The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-15

After the hours Of strenuous manoeu-
wiring and physical exertion II IL no won
der that the men are ready 10 throw
themselves heartily into all kinds ana
varities OF hilarious doings 1t is the
natural outburst OF pent-up spirits ana
enthusiasm. The line" Is productive of
fully as much Diversion and amusement
between retreat and taps" as is the
notorious pike at ST. Louis. Chief among
yesterdays festivities was the solumn
'burying the prunes,' an indescribable
assortment Of nonsense and wit. The
seekers for red and green oil are
still on the lookout for those peculiar
commodities. even though the brigade
commissary has made no such provision
among his store. One never knows how
utterly green" man can appear until
one experiments.
The Unusual occurrences OF "Wednesday
night, incident TO the "call TO arms" i'm
pressed the men fully with the sense OF
what they really encamped for, and az
yesterdays drills they displayed an added
amount OF vim and snap. The opinion
prevails at headquarters that this present
encampment is sure TO surpass any or
recent years, In variety of work under
taken and efficient performances OF the
same.
INSPECTION AND DRILLS.
The weather thus far has been well
nigh perfect and yesterday was an idea
camp day The morning broke clear and
mild and the men responded To 'reveille
promptly despite the excitement OF the
earlier hours OF the morning. The rou-
tine inspection revealed no let up In the
maintainance Of the high standard set
during Tuesday and wednesday. Neat
ness and cleanliness prevailed in an de-
psrtments OF the camp. During the
morning Major Price. the u. s. army Of
ficer detailed as inspector at the camp
accompanied by Major Armour or the
brigade STAFF In tour OF inspection or the
camp with special reference to the sani-
tary conditions. At the conclusion or
the inspection the Major gave expression
TO decided approval OF existing conditions
The drills Of the morning were carried
out with meritorious precision and ac-
curacy OF detail. The Machine Gun bat
terry engaged in battery drill and added
greatly to it's already enviable reputation.
The cavalry executed spirited squadron
movements, while Battery A. went
through the manoeuvres in battery for
nation. The second battalion of the
Second regiment. infantry. carried out
battalion extended order with flank move
ments These field drills are carefully
watched from headquarters and any
weaknesses that may exist are certain TO
he noted for later Improvement. The
first battalion Of the Second regiment,
under Major Sweeney conducted regular
battalion drill. while the entire First
regiment participated in regimental drill.
anticipating the review OF the governor
this afternoon.
ENTERTAINED GUESTS.
During the morning several parties OF
guests arrived at the camp and we're en-
tertsined by the various commands. At
brigade headquarters many persons were
received by the staff members and enter
Of the cook at brigade headquarters will
be widespread by the end Of the week
Capt Harry Kane entertained a numb/r
OF prominent Rhode Islanders during yes-
terday afternoon The party arrived in
automobiles and comprised the following
gentlemen: Mr. J. Fred Gibson, Mr.
George Bachelor. former mayor Of
woonsocket; Mr.. Nathan NJ. Wright.
secretary Of the Republican state central
committee: COL Frank W T1llinghast.
who drove his large Thomas touring car
in company with these three gentlemen:
Charles Alexander late chairman Of the
Rhode Island delegation 10 the Chicago
convention: Fred r. Allen. alternate dele
gate 10 same convention, and Gen Walter
r. stiness. senator from Warwick Capt
Kane also entertained Col. Thomas
Pierce and a Mr. Peckham OF Wexford.
Charles Gauvin OF woonsocket ana AL
OF Col warheld. Percy Winter. the well
known and popular stage manager OF the
Albee Stock company. visited camp yes-
terday afternoon. wearing the uniform OF
an artillery officer in the British Canadian
service
WAR GOVERNOR HONoRED
Among the most pleasing features of
yesterdays drills was the presence at the
camp OF William Sprague Rhode Islands
famous war governor who rode on a
caisson OF Battery A during the after
Moons manoeuvres Of. that notable COM
mand. Rhode Island can never forget her
famous governor In 81 and the splendid
battery he sent 10 the front at his own
expense. The men responded galantly to
the occasion and the Ex-Governor had n
most magnificent afternoon with his IA
vorite Battery A.
During the afternoon the first platoon
OF tho machine Gun battery under Lieut.
Blair executed extended order drill In
conjunction with "a battalion. "a RegT-
ment. under Major McGfl. while the 2d
plat under Lieut.. Blair INDUCED IN.
similar movements with the ist battalion.
ad Regiment. During these rnanoeuvrings
the Machine Gun .bsttery made nlood
stirring charge across the entire length
OF the parade ground. wheeling into post
ton before headquarters and induleing IN
a rnomentary srlutter In various drills
in extended order formations the many
commands acquitted themselves credit
ably, and General Tanner is much pleas
ed. though bemosninG the lack OF smniu-