The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-08-23
LETTER FROM CAPE MAY.
polnKs orthe Soldier Rors.

Especial Correspondence to THE SUNDAY HHRALD.l
The wisdom OF the Washington Light Infantry
Corps In again selecting this favored spot for their
annual summer encampment has demonstrated that
they have made no mistake In their selection, and to
none Is this fact more patent than to the gallant
soldier boys themselves. AZ they have on all Sid es
received evidence from officials, citizens, and
strangers that they are held in high regard for their
gentlemanly conduct and soldierly bearing, tn ey
have been entertained In a manner to make Cape
May more dear TO them than ever before. Their
stay has been one continued ovation and round OF
pleasure, and In leaving We know there will but one
regret expressed and that will be that the time has
passed so swiftly.
The programme announced In THE SUNDAY HER.
AID last Sunday has been carried out, ami the time
is now near at hand for their departure when camp
will be broken, and In the minds of the legion of
friends they have made the camp OF the Infantry
will be remembrance only.
The Cape May Wdpe announced the arrival of the
Corps, as follows:
Just as the town clock was procailning to a fully
awakened town O'Clock the shrl scream OF the
engine announced that the Washington train, with
the military on board, was near. minute later II
the Sea Breeze Hotel. The spldlers pne ' began n,
at once to dsembark and form on the platform
There had gathered big crowd OF people about the
were present TO receive the command Mayor
Edmunds and committee OF connci and citizens
j.
N. G., the weccacoe Band, and the town as a COM
mittee OF the whole. When the fOrmaltes of the re-
ception were over the line OF march, headed by the
city officals AMI citizens, was taken up along the
Beach boulevard past the Stockton Hotel Columbia
avenue, up Ocean street to Washington street, to
camp on m Congress Hall lawn, where Camp Wash
manpuvres were performed then the burgee OF the
was hoisted to the agsta beneath the national
ensign.
Along the line windows and sidewalks were fllled
with spectators to the moving scene of the march.
Ihe marching OF the Washington boys was excel
lent hey looked like the real soldiers that they are
The Wdce this morning unites with citizens and
guests In extending to the W. l.. l. G. hearty wei
dents of the camp In 1882 and 1883 are well remem-
bered and II is the wish OF this journal that they
may may ee @ augmented BY many pleasant surprises, be-
sides the dolng5 set down on the programme.
One Of the peasantest features of The stay here
was the grand ball rendered the Infantry on the iron
pier 1000 feet ont In the ocean, at which some
three thousand guests participated. Tho evening
was one Of the prettiest that could be desired the
moon lent her presence, and with delightful breeze
blowing from the southwest, with the signals OF the
moving ships of In the distance with the light of
Cape Henlopen In view, while overhead there was
not cloud TO he seen only the blue vault OF Heaven
dotted with millions OF stars combined to make the
scene almost one of enchantment. At O'Clock the
Weccacoe escortng company and the Wilson Post
band, with the Infantry, marched through the gate
way. When the pavilion had been reached q hollow
square was formed, and President Patterson In fitting
words welcomed the visiting military TO the cOurte
sizes Of the pier, aud eoquently responded to by
Col. Moore on behalf of his command substantially
In these words:
Mr.. President: Yonr words OF welcome are very
kind. That this beautiful structure il substantial
we have no doubt, and the pier is Indeed thing OF
the breakers which, foa% and aIay Ias
upon the beautiful beach, with the moon and stars
IN the blue dome OF the heavens. IL IL scene not
a "a n nIpfh lS..r
faces aud manly forms. Allow me to say, Mr.. Presi-
dent, that have no doubt that an evening OF enjoy.
ment VIII be experienced which will remain fresh In
our memories 10 long as the blood shall course
through our veins.
Altogether this ball ami reception was grand nj.
ialr and one that WIN long be remembered by the In
fantry boys al well as by those who Included In
the goody company on this OCCASION
The Cape May Wave makes reference to some OF
Capt Miller, the elegant, Ia often taken when In
civilian dress for an opnle1t Cuban planter. lie
aKes RrlIe IN claiming lneal descent from the proud
Twill receive heartier welcome here than Capt.
Sergeant Sim johnson, Company A, a leading
member OF the Washington bar, will apply for
license 70 practice before the bar OF Cape May Sim
Is polished gentleman OF cOnrtly manners. Those
VINO IOrin MS acquaintance VIII have no cause for
regret.
Capt Dalton is one Of the most admired men OF
the Corps. lie la famous swimmer and nOater,
anu VIII no doubt try his hand In tub navigation
next week
company ID WAS tue recipient OF a great deal of
applause at dress parade yesterday evening as they
marched of the held. The officers are entitled 70
praise for the manner In which they have their COM
pany drilled.
Mr.. j. j. IiOlliser who has been suffering for sey-
eral days from complication Of ailments ia agaiD
about. Thanks 70 DR., Leach.
Capt. Dalton was too sick to attend the clambakc
bul has 30 far recovered AS to be able to he again on
dress parade.
Capt Kelley IL the happlest man about the camp
lie has made hosts OF friends during his stay here
Lieut. cash, the crack shot OF The w. l.. 1. o.,
knOcked an oyster shell of a comrades head with
Ilne bhll from MS trusty gun al Sewes Point yes.
ierday distance OF twenty five yards.
Private Miller, OF Company ID, Is known about
camp as one or The most bashfnl men OF the Corps.
the ladies' are chaRrined at this, for they think him
QnarterInaser Sergeant Walter Hewitt attends to
Tue dulles OF his position with the greatest faithful.
ness. lie IL boon soldier, aud never shrks a duty
or permits one 10 go by default OF hs attention The
Sergeant IL much liked by the COrps, every one Of
them.
The scene AZ the grand ball at the Stockton Thnrs-
day evening was grand in the extreme. The toilets
worn by the ladies were very handsome, and the
uDfOfms OF the Regular Service, the New Jersey
Militia, and the Philadelphia City Troop were added
70 those OF The Washington boys The ''bOard walk
Il Ike section of PENNSYLVANIA avenue, for from
the number and prominence Of Washington faces to
he seen one would Imagine all Washington 10 be
themselves socially and personally at other resoris.
Col Moore IL, as usual, the life OF every gathering
where he ", and his wrll-tnrned little sneeches on
public occasions, his gaantry TO the ladies' aud his
zeal Tor the Corps come IN Tor frequent compliment
Long may he c0Ipmand his famous Corps
CamD will be broken at noon Monday, and we
turn our course toward home, which we Will reach
ablut p M EVENING