Evening journal., 1914-07-23
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residents 10 a public reception this even-
ing
The afternoon win be devoted to rec
reation by the men with parade in the
evening
Yesterday the town Of Smyrna be-
longed TO the members Of the militia.
ID seemed as ii every one had antici-
pated the encampment and had arranged
to make the short visit of the boys in
khaki as pleasant and enjoyable as pos
sible. Never did any ,own treat any
regiment with such hospitality as the
citizens of Smyrna extended to their
citizen-soldiery. All greatly enjoyed
the day, and declared it was the best
and most enjoyable they have as yet
spent in camp. During the afternoon
most all went for swim in Lake Como,
which was found q most ideal place.
Later all went into smyrna, while some
took advantage OF the fishing.
The governmental inspection Of quar-
ters was made by Governor Miller and
his staff at $50 p M, which was great
" to the satisfaction Of the governor
and the officers. The governor, accom-
panied by the officers, made a tour Of
each company, passing down each street
and inspecting the quarters and equip
ment as they went along Each tent,
bedding and mess kit was fully dis
closed, and was an example Of cleanli-
ness and readiness for service
Immediately following the inspection,
evening parade was held IN back Of the
headquarters. This was the first pa
.aI.. v,.4s1.4. rtVon 4b.s L.f4 -. Iqtua
Range, at New Castle, last Saturday,
and was given especially to return the
many kindnesses shown the encamp-
ment by the people Of Smyrna.
Before going into town many Of the
companies held some attraction, es-
pecially a competition Of quartet sing
ing, which was greatly appreciated
Company d held wrestling match,
which many witnessed, Harry D. Car
penter throwing Robert Freed after
twenty minutes.
Reception to Governor.
A reception was given TO Governor
Miller, his staff and to the regimental
officers in the Twentieth Century Club
house by the Town Council and officers,
representing other official bodies. The
reception was informal and permitted
those present to meet the governor and
his officers and to learn at first hand
the work that is being accomplished by
the militia. The governor was officially
thanked by the Town Council for
choosing Smyrna as one Of the places Of
the encampment Those representing
the town were S. j. Reynolds, president
Of Town Council; Harry b. Grieves,
secretary of Council; William FAIRIES,
president Of the School Board; Charles
II. Iefevre, president Of the Board Of
Trade, and a committee of citizens COM
posed Of b. A. Hazel, Senator \. G.
Walls and former Congressman ". O
Hoffecker.
While this committee was waiting on
the governor and his aides, the band
gave nm open air concert at the inter
section Of Main and Commerce streets
The streets were so thronged and
crowded on the musicians that II was
necessary to form a ring Of miltiamen
around the musicians IN order that al
might hear and sing.
TO one side in the street a dancins
contest was held, which made a hi
with those present Privates Rollir
Cahall and "Kid" Rash each gave q
waltz clog, and later both gave an
exhibition of waltz jlgging. James
Todd. one Of the drivers, brought
down the spectators by q clever ex-
hibition Of buck and wing dancing
and another called the schedule buck.
After the street concert, the band
went to the Century Club Hall and
there played while the Governor re-
ceived the townspeople. Judging from
the long string of people who visited
the hall, all the citizens of Smyrna
and Of the neighborhood called, All the
Town Council were there. including
Messrs. Newell Lloyd, Joseph H.
Wright. John P. Hudson, Samuel
Former and John Roberts,
Among those calling either at the
camp headquarters or at the recep-
rion were noticed Mr.. and Mrs. Mer-
ritt Fowler, Mr.. and Mrs. Tschudy
Mir. and Mrs. Matthew Ford DR.
Corley, Magistrate Postles, Henry ID
Royer, n. P. Hall, II. r. Jones, Mr.
and Mrs. +. E. Postles, r. ID. Hoffeck.
er, of Smyrna Times: Ralph Spru.
ance, Mrs. S. j. Reynolds, Mrs
Thomas Wilson. Charles p. Thornley,
Miss Anthony, Mr. and Mrs. Murra,
Stewart. Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Hof
fecker, Mr., and Mrs. Walter o. Hof
fecEer, Dr. and Mrs. White, MIR. an'
Mrs. John z. Phillips, Mr.. and Mrs
James NJ. Floyd. Mr.. and Mrs. Johl
p Wilson. Miss Ann Wilson, Mr. ant
Mrs. Harry Collins. Mrs. Jacobs, Mrs
William Tschudy. Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter Keefe, William II. Smith, Mr. an
Mrs. James w. Anthony, Mr. and Mrs
Norris Truax, Rev. Mr.. Eekerd. =. N
Fowler, Rev. Milton Mccain. the Rev
r. G. Hill, Harry NJ. Grieves, the Rev