New-York tribune., 1901-06-17
7TH'S SUNDAY IN CAMP,
MANY VISITORS TO SEE MEMBERS OF
THE POPULAR COMMAND
AT PEEKSKIIIn
AT PEEKS SKILL.

PeekskiI State Camp. N V June Is (Speciap.-
Not since the 7th Regiment here years
ago have many visitors been in camp any
day were here to-day The pleasant weather
undoubtedly brought out some. hut the majority
were these who had friends in the regiment. In
point of strength these outnumbered members Of
the 7th and the latter surrounded and
carried off, But the visitors were in turn captured
evening parade. when they were completely car
ried away by the alignment and marching Of the
regiment. But with many here there was no
mistaking the fact that it Sunday The peace
of a quiet Sabbath filed the air, while there was
a complete absence Of games on the parade ground
which usually features of Sunday afternoon
The guard mount of the early morning as
fine as the evening parade. and the guard formed
in the summer uniform of white duck trousers and
gray blouses.
The day was so pleasant that the church
vices of the morning were held under the trees on
the bluff General Roe's tent. The attendance
unusually large. and not few civilians were
present Private William L. McCOrd. of Company
F, in the absence of any regimental chaplain. con-
Quoted the services. which were in accordance with
the Episcopal ritual. and the music was by the
regmental glee club and the band Mr.. McCord's
theme Christian Fellowship" MIR. McCord
while private in the regiment. recently ap-
pointed assistant minister ST. Paurs Pro-Cathe-
dral. Cincinnati He also conducted a song service
in the Young Mems Christian Association this
evening.
For the private soldier there was little to do
throughout the afternoon but take Of friends.
but for the officers, commissioned and non-com-
missioned. there were schools OF instruction in
many branches CT military science. The commits
sary and quartermaster sergeants also busy
in drawing supplies for their respective depart
uaents. and altogether IT a busy Sunday
The regiment will go its march out to-mor-
row, and will get away early as possible Guard
mount will be at o'clock. instead of S3o and as
breakfast Is the line will be formed.
Just where the West Point cadets may meet them
the road is not known. but they Will be In camp
at MOhegan with the Eth tomorrow night.
In the absence of the 7th. the I'd Battery. under
Major David Wilson. will for the State prop
erty here. just the 1st Battery did last week
when the sth was on its practice march Similar
exercises and instruction will hold their attention,
and Monday Tuesday and Wednesday after
Moons they will practice over the artillery range
Preparations made for this practice this
afternoon when nineteen candidates came up be-
fore Colonel y. 3. ThurstOn Inspector of Small
H. Palmer, 7th Regiment; Captain L. F. Sherry,
% Battery and First Lieutenant A S. Hathaway.
LIST Battery the examining board, for qualification
as gunners. The sighting of the pieces was excel
lent, and better than the 1st Battery's, although
that was good. and il is thought all have qualified
In the week Just past Colonel Thurston has also
been qualifying the State officers IN pistol practice
Those who have shot and their scores are fol-
lows.