New-York tribune., 1901-06-09
GROUNDS OF THE LAKE GEORGE CLUB.

Knows most of the songs Of the other birds and
can sing them better and he has lot more at his
he drops into the mournrul. catlke cry that has
given him his name. or perhaps II is his mate call
Yes it is good thing to be National Guards
man, II only to to camp once In two years 10
hear the birds sing
Squadron AS march to camp was quite different
this year from what II was in 1899, tho last time
they marched up from the city Vce-Presdent
Roosevelt as Governor OF New-York State. then
accompanied the squadron. living with IL in the
field. and the march one triumphal progress.
Village fathers along the route then rendered the
troopers keys OF their municipalities and recep-
I dons vas ~ d,smense5 along the way This
year the march more quiet. but everywhere
along the route the squadron and Troop : we're
many homes and large numbers Of people turned
10 them. Bcyclists conveyed them through
every town. and had II been for the immense
gathering along the route TO greet Governor Roose-
Welt TWO years ago Lhe reception tne t cavs'i - -,
ceived this year would have seemed most hand-
some
Both Squadron and Troop had beautiful
horses and the troopers rode magnifcenuy. Only
once was word OF reproach or criticism uttered.
and that was in Peekskill-and from a girl She
was leaning against her bicycle, her face showing
traces Of the ceaturies-milcs. not ycars-passed.
She had taken in every other rider that had ridden
by, and had commented on the wheel ana the style
of riding As the adyanCe guafd ol onT &
tntbusiasm. but il died out before half the main
nody haG e@nT Gg ~ remark h dear why didn't
some of them come up on wheels?
# NAV se true in civil life that clothes do
make the man. but in military affairs 1t is the uni
form and shoulder straps that make the oftcer-to
civilians at least. This exemplihed one day
in the cavalry's week in camp. when Major Oliver
2. Brdgman went over to the bathhouse clad in
his blue trousers. a gray shirt and campaign hat.
wit his shoulder. The bath
house, which is very large, has one end reserved
for officers-not that there more or better ac-
commodations for the officers than men. but a
more even chance is given officers by this res
ervaton than would obtain If the hathhouse were
thrown open equally to every
Civilian employees have charge Of the place, and
of them sitting by the door of the officers
baths the major was about to enter.
You can't go in there said the civilian en-
''What is the matter? Is the bathhouse closed
mo, but youI have 10 go down there waving
his hand toward the doors for the men.
Why maynt go i in D, here! asked tt the major
ing to sign on whicn was painted, For officers
Then only officers may go in here?"
Wen. I'm commanding Squadron A. May
For the first time the man looked squarely IN the
majors face. He recognized him then and was on
said of course you can You must excuse me,
That's all right, my man." said the ma jor; you
acting properly. Do not make any apologies
Which goes to show that the proposition stated
has been proved.
In years to come. when the young trees which
were set out along the eastern bluff fall have
grown to goodly proportions and cast grateful
shade visitors and soldiers who sit beneath them
out of the heat of the sur enjoying cool breeze
will arise and call General Story blessed For it is
General Story who had the trees set out He had
long had the idea that there should be some tree
planting along the bluff. and he mentioned
II to Adiutant- General Hoffman last year Cen
eral Hoffman told MIN to ahead and have il
done and the result is long line of sturdy young
naples "A the eastern end of the parade ground
conforming to the contour of the embankment
TWO trees were planted in the rear of the
tents Quality Row to close gap i'm foliage that
exists there, and another row was planted
just along the further edge of the walk in front
of the state officers tents. These in time
viii arch over the walk. and make Quality Row
one OF the picturesque spots OF camp
And II is here that General Story has paid a
tribute to the memory of General Hoffman whose
An elm that stands At the end of the row almost
directly in front of where was General Story
tent, General Story has named "the Hoffman Elm
and plate bearing that inscription with the date
800 Will be placed upon the trunk. The is the
strongest and sturdiest in the row. and II Is safe
TO presume that IL will receive the greatest care
and attention. that II may grow into a great and
fitting monument 10 the memory of the late sd. |
jutant-general ~
Brevet Lieutenant John M Smith. better known
throughout the entire National Guard as Drum
Major Smith, of the 7th Regiment has for num- |
Der of had charge Of the preparation of camn
and its closing under the supervision of General
Story He and the general carried out to so sue |
cessfu an issue the erection of the camps for the
sth- sth and 18th regiments 1895 when thev war.