Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-05
STATE GUARD MAKES
FINE SHOWING IN
RECIMENTAL REVIEW
Continued from paxe /.

sence of Governor Denney. who sailed
two days ago on pilgrimage TO
France. Major Bush becomes techni-
cally the commander-in chief of the
States federalized forces.
Late last night Adjutant- General j.
Austin Ellison and Major Bush were
In conference. Plans We're discussed
in connection with Governors Day"
Although no definite date has been
announced, the celebration for that day
is expected to be the most elaborate
and impressive since the reorganiza-
ton of the Delaware National Guard.
Governors Day. Visitors.
The distinguished guests to be
present Governors Day." will include
United States Senator James w.
wadsworth, of New York. chairman
of the Senate's military committee.
Ma jor- General George c. Richards.
chief of the Militia Bureau of the War
Department, Senator l.. Heisler Ball
and Congressman c. II. Layton. A
number of other prominent army Of
ficers and public officials will attend
also.
Troops of the Delaware Anti-Air-
OAdAN tbtAft tSlHk tlt ANb
battalions, who put in their first day
of real work on the reservation yester-
da,. welcomed the sound of the bugles
when they called the retreat last night.
They had spent the day in the hard
grind of the preliminary instruction
routine. and for the most part of the
regiments personnel of approximately
500 men were ready to turn in and
rest for their second strenuous day to-
day, which promises to be even more
arduous than was yesterday Not
alone were the new men in the out
fits tired by the series Of exercises,
drills and other instruction through
which they passed, but the seasoned
veterans of the World War. who are
to be numbered by the hundreds, also
felt the fatigue from the intensified
program of work given them.
This morning at 7..SO o'clock the men
were again on the field. being taught
the various tactics ami complicated
commands of the ways of the army
The entire morning was spent in field
maneuvers. This afternoon instruc-
tion will be given in rolling packs.
pitching of pup" tents and preparing
for emergency encampment. Yester-
day afternoon identification tags were
issued to every enlisted man. They
will be properly stamped and will be
included in the equipment of the SOL
der
Every care is being taken by the Off
GERS stan to interest the public in the
schools activities and for this reason
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Will flock to the reservation each day
TO see the soldiers at work.
During the imposing regin.c entail re-
view held last evening. the Sam
Browne belt was used for the first
time in a public military ceremony by
National Guard officers since the
World War. The showing of the Of
Fl -ers was excellent throughout The
famous Sam Browne belt will be in
evidence at dress parades during the
remainder of the camp.
Dclinquents Pay Penalty.
The strong arm of military authority
is far reaching. and delinquents con
tinue to I'll the guard house Last
evening, during the regimental re-
view, one delinquent, in company with
MS wiz was AiONAStA 2tlilO4AE LftS
dreds Of visitors. He was quickly
placed under arrest, and with orders
from Adiutant- general Ellison, will
be required TO live the life of
soldier in duress for a period of l3
lays. Several other delinquents have
been found at their homes in Will
mingtoR.
Following the ceremonies last even
ing there was a sing and band con-
cert, in which members of the various
units took part. Music was furnished
by the National Guard Band, under
the leadership of Drum Major Harry
a. Dawson. The singing was led by
Private Robert Jones. Fourth Co. Of
Dover. Many visitors attended.
1t was announced at the camp last
night that hereafter the Academy will
be open TO visitors from morning until
9 o'clock at night. Concerts will be
given nightly and dancing viii also
be permitted.
Camp life with the soldiers is most
agreeable. Since the opening of the
camp last Monday and despite the in
clemency of the weather for two days.
each man seems to realize his posi-
ton and. = feeling of good fellowship
prevails throughout. Because of this
the officers feel that the camp will
be a success.
Lieutenant L. w. Zebley will be
busy during the remainder of the week
as instructor with field compass.
Lieutenant ZebIey is classed as an ex
pert with the oil dial.
Last evening an unusually large
number of the boys were granted pass
es and passes will continue 70 be
granted until the close Of the camp.
One soldier reported acting in a dis
ordly manner in New Castle. was
placed under arrest and returned TO
the camp. Unless good order prevails.
il may be necessary on the part of the
army officials to post NJ. p. officers in
the surrounding towns. it was stated
Visitors at the Academy last even
ing included: Mrs. C. King. Mr.. and
Mrs. George Grubb. Herbert Grubb
Miss Ida Grubb, William ]. Ander
sen. Mrs. ]. E. Manter, Mrs. u. s. Gray
and son Mr.. and Mrs. James T.. Cole.
Jr., Mrs. Harry Lynch, Miss Ethel
Young. Davis Camille. Harvey Sche-
ing, Miss Amir Scheing, Councilman
Herman ID. Faulkner and Mrs. ID. X.
Smith and daughter. Mrs. J. Danforth
lush wife of Major Bush. and children.
J. b., Jr., Henry and Miss Alice, all
# Wilmington.
Captain Leroy Work, commanding
Second Company, had as his gaests
last evening, Mrs. Work and daughter
Peggy, Misses Mabel ard Edna Work,
Stidham Work and Mrs. Julia Bowman
OF Petersburg, Va