The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-09-22
GOVERNORISAT
CAMP FLEMING
WITH TROOPS
WAS MET AT BOAT BY LARGE
PARTY OF NATIONAL GUARD
OFFICERS - REVIEWED FIRST
INFANTRY - HELD INFORMAL
RECEPTION.

RECEPTION.
Black Point, Sept. 21.-To the
strains Of Hail to the Chief, as played
by the End Infantry band and amid
the booming of seventeen guns, his
excellency, Gov. A. w. Gilchrist COM
mander-in chief Of the Florida Ma
! tional Guard, made his official entry
into Camp Fleming yesterday after
noon.
It was promptly at $3.50 o'clock that
the trim little steam yacht Cosette
touched the reservation pier and the
governor, accompanied by members Of
his Official family, military and other
wise, stepped to the wharf, where they
were greeted by many officers of the
guard, who were there to receive the
distinguished party.
Brought Large Party.
Members of the governors party in
cluded Hon. A. c. Groom, comptroller
OF the state: Colonies c. Seaton F1em-
ing, John W. Wideman, J. M. Bars,
aide-de-camps; Major Harry Bethel,
military secretary; Maj. w. B. Young,
judge advocate general; Captain J. H.
Bland, naval secretary, and others.
The receiving party was headed by
Adjutant General J. Clifford r. Fos-
ter and was composed of Gen. John s.
Maxwell, brigade commander; Maj. H.
Nj. Snow, acting OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
eral; Col Henry M. deMontmollin,
commissary general; Maj. w. c..
Groom, brigade commissary; Col
Henry Bacon, medical corps; Mai. S.
A. Rawls, assistant adjutant- general;
Maj L. Fl. Mattair, Maj George H.
Weller. Maj Jacob Gumbinger and
others.
Drawn up in line Immediately at the
head of the dock ascending the high
bluff and overlooking the river, were
two companies of the Second Infantry,
being Co. l, of Key West, and Co. C,
Orlando. the outfit being commanded
by Maj. Samuel ]. Wolf, of the Second
Infantry.
The band played during the landing
ceremonies and until general head
quarters were reached. Here the gov
ernor and his staff made themselves
at home. They viii remain in camp
throughout the tour of duty.
Had Strenuous Day.
This has been strenuous day for
the troops. From reveille this morn
ing to taps. every minute has been
used and while tonight the camp is
only day old, matters have reached
rock bottom foundation, and ad-
ministration affairs, as well as the
drills, schools of instruction for both
officers and enlisted men, as we'll as
hunderd and one other things are
moving along smoothly. 1t would
indicate that the troops have been
here weeks instead Of one day. Proba-
bly, no other camp reached a quicker
and more satisfactory working basis
than the present one.
The morning work for both regi-
ments consisted of company and bat
talon drills in extended order. Be
Erfr1 a1-.rr IL
will be taken up, first as battalions.
then regiments and brigade as the
week progresses.
The elimination of a splendid day of
events was the regimental parade this
afternoon by the First Infantry. in
which regiment are the Jacksonville
companies A, B, D, r, and the band.
Thus the First Infantry had the honor
OF forming the first parade of the
present tour Of duty. 1t was a notable
ceremony, moving with clockwork
regularity and, considering the fact
that it has been fourteen months since
the various units of the organization
assembled for a similar event. the de-
monstration is pronounced remarkable
and many compliments were showered
on the officers Of the First Infantry
by the regular army men in view of
the excellent work done at parade.
The regiment was commanded by
Col. Cromwell Gibbons
Second Will Parade.
Tomorrow the Second Infantry, I'M
der command of Col. A. H. Banding,
will parade, and the ceremony
promises to be equally as interesting
and spectacular as the one this after
noon.
The soldiers, and that means prin-
cfpally the enlisted men, are com
planning about the scarcity of visitors,
so far In camp. They like to see their
friends. and consequently were some
what disappointed this afternoon, as
a large contingent was expected
However, it is hoped that as the camp
gets little older, many visitors from
Jacksonville will take advantage of the
excellent train service being operated
by the Atlantic Coast Line railway
1t is quick and convenient and the
train stops at the warehouse, which
is located midway between the two
regiments, and here easily accessible
to regfmental, as well as general
headquarters.
Trains leave the city at o'clock
each morning, and leave the camp
grounds, returning, at IL g. m. The
afternoon train leaves Jacksonville at
$3.50, which puts the visitor here Just
long enough for him to get his bear
ings before the regimental parade.
Tonight, at the general headquar-
ters, Gov. Gilchrist held an informal
reception, which was attended by off,
GERS Of both regiments, who called to
pay their respects to the commander
in chief. Lingering over their cigars,
those present discussed many matters
of mutual interest, while the Second
Regiment band furnished an excellent
musical program.
ARMX AUIATnRc ABE