The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-07-06
LIVELY CROWD At CAMP GLENN
Soldier Boys Are Greatly Enjoying
Their "Encampment
All the Friends of the Brigade Invited
Down to Spend the FOurth-The
Acme Quartette Break Up a II
Camp Glenn,


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posed Of the following: Officer of the
day, Captain Loughlin; sergeant OF The
guard, First Sergeant Russ; corporal
of the guard, Corporal Muse.
The following changes in the hours
were made today:
Special Order No. /.
Revflle, G:15 a. m; assembly, 6.45
a. M; mess, Z 90 a. m; morning drill.
500 a. M; recall, 8:45 a. m; religious
exercises, 900 a. m; mess, 1.p. m;
afternoon drill, 400 p. m; dress pa
rade, $50 p. M; mess, 700; tattoo,
900; taps, 1000 D. m.
BY order of Colonel Taylor
w. b. MUSE, Acting Adjutant.
PriTates H. a. Kure, Jr., and E. Nc
Reynolds arrived in camp today for
the remaining days Of the encampment.
This morning early, while everyone
was snoring, Il deep lusty snore. re-
minding the guards on duty OF the
sweet music discorded by Whining
tons famous Dock street band, a loud.
piercing, nerve-racking shrek, resem-
bling a siren whistle, penetrated the
stiffness Of the night, which, upon IN
~VestigatiOn, was found to have origi-
mated in the tent occupied by Walter
Benson, who, imagining that some
miscreants wished to swipe his niger
soil Dollar watch, decided to arouse
the entire camp in its protection, bus
unWittingly half OF Southport was also
aroused. and when Leon Jewell. with
hair standing on end, discovered the
intruderS to be q drove of long and
lanky Brunswick county razor backs,
n,rintpp.r fo1lnunI oho1- I'D rT;rIo.
and Bugs resumed their snoring.
1t was noticed this afternoon, when
Frank King was getting ready to go
into the briny deep that he had to AXE
ten minutes Of the allotted time TO
comb his flowing locks. He says this
example is set by Colonel Taylor,
whose abundant bushy head covering
needs constant attention.
All friends of the Brigade are iuvit-
ed to the camp on the Fourth, bu1 no.
aice is hereby given hat meal hours
will be subject to change without no.
ticc. Meals will probably be served
Immediately after the arrival of tue
boat in order that the friends accept
ing this invitation may be relieved Of
their pies, cakes, cigars, ice cream and
other deIicacies without undue diff
Guilty.
Our long cared friend Bray" the
musical, becoming discouraged in his
efforts to amuse the camp e~ndeayOred
Ito secure as a substitute a violinist to
add to the already efficient orchestra.
Hie will leave tomorrow for Whining
ton to consult with Professor Foster
upon this important subject.
Professor Young, past master in
sanY1oticc hoe inyAntnI n nouv SfrHkn
known as the canine effort. This re-
markable stroke has created Il deep
sensation i'll the minds of the unso-
~phistOcated S~OuthpOrtians, who, assem-
bling upon the wharf to witness this
remarkable feat in the bath tub depth
mess Of the pen" stare in wonder at
this accomplished young man as he,
by great and prolonged efforts, SWims
the length of his tent.
During the wee sma' hours of the
night, Il strange weird sight burst over
the camp. Suddenly. without warning,
a bright. beautiful light was seen 20
shine, making all things as bright as
midday, which caused those who wit
messed it to believe that the wonder
seen only in the land of the mid
might sum had made its descent upon
us. 1t was later discovered, however,
that this phenomena vas but the re-
Election produced by the presence OF
the beautiful green hair worn b. Jesse
Canady. Since his arrival the mCO1
has ceased TO shine, and the electric
lights are no longer needed, lamps are
cast into oblivion, and still all is as
bright as day.
Tommy Willetts and Tea Kakes
Curtis were busily engaged last might
in chasing proving hogs and sunGry
ours off the campus
Dancing at SOuthport's elegant terp-
SichOrean parlOr was to have been the
chief event this evening, but suddenly
and Unexpectedly there appeared upon
the scene four gallant young and hand
some trOubadOurs known to the e.
zens Of Dry Pond as Cheese, Bud,
|Ice Cream Face and Shaggy but
more generally known as the Acmr
male ~quartette, who Immediately pro-
ceeded to emit hot air from thelr
faces. after which it was AN over.
much to the disappointment Of rhe
light foot artists, Col. Taylor. Gee
kay Young. Bugs" Dushan. Jr., and
"Boufarrah" Wingo, who had intend
ed, in a round way, to do a square
dance.
Due to the strength of the tea, the
weight of the pudding, and the tough
ness of the steak served by Commits
sary Sergeant Tilley, a tremendous
case of indigestion was developed by
Guard Grover Cleveland David B. Hill,
etc, which resulted in the appearance
of a swarm Of rattleSnakes which, at
hacking this brave, young soldier dur
Sup mis- rounds. caused him TO make
n mad rush to the tent of the corporal
of the guard, where, falling down III
the presence Of this important official.
i'm a frenzy of terror and agony, be
declared that he had been bitten by
one of these frightful monsters and
must die within the hour. The cor
poral, arming himself in the strength
of his authority and encased in the
armor of his undress uniform, imme-
diately proceeded to the scene of dan
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