Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-05
OLD POINT COMFORT.
DISAPPOINTED MEN AND MAlOENS
WHEN The WHITE FLEET SAILED.
Military Changes and Entertainments
Dinners, Teas. and Dances-Arriving
Candidates-A Grand German.

Military Changes and Entertainments
Dinners. Teas. and Dauces-Arriving
Candidates-A Grand German
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dspatchl
OLD PoINr COMFORT. Va, July i.-The
departure Of tho White Squadron for Bos
ton last Wednesday was attended by seye-
raj disappointments. In the first place.
Admiral Walker, who left Norfolk at 4
A. NJ. had given orders for the fleet to be
ready TO join the Chicago and sail at
O'Clock. 1t was A. VI. when the Chicago
reached here with her port engine disabled.
This rendered il necessary for him TO trans
fer his flag to tho Newark, on operation
that renuired some little time. and II was
not until =. NJ. that the fleet stood out to
sea with only four vessels instead OF five.
But this was not the only disappointment.
The officer. of the feet who were on shore
TUESDAY evening were escorted TO their
boats by their best girls, who cbcerfuliy
promised TO rise with the lark and SEQ
them sail at O'Clock IN the morning.
II AIRY COSTUMES.
In compliance with this agreement
score or more Of pretty girls might have
been seen on the piaZZas of the Hygeia,
more or less dressed. and usually armed
with a towel 20 wave their friendsan adleu,
but the fleet did not sail worth cent. one
by one the madens slipped back into .heir
rooms, and donncd some additional raj
ment. when they returned TO their post.
This continued until breakfast, by which
time they were all fully dressed for the
meal By this time the Chicago had ar
rived and il was learned that the feet
would not get away before noon. so the
Young ladies' turned III for tneir morning
nap, which they had been so Iudelv cut
short. and came out in force 10 see them
of ut / O'Clock.
A DEJUNEEE.
paymaster Litteield. of the Yorktown,
who has become quite popular during his
short soourn here. gave dgVnere TO
number of his friends last Sunday. Among
the ladies present were Mrs. II. b. Lock
wood. of Baltimore: Mrs. Conner and Miss
Bickford. OF Chicago: Miss Preston, of
Davenport, and Miss Derby, of the garri-
son. ! he tables were beautifully decorated
with howcls and at each plate there was a
lovely bouquet Of roses tied with a cap
ribbon. such "a are worn by the sailors,
with the word yorktown IN gilt let
tiers. These ribbons are in great demand
by the young ladies, who wear them at their
belts much rs the noble red-men OF the
forest wear their trophies, and the young
lady's popularity is measured by the num-
Der she has captured.
DESERVED COMPLIMENT.
Lieutenant Edward DAVIS, Third artil-
lerv. our new post adjutant, who went 70
Washington last week. returned with his
family yesterday morning and assumed ms
duties this morning. Captain CoZlare, the
retiring adjutant, leaves for Newport early
next week Colonel Frank in relieving
CAPTAIN CoZiare from duty. speaks IN tho
| following complimentary terms Of his ger
vices: I'm thus relieving Captain C0zlare
the commandment desires 10 express MS
! high appreciation of the ability and hdellty
with which he has performed the import
ant duties deyolylng upon him as adJutant
Of the Artillery School and secretary or
staff during an incumbancy OF more than
| four years. To rare accomplishments he
/ has added an carnestnoss aud diligence
that has made lis services OF great value
to the school
SOCIETY MOVEMENTS.
Colonel Harry w. Fuller, general passen-
ger agent of the Chesapeake and ono rail-
way. arrived here Yesterday and joined his
| family at the Hygeia. Mrs. Fuller and her
| two charming daughters. Miss Nellie and
Miss Lucille. arrived last Saturday eve
| nng lust IN time for the young ladies 10
/ participate ii the german.
Mrs. Guilfayle, wife Of Captain Gulltayle,
! Ninth cavalry. arrived hero "Wednesday
morning from Fort Robinson, Neb., where
! she will spend the summer. Her husband
will probably join her about September
Colonel w. b. Royal, retired, and wife,
OF Washington. arrived yesterday morn
ing.
Miss Todd. daughter of Professor Todd,
| United States navy, is spending a month
/ AZ tine uvgeia, where she has become IA gen
/ eral fayorte. Her brother. Lieutenant
/ Todd, Third artillery, Is here with his bat
/ terv IL camp.
Mrs. Guhck. wife Of Captain Gulick, Of
/ the Boston. IS here on visit. TIE 0ihcers
( OF the Newark gave her a tea on Monday
/ afternoon, at which Mrs. Lockwood, Mss
| Kelton, Miss Knowles. OF England: MISS
Todd. Miss Preston. Miss Pennington,
Miss Delameca, and others were present.
VISITING FRIENDS.
Mrs. Mann, widow OF Lieutenant j.
I ID. Mann. Of the Seventh cavalry, who
lost his life while CALAMITY leading his
troop III the Indian campaign last winter,
arrived here wednesday from Washington
with her httle son. She spent two months
/ here with her husband last season, where
she has many friends.
lieutenant John Il. Williams, Third
artillery, now stationed az Washington
barracks, arrived here Thursday with his
family forsthe summer. HIS battery VIII
/ be down for target-practlce next month.
/ Mrs Williams is accompanied by her
mother. Mrs. Hewitt, of ~. Louis.
| Lieutenant John l.. Cham beTlain, First
/ artillery, who graduated here last year and
| Is now on special duty at tho Washington
navy-yard, arrived yesterday morning.
/ Mrs. Or. Cunningham. whose tatner,
! Captain Louis Smith. Third artillery, 9 at
/ the camp with his battery. l. at the by
/ geia for q months visit.
! Miss furcell, of Washington, who spent
J a month here last summer, where she was
very popular, arrived Sunday morning and
/ is the guest Of Colonel and Mrs. Miller.
ATEA AND DAME.
Mrs. McGuire, of Nashville who is visit
! ING her sister. Mrs. James \. Leigh, OF
/ Norfolk, gave tug-partY Tuesday eve
! ming to large number or her young
| friends They enjoyed a couple OF hours
/ dancing after supper at the Hygeia.,
/ Miss McGlensey. daughter or captain
McGlensey, commanding the receiving
ship franklin. a Norfolk, was down last
! SATURDAY and danced in the german.
Lieutenant H. X. Cole, United States Ma
rino Corps, now stationed at Portsmouth,
| n. H. is here on bis vacation.
/ Colonel l.. Il. Jackson. chief engineer
Chesapeake and Ohio railway. arrived here
Yesterday III his private car with party OF
friends from Cincinnati, and Will remain
two or three days longer.
Mr.. Lawrence Miller, who has been in
business in Chicago for the past year, Is
| spending his vacation with his parents,
Colonel and Mrs. Miller.
Colonel Peter C.. Haines, United States
Engineers, and wife, arrived from WASH
ington Sunday morning and viii remain
month or six weeks.