The Evening critic., 1882-08-28
LAUREL CROWNED.
COVERED ALL OVER WITH GLORY,

WV NIL ONEh WITH
Our Gallant Boys Return From Cape
May-AII Glad TO Get Home. Yet
Sorry for "the Girls They Left Be-
hind Them '-Parting scenes at
Capc Mny-Kissing the Tears Away
Oscar wilde on the Scene-ArrIvRl
I'm Washington and an Ovation.
The Marine Band played with great effect
,'The Girl Loft Behind Me-" when tho Wash
ington Light Infantry Corps marched from
camp to tho depot to leave Capo May yesterday
morning. 1t had rainod tho night before and
the morning was dreary and murky, but at tho
depot the scone was one Of intense interest,
gay color and enthusiasm, for notwithstand-
ing the disagreeable. weather and early hour,
the entire population OF the Cape turned out
TO witness the departure OF the soldiers.
81 Never Seed Anything Like IL
AfOre,''
said an old ersoy.residont, whose remark was
Endorsed by all others present. Tho train was
on time and the corps about to embark, whom
II was noticed here and there In the great Jam
OF people, that
Many Ladies Were Shedding Tears,
and not a few wero snufIiing. 1t was an inter.
esting sight, one calculated TO movo the heart
OF even Light Infantryman, and to tho sur
prise of some and despite military discipline,
number OF tho boys sprang out of the ranks,
seized the weeping maldens and kissed them
created considerable envious feelings among
those members who had neither wlfe nor
sweetheart there TO kiss. "Batallion, alton
toni" shouted Adlutant Harrison, his voico
sounding like roll of thunder above the
vollcys OF Osculatory Smacks,
and tho men retired TO their ranks reluc-
family. order being restored, word to break
ranks was given, and there was scramble to
mOunt the train. when n lDiIl voice cried
"Herc Comes Oscar Wildei"
All turned toward the point whence the
shout Issued, and sure enough there was the
apostle Of tripping gdGy up the
gentlemen. by instinct and with remarkable
rapidly, tho station was almost cleared OF tn o
soldiers, who as quickly returned, each one
Huge Bunches OF Sunnowers
in their hands, which they distributed and
strewd along oscars path to the latters disgust
and the intense amusement of spectators.
The msthete, who had struggled to get away
from his tormentors, made an effort as II TO
leave the depot, when there suddenly arose
cries OF "Speechl speechi' Oscar paused.
Hero was rare chance for him to further adj
vertise himself and he took advantage of It,.
Mounting the platform OF o car, he said that
he had expected better treatment from the
Cape May frequenters, and had sincerely
hoped to find some aesthetic souls among
"Hcre's Your MULE"
shouted some one at this juncture, and sec
ond later Admiral Clagett, poet and philoso-
pher, was pushed up and placed before oscar:
The latter eyed the Admiral for second and
then seeing the latters gorgeous necktie said
"Ah, here is aesthetic taste at last"
No taint," shouted Major Willett from
perch ON the picket fence" that's bank
Amid the furious laughter that followed, Os.
| car was escorted to reserved seat In the car
by Admiral Clagett. who sat with him oil the
| way to Camden, where Oscar left by boat for
| Philadelphia. It turns out that during his ex.
tended travels in Europe Admiral Clagett met
by the latter shortly after meeting the Adj
miral yesterday. Their conversation was
oscar thought that such resorts abroad were
| far more select and exclusive than in this
country. He talked bright and intelligently,
Spouse to q question as to how long he thought
| his aesthetic hobby would pay, Oscar evaded q
direct answer by saying that the question was
| moro highly original than he had expected
| from an American.
Trophies of the Trip.
When farewells had been said and all were
snugly slowed away, the long train moved
away amid long and loud cheers, and
shot out over the rails I'm furious pouring
rain. As they flew along the soldiers unstrung
their knapsacks, and In short time exhibited
Every man, including officers and stan, had O
small wooden pail and spade, used by chill
dren on the sands, strapped to his knapsack.
This amusing conceit won for the men the
| title OF the
"Sappers and Miners Brigade.''
Various members have photographs OF the
many funny scenes In camp, among them be
ing one of private mount on jackass
| wearing the mammoth shirt in which Lou
tenant Cowie frequently paraded about camp
Tho latter carried huge leather medal which
was presented to him Saturday, and also
hugo cake. Another member exhibited will
pride scalp ho claimed to have taken. 1
was really a long hair switch evidently lost or
the beach by some female bather. Tho base
ball won from the Cape May nine and thu
handsome silver pitcher won from the Jerse!
rinemen were also exhibited with pride.
Home Again.
| The trip homo from Philadelphia was with
out any special incident, and was to some OK
tent dull, as q steady rain poured down owe
nearly the entire route. When the first glimpse
of tho Capitol dome was seen from the ca
| windows 1t was n pleasant sight, and prepare
tons for discriminating We're made, 1t wa
away, and further that nearly the entire popu
| iation had turned out to receive their soldiers
| who had behaved SO calamity while away
During tho enthusiasm that accompanied
The March Over Pennsylvania
Avenue,
| even tho moon shone brightly out, as II Il
assist also in giving the boys royal welcome
home. The Veteran Corps performed their par
gallantry also. AZ the armory large crowd o
Long tables bountifully filled, In Ed Alb
ner's best style, awaited their attack, an!
Interesting n ceremonies occurred, In Th hin
Sergeant Neumeyer, and many activ
members took part; OF tho latter numbe
acted as walters, being funnily attired in lonl
white aprons, white plug hats, and carryinl
huge water pitchers. When all was prepared
Colonel Moore advanced to the centre OF tn
hall, where he was met by Mr.. Kalbfus, sur
rounded by the stan and n number OF honorar.
members. A hush fell over tho assemblage
and Mr.. Kalbfus, facing Colonel Moore, mad
brief address highly but deseryedly compl
mentary to the corps for the manner In whic
they had conducted themselves during thei
sojourn at the Cape.
Colonel Moore mado a very happy reply, an
his address was loudly applauded, and II wa
seen that he was never prouder OF his faithful
men. The latter exhibited tho devotion 4
which they hold their commander by thei
hearty applause. As a fact,
The Corps Returned Covered witt
IIOnOrs
| deseryingly bestowed. On such trip
1t is frequently tho case tina
sickness, an accident, or somo trou
bio occurs. on this trip, however, Their
| was not nm instance OF tho kind, and whom tn
soldiers laid down TO rest last night 1t was
, dream of the pleasures OF tho recent past an
| hope for q further maintenance OF tn