Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-21
SOLDERING BY THE SEA.
How the National Rifles are EuiOvinx
Themselves 1t Martha's Vineyard.

themselves n H0rtu0'S vineyard.
Correspondence Of THE EVENING STAR
MARTHAs VINEYARD, MASS, July 20, 1888.
All had been quiet here In q social way for some
time until the arrival OF the relocated National
Rifles from Washington, when an excitement was
After an agreeable trip by cars and steamer all
were safely landed at this oldest OF old resorts,
and to say the Rifles have captured everything is
not exaggerating, and their reputation as MILL
tary and social organization Is being well sus-
tained.
Amid the cheers Of the crowds that had assem-
bled on the wharf at Oak Blun's on Tuesday, the
Rines stepped from the steamer Martha's Vine
yard and were received by the Martha's vineyard
club, preceded by the Fitchburg Band and
escorted to the Sea View House, where substan-
giances given and received by the pretty girls
along the march. The red-cOats knew they had
made made a conquest when the numerous invitations
were read giving them the hospitality Of the
island ana great many Of the cottages.
tuesday VS. spent In viewing the many points
and in the evening a parade through the d1rer-
ent streets was followed by dress parade cere-
monlal on the beautiful lawn In front or DR.. Tuck
erS residence, where the command gave the en-
tire population Qor they were all there) a sample
~ what they could do with Springfield rife. The
verdict was that they had justly earned the med
ais which adorned the breasts OF quite a number.
Mr.. z. Ottie Gwatkins. an old Washngtonan
a ana IOre ed member OF the Light Infantry met
and brought him TO Oak Bluffs. where he spent
many pleasant hours with old friends.
Captain Oyster was called by telegram back to
Washington and the active command has been as
sumed by Lieut.. j. D. Manson, who took the Rifles
successfully through the May drill The captain
Will return, however, this week.
The Brownell mess through the courtesy Of Mr..
Holder NJ. BrOwnell, have been rendered an entire
cottage near the hotel where they are daily dis
pensing hospitality TO the numerous visitors they
have. One would think their stock would run out,
but they say there is no limit to their supplies.
IN flt 6rnl hon, q hn nnrN-
mand will take place in the skating rink, opposite
the Sea View House, and as the Martha's Vineyard
but that all will be well done. The invitations
Will be unusually handsome and will be souvenirs
OF very pleasant affair.
Thursday the Rifles went to Nantucket two
hours ride from the Vineyard, and delightful
day was spent visiting the many interesting places
on the island, the name OF which has always been
synonymous with and suggestive Of cool Dreezes
and summer pastimeS. There can be no malaria
there, for the sea breeze5 blow constantly across
the island, carrying on every veStige OF nOXiOuS
gases and all impurities.
one OF the many Interesting things is the old
village puIcp at Slasconset where 1t has stood Tor
hundreds OF years, and the nShermen'S quaint huIS
with their shiIgled roofs and Sides Many now &C.
cupied as summer cottages are very picturesque.
Wednesday evening an informal hop was held at
the hotel and very many pleasant acquaintanceS
were made by the Rifles and their friends who &C
companied them.
tor Of the Sea View House has offered dollar for
every one caught.
The Weccacoe Band come In for their share OF
the honors and the broad piazzas OF the hotel are
thronged morning and eveuing by admirers OF
good music. The Dand also played creditably at
each OF the principal cities where stops mad.
Cottage Elastic" is the name tue Rifles have
given the residence OF Sir. ana Mrs. e. b. Dennis
whose hospitality has been extended with more
til an usual generosity.
The Oak Bluffs Club has made the boys honorary
members, and that means the door is always open
TO them CourteseS have been extended by Major
Boggs, Gen. Ward and Mr.. VIM. L. Young. Dr.
Tucker presented Capt. Oy ster with beautiful
badge, the emblem OF the Oak Bluffs Club, and
Gen. Ward made happy remarks about Washing
ton In '6l, ~ which Lieut.. Hay responded.
The captain has issued the following orders:
DRESS parade at $3.50 on the evenings Of July IS
10, 20, u, ~, 3d. concerts by the band morning
and evening at the Sea View House; the command
Ing officer congratulateS the command upon the
happy selection IL has made iOr It's present sum-
mer encanpmenl, ana earnestly hopes that In the
enJOymen VI The pleasant surroundings the
prompt compliance with orders will be the most
agreeable duly each member Of the command has
" perform"
The Nj. V. II. Base Ball Club has challenged the
Rifles, and team Will be selected to play one day
next week. The crack shots OF The command Will
have an opportunity to carry OF u handsome
trophy, which has been put up by number Of a.
mirers OF good shooting. W.