The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-15
GOVERNORS DAY.
FAST AssEMBLAGE VISITS NIANTIC.

Splendid Weather Conditions-Gsneral Review by Governor chamberIain- Special Trains Bring Large Crowds- Politicians Gather r- nfem bsrs Q Senate
 and House Hold q Rennion-Boys All
 We'll Good Sanitary condl,ions. The last full day of the state camp
 closed most auspiciously yesterday with
 a concert and brilliant illuminations in the evening. ,.,,..l..
 Yesterday was governors day and never has there been a more successful one held at Mantle.
 Early in the morning thousands of people srom all parts of the state com- grounds. and by o'clock there was a
 tremendous assemblage pf people. The decorations in the, ,comaanies' streets were extensive, cofored lanterns and bunting being used, 1T. great profusion. ] Last evening when the lanterns were | lighted the camp presented brilliant Isight, The various bands rendered mu- 5lS tA1AS LlANAG sWdG SOulld OL
 revelry by night. The boys sang in their quarters and there was also the sound of stringed instruments.
 The day broke yesterday with the sky overcast but giving promise of develop ing into splendid day. A bout noon the clouds broke and the sun appeared. When the review began at 2:30 o'clock the heat was intense. The manoeuyres of the men were most successful. and resplendent in their dress uniforms they passed before Governor Chamberlain and Adjutant General Cole, who sat on
 horses in front of the governors quar- ters, Prominent among the visitors were nearly all the members of the state sen ate of 1903, and many other state of ficials. Particularly pleasing was the work of the First Separate company, New Haven, Captain Ross. The march ing of the men was almost perfect, and the wosk of the remainder of the men was excellent. The governor was es- pecially pleased at the fine work and
 appearance of the men.
 Among some Of those on the ground were Former Lieutenant Governor Keeler. Senator Woodruff, New Haven, Senator Walsh, Representative Chatfield
 Speaker Kenealy of Stamford, Morris Steinert. Captain Tome of 18th regi-
 ment., U. s. infantry, Judge Cleaveland of New Haven, General Greeley of New Haven. General Ford of New Haven, Secretary of State Vinai, ex-Governor
 George F. Mclean, Mayor Sullivan and
 Former Mayor Harbison of Hartford, State Librarian Goddard, Cattle Conl-
 missioner Averill of New Canaan, H. Wales Lines Of Meriden, Hon. Fred
 Betts of New Haven. Hon. Andrew Gates and father Hon. Alexander Troup, William Gay of New Haven, Senator Tracy of Waterbury, Congressman-a large George F. Lilley, Roland F. An drews of Waterbury, and Colonel John W. Lowe of New Haven. >. Camp Chamberlain has been unusual ly free from sickness and it is doubtful if such healthy camp of the Connecti- cut National Guard has ever before been held.
 When the flag was lowered at retreat, 1925 D. m., last evening the work of the men at Camp Chamberlain for the year 1903 was practically completed. it re- maining only for the breaking of camp to-day at il o'clock. The trains. num- bering nine in all. with stand to leave Mantle station at 10:2O, when the First regiment starts for Hartford in order that the members may arrive in time to attend the funeral of Captain Stratton, a retired c. N. G. officer, and the last train will draw out from the depot about 1:30 ?. m.