The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-23

for regimental parade, 6.45; assembly
$50; adjutant's call, 100; taps, $50:
call TO quarters, a.45; taps, TO-
Drilling in Camp.
The work of the soldiers begins at
5 o'clock and continues from that
hour until noon II consists princi-
pally of drills I'm regimentaI forma-
tion, In which the soldiers are in
structed In matters with which 1t is
impossible to become familiar in drill
ing in separate companies. This is
really the vital feature OF the en-
campment and the object OF its estab-
lishment--to acquaint the men with
the different military maneuvres they
may be called upon TO perform In bat
tie. where ignorance OF these things
might lead to disastrous results. The
drills were always Witnessed by hum
dreds OF interested spectators, and
were the most enjoyable feature OF
the encampment. as the opportunity
10 witness these fascinating events
Is one that seldom comes 10 the resi-
dents OF this community. Most OF
the work Is done In the morning and
the troops are free most OF the after
noon, with the exception of a dress
parade at Z In the evening.
There was an interesting cavalry
drill Tuesday afternoon, when Troop
A. Instructed by Lieutenant Broad
hurst and members Of the Fifteenth
Y. 8. Cavalry, performed various evo-
lutions and showed their skill In
horsemanship. Charges up and down
the Hill were quite spectacular. the
horses playing their parts to perfec-
ton. displaying spirit and intelligence.
To vary the exercise two or three OF
the animals occasionally did some fine
buscking stunts
The Field Hospital.
The field hospital IL one OF the fea-
lures Of the camp. II is under the
command Of Major Alexius McGlaa.
nan, chief surgeon of the camp. with
the hospital detachment IN charge of
Lieutenant Howard +. Ashbury aud
Ia established In the most attractive
place on the whole farm The COM
Portable tents are pitched IN an ap-
pie orchard, on smooth and level
ground and are close % the read
The hospital equipment. bnaides the
quarters Of the detachment. consti-
tuieB two wards. which are ia eepa-
rate tents containing six beds each.
an operating tent fully provided with
table. convenient stands for the
handling Of anaeathetics aud nsces-
aary drugs and an Efficient acetyiepe
gas lighting outfit
a atsrlizing room. with plenty OF
heat for heating water and all the
necessary equipment Of such room
in biz city hospital, a convenient
and fully stocked diEDensary aud an
administration tent complete the hos
pltal.
The hospital detachment also has
charge of the shower bath arrange
ment
CltiEen Committees.
The following committees Of the
Merchants and Manufacturers Asso-
citation are looking after the citya IN
ieresia NJ the camp:
Hospitality Committee w. Frank
Thomas, chairman. Joshua W. Her
INK. S. X. Herr, Frank G. sharrer and
Charles G. GorSuth.
Tho entire membership of the Mer-
chanie aud Manufacturers ANsoela-
ton was appointed general bospi-
taliiy committee for the encRmpmant
Finance Committeo--Guy W. Steele.
John Milton Reifsnider. George u.
Jackson. John II Cunningham. Joneph
W Smith and Jesse s. Myers.
Executive Committee on Encamp.
rnent--W. Frank Thomas. Frederick
ID. KILLER and Allan r Bacon.
Committee on Advertising and
Membership-T w. Mather, Jr..
chairman. r. Thomas Babylon. John
II Cunningham. y. G, Stoner and w.
l.. Seabrook.