Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-08
HARPER's FERRY HOSPITALITY.
How the Ordway Rifles Arc Enjoying Them
selves at Camp Campbell
Correspondence Of The EVENING Star.

Correspondence of The Evenins STAR
CANT CAMPBELL,
HAKrEn's FERRY. W. Va,
August 4, 1891
II rained all night and far into the morning,
but despite this miserable Ordwsy weather
good humor still prevails. The boys were all
up this mo2iing at 6, and had to 60 through
the settfhg-up exercises in the heavy
mist and wet grass, but they all knew
that another one Of those good meals
was awaiting them and 90 hurried through.
After breakfast the guard was mounted, and
this ceremony proved quite interesting to the
crowd Of guests. &C., who happened to be
present. Richard Esper was corporal Of the
guard and Privates Bethel, Hodges, jackson,
Halves, MCGOWAN and Newcomb were his SEN
tinels.
Guard mount being over the company as
sembled for drill. This also attracted large
crowds from the neighboring hotels. The
account Of the rain not much Roadway was
made. 1t will be taken up again tomorrow
and If the weather ID clear great progress is ex-
pected ...
DoNNED THEIR NEW UNIFORMS.
1t cleared off in the afternoon and the boys
donned their new uniforms for the first time
At 4S0 drill was again resumed. The exercises
concluded with a dress parade, which, with
only one company, was n unique feature in it.
self; Several OF the movements were literally
apPlauded.
Ordways are in every nook and corner Of
Harper's Ferry tonight. About ten Of them
were entertained in royal style at the residence
OF Mr.. Erwin, the editor Of the Harper's Ferry
Journal.
The hungry five. composed Of Corpl. VIM. s.
Carpenter, Corpl. Rich'd Espey Corporal of
the nights guard and Privates Copeland. Long
and Orrisou kept the whole camp in splendid
humor today, ard it is expected they will make
things lively for the guard tonight.
BALL AT THE SUMMIT.
This afternoon an invitation was received
from the young ladies of the Summit House
requesting the company to De present at the
hotel on Thursday night, when grand ball will
that every member will attend and great time
is expected.
The health Of the camp is splendid. Private
Preston, however, got cinder in mis- eye while
on the train and it gave him little trouble.
but he will be all right for drill tomorrow.
Private White was also indisposed today on &C.
count Of headache, but is much better to-
night
Tomorrow night the boys attend ball given
in their honor ut the Hill Top House.
AUGUST 6.
ONE DAY WITHOUT RAIN.
Although this morning looked as threaten
ing as all the previous ones have it did not
rain. In fact, it cleared of about 9 o'clock
and was a most beautiful day.
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