The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-22
The First Virginia Regiment Enjoying
Camp Life.
HOSPIRABLE NORTH CAROLIyIANs.
The Rain Has Ceased and All Arc Having
Splendid Time---A Hop and CONCERTS
to be Civen-The Governor
From STAFF correspondent

like curtain along the lines Of sentinels. IL
WAS o'clock, surprisingly early hour for
many of the Yirginians and eyelids opened
reluctantly to the sound of the drums.
just imagine tie whole drum corps playing
in front Of your tent with noise that threat
ened every minute TO rend IN twain your ear
drums. From one street 10 another In the
camp they marched. No one y forgotten Dy
these unwelcome visitors. and, Tor the mo-
ment nj least there are none 90 unpopular IN
the camp as the drummer boys.
Like many other performances IN camp,
their sounding Of the reyeine ~ duty, and 81
soon as one awakes sufficiently 10 reaiize tno
situation the musicians are forgiven and tho
soldiers forget them in their effort to secure
breakfast.
TIN BASINS.
As soon as they become dressed the camp
in the morning presents very busy appear
ance Each man takes tin basin ana per-
forms MS ablutions. after which they are
formed in line in their company street by the
sergeant and conducted TO breakfast All lthis.
remember, s concluded by o'clock.
After breakfast the bed-clothing is aired.
accoutrements are cleaned and plans are dis
cussed by groups Of men for the days ENJOY.
ment. Some ofthem are Immediately marched
two miles for target practice. Othors are
placed on guard dnty others act a. police
men and tao remainder. which Is usually tho
larger portion. go to tho beach. to the HAM
mocks or TO Wilmington.
The beach is delightful place for fishing
and surf bathing. The hotel IS within hum
dred yards Of the waves and yesterday and
TO-DAY a large number have enjoyed the bone
ft and pleasures OF the sea bath.
Tie hotel is crowded with guests, many OF
whom relieve the monotony OF the day by
coming TO the camp at dress parade,
Ia ia an
tween Wrightsyille and the beach. This is
also occupied by hotel. which is even as
popular as the beach. Every room IS 'aken
and many from the camp dine there and sleep
in their tents.
Fish of course can be eaten at these resorts
lust out Of the water, and one of the deli
cacies is the "pig-fsh." This same inhabi-
tant is called hog fish when eaten at CObbs
island and Virginia beach.
SWELL DrNSER.
To-day the camp received the swell din
ner thus far The menu, composed OF beer
stew. clam chowder, tomatoes. corn eto.,
appeased in q great measure the ever lncfeas-
ing appetites Of the Richmonders, This can
be readily understood when u Is known that
men arise before the SUP and 90 10 sleep WIN
the chickens at least they go into their tents
at 10 O'clock. and i is reasonable TO suppose
that after the many jeunts of the day they
will drop OF TO sleep 4 thore - bee any.
where within reach.
The Sons of Holy Unrest disappointed the
superior officers last evening. The latter so
IL Is said, were on the Qulylye.
They expected Captain Cunningham and MS
mysterious followers TO again break the peace
Of midnight, but when that bewltcning hour
Of night put in an appearance Captain Cun-
ningham nor his brother knights were any
whore to be found
In other words they disappointed every
d -, in ba thpV
came in the camp with countenapce that
must have belied the workings OF their mye-
terious and awe-inspiring brains
Of course. after taps none IT the men OF tho
regiment are allowed out of their tents except
by special permission; but there are seyerel
WAYS of killing duck without cutting on his
head. and with increasing appetites the men
of the First have increasing brain power, and
succeed sometimes in battling the vigilance OF
the efficient officers who have command on
the guard.
NO MoHrs.
Lights are forbidden in the tents. hence
quiet game OF draw is out OF the question.
The men. however. gather together and re,
late their various experiences OF the DAY ana
enjoy much pleasure Of camp life.
Company e, for an instance, have a oig
four. These boys are continually together,
singing snatches of song, or playing seyen-up
until taps sound.
They have quiet but pleasant time In
camp. Sergeant Randolph is the rlngleeder
aud is ALWAYS agitating his mind to md some
new diversion for HIS three companions.
Company E's men broke the monotonv OF
the caInp this afternoon by tossing every man
they met In blanket. Their shouts were
really enjoyable. for even with two hundred
men here there is Barton Heights quiet per-
yading the camp.
the Petersburg Grays. The latch-strlnss on
their tents are always on the outside. and
they are always readyto extend the courtesles
20 their comrades Of the First
Go TO Cocka1e avenue If you want good
time. has become well known expression IN
camp. for the Grays have now we'll estao-
llshed reputation for making an enjoyable
evening Of 1t every night after taps
COMPANY A.
Company A. Of the regiment. also haye
4 happy way OF ENJOYING themselves lney go
IN Tor fun when they are off duty. and they
have succeeded in their attempts. As many
as possible OF them get permits ana 20 70
Wilmington az night. they return about III
o'clock. A squad Of North Csrolinisns can
always be found in tho Virginians camp.
The "tar-heels" have made friends. AMI
both regiments exchange hospitalitles ~ any
hour and every hour Of the day.
Captain Cyrus Bossieux. comruissary OF
subsistence, and Sergeant IA; v; Moore. COM
N.iciAfl oeFftult, arc abN"t tAV ""'~
ed men Ia the cainp The captain 10 forever
on foraging expeditions tor the Deneht OF me
ruen and from 3 o'clock IN the morning until
the setting Of the sun Sergeant Moore is at
tending 10 the many wants ot ms comrades.
They work zealously and faithfully, and do.
serve great deal Of credit for their efncIens
services
Sergeant Hickok is among the most popu-
lar Of the regiment. he was az one time ~
officer In the United States regulars. and can
tell charming story OF soldiers lie on tho
Western plains
COLONEL JONES.
Colonel Jones is forever at work on some
probleln for the benefit Of tho men. and the
camping hero has allowed him excellent op-
portunites 10 carry out movements and plans
that would DO impossible IN the reglmental
armory.
Lieutenant Hine, Of the United States ser
vice. is another delightfully."- entertaining Of
6cer. He has become very popular with the
men. and In his Instructions has 0 peculiar
knack of giving information that Ut once pre-
possess the soldier. This morning he hap
pened 10 see a lieutenant execute some order.
and stepping up, said You do that right.
but this 10 a much better way OF dong It."
and executed the movement IN q far more
graceful fashion.
Tonight there is q military ball At the
Hammocks. rendered TO the officers Of the
Virginia regiment by the officers Of the North
Carolina brigade, and 10 grand AFFAIR
Tomorrow evening, at tho hammocks,
Captain Cunningham and his quartette Will
give social event that promises TO oe 50