The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-22

cleS, haVing been cnaplaln m the Ma tional Guard for years He is the oldest man connected with the military, in years, but in feelings he is still one of the young est boys. He is Mexican war veteran, and also a Civil war veteran. He al- ways receives the most cordial welcome whenever he goes around the camp.
 A prize drill for handsome trophy will be conducted this afternoon commencing at 3:SO o'clock, on the parade grounds. It is to be between the four troops which go to make up the squadron of cavalry in camp.
 The judges are to be Captain Jones, Lieutenant Casteel and Lieutenant Zell, all of the United States army. The com petition will be very sharp, as all four of the troops are bent on securing the prize. The four troops have so far shown up to excellent advantage on all pa-
 rades, and 1t will be nip-and- tuck between them.
 The judges are all thorough officers. the last two named being with E troop, U. S. C., which is in camp with the National Guard. They are thorough cavalrymen, and good judges of what is required. 
 People are enjoying the band concerts at the encampment every afternoon and evening. There are four bands in camp and they serenade the brigade headquar- ters about D. m.
 Brigadier General Clark had a comriete staff yesterday afternoon at review. Every member of his staff reported for duty and went on the field in full uniform. On the staff are Maj. Charles A. Jones, assistant adJutant general and chief of staff; Major Scott quartermaster: Major Tebbetts n- spector of rife practice; Major Dedman, surgeon; Major Hearn. chaplain; Major Gunnells, inspector; Captain Sexton, aide de camp; Captain McGeever, aide de camp. Yesterday Capt Sam Jones and Captain Morgan of the United States | army, acted on the staff The richest joke of the encampment oc- cured last night about 40 o'clock Af- ter taps had beeh sounded and when all the guard lines had been closed a well known character who occupies the posi- tion of high private in the. rear rank of one of the regiments found himself out of the line. It is troublesome to pass the sentry .t night and the guard house stared him in the face if he did not get to his tent.
 T'inally he decided that brigade head quarters was easier of entry than the regimental line, so he decided to attempt that. He secured from some unknown source a fez and a brilliant red sash.
 
 when halted said:
 How dare you halt an officeri am military attache to the Turkish legation, and am detailed to this encampment. I am a guest of General Clark, and if you dare arrest me I will have him place you in the guard house. What do you mean anyway
 The sentinel thought he had made a grave error, begged pardon. came to sa- lute and the high private walked through with all military honors. The sham was discovered later and he was delegated to the guard house of his regiment with a fixed bayonet just behind him, inducing him to walk true and straight The annual ball of the Second regiment will be given tonight at the Hotel Hill man and general invitation was issued yesterday to all the officers in camp to be present. accompanied by their lady friends.
 This ball is given by the officers club of the Second regiment, and is the feat ure of each annual encampment It is al- ways the big social event of the regiment al encampment. and 1t is the desire of the Second to make it the social event of this brigade encampment
 The invitation was issued to the off, cers through General Clark. and 1t Is probable that a majority of the officers of the camp will attend. It will be a full dress affair and strictly military. The officers club is the social organi- zation of the Second regiment. and .s quite an addition to the camp life of that organization. It was organized several years ago. and all the officers are mem bers.
 It was entirely through an accident that