Evening journal., 1914-07-25
MILFORD Cheers
militia At END
OF S0-MILE hike
Continued from Page One

hardy manner in which the men
took to the s'war game" has been
surprising. The regiment has shown
a high State of efficiency and endur-
ance. Practically not a man was
seriously i'll the entire trip, although
a few suffered blistered and inflamod
feet and had to be taken In the
ambulance at times. Governor Mil
Ter, General Wickersham, Colonel
townsend and Lieutenant Elvid
Hunt, Y. $. A., nspector-instructo
are greatly pleased with the show
Ing Of the regiment. and the spirit
and Willingness Of the men particu-
iarly has impressed them
The militiamen will receive Sl so a
day or Sl050, for their weeks practice
march. Under the direction Of Captain
Clarence NJ. Dillon, payrolls in dupli-
cate have been prepared.
On nceount Of the late arrival, due to
stopping en- route for instruction work,
the events Of the afternoon were also
consequently delayed The ball game
was played first on the diamond in the
center Of the field and camp as the bat
ialions had cncampcd on each side in
order that the ball field would be clear.
A selected team, chosen from the ranks
of the regiment, was sent against the
frcderica boys. The following composed
the team for the day; Chadwick, Com
pany 9, center field; Norwell, Company
G, left held Goldstcin, Company G..
shortstop; Harry Chadwick, Company
9, r. Collins, Company A. third base;
Stroman, first base: Allard, Company
g. catcher; J. Collins, second base;
johnson, Company G. pitcher; II. Clark
Company G, pitcher. The militia defeat
ed Fredrica, ) TO 2.
The athletic events were held after
the ball game. The contestants ram on
the race track The l00-yard dash was
won by Private Wyatt. Company G,
with Private Taylor, Company II, sec.
ond. Private Mcdowell of Company 4
won the 220-yard sprint. Sergeant Dean
OF Company y, captain OF the Delaware
College track team, won the 440. yard
dash, with Private Wyatt OF Company
9, second The remaining dash OF $50
yards was won by Captain Homewood
ot Company H. and policeman Gold.
blum Of the band, came in second. These
races were under the supervision OF
Captain r. n. Stephenson chaplain and
chief recreation officer and managed
by Sergeant Pratt Plans are being
'ormed at the suggestion Of Licutcn
mt Hunt, T. S. A., TO hold a regular
ield day next year al the cncampment,
With prizes TO be awarded
The evening mess was a most vel
ome one TO all. as fresh sea trout were
'oftioned ont to the bows These fish
o the amount OF 225 pounds, were sup
He'd by NJ. Faulkner who bought them
L Rowers Beach. Retreat was held at
sunset and practically all Frcderica was
II the camp to see this impressive
CEREMONY.
The band, led BY Randmastor Rob
Inson assembled at the grandstand
and there gave their final evening
Many OF the songs were old
familiar ones, and were Joined in by
the singers of the camp. When dark
ness approached. a large ring was
formed on the track by the boys sit-
ling in a circle. with an automobile
u one end 10 furnish the light, TO
enable all to see the events Of the
evening. The first was a sparring
match between Private Stroman Of
70. d, and Harry j. Chadwick, Of Co.
=. Of three rounds No decisions
we're given. Harry X o. Baker. the
Wilmington middleweight boxer. who
S enlisted with Co. G. offered to spar
With any one present desiring to keep
himself In condition for his big fight
tuesday. The challenge was accept
d by Sergeant Shewbrooks, OF Fort
Dupont, the cook for the Company G.
This bout was of great interest and
II cheered Shewbrooks for his sport
ng blood. He was outhoxed by Baker
he other match was between Private
zee of Company G and Private Allard.
4 the same company, which was fast.
The next number was a song by
larry Brainard, who sang my Dear
I'D Pal" Sergeant Pratt Of Company
gave famous story by Kipling in |
most credible manner, the Sergeant |
aving a deep, clear voice. The next !
umber was II Miss You Most of ALL" |
y Frank Chadwick, which was fol- |
owed by a humorous song by Robert |
ollins Of Company A. entitled "The |
light that Murphy Died" which was /
0. appreciated that he sang TIn tho |
alley Of the, Moon" as an encore. /
lucy Brainard of Company A sang. 1
You'll Find No Irish There, which +.
lade one Of the song hits Of the even
lg. Additional singing was rendered |
y the quartet of Company ID. which I
ang with perfect harmony, He's a I
Devil," and "Sunnybrook Farm" 4
has Bowen of Company ID, sang
The Lighthouse Bell" Private Bowen /
assesses a deep bass voice. Follow
az these Frank Chadwick Of Com \
any c sang a number entitled "This
) the Life"
The singing was followed by dane
lg, especially iigging. An old gate
ias secured which made an excellent !,
latform for the buck and wing dances.
Hot" Todd, the driver for Company
transport did wonders with his
ret, making many difficult steps that l
fere greatly enjoyed by the crowd.
Fine as this was, the next dancer,
Duke" Finn. of Company A, per-
ormed steps just as complicated. 4
'hus the evening was spent until .
APPS was sounded at IL o'clock and all 4
ad to turn in.
It was found necessary to send /
'rivate Scutter, of the 45th Coast I
artillery Corps. who has been serv- /
ne Company c as cook, back to his I
est at Fort DUPONT Scutter had .
hemorrhage of the lungs.
Yesterday Sergeant t. d. Hyatt, the /
musician of the band. cele- I
rated his sixty-eighth birthday in /
amp. Mr.. Hyatt has walked all the I
gay with the militia and says he will 4
e there at the final count today. +
recommending the out-of-doors life 4
or all. The band celebrated with I
i'm as only musicians can.
The horse ridden by Colonel w. r. I
~ fa.tor hoe h,cr ,f4-o1.s... . .....4