Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
Camp Roberts, Aug 12, 'O5

The weather appeared threatening yesterday morning, but soon the morning cleared and it proved to be another fine day. The officer of the day was Captain Decantiilion, Co E, Meriden; officer of the guard, Lieuten- ant Greenbaum, Co E. The guard de- tails from the Waterbury companies are: Corporal Lawlor, Privates Spain, Eddy, Lachance, W. Slavin, Mona ghan. Bauby, for Co C.; Sergeant Kel- Ter, Privates Sickman, Mckeon, Hal lock, Starking, Judd, Miller. Moss, for Co A.
 Yesterday being Friday the bill of fare for Co c was as follows: Break fast, scrambled eggs, johnny cake, egg toast, potatoes, bread, butter and cof- fee; dinner. fish, mashed potatoes, to- matoes, pickles, bread, butter and cof- fee; supper, peaches, fried eggs. pOta- toes, beans, bread, butter and coffee.
 It looked more like an old time camp yesterday when the early morn- ing trains arrived from the different points, to see the number of visitors that arrived in camp. Among others were Frank Leary. Joe Bauby, w. Dunn and Rose Keefe to be seen on G street.
 A belated package for Corporal Reed arrived yesterday and a water melon party at Franks quarters last night was the result. Sergeant Me Donald was toastmaster.
 Private Cleary went to New London last night. We shall see, Bill.
 The men do not indulge in as much horseplay as of old and it would be reckoned a very quiet camp by an old timer.
 The booming of the guns from Fort Terry can be heard in camp very plainly, the men indulging in target practice.
 Private w. Slavin of Co G is col onels guard today.
 Last night was q big night on G street. A camp of "Order of Sun Wor- shippers" was organized in the com pany and a great sun feast was held. A degree team from F. company, New Haven, worked the degree on num- Der of candidates including Captain Fitzpatrick, Lieutenant Halpin, Artifi- cer Cronan, Corporal Moher, Privates Bauby and Mccarthy. It is very old organization and only military men are eligible to membership.
 s. Bauby presented the mess with large pail of fresh picked clans which were much appreciated by the boys.
 Postmaster Hayes of Torrington. who is the guest of Captain Besse or Co NJ, was over to see nIs old friend, Captain Fitzpatrick of Co G.
 The exercises at camp that attract the residents of Mantle and visitors most are the guard mounting in the morning ar 8 q. m. and the dress pa rade and retreat at 5:45 p. m.
 Another raid on "Canfeld's' last night. The strong box was broken into and all the choice edibles dlsap- peared In flash.
 E. Bowe. brother of Quartermaster Sergeant Rowe. acting as water boy for Co c. is a good boy and has be- come a great favorite.
 Private Courtney says that Rookie P. II. Kelly has not got corner on rat catching, for he has preparation which he uses on his hair that will kill the pests at sight. That's right, it looks It.
 Privates Darling and Connor left for home yesterday.
 The hospital corps reports this to he one of the healthiest camps that we have had for long time. They have had very little to do during the week.
 Of the new men in Co q this year the most willing and agreeable man is Dick PheIan: he can't help it.
 The percentage for both Waterbury companies yesterday for policing was