Evening journal., 1912-07-29
SOLDIERS
NOW AT REAL
WAR TACTICS
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ices, joined in the singing The chap
lain has secured 100 copies Of the new
singing book: Songs of Conquest"
and they yill be used during the
week.
Following the services the soldiers
had nothing to do until o'clock the
first call for guard mount. This was
followed by evening parade at six
o'clockf at which the men demonstrat-
ed that it does not require more than
twenty-four hours in the field for Del
aware soldiers TO show that they are
well trained. From their appearance.
one would have thought they had been
on the field for months.
During the parade. Miss Ann Black
of this city, received the title OF
Daughter of the Regiment" When the
companies were lined up, Company A,
of this city was paid the honor of be-
ing chosen as the color company. The
men marched TO the back OF the field
where Miss Black was stationed with
two soldiers who held the colors. Miss
Black presented them to Captain
Parks and the colors were escorted by
the soldiers to the parade grounds.
where they were saluted by the rcgi-
ment. Headed by the band, the COM
pany then marched into line and the
evening parade was carried out.
NOTES OF THE CAMP
The outside limits of the camp re-
sembled an automobile show yester-
day, many parties visiting camp in
the machines.
Major William c. Ramsay, inspec-
tor Of rifle practice, is busily engag-
ed looking after the target work.
Efforts are being made by the sur
geons TO have rife work shortened
| by one hour If this is done the
men can enjoy bathing between the
hours OF II and ~ o'clock.
The hit Of the camp is the horse
! drawn ambulance. One Of the ami
mails prances like a blooded animal
while on parade.
Officers OF the day have been in
structed to keep a sharp lookout for
/ all hazing stunts. Anyone found in
dulging in this pastime will be Sc
verely dealt with.
Last night I'm the Methods Church
in New Castle Captain Stephenson
regimental chaplain, delivered the
sermon and the services were at
tended by Governor Pennewill and
the officers of his STAFF who are stay
ing I'm camp. II was Soldiers Night
at the church services and men In
uniform acted as ushers.
James J. Riley, bailih OF City Coun-
Gil. was seen among those present
yesterday.
Among the numerous visitors en-
tertainod by Captain Stephenson were
Charles Sudler, Harvey Speakmaii
James Boyer and Victor Boyer the
latter of Smyrna.
The Rev. J. l.. Johnson of New Cas-
tie was another guest Of Captain
Stephenson's.
Frank Doherty, son of Lieutenant
Colonel Doherty, and a former ser
3 eeant-maior In the militia, was
camp visitor.
Visitors to .he camp yesterday wer
4 pleased with the sanitary arrange
ments The medical staff has takel
all precautions TO protect the men
2 The water used IN the camp has beer
found pure aud is pumped from a wei
to the various companies mess tents
The piping is under ground.
The kitchens have been covered
b with screens and no flies are to b
seen. The latrines are guarded care
: fully and even the garbage Is oispos
ed of Immediately.
4 This evening. Wednesday AM
3 Thursday evenings special program
/ will be presented The entertain
I ments will be held at the recreation
p tent. They will consist CT vocal an
n instrumental selections, speeches
n monlogues and other forms )f enter
tainment. On Wednesday evening
n is planned TO give a moving pictur
= show. A Wilmington theatre manage
has consented TO place machine
o films and all equipment at the servic
4 OF the regiment for the occasion, an
: the men arc looking forward 20 th'
s with much pleasure. Each battalio
will give these entertainments on di
ferent evenings
= Captain Stephenson has been al
pointed camp postmaster with priyai
, Claude Beswicl of Company 3 as IA
y orderly The mails are sent fro
camp each day at . a, m and at
n m