Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-05

Correspondents of The Evening Star.
CAMP H.RRIsoS.
COLONIAL BEACH. Va. August 4. 1891.
cold rain accompanied by ''plddy's hur
ricaue' set IN about retreat last night and con-
tinued With intervals throughout the night.
al o. ON min ling the disagreeable weather the,
veterans put on their overcoats and went about
totally oblivious of the downpour. The boys
in jolly spirits. and, as an evidence
thereof. Capt Mahany a ghost The way
il happened was n follows: There strong
wheelbarrow about camp which stood in close
proximity to the captains tent. 1t was quickly
Impounied and set mp end against the cap
tain cot tent fly found on the floor
and spread over it. pencil quickly made
ewes and nose for the spirit and thus arrayed
II awaited the coming of Capt Mahany. What
be said when he saw II depOnent sayeth not
Strollins about the camp the men were found
TO have settled down and struck their gait
There interesting gathering at the tent
where Sergt. Maj ~ Hare and Hospital Steward
Weller hold forth Jointly The sergeant major
relating ia his characteristic style how Gen.
Jeb Stuart rounded uP cavalry detachment of
which he a member at Flint HILL The ser
geant possesses a fund of stories gathered from
hl- experience and tells them with the charac-
terI,tlc humor Of his Nor has any one
ever accused him of drawing the long bow.
During let up IN the rains the adjutant and
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in the direction of the pier. After wandering
around a bit they gradually meandered to the
end Of the long pier surnsmed Narraganset.
where number Of ladies had gathered In
deed the boys invaded everything. even the
hotel parlor. whore a number were gathered
PLAYING and singing for the entertainment Of
the guests The negro cabins also had their
visitors well
LADIES INVADE THE CANT.
Nor were the BOYS alone IN the visiting: a
b.vy Of pretty girls invaded the camp despite
the bad weather and were merrily entertained
by Capt Weber and Post Commissary Suess-
They spent their time begging the aforesaid
officers To relieve the sentry. who was tramp
ing up and down ia a driving rain. but they
were proof against the persuasion Presently
the ladies declared that II time to go home
and they were piloiel by Maj Harri-ons jtnI-
tor with "a lantern. They were highly pleased
with their reception ut the camp and declared
then intention 10 come again soon.
Al tattoo a check roll call was made by the
first sergeant and at taps lights were at once
tNtlnglII>hed. some little skylarkinS Was in
dul.ej In. hut II Wis soon stopped, as the men
were too tired To- keep II up long
The n,ld IN which the camp l. located has
long been SNeA up to poultry and hogs and 1t
- occasionally required TO ehivy the pigs out
of camp one of the band caught n shoat and
carried II around IN hI- arms. fOHdlIng IT and
tryins to SOOthe Its s4UtL!s Of terror.
IL l. related. No matter how truly. that
stEOlle,i into the cOmmiS-ary tent and that the
commIss.try ana his assistant. although there
was pot q. hot wat,r handy. actually were
vIrtuous enough t. shoe II away. Shades of
Neun.eysr, SurSs SAWS that if hog should
LaPp- to ac, ieUtally get into of the pots it
vii not b. his fault.
The REyEIIIE.
With the first peep OF dawn the notes Of the
parirIdges IL the orchard back of the camp
sounded natural AID persistent reveille.
Long before tie trumpets broke forth with
their cant get en- up in the morning. a
number ~ the mea wee astIr. Down at the
cook Mouse Lard-wOrkIuS Sergeant SwIgert was
putting his men to work Promptly at the first
note of the r"vellie the garrison nag was run
up 20 the peas There sorle doubt as to
which MAS the right rvyeIllc the trumpet
signal was svon followed by the notes of the
nie and drum before headquarters. where your
eorTcspCndeHt has the honor To reside.
Through tie prompt courtesy Of Mai llarri-
son IHE STAR Is IN most comfortable quarters.
even 10 oyster shells tor paper weights.
Fatigue CAL blew soon after rrveile and the
men SIT 90 work 20 clean up camp. ''B' COM
pam street Was soonest cleaned and the best
done In all things rcia'Iug 10 cleanliness
capt Mshauy$ company. b. leads. Their
detail Ws.s the c.eavo-i one on guard. and they
Propose ~ PAT az guard mounting tomorrow
t,..si l. above the Standard and The veteran
stan. lard !, high
The feature If the day So far was the break
f-t. good. substantial one. MI we're served
promptly and fell to with a will. The tents
w-re not sufficient 20 accommodate IL and IA
number had 70 III outside iLI- detail Was led
~ >.rgt DdruAIl 4 ia, ,u-:'r,,r@. Who ate his
trcsAfsst -pFaWl"a out uu plank. The COM
mI-Sary = al. r!.sLr Ug To- .t't,- bUrIuE break
ft,t The -un came "ut and ,hune brightly.
Howl, 81 i0v followed his trcaralce.
After breakfast .i-iI rlA rev and squads
N'E" -.rt ont Tor III, new ,Nt,.isd order drill
~ usual : g uraEy squad showed the most
aptitude. followed Clu>tl. by the Otners. The
major gave hi- attention to 4 company for a
snort -Ime- Weber ami II company dill some
quick work. directing ih.tr ol.r.-tlun, against
. ieuc- IN The eu-cn- l,it WHORE the enemy
Tcr. supposed q be posted.
b:LI over s,Ilri n M ting came and passed
over exc utrtly- Especially good wa, the
wheel When marching IN revicw. Capt. Weber,
oitcsT u tie day.
MORE Girls CONE
he morning beiEs ffce the camp was again
Visited by the girls Capt Weber was seen To
b plotting no l.ss thu fourteen ot them
Sues was not IN 1t. HAPPENING to be busy a.
erecting ar addition e. the mess tent Can't
Wst-r took advantage Of In absence to steal a
march 81 HIM They aTy IIp aud tuck how
ever Associated Will. h. right bower DOC"
NrelN Sues -tiL believes himself inviEeible
ihs tCys hay. hired all ia. ox cart. and are
charging ahpu; the post WITT them. Can't
S!nmoLs AMI Lieut.. kuockev with big
S~'h W d i'L Tor 'IflN'r, have hired "a Virginia
reeIer. aIis hOrsc. lud are tearing about like
mai hnOchey plies the whIp. Blll simmons
works h. Jaw amt Jack h"i!s the reius and
rum II az tLc rut> that he conveniently can.
Vow Tat the weather l. line the men are fix
iug ~ th"U teEta. IL l. stC,iy e. go through
The tents atd sec the VaTlou, furniture all of
the crui"-t description. most interesting are
'hr inaA"-trt CsI.dlcstIcAs. mo- two alike
ihe surgeon presented hIs lst this morning
Fit'r siSk rdll undo tie titlr of binnacl, list
which Nal Harrl-Ou quickly change! to ben
Iihs h-t Ryan and Chambers of company A
are reported -Ick and >ergt Morse of IN.
Brigade STAN Unwell. bat III active service
Dress parade passed of brilliantly althouyb
they DO -ssy that Color Sergt Kelly Wa. b,,Ler
"f IN a rlrtatioH at the hotel In order TO at
tend " "
Cleanliness Is the order of the day and hare
u how Corps. Nally and Ca!lan ,ttaIp.,I ~ A
Hacking brush. after performing n, normal
Junction, WAS utilized a. a shaving brn-h ard
N.slly ~a- shaved with = saw like razor beiopy
I1g Ia Maj. Harrison.
Tie boat brought down additional Nor and
more viii arrive as the week progresses
An"ls the guests AT the hotel Is Ord. Seryt
Campbell Of Gen. OrdWay stan.
All ABo.RD FOR ATLANTIC CITY S.ICkp,Y-
Special uaIu from H. -. station at 4 nm
Return rom Atlantic city pm. Sunday o. on
@ny Royal Blue Line train Monday. $50