Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-15
CAMP CHANDLER
ADDS NEW GLORY TO
MILITIA or STATE
Continued from pass /,

Nearly every tent OF the regiment
was the scene of some social activity
yesterday. Despite threatening skies,
early afternoon found constant
stream OF visitors passing through the
xates to the tented city. II II estimat
ed that 5000 visitors witnessed regi-
mental dress parade Mt $50 o'clock.
The social features OF the camp took
place when Adjutant- General J. Austin
Ellison. Colonel q. w. Sparks, and
members OF tho generals stan were
entertained at regimental headquar-
fers at noon, ana the rcKimentai and
battalion officers were entertained at
the general headquarters mess at
dinner.
Following the dinner General Ellison
called Colonel Stark, rcgimental ON
GERS and members OF the. governors
stan in assembly at general head.
quarters. and extended his thanks To
them for their hearty cooperation In
the successful culmination OF the
greatest camp In tho history OF the
STATE Addressing the instructors
of the regular United States Army,
provided for the training course BY
the government. Gen Ellison ex-
pressed his gratitude for the cfYicient
manner in which they secured and re-
tained respect OF the- men.
Ccngratulates Men on Showing.
Declaring the period OF intensive
training was OF the greatest benefit
to the organization individually and
collectively. General Ellison said the
work OF perfecting this six-month- h-oId
organization was only made possible
by the strenuous work of the entire
personnel OF the regiment.
Especial mention was made OF the
discipline of the camp since it's In
augurfation two weeks ago. During
the entire period but two soldiers.
charged with being A. w. o. l.. were
registered for bunk fatigue" In the
guard house.
Commenting on the splendid co-op-
GRAFTON of the men. Colonel Stark said
Il am indeed greetful for this opror-
tunity TO express myself The dis
cipline of the entire camp has been
remarkable. But for the great inter
est taken by officers and men alike,
the first noteworthy period In the his
tory of our organization would be but
q blur on our past record. ! am proud
OF the results attained"
Health OF Men Good.
IL was pointed out by Colonel stark.
that not only has the discipline been
excellent. but throughout the entire
period OF eneanipment, not serious
Injury or illness has been recorded.
At the camp infirnary only minor
cases have been treated and the gem
erai of the camp throughout Was re-
markahie.
The third and last "shot" OF the reg
iment, was given Saturday when every
man was innoculated with typhoid
serum. II was declerad today. that
at least 30 per cont of the officers and
men have been immunized against
typhoid and para-typhoid for period
of three years.
Major J. Danforth Bush, left camp
at noon today for Dover. Other officers
affiliated with the governors staff and
generals staff will leave this after
noon.
Official recognition OF Major Frank
$. LeFevre, as lieutenant-colonel and
summary court officer was announced
this morning.
Major George J. Shulz, Captain Har-
vey Bounds and First Lieutenant w.
Il. Brown have been appointed regi-I
mental auditors.
A detail OF soldiers will be left at
the camp this afternoon. to rearrAnge
the grounds and policing the camp.
They viii remain on the government
reservation for several days.
Plan Clubhouse for Officers.
At a meeting of the general staff
and company commanders last night :,
plans for a club house for commits
stoned officers, to be built on reserva-
becoming Federally recognized. a great
er interest In military affairs has been
shown by the officers and for this rea
son, ii was explained, a club house or
country club would be a decided asset
for the upbuilding of the Delaware
organization. Although no definite ac-
tion was taken at the meeting, II is
planned to build the house on the sub
scription plan.
Prior to the encampment of the Ma
tional Guard next year, the State
Rifle Range viii undergo extensive i'm
1t is planned to build
g refrigerating plant sufficiently large
to supply ice for the entire regiment.
Permanent shower baths will be erect
ed and it is probable streets will be
mapped out and other improvements
made.
BROKE RECORD AND HIS NECK.