Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-07

GERS; Co. E of SkowheSan. capt. Freu
c. Dunlap, As men, 3 officers; co. "A
Of Gardiner, Capt. John J. Mckenila'
IS men, 3 officers; Co. M of Augusta,
Capt. Blaine Owen. AZ men. officers;
Co. H of Waterville. Capt. Edward II.
Besse, 81 men, officers.
The boys of Co. NJ. through Sergeant
Newburg. challenged the men of Co.
II of Waterville to a game of ball, 10
be played at the convenience of the
challenged company. The challenge
has been accepted and the game VIII
proba bly, be played, today. as it seems
that this will be about the only opror-
tunity the companies will have to come
together during the week. There is
large amount of rivalry between the
two companies, friendly to be sure, but
nevertheless at all times apparent and
the result OF the game is matter or
little speculation to the boys of the re-
Spective companies. Each have the
firm conviction that they are sure to
win. The outcome is awaited with in
terest
The citizen soldiers of Co. X Of
Pennington. have mascot in the
shape of giant specimen of the An
CORA goat.
The first band concert Of the en-
campment was given by Payne's I'd
Regiment Band, in front of the regi-
mental headquarters. Saturday even
ing While there We're few of the in
habitantS Of the camp present, most
of them preferring to show their new
uniforms on the streets Of Augusta tho
event proved delightful, inaSmuch as
the music was popular up-tO-date
music and disccursed with the Gus
tomary quality and precision Of which
Paynes Band is so well known. The
banG as voted all right. 1t has been
strengthened by the acquisition of sew
eral new and experienced players since
the last encampment, held in 1902. ana
is now able to compete with the best.
Director Frederick G.. Payne is one OF
the ablest musicians and band leaders
in the State and some of the best rem
ditions of the band are of his own COM
position. One concert was rendered.
Sunday, ard was attended by a large
number of visitors who swarmed the
camp grounds during the afternoon
and early evening
Not q single sick call has been made
yet at the hospitals. a fact unprecc-
dated in the history Of encampments
held on the hill for years. Generally the
change from home life to that of a SOL
dier on tour Of duty works Ill with
some Of the men, but thus far the Rcd
Cross branch of the work has had an
easy job. When asked about this grand
good condition of things, one of the Of
ficers Of the regiment said that the re-
cruiting officers were very careful to
select only the best material for each
company ard as q result they have a
tine lot of men.
The 20 Regiment has now settled
down. all Of the men have become ac-
1uainted with their quarters and know
their positions fairly well, and while
there has been little work Of a tedious
nature outside of guard duty, the boys
are getting down in the harness fairly
well, and good solid work and great
tnlnSS are expected OF the c1tlZen SOL
diery III the next five days. Col. New.
comb is we'll satisfied with the way
that everything is running and feels
that with good weather that considera-
bic can be accomplished. The regular
drill work will be taken up this MORN
ing, and then the officers will begin to
form some idea of what could be OK
pected Of the boys provided the neces-
sity demanded.