Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-07-15
THE n. C.P. IN CAMP
NEAR LEBONON PA.
$1,000 Visit Brigade at Mt. Gretna--
Was A Great Day Of
Frolic.

Mount Gretna, Pa, July 10.-With
1900 visitors in camp, the largest
number in any brigade camp at this
place in years, and a brigade review
and trophy presentation ceremonies
in the Sixth regiment, Sunday may be
said to have been most notable one
in the Fourth brigade camp here.
There was not dull moment from
the time reyeille was sounded at six
o'clock until camp was cleared of visit
tors, and with this diversion and much
needed rest the men of the brigade are
ready for the more arduous duties OF
the week.
Special trains brought relatives and
friends from Philadelphia, Pottsville,
Allentown, Lancaster, Reading, York,
Harrisburg and other points BY noon
there was a throng OF people surging
from one end of the camp to another,
and there was scarcely a tent without
quota of wives, sweethearts, sisters,
cousins and aunts, to say nothing of
other relatives and friends.
1t was a day Of frolic and hilarity,
there being little duty for the men
aside from cleaning up their quarters
and equipment and participating in
the evening parade, which was ordered
by General James B. Coryell. He di-
rected these arrangements so that all
visitors should have the opportunity
of seeing the ceremonies before leav-
ing and prevent the disappointments
of many previous camps.
Pleased With Conditions.
parations for the visitors were
scarcely completed when Major Mon
telius, brigade surgeon, conducted an
inspection of the entire camp, accom-
panied by General Coryell, Major L..
tailed to inspect sanitary conditions,
and members of the brigade staff.
Major Hess was particularly well
pleased with conditions as he found
them and complimented the command
ing general and the regimental officer
upon the clearly aspect of each camp,
as we'll as the wholesome preparations
of the mess in all companies.
The visitors and the camera fiends
had plain sailing until the bugle
sounded the first call for parade When
three regiments and Troop G and Sec
ond Troop appeared on the big pc
rade ground near headquarters all
sides of the plot were lined with peo-
pie and 1t was with difficulty the
mounted troopers kept the crowds
within bounds.
Cheers For Paraders.
The parade then proceeded. Colonel
O'Neill, in command of the Fourth
regiment, leading off and followed by
the Eighth in command of Colonel j..
B. Hutchinson, and the Sixth, in com
mand of Colonel G.. G. Cornwell, The
two troops of cavalry brought up the
rear
Admiration was expressed on every
hand and applause resounded on the
four sides of the parade ground as
with swinging step and perfect line
the column of companies passed the
reviewing stand.
The parade was scarcely ended be-
fore there was a veritable stampede to
the Sixth regiment quarters to witness
the presentation of trophies won in
the rifle competitions at the Essing-
ton range during the last week of
June
After the several companies of the
regiment had been assembled into a
hollow square, General Coryell pre-
scented the prizes in the presence of
over 500 people, mostly admiring wo-
men, who were present by special in
vitation.