Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-19

A Most Successful Eneampment.

The two weeks tour Of duty OF the
Maine National Guard which closet
with the departure Of the First regi-
ment from Camp Cobb. Friday fore
noon, was an unqualified success in all
respects. The officers ard men from
Governor Cobb and Adjutant General
Farnham down to the youngest recruit
in the ranks worked zealcusly fof-the
efforts were abundantly rewarded
Both regiments entered with zest into
the varied experiences of week in
camp, and those who followed the pro-
gress CT the work testify that the time
was profitably employed and that
marked improvement vas made.
The weather conditions were perfect
for the week that the Second regiment
was in camp, and although there was
day or two Of rain and several uncom-
fortably chilly nights during the Firsts
week, yet the latter regiment, as we'll
as it's predecessor in camp. found its
week both pleasant ard profitable.
The encampmcnt this year. is another
strong vindication of the change which
allows each regiment a week in camp
instead of having the two in camp to-
Ecther. Better work can be done under
the new conditions and more attention
given to the details which go to make
up strong and efficient body of citizen
soldIery.
The regiments of the Maine National
Guard are. at the present time in
splendid condition. Under those popu-
lar and enthusiastic veterans, Colone,
Kendall and Colonel Newcomb, they
have gained year by year in efficiency.
and if there are weak places anywhere
in the list Of officers they have not been
apparent to observers during the past
two weeks. The rank and file is made
up OF a fine body of Maine young men
thoroughly interested in the work, and
possessing that indefnable esprit de
corps that is SO essentialto the success
OF any military orgariza ton.
While the officers and men of the two
regiments deserve the warmest praise
for the good work done and the i'm
provement shown during tho encamp-
ment. special congratulations are due
to Adjutant General Farnham, upon
whom fell the chief burden of arrang-
ing for the encamp.nent and oversee
ing the many details which assured its
success. General Farnham Is vet
Gran with a splendid war record. hav-
ing been severely wounded in action
and several times the recipient Of
special praise for gallantry under fire,
shown ability in peace equal to his
bravery and sacrifice in war. The
other members of tho staff and those
associated with General Farnham in
his Office have all done their parts well
TO make the cncampment a success.
notable feature Of the two weeks in
camp was the success of the day in
each week designated as Governor S
Day" when the two regiments paid
honors to the Commander in Chief and
gave him abundant evidence of his per-
sonal popularity among their members
Another feature worthy Of special men
ton was the march to che Capitol of
each regiment when it broke camp for
the purpose Of saluting the old Maine
battlcflags. which are carefully treas
ured there. This inspiring ceremony.
sn beautiful In its conception and car
ried out with a simplicity that thrilled
the hearts of all present. deserves to
be a permanent feature of the annual
encampmcnt of our Nationa! Guard.