The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-22

p. w. Meldrim. formed at the camp
and proceeded up Estill avenue for the
camp. AS the long line of horses
passed along the road they were given
the right of way. Even the automo-
biles quietly bided their passing. When
the troops were at gallop the clank
of the sabre and roar of the hoofs made
the regiment appear most formidable
and warlke.
On reaching the Park Extension, the
regulars, under command of Capt. Ola
w. Bell, took up their positions at the
extreme south end of the parade
grounds. The volunteer troops fol-
lowed close behind. The First Squad
ron was under command of Maj. Sim
clair, while the Second and Third were
commanded by Maj. Dozier and Maj.
Waite, respectively The encampment
band then proceeded the length of the
extension in front of the regiment and
returned, playing inspiring airs
Lieut.. Troup Miller, u. S. Cavalry,
acting adjutant of the regiment, in
the absence of Regimental Adjutant A.
Minis. then sped across the parade
grounds on his beautiful bay mount,
and Informed Col. Meldrim that the
regiment had been formed Lieut.. Mil
Ter is one of the youngest officers in
the regular cavalry He is a dashing
rider and a most efficient officer.
His clear, strong voice could be easily
heard at both ends of the regiment, as
he gave the various orders.
Col. Meldrim put the men through
the sabre manual. which was well exc .
cuted. In this particular respect the
regulars easily eXcelled the others. The
men are experts in the use of the sabre,
the troop having a reputation in the
regiment as sabreurs. After the sabre
exercise the troops filed by in review.
Hussars Applauded.
OF all the troops in line the Georgia
Hussars, of course, received the larg-
est amount of applause. This was ma
fural, it being but an outburst of home
pride, for while the men kept an ex-
cellent line and drilled well, they were
few in number. But twelve men ap-
peared in line. Five members of the
troop were detained at camp for guard
duty, Capt. Gordon himself was Of
1icer of the day, and one of the MEM
beers was sick, so that the small at
tendance was unavoidable
The camp was lively at night Mid
dletons band stationed themselves in
front of headquarters, and for an hour
or more rendered patriotic and other
lively airs. AS familiar airs, such as
Maryland, My Maryland" and "Old
Kentucky Home" were played, the
men gave vent to their appreciation
and approval and the company streets
rang with cheering.
The sunset gun was fired by de-
tail of six men from the naval militia
under conenand of Lieut.. Charles w.
Saussy. The men We're arrayed in
their new white uniforms and made a
good appearance.
There were a number or visitors from
the city at the camp during the day,
and at night a number of parties went
out in automobiles. Among those who
visited the camp at night were Mrs.
P. w Meldrim and the Misses Mel
drim.
The troops are taking advantage of
the opportunities offered to learn, and
the chance presented of becoming &C
quainted. The regiment has so seldom
any chance to get together that there
are but few of the men in the various
commands that have ever met troopers
outside of their own command.
Hot Day in Camp.
The day was intensely warm in
camp. old Sol shining down on the un-
protected tents with unrelenting fury
The intensity OF the heat was best
evidenced by the prostration of one OF
the members Of the colored band. On
account of the heat, Col. Meldrim de-
cided TO have but one officer on actua
duty at has post in the sun during the
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