New-York tribune., 1905-06-12
At THE STATE CAMP.
Manu- Visitors at PeekskW tn Spite
of ShowerS.

Peekslxiu State Camp June IL (Specia).-
Gray clouds from which reluctant showers oo-
casionally fell on gray blouses IN camp, have
filed the sky all day But they were no deter
rent to visitors, who came in numbers susges-
tive of old days In camp. when the fth brought
full dress uniforms of gray, and there were two
guard mounts one in the morning and one in the
afternoon. There is only guard mount now,
that of the early morning, and there is little to
see on q Sunday afternoon but the camp itself
and the picturesque scenery about 1t. Colonel
Appleton realized this and determined the visit
ors should have some entertainment Word was
sent to George L. Humphreys. the leader. and
at o'clock the band, with instruments and
music stands, marched up to the square in front
Of the coloneps quarters. and for an hour played
some of their choicest music
Once light shower fell and umbrellas were
raised by the visitors, who were ioath to leave
until after evening parade; but 1t passed
quickly, scarcely wetting the ground, and tho
number of visitors was not decreased but aug
1nented by others just reaching camp. Mean
while the clouds were growing thicker. and just
as supper call was sounding the rain began to
fall In earnest. Then there scurrying for
shelter among the visitors. Those who had
friends In the regiment were taken In their
tents while others found protection In the old
mess hall and the roomy tents of the Young
Mems Christian Association. The rain came SO
earnestly that there was some hope it might let
up before the crowning ceremony OF the day, the
evening parade: but the clouds settled lower
over Dunderberg Mountain, and the parade was
finally abandoned. With the first lull in the
storm the visitors left camp, some in soldier
overcoats and rubber ponchos but the rain has
apparently settled down for the night.
The church services, for the first time In sew
-,,N1t, Ionfr,
near General Roe's tent in Quality Row."
They were conducted by Chaplain William E.
McCord, assistant rector of st. Georges Church,
New-York, who took for his text the last clause
of the thirty-fourth verse of the tenth chapter
of st. Matthew "I came not to send peace, but
sword" His theme yas THE Military Spirit
Represented by the Sword" The music pro-
vided by the regimental band, and the hymns
were Tth Regiment favorites, Onward, Chris
tian Soldiers" Nearer, My Cod to Thee"
Lead. Kindly Light and America" The
service was in accordance with the Episcopal
ritual, and the prayers responses and hymns
printed upon folder that could be pre-
served as memento of camp. There
large attendance from the regiment.
In the afternoon Father Paul, Of Graymoor,
again came to camp. and spoke from the stairs
near the telegraph station to those who cared to
listen to what he had to say. This evening
vices were also held at the Young Mems Chris
tian Association tents.
There was a meeting of the officers In Colonel
Appeton's tent this afternoon. at which the
drills that begin tomorrow were outlines. They
are to be in close order, both in company and
battalion formations, and special attention is to
be given to the precision and accuracy in march
ing and in the manual of arms that have always
been characteristic of the fth. On the successful
issue of these drills will determine the work of
the following day, for the regiment will not be
permitted to advance from one subject to an
other until it has shown satisfactory proficiency
The official reports to-day show that the 7th
is in camp S45 strong This includes both off,
GERS and men.