Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-10


ANOTHER SHAM NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. I,
cANr-soME OF THE SOCIAL FEArUREs-A RE
CHIFFON By MRS. HARRIsoN-coMPANY BIS HOP
CAMP HARRISON, COLONIAL BEACH, Va,
August 8, 1891.
Correspondents Of The Evening Star
After The STAR report closed on Friday even
ing Col. Moore arrived in camp. The third
battalion being one of the three battalions OF
the first regiment, Col. Moore held an inspec-
ton of quarters and afterward reviewed the
battalion He expressed himself as highly
pleased with the result. He was careful, also,
to commend the dress parade as most highly
creditable. He left on the George Leary for
Washington the same evening.
Mrs. Harrison received the officers of the
battalion at her pretty place, the gift Of Maj.
Harrison. The reception was attended in a
body and a most enjoyable evening was spent.
The guests distributed themselves through the
house and grounds, the majority being congre-
gated on the front porch. The Refreshments,
which were served early, were Of an exceptional
character. Several of the gentlemen highly
praised the product of the majors mint bed.
Singing was INDUCED in until late hour, the
solos of Mrs. COstinet and Mrs. Weaver being
exceptionally fine. At a late hour good night
was said and the guests adjourned individually
was in progress
ANOTHER SHAM BATTLE.
There was another sham battle, on q larger
scale than the last. The colors and the drum
corps were taken out. After some time Capt.
Weber's command ran out Of ammunition and
was forced to withdraw. As the companies
were marching back to the camp one of Capt.
Webers scouts was observed to have been cut
off and he was Immediately chased. Fox-hke,
he made for some swampy ground, covered
with willows, and plunged in. His pursuers
followed and soon the scout was discovered and
grappled with by Sergt Greenwood and thrown.
Even then it took several men to disarm him.
Sergt. Greenwood marched his prisoner back
to camp. Both we're the color of mother earth
from collar to ankle.
On Friday night the guard had . job on their
hands OF no small proportions. A party OF
men were on the outskirts of camp and annoy
ing the camp in every possible way. Missiles
of every kind were thrown. When pursued by
the guard they would scatter and get away.
One by one they were captured, the last being
caught on the wharf and scared by volley of
blank ammunition. With the whole gang in
the jug" Corp Gorbett was able to rest easier.
No further disturbance was made.
SOCIAL FEATURES.
Owing to the fact that some Of the officers
are accompanied by their wives and the ladies
are for the most part acquainted q more en-
joyable time has been the result. Mrs COST
nett Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Columbus came
down with the boys and will remain until camp
is broken. Mrs. Columbus has Miss Baker with
her. Among the other ladies that have been
down to spend little time near the camp are
Miss Hamilton, with Mrs. Warren. Mrs. Bresna-
han, Mrs Greenwood. Mrs. Glover and Mrs.
Weller. Most OF the party go In bathing every
day together. An interesting party who fire.
quent the beach at these times are Capts Costi-
N Il
Robinson is not fond of the salt water and
usually remains on shore an interested spec
to tor. Skylarking is INDUCED in. They are no
respecters of persons. The STAR correspondent
was surprised with ducking at the hands of
Miss Baker and Miss Columbus, which compli-
ment was not returned. Lieut.. and Mrs. Bres-
nahan spend an hour in the water each day, and
judging from their actions seem to enjoy them
selves The stay of all has been most pleasant,
and now that 1t Is drawing to close regrets are
expressed that it could not continue longer.
The personal relations of the participants in
the camp has been necessarily close.
NOT sHIRK IN CAMP.
1t must be said for the credit Of the third
battalion that the dispositions developed by
the men are, on close observation, the best.
There is not a shirk in camp, although one
chronic grumbler was sent home by Capt.
Weber. The prompt action of this company
commander gave a salutary lesson. The COM
missary has more than fulfilled the promise of
the early week and nothing could have been
better. The men to whom this credit is due
are Capts- Myers and Suess, quartermaster and
Chief Cook c. Baird. Mr.. Baird has handled
his department in the best style. The men are
go we'll pleased that they will allow the above
mentioned to wear a white suit without sharing
the fate of Lieut. Warren. Another man who
comes in for commentator is Private King of
he ham whn ct of he
kitchen police Mr.. King received an official
document purporting to come from the court
citing him to appear and answer to the charge
of being horse thief 1t was subsequently
found to be joke. Mr.. King has a weakness
for hiring bull teams and running them into q
fence in his attempts to drive them.
Mr.. Hamilton has been the guest Of Capt.
Mahany. Mr.. Hamilton's son is Capt Ma
hangs first sergeant.
Sergts. Tom Kelly and Harlow have visitors
in the persons OF Mr.. John White, who served
in the thirteenth New York, company A, and
j. c. Miller OF the one hundred and twenty
eighth Pennsylvania, first lie utenant company q.
There was some difficulty in getting the flag
up at reveille yesterday and Private Hagan
climbed tie pole and set the matter right.
MAsQUERADERs IN CAMP.
A number of the camp assembled last night
as masqueraders, and the costumes were some
thing wonderful. Having had time to mature
their plans the costumes were most elaborate.
The most startling was that of "Capt. jack
Robinson, and was the design Of Mrs. Robin
son. What it was The STAR correspondent WAS
not able to determine, but the captain was
swallowed up in the general gorge Of color.
lie received several invitations later in the
evening from various cottagers to come and ex-
hibit himself. Capt Simmons wore q woman's
costume with a tasteful bonnet made of an old
bathing hat, trimmed with red. The effect was
excellent. knockey intended to shave of his
mustache and borrow the only cavalry uniform
in camp. He finally thought better of it and
rugged himself out in fearful and wonderful
manner in a bathing suit Of Capt. Simmons.
The adjutant wore u yariegated red costume,
and promptly upon his appearance was seized
and bucked by Sergt Greenwood aud The STAR
correspondent. He chased his prosecutors
about half a mile, but could not succeed in
catching up with them. After paradiug about
for a time and visiting various places the en-
tire party was called IN and royalty entertained
by MIR. sherman. Everybody had good time
and 1t was very merry party. Even the
guards were remembered and refreshments
sent them. Mr.. Sherman has been unceasing
In his kindness to the battalion, as has been
every one else here. Nothing but the highest
praise can be given.
COMPANY BIS HOP.
Company b gave hop at the pavilion last
night. piano was borrowed from the hotel
and carried to the pavilion. A large party
gathered and dancing was kept up until the ar