The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-22
TROOPS IN THE PARK.
Continued from Tenth Page.


day, the other members of the guard
remaining in the guard tent, subject
to order. The full guard was posted
at night There was some complaint
about the water supply but this will be
remedied at once.
During the morning Lieut.. Pilgrim
of the Gambler Horse Guards sustained
a painful injury. While attempting to
mount his horse, the horse stumbled
and he was thrown to the ground, the
horse falling upon him. 1t was only
his presence of mind that saved him
more serious injury, he being able to
get the greater portion of his body
from under the animal before it fell.
He was unable to participate in the
dress parade, but was an interested
spectator.
A meeting of the commissioned off,
GERS was held at headquarters during
the morning, at which time Col Mel
drim addressed the men. 1t was sug-
gested that each of the three squadron
commanders be accompanied during
the drill exercises by one of the army
officers in order that instruction might
be given. This suggestion, made by
Col Meldrim, was gladly acquiesced in
by the officers. A meeting OF the nom
commissioned officers was also held.
ne ilCtNlllSH WILL III NhS AhNdANt " ia
the nature of a school for instruction.
Some preliminary instruction was
given yesterday by Lieut.. Miller The
presence of the army officers makes 1t
possible for the men to gain much in
formation. They seem eager to learn,
and the officers believe that the en-
campment will be productive Of much
good.
Officers of the Camp.
Capt. w. w. Gordon of the Georgia
Hussars was officer of the day. First
Lieutenant Barbot Of the Richmond
Bussars, being senior officer of the
guard, and Second Lieutenant r. F.
Cassels of the Liberty Independent
Troop being junior officer of the guard.
Sergt. II. c. Daniel of the Georgia
IIussars was sergeant of the guard. the
corporals being Charles Edmondston of
the Georgia Hussars. j. Q. Rogers of
the Liberty Independent Troop and c.
! B. Alexander of the Meldrim TattnaH
| Guards.
The officers of the day to-day win be
Capt. j. w Hughes of the Liberty
Guards: senior officer of the guard.
Lieut.. Thomas B. Gordon of the Lib
erty Independent Troop, and junior Of
| fcer of the guard, Lieut.. r. NJ MILL
KIN OF lle w dyile lAlEtlN lIOOps
II is expected that the men will be
taken to the range to-day for target
practice The officers and men are
anxious to see the range. and begin
practice Capt. Bell, L. 5. A., who saw
the range. declared it an excellent one,
saying that he considered his troop
fortunate to have the opportunity of
holding its annual practice on it,
Twelve thousand rounds of ammuni-
ton has arrived, and is awaiting use
| by the troopers.
Quartermaster General Silverman
will recommend to the adjutant gem
eral that the tents now being used by
the cavalry be kept here until the
state shoto, to be used by the troops
during the progress of the shoot. Col.
Silverman's duties as quartermaster of
the camp have about concluded with
the arrival of the various company
quartermasters, and il is probable that
he viii leave to-day or tomorrow He
is a very popular officer and his forced
leave taking will cause regret
Col Obear, inspector general of state
troops, will also leave shortly for
Rome. where he will attend the in
spection Of the Fifth Regiment. Col.
Obear is an untiring worker and a
most capable officer. He is popular
with the men. and is held In high re-
gard by the officers. His visit to So