The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-26
Af Casnp nraniIon.

The usual routine was observed at Camp William W. Brandon this after noon. At dress parade each of the four batteries lined up well and made an excellent appearance. Major Vest eott .compiimented each of the conn appearance and that of their men. The dress parade was witnessed by large number of people including many la dies. The following orders were pub. gun was fired:
 Especial Order No [:
 Arrangements have been made by which the camp will be supplied with ordered that the men refrain from us- ing water from pumps on the grounds for drinking purposes"
 Special Order No. 6;
 Musician Kirkpatrick. of Battery B., is hereby appointed chief musician of this camp"
 Special Order No. 0:
 The major has observed with great pleasure aud satisfaction the manner In which the men have conducted them selves in the camp and takes this oc- casion to compliment each c0mnund. ]" of the Camp Brandon thus for was the visit of Captain Partridge and his men, of the Lomax Rifles, Tuesday night. Although there was no prevl- staff cordially welcomed the infan- trymen and did everything to make their call a pleasant one.
 A practice drill was given after headquarters and kind works were ex- changed all round. The Lomax Rifles is one of the crack militia organiza- oast sens Of n the hs sss ssryo ass @ se yse to the 1st regiment and the boys are getting ready to gc to Chickamauga. being most enthusiastic over the pros- fhev will oet in camn with fbe rerf,-
 Brigadier General William W. Bran don. In whose honor. the camp of the Major Westcott. arrived this after
 Brigadier General Barrie L. Holt. camp. He retains the same quarters he had during the 3rd Infantry's stay.
 General Robert F. Ligon was ex- ms nd hS Ss prees s1a o asra Ess aS sran don and General Holt, the full military Board of Alabama win be in camp.
 When it became known that the ar- there was was a general feeling of # satiss- lection. It Is expected that $2.00O will be turned loose: Not only will the sol- will reap the benefits therefrom. It has all along been conceded by mili- tary men in authority that prompt pay isfaction and tends to enthuse them with desire to take advantage of the instructions offered while on duty.
 Captain W. R. Greene. the recently appointed Battalion AdJutant, is by no means a stranger to the soldier boys, he having served in various capacities about headquarters at former camps. He has long been connected with the
 Battery B, Captain Sam Roswaid, commandhg,. has fifty-one men in camp. This battery brings with 1t the 22 inch rifie, the only modern gun that the Artillery of the Alabama Na- tional Guard now has. The target practice that is to be held during camp Is attracting much attention and the target in the Bay is nearly a mile and a half away. The practice has to be held in the morning as the crowds on the Bay Shell Road in the afternoon might be inconvenienced. Battefy A, of Mobile holds the banner for the best shooting in the last practice and the boys say they have not lost their cum ming and are going to hold 1t this year. There has been quite a spirit of rivalry aroused between the batteries and they will all do their best. The batteries will shoot on separate days and the best scores will get the banner. It Is expected that the practice shooting will attract quite crowd each day.