The news & observer., 1905-07-22

w. o. Burns; Co. F, Fayetteville, Capt
n. II. McGeechy; Co. H, Clinton, Capt.
| C.. NJ. Faircloth; Co. l., Lumber Bridge.
Capt. j. w. Hall.
The hospital corps of Clinton, un-
der command of Maj. E. HI. Brooks,
of Reidsville, has a fine location at
the extreme end of the camp.
Camp Notes.
General Armfield is handsome Of
ficer and has a tall. striking figure.
He will no doubt make a fine showing
when the encampment is over. Though
of a genial disposition he will run the
camp on strictly military regulations.
Maj. r. E. Davidson, of Charlotte,
commander of Battery A, detailed for
special service on General Armfield' S
staff, reported for duty today.
Col. w. F.. Gary, of Henderson, AS
sistant Quartermaster General who
has been on the field since Monday
getting the camp in shape, has partici-
pated in the State encampments for
IL years, and has filled his present
position for the past six years. He is
most valuable man and understands
his duties thoroughly. Everything
moves in a systematic manner under
his direction.
Quartermaster General Francis Ma
con reached camp late this afternoon.
detailed by General Armfield as field
officer of the day.
Private j. Braswell, of Tarboro, is
on special duty at brigade headquar-
ters.
Capt J. j. Loughlin, of Durham.
regimental quartermaster of the
Third, is an indefatigable worker. He
has been at camp for the past few
days looking after his duties, and his
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his regiment when they arrived.
Capt J. H. Pearce, of Wilson, regi-
mental quartermaster of the Second
Regiment arrived yesterday, and
though this is the first time he has
served in this capacity his work has
been well done.
General Robertson, adjutant gen.
eral, has been one of the most i'm.
portant men connected with the work
of preparing the encampment. He
has participated in the State encamp-
ments since they were inaugurated,
and his diversified experiences make
his service of special value. The
camp was planned by him, and he
gave his personal attention to stalking
of the various measurements. He was
ably assstde in the latter work by
Capt. j. ]. Laughlin, of Durham. Gen
eral Robertson is not only mcst
teresting gentleman.
The troops were taken direct to
Wrightsville, without change of cars
from Wilmington by the consolidated
company This was done with dis
patch and without interfering with the
regular schedule of the beach trains.
General Manager Shedding gave his
personal attention to the matter, and
deserves great credit for the splendid
manner in which the transfer OF
troops was made.
Wrightsville Beach Notes.
Wrightsville Beach is crowded with
visitors 1t was never more popular
In it's history The new Hotel Tarry-
more is oding a phenomenal busi-
ness and all it's guests are delight
ed with the magnificent service Mr..
w. J. Moore, the proprietor is giving
them The table service is simply i'm
mense and the water is the best on
the beach. He gets his own supply
from his artesian well which contains
mineral properties which gives one
an appetite. Twelve men are kept
busy catching soft shell crabs for his
table.
Col. Chas. E. Johnson. of Raleigh,
came down today.
Among those who arrived today
was Gov. Glenn. He was met at the
depot at Wilmington by members of
the Board of Aldermen and General
Robertson. The people of Wilmington
will make his stay most pleasant
one while here. Tomorrow he will be
given a reception, and Monday night
a banquet. He will leave Tuesday.
Governor Glenn will not visit the en-
campment until Saturday.