Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-22
PLEASURES AT CAMP ROEY.
The ". l.. L. Corps Entertained by IIr.
Albaugh-A Ball in Their Honor at
the West End HoteI-Arrival Of Re-
Judence of THE EVENING STAR.

Albaugh-A Hall in Their Honor at
the West End HoteI-Arrival Of Re-
cruits, etc.
Correspondence of THE EVENING STAR
WEST END, LONG BRANCH August 81.
The residents Of Long Branch and along the
road TO Pleasant Bay were startled from their ac-
customed quietude this morning by the familiar
strain of "Saw My Leg on and other classic ditties
dear to the hearts Of the Light Infantry boys
Stages carryalls. and carriages had been pressed
into the service by Mr.. John W. Albaugh 10 convey
his guests TO Pleasant Bay. The drive was short
one, and the dust which gathered in the boys
Threats was speedily washed away on arrival at
their destination. In compliment to Gen. Felix
Agnus, who was OF the party. the Infantry boys
rendered 'My Maryland with their well-known
vigOr and thrilling effect in addition to medley
OF the stirring war songs, which all WaShngtOnans
delight to hear. The wait before breakfast was
not long. and was passed in strOlling about the
grounds OF the Pleasant Bay house and getting
acquainted with the natives The call to table was
promptly answered, and soon Mr. Albaugh and his
guests were going through the knife-and-fork
tactics with precision that bespoke careful train
Ing and long practice. The officers, with the news
paper men and other civilian guests, occupied a
taOle In small pavilion overlooking the bay. while
the corps gathered around a long table on the
l EaS,n near oy Besides the Infantry corps. Gen
Felix Agnus and Mr. Us. Schriver OF the Baltimore
Americdn; Mr. RI NJ. Hooley, the well-known theatri-
cal managerOf Chcago Mr.. Chas. W.Schauck, OF the
New York World; Mr. J. TOwney Crane, OF the
New York Tribune, and Mr.. W. Ii. Baker, of the
Long Branch Nc,rs, were guests OF Mr.. Albaugh.
THE MENU,
winch was discussed with avidity, was as follows:
Pomme d. Amour au natural, baked CLAIMS au
Aioaugh, soft shell crabs fried, broiled chicken,
beesteak brOed, fried sea bass broiled ellis baked
nam, 1egunes cafe au fait, cigars.
with the cigars came calls for Albaugh. and that
gentleman arose and briefly returned thanks to
his guests and expressed the hope that their rea-
tlons would continue pleasant Col Moore returned
THANKS 10 MI. Albaush for the mornings enter
taininent, and was followed by Gen. Agnus. This
gentleman warned the corps to beware OF Mr. AL
baugnS 1nsinuating ways. they would shortly
abandon their Old name and be known as Abaugh'S
corps. MI. Albaugh. In response, formally adopted
the infantry boys as his sons and after few
marks from Mr.. r. NJ. IoQley the tables were d.
vested The corps then formed IA group ana were
return to the West End.
During the practice drill Of Co B. in the rink this
afternoon Corporal Thompson was Frustrated by
the heat He was conveyed to his TENT and is still
very weak.
THE BALL AT THE WEST END RINK
The grand ball at the West End rink this even
ing was great success. 1t was given by Mr. Hill.
Greth proprietor OF the West End hotel. as COM
piiinent to the Light Infantry corps, his guests.
Inc rink, handsome structure finished In red
CEDAR had been tastefully decorated with grace
Iuliy 1esto0ned bunting. draped flags and banners,
ana iOOhed peculiarly brilliant in The white radi-
ance OF the electric light The bright costumes OF
the ladies mingled with the white and gold OF the
lnfantrys dress uniform made up a spectacle Of un-
common effectiveness. Before dancing began Capt.
Ross command gave an exhibition drill, Which
thoroughly delighted the assembage, among which
were many military gentlemen and other excellent
Judges OF such matters. In the ballroom Ayere
many distinguished cOttagers OF Long Branch and
soJourners at the hotels, besides many who came
specially from New York, Brooklyn, Phiiatel phia
the New Jersey encampment at ManaS0uan. and
other points The reception committee consisted OF
Soi. moore. Capts Dalton, Miller. Bretbarth, En-
!Wistle, Ross. Leach, Wheeler and Kelley Lieut..
McArcle, sergeant Major Ourand and SeTgeants
Johnson Jta ana Burdine The floor committee con-
Wright Hewitt, Beale and WISE CorpOrals Billings
Clarvoe and Dunn. and Privates New horter Clarke
ara fradiey: Following was the order OF dancing
bach. 5. Laneiers. "Faika," Weigand !. W saH
strauss Naz saS %sas1s
Lanclers, "Merry War; Meyer Part secohG-S
waltz: Windsor kiange," Strauss. g. Galop, an.
J: Bernstein. II. Wa!!z. VISION Gungl. H.
Galop, Fedora Dietrich 13. Lanciers Night in
sraGs N Msah nd v,lan Po poa P,ppaeoda
supper at half-past eleven O'Clock
Among the distinguished cottagers here to whom
invitations were sent out are the following Robert
Gen H. X. Porter. Geo. r. Blanchard James Gil
rard. Geo. L. Lorillard. Jcsse Seleglnan {. F. Woer-
lsho1er, A. }; DreAel, j. W. Chids, Gen. Grant. H.
e. Fannestock. Commodore Garrison. Gen. j. Eek
err. JnO NJ Pullman, eX-MayOr StOkely, OF Phiia-
de!phla, John liOey, J. ". Albaugh, Mr.. Chanirau,
Mr.. henderson and Mr.. HOOley.
ARRIVAL OF RECRUITS.
A welcome addition to the forces at Camp Hoey
was made this evening by the arrival at o'clock of
Lieut.. E. II. Newmeyer with party OF 42-lS OF
whom are active members They were met at the
West End station by the band and an escort and
marched to camp.
Corporal Billings was forced by business engage
ments 10 return to Washington to-day. Prtvat G
Ed Moore. who has been under the weather since
going into camp intended to accompany him home,
but was TOO Ill to undertake the journey.
Inc SkElaTkerS made things lively Officer Of
tEe Guard Duly last night. When the tns,borCi-
nation reached the point OF firing of muSkets In
remote corner OF the camp, the officer OF the guard
arose IN MS might and promptly committed the
Offenders 10 confinement in bed until revee.
Inc avenues or the camp have been christened
Albaugh, NOrnent and Iildreth