Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-27

The Infantry Enjoy ThemYelves.

GAIET1ES At CAPE MAY-THE GRAND BALL AT CON-
GRESS EALE.-A BRILLIANT WIND UP OF THE
SOCIAL SEASON OF THE SOLDIERS AT THE SEA
sHoRE-BATHERS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., ETC.
Special Correspondence of THE EVENING STAR.
CONGRESS HALL, CAPE MAY, n j.. August 26.
AS the end Of the stay OF the infantry here Is
rapidly drawing near the boys are utilizing every
moment for enjoyment Yesterday evening the
resolutions OF regard were presented to Company
II at their armOry by Col Moore in a nat speech,
which was responded to by Capt. McGrath on
behalf OF the company. The ubiquitous Col. SEQ
vel also came In With a few remarks, fully sus-
tanning his reputation for wit
THE BALL AT CONGRESS HALL,
in honor OF the CORPS was the event OF tile lex.
The dresses Of many OF the ladies' were magnifi-
cent l wish that could describe them, but no
male reporter could bogn to do justice to the sub
ject There were hand-p United silks and sattns,
exquisite embossed vclvttS, rare and tasteful pro-
mondS, galore and lovely faces beyond number
So the social season OF the infantry at Cape May
wound up In blaze OF glory. The music was fur
Post band. The reception committee were Gen.
VIM. J. Seweil, Mayor F. j: Melvin, Hon. Nj. Hail
Stanton nsar Lieut. D. GSwe oHie lieut. Lieu H. @
son, jose ph B. Crawford, G. r. Deacon, g. r.
Crump, j. R. Young. T. Potter, Jr.. H. j. Crump,
grath. Floor commlttee-F. b. Noyes, C. Davis,
II. G. West. r. H. Wade, +. G. Giasktng, H. +.
Bauer, w. E. Wise, c. E. Kissey, W. 4. White. W.
THE 'BIG SIX" AND THE "ODD NINE"
Early in the evening reception was given by
the "Bg Six" mess to the "Odd Nine" Hand
somely printed invitations were issued, a band
discoursed sweet music, speeches were made and
responded to- A decided feature in the entertain
ment Was the presence among the other refresh
ments OF h huge bologna sausage, which had been
sent from Washington rs delicate compliment
TO the 'olX." An Incident OF the reception was the
present ton or a bugle, together with a copy OF
tactics containing the music OF the sick call, TO
Dr. Leach. Col ScOvcl made the presentation
sreech. The reason Tor this presentation was that
the doctor has tortured the night by practiclng
the Call on a tin oyster horn.
vFlTCREsoME BATAERS RESCUED FROM DEATH.
To-day about half a dozen bathers were hauled
out after nearly drowning. Two men had par
ticularly close calls. One was far below the pier
where the crowd bathes, and when he shouted for
help 1t was some time before any could get to
him. In moment, though score of brave men
distance the life-boat WAS racing along to save
| this life. Before 1T came up the bather was
| reached. line had been formed, and the now un-
conscious man was brought in. airing was formed
around The senseieoS body TO keep back the crowd,
while Dr. McAr.le, Of Washington, allied by q
cItate the sufferer Around about. for full
five minutes, stood thousand anxious men to
await the result. Al first there was no pulse, no
beat of tie heart, but presently came slight pull
sation and the danger was over. Wien 1T was
known that this per.lled life had been snatched
from death M great Sneer went up and many an
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other man was washed under the pier, ap't being
weak was dashed against the pests until he almost
gave up. There was great difficulty In getting
him out. as the lire boat could not get to him.
Finally he was hoisted out weak and exhausted, and
was taken charge OF by DR.. Leach, who brought
him through all right. The prize idiot in charge
or the pier distinguished himself by refusing ad.
| mission to Drs. Leach and McArdle, as they were
| IN the1r bathing SUITS ard consequently did not
nave the required admission fee. The arrival OF
| medical assistance was therefore considerably de-
layed. Both OF the rescued men were Philadel-
phanS.
LATE WASHINGTON ARRIVALS.
Among the late Washington arrivals are T. j.
| Newton and child, Fl. M. Morrison, NJ L. Bundy,
jr.. Richard j. Marshall, J. Walter COOksey, s. b.
Muncast2r, w. b. HoZclaw, j. c. McGrew, MrS e.
l. Bohrer, Miss Aggie McGtll, G. W. Sponord. JAS.
| NJ. Ewing. j. w. Howell, MIR. and Mrs J. W. Drew,
| Miss Lottie Meek, JAS. w. Mckee, R. II. Lough-
Mr. and Mrs. j. G. Hackett, Mrs. and the Misses
Collins
Yesterday, after dress parade. the clock won at
the shooting match was delivered to the team by
Major Smith, OF company II, with short compli-
| mentary speech. which was replied to by Capt
| Miller
After the exhibition drill at the Stockton on
FRIDAY night many OF The company went into the
hotel parlor, where Miss Eva Mtils sang for some
time
This evening Gen. sewell will fine the officers Of
the Stockton.
We leave for home on Monday about noon, and
| expect TO strike Washington about 8 O'Clock.
| +. b. n.