Evening journal., 1907-09-05
GOVERNORS DAY
AT MILITIA CAMP
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shells at the other. while the spirit of
militarism ran rampant in the hearts
of the hundreds of spectators who sur
rounded the field.
Governor Reviews Troops
Then came the event OF the day,
the annual review Of the regiment
The governor, attired in a white duck
suit. in striking contrast with the olive
drab service uniforms Of his aids. oc-
cupied a commanding position while
the regiment passed before him to the
strains OF patriotic music by the band,
II was the most satisfactory review in
the history of the militia of the state,
and the finest body Of men who ever
appeared on the field under similar
circumstances. Following review,
guard mount was held as usual, after
which the regiment returned to regu-
lar routine work.
The program of the day will con-
clude with a reception by the COVER
nor at headquarters. and a military
ball at Horns pavilion which will b.
attended by some Of the most promi-
nent society folks Of the state, includ-
ing Mrs. Preston Lea.
Law makers Are Here
The legislative party OF forty MEM
bers arrived here early in the day and
were at once escorted TO general head
quarters. where they were royalty re-
ceived. It is the annual reunion of tbs
Legislature, and all hands are having
delightful outing. They spent yes
terday aboard the pilot-boat Philadel-
phia, off the capes, will spend this day
and night in camp, and viii return
home tomorrow. 1t is on the program
to have them attend the reception an,
military ball tonight. Every man ir
the party expressed himself as enthu-
siastic over the showing made by the
State troops.
Mrs. Lea craees Camp
Mrs. Preston Lea, wife Of the gov
ernor honored the Guardsmen with
/ her presence. Following her arriva
yesteday a formal reception was ac-
corded her by the general and the staf
officers. Later the regimental banS
gave a concert in her honor. Mrs. Lei
will attend the dance and reception
this evening.
On Practice Marches
Yesterday the regiment was out OF
its first practice march. The first bat
talon covered the country to the soutl
Of the camp, and the Second Battalion
went north. Each battalion covered
five miles Of territory that the mel
might obtain experience in militar.
endurance, and although the men wer
somewhat fatigued by the hard work
they were none the worse OFF, judginl
from the scamper they made for tn
lbeach at the bathing hour.
Captain L. e. Rogers. inspector o
rifle practice has had the entire regi
ment before the targets. only tw
linen qualified. however they bein
Lieutenant Ellison, Of Company d, an
Private Wardell. Of the same compan,
The poor showing of the men is at
tributable to the heavy ocean breezes
which have been sweeping across tn
range since the men appeared befor
the targets. All Of them have mad
better scores on previous occasions.
To add to the discomfort alread
caused by mosquitoes and fieas, snake
have appeared in camp. Last nigh
1.-TWO green reptiles appeared in f Com
pany street. and until the reptiles wer
killed much commotlon existed. TIL
snakes were Of the grass specie, an
/, harmless.
hMany Blistered Feet
Many of the men are suffering fror
blistered feet. 1t seems that few q
them have worn top shoes this seasoi
and in consequence the heavy me-
army shoes have been unusually har
, on their feet. Not a few of them hav
had to be treated in the hospital fc
the afflicion.
The Rev. George L. OFT is one Of tn
camp favorites. He spends much {
, his time on the ground, and has s
, many invitations to dinner that he car
not accept them all. Yesterday he too
, dinner with Captain Myers, Of Con
, panv II. and in the evening messe
with the men. Father OFT has bee
/ pastor of the Catholic churches
r ocean City and Rehoboth during I'll
] summer. He will return TO Newark
, a few weeks.
Captain l. T. Mills, Of Company
= is officer of the day. and LieutenaI
H. NJ. Jones officer Of the guard. hor
! ors very much sought on Governor