The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-21
RICHMOND BOYS In CAMP.
The First Virginia Regiment at WrlShtS-
vile, n. c.
THEY ARRIYE IN 4 DRENCHING RAIN.
Cordially Received by the Tsr-Heei Soldiers
and Visited by the Governor Of the State.
They Were Wet, Bat Happy.


burg Grays 10 Wrightsville arrived at tie
latter place Sunday morning the men fouuc
themselves right in the SWIM" All they
wanted were white caps and flags 10 be living
representatives OF yachtsmen. In other
words, il rained terrifcally. Put your plate
on the table at breakfast with fried
eggs and ham. and before you could get cof-
fee your eatables would be having a SWIM
ming match. During this time. OF 0s soon as
breakfast had been completed, the tents were
pitched. and every man displayed muscular
strength surprising and needful. Protection
from this outpour was what was wanted, ana
Kichmonders lost no opportunity IN
securing it just soon a. tents had been
pitched and camps Strengthened.
AFTER TnE SHOWER.
The rain at last ceased and the scene
changed Immediately. Before everything had
been gloomy. the Quito had been anything
but promising. for being wet to the skin was
not enjoyable in the least. but when the camp
became less damp everybody put On their
best humor and forgot the inconyeni-
ence of the morning. The men are
quartered in charming grove. the
trees are festooned by heavy, hanging moss
and the hilly position gives the camp excel
lent drainage. The camp IS. Of course, laid
OH in streets, and several enterpris'ng indl-
viduals have already named them; one Tor au
instance is Fitzhugh avenue. Ihisis considered
tho swell" thOrOughfare anu Commonwealth
street is also a member Of the -Four Hun
dred." On Virginia street are the resi-
dences" of many Of the officers. and is, per-
haps. the exclusive portion Of the camp.
After breakfast Sunday the men erected
their tents, dug bitches around them and
hung their wet clothes in the sun and patiently
n
gone through with in the afternoon, andatter
supper there was dress parade on the drill
grounds that reflected q great deal Of ere lt
on officers end men. Sunday night many OF
the men went to the beach and many retired
early.
HOLY UNREST.
During the night and unknown to officers,
a lodge of the Sons Of the Holy Unrest was
formed. Captain Frank Cunningham is most
mighty ruler Captain Julien Il. Tennant u
most mighty eXecutioner. and Mr.. Oscar Lob
man is most mighty spanker Ine neinitiatlon is
conducted with great solemnity and ends with
the candidate being presented with the pass
word, Keep quiet" and adrink Of lemonade.
There are only about sixteen who are IN the
order. and in their ''undress' uniforms pre-
sent very dignihed appearance.
Revelle sounded this III rning at O'Clock.
and short time after the men breakiasted.
They received an excellent meal, and dinner
was also gratefully received. FveTyhodv hos
a splendid appetite for II is only about three
miles from the Atlantic. and the breezes are
delightful and appetizing besides the scene is
new 10 most OF them. and a. a consequence
all 20 TO the table with alacrlty and eat big
meals.
Thus far no extraordinary event has occur
red During the day when the men have
time from their duties they visit Or receive
their neighbors. the North Caro,inians. and
many social c0uftesies ensue. The hosts have
shown the Virginia boys every hospitality
It is really surprising that in such
short time 50 many, courtesies
could be extended and received
and. without question. the Virginia boys arc
treated with marked consideiati Il by al
whom they come IN contact. All of thcm to-
day were in excellent spirits. bent on having
a splendid time and the North CaTOlnians
are doing all possible 90 have their wishes
complied with. Tho health Of the Richmond
boys is surprisingly good, not one man being
sick from his wetting Of Sunday.
GOVERNOR HOLT.
Governor Thomas D. Holt. Of this State
reached Wrightsyille this afternoon from
Raleigh He was accompanied 10y Colonel T.
A. Olds, quartermaster- general. and was met
by Generals Glenn and Cotton. of the North
Carolina State Guard. His E1celency viii
visit Camp Fowle tomorrow and on Thurs
day there will be a review Of the entire mill
"a
and Wiimingtons beauties viii flock t.
the camp by hundreds. Quite a mum
Der of the men to-day went 10
Ocean View and enjoyed dip in the suri
while others took dinner at the Hammocks.
Another contingent went 70 Wilmington. 80
during the afternoon there were Tut few IN
camp. Colonel Henry G. Jones has been un-
tiring IN his efforts and feels rewarded when
be sees his orderly and well governed camp
and his excellently disciplined men HIS
brother officers have aided him considerably
and the men being in every way friendly,
there is never the slightest hitch
Tomorrow morning there will be game Of
baseball on the drill grounds between picked
teams from the Wilmington Light Infantry
and the First Virginia Regiment.
Mrs. j. H. Derbyshire and Miss Emma
Derbyshire are among the guests at the Ham
mock's Hotel. The Misses Webb are also ut
the hotel.
GOVERNOR HOLT N ATTENDANCE.
RALEIGH, n. c., July 2O.-ISpecial. Gov
ernor Holt and party, including several mem
bers Of his staff, went down 10 Wnghtsyllle
on a special car to the encampment to-day.
Colonel F. A. Olds. quartermaster-general.
came up from Wrghtsyille Sunday and went
back with the party. Those who went down
were His Excellency, Governor Holt, |
Attorney General Thomas +. Davidson.
President W. S. Chadwick. Of the !
Atlantlc ana NOIth taIoIlhA IhliIv'u' '"I-
geon- General Hubert Haywood, QusrteFmas-
ter-General +. A Olds. This evening upon
their arrival at wrightsyille an informal re- !
ception was rendered the Governor at the |
Island Beach Hotel Tomorrow evening a
formal reception will be given in his honor
followed by grand ball in honor Of the Gov;
ernor and visiting military. also at the Island |
Beach Hotel.
The Governor will spend the day in camp /
tomorrow and will mess with the ofhee,s.
will review the North Carolina brigade and
also the First Virginia regiment. The Gov
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