New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
THE SEA GIRT CAMP.
Plans for the NeJr Jersey Troops
Summer Practice.

sea Girt. y. J., June 15 CSpeci3D.-IEftiated into
some of the mysteries OF the social side of being
commander in chief Of the New Jersey National
Guard. Governor Stokes was an apt pupil under
the tutelage OF Colonel Joseph 5. Fre,tnghuysen.
his personal aid last year. As a result the social
functions 81 the Little White House" last sum
mer We're all delightful affairs and added 10 the
fame of the Governor as an entertainer. The news
that there vii. be four weeks OF camp year viii
be more than welcome. it means some good times
at the Governors cottage.
-Four weeks Of camp wiz be boon to the visitors
TO the nearby summer resorts. and the social
colonies AT Spring Lake. Bernar. Asbury Park and
Ocean Grove viii all make the most OF II. The
evening parade which closes the military day in
a spectacular manner, is a ceremony that all ap-
pTeciate. The sight OF a regiment drawn up in line.
with the white tents a background. the i'm
mense parade ground carpeted with green grass.
aud the vast crowd Of spectators. is an inspiring
scene Then when the regiment marches In review
with steady ranks and in unison the expected hap
pens when the big crowd of spectators which as
seIables daily breaks out in hearty applause
The new Governors cottage will be used this year
for the urst time The building is reproduction
OF the Washington headquarters at Norristovn
The buidins~was erected at St Louis. and during
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in that city it
was the New Jersey headquarters. and many New
Jersey residents stopped there and registered az
visitors Through the thoughtfulness Of the COM
mission which had charge Of the building il was
taken down and brought to Sea Girt. and it makes
handsome and appropriate Little White House.
the former cottage having become entirely too
small for the purpose for which II was used.
General C. Edward Murray. the quartermaster
general. who made fine record and astonshed
some Of the oldttmers last year by his successful
administration of the affairs of the camp took a
personal interest in the rebuilding OF the cottage
Lieutenant Coienel Lewis T. Bryant. secretary OF
the ST. Louis Commission. also on hand fire.
quently. and a result. the cottage IS IN good
shape and viii be in readiness for the Governor be-
fore the time for the Sd Regiment to open Camp
Stokes arrives.
The staff of the Governor which was so useful
at all Of the social functions last viii be with
MN again TINS season. Colonel Frehnghuysen was
bachelor last as; year He IS now benedict and it
the social affairs that viii be given the Little
White House this year Mrs Olyphant. wife OF
qIarternaster general; Mrs. Kramer, wife of Cap
wife Of General c. Edward Murray the quartermas-
ter general, among the women who took part
in the social functions last year.
OF the personal staff of the Governor. Colonel Jo-
seph s Frelinghuysen. OF Raritan. has had long
New Jersey National Guard. and the Governor is
affairs as his personal ad Iiefenant Colonel Lewis
Bryant. of Atlantic City is assistant inspector
ers is caDtair of Comnanv H am ReqiI5ent ~ Ter
sey City. and Captain MahlOn r. NIargerum is
aid on the staff of General Q: o. NJ Gilmore
ment it is expected that there viii he division
headquarters and brigade headquarters, we'll
Major General p Farmer Wanser of Jersey City
with stan or nine OlceTS. Will De or the grounds
much OF the time While the 2d B-igade is in
camp General c o. Ms Gilmore and his staff will
be at the brigade headquarters, and when the 1st
Brigade is here. General Edward A Campbell Of
Newark with his staff. viii be duty.
While the enCampment will be known divf-
sion eucaTnpment, each regiment of the four that
Will here viii come separately The camp viii
open with the 81 Regiment OF Camden, commanded
By Colonel John A Mather. and the 2d Troop OF
Rcd Bank commanded By Captain Edwin Field,
July :. The q Regiment of Trenton. commanded
by Colonel y. +. Collins, Of Elizabeth. and Bat
terry L Of Camden. commanded by Captain Samuel
.. Barnard viii follow July IL This viii com
plete the camp Of the 2d Brigade.
The 9th Regiment, OF Paterson. in command of
Colonel e ". Hine and E}s ttery a, of Orange. in
command of Captain o. Fl. COndit, viii come here
July 21 The 4th Regiment, in command of
Colonel J. II. Breusinger. % Jersey, City. and the
Signal Corps. of Jersey City. in command OF Can
tain William c. Sherwood. viii come here on July
2S The Regiment Of Newark, commanded BY
Colonel Henry ". Freeman. and the 1st Troop.
commanded By Captain ". \ Bryant, viii take
part in The regular army encampment at Mount
Grstna in August.
Under the auspices of the New Jersey State Rifle
Association reception was given last year prior
TO the opening OF the national rifle matches. It
was something on the style OF the Governors BAH
of years ago. II was a success IN every respect.
and was fitting opening for the period - social
gayety. which is always 2 Fart OF the big rife
tournament. Il is not known Vet whether the re
Ception viii be given not this year It IS thought,
however, that it viii De held as usual