'Clock all the staff and line
officers headed by Colonel Perry and
Lieutenant Colonel Craig Of the Third
regiment made a formal call on the dis
tinguiShed visitors.
The reyiew of the regiment by the
governor and staff ook place at 4:30
An immense crowd Of visitors, from the
beach and city were present and the
weather conditions were perfect. The
companies were formed in long lines
the whole length of the field and then
the governor and his staff n Colonel
Perry and his staff walked the length
of the line, first in front and then in
the rear of the soldiers. Then the COM
panies under command of their captains
were right about faced" and lead by
band, they marched in review before the
governor. Each company Saluted the
governor and he returned h salute.
The troops mad a most excellent ap-
p~earance. The lines were even and
straight and the 'front.' as they passed
the governor were excellent. The party
was delighted at the excellent work of
the men and Colonel Perry was highly
congratulated on their soldierly bear
ing.
About half an hour after the review
the regular dress parade was held. As
USUAL the lTOOHS ulduc OH CAICliChS oP
p~earance. AS recall was sounded, the
flag was lowered and the cannon fired.
When the Star Spangled Banner was
played by the band, all the gentlemen
stood uncovered, and when Dixie" was
played a mighty cheer rent the air.
The governor and his party will spend
the night in camp and tomorrow morn
ing at 10 o'clock they will make an OIL
cial inspection of the grounds.
CAMP PICKUPS.
4 salute of IL guns was fired wher
General Register came to camp his
morning at S o'clock.
There were about a thousand visitors
in camp today and they were all highly
pleased at what they saw.
Colonel Johnson, Lieutenant MettS
Captain Adrian were down today.
The amp flag has been flying at halt
mast out of respect TO the m OF
Major w. H. Overman who died yester-
day. All the men in the Third battal-
ion are wearing Grape on their arms
The news of his death was given to the
camp in an official order from head
quarters which read:
Camp Aycock", July 16.
Order No. 16.
" 1t is with profound regret that the
commanding officer to the
regiment the death of Major w. n
Overman which occurred at his resi-
dence in Salisbury at IL o'clock this
morning. By order.
"McGHEE, PERRY,
Captain and Adjutant. Colonel"
officer Of the day for tomorrow is
Captain Woodall, of Company D.
The senior officer of the guard today
was Lieutenant Johnson, of Company
D, and the junior officer of the guard
was Lieutenant Walker, of Company L.
The countersign yesterday was "Reids-
WILLIE"
Lieutenant Minor, of Company E.,
acted as the governors orderly today.
The members of the governors staff
who were with him today were Adju-
tant General B. s. Register, Inspector
General Colonel 7. H. Balm, Inspector
General Small Arms Practice Colonel s.
J. Cobb, Quartermaster Colonel F. A.
Macon, Paymaster General Colonel
Walker Taylor; personal aides, Colonel
]. E. Robinson, Colonel W.. D. Pollard,
Colonel j. H. Erwin; assistant pay
master general, Major w. F. Rob-
ertson3 assistant quartermaster, Ma
jor w. E. Gray; assistant in
spector small arms practice, Major &.
H. White; assistant engineer, Captain
A. E. Lloyd; executive clerk, Miss Julia
3. Howell.
Visitors took camp by storm today.
They were all over it, in company
streets. tents, ETC., The soldiers enjoy
ed having them here and did every
thing possible for their comfort.
Little Richard Jones, of Henderson,
son of Major Jones, furnished much en-
joyment for a crowd today. He IAN
play a guitar extremely we'll and he
sings all the latest songs. His music
was much enjoyed and he certainly
evinces great talent. There are several
young boys in camp and they are al
bright little chaps" They enjoy them
selves and are made pets of by h MAJ.
The governor and his personal staff
will return to Morehead City tomorrow
afternoon.
Don't forget the excursion to be given
by the regimental band today on the
steamer Wilmington, to Southport and
out to sea. The fare will be only 40
cents and an enjoyable outing is prom
ised.
The Burlington Company made an ex-
cellent impression today in their new
uniforms. The boys waited long enough
for them and they certainly deserved
them.