Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-18
AT COLONIAL BEACH.
Interesting News From the Camp OF the
Third Battalion.

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Interesting News From the Camp Of tine
Third Battalion.
correspondence Of The Evening Star.
CAMP HENDERSON,
COLONIAL BEACH. Va. August l6, 1897.
"The storm having spent its fury became
calm" After taps last night silence reigned
supreme throughout the camp. The Kit Carson
Post Drum Corps gave a concert from $50 to
$50 last night. which was listened to with
appreciation by the major, his staff and a
goodly number Of the boys. A few OF the lady
friends Of the men also listened with rapt
attention.
After the concert a grand pyrotechnic display
was the next in order. Some of the more
patriotic invested their hard-earned savings in
| firecrackers that should have been exploded
more than a month ago. and for about an hour
| the air was flied with patriotism and smoke.
| One more enthusiastic than the rest would
! apply a htteihre 10 the fuse end Of q whole
bunch of consolidated noise At the first report
the one who applied the torch would send up a
shout not unlike an Indian yell. ably seconded
| by several of his squad. But at taps, as il hv
magic. the sound of reyery died away: then all
| there was TO disturb the quiet slGmber was the
snorc of those who had retired with clear con-
| science.
| the company streets. immediately, if not
sooner. two heads were at the door of each tent
| and there was what appeared 20 be human
! figure clad in white Mother Hubbard 3"
beautifully decorated with embroidery and
| falling in graceful folds from the shoulders An
| inverted wRshdIsh adorned the head of it, and
for the space of half an hour we witnessed a
| ghost dance that was equaled only by the
| dance that Tam Shantcr raw. and, like him.
we roared. "Weel done. cutie sark.' And
peared in front of the majors tent in beauti-
fal striped sleeveless sui. which displayed the
phy-ique of a gladiator and gave a salute
! that might be envied by the most expert critic
he said ''Sir. | am ready for a bath" The
major pu. on his sternest face and said: s.Sir!
| Get TO your tent and next time YOU appear on
the street have yonr uniform on"
| "1es, sir. replied the intruder. and with
another tniute he disappeared Maj. Harrison
! executed am about face. returned TO his tent.
changed faces and laughed heartily.
couple of the boys of c. 8. are decorated
with a beautiful pink bow as 4 token of bravery.
| They saved the life of a man who had tainted
while in bathing. The particulars unknown
20 the writer. SO il is impossible 10 do the bows
justice. but the Consciousness of having saved
the life of a brother is a good reward. II 10
hoped that better reward may be theirs here
after.
The battalion has met with a ROYAL reception
at the hands of the residents OF Colonial Beach
Sunday evening the band and others gave the
MAYOR a serenade. They were all invited into
the house and it is needless to say that none re-
turned to camp dry.
One mark of kindness that deserves special
mention Is the way our sick comrades have been
treated. One member of company ID. 8. has
been confined to his tent for two or three DAYS.
Some ladies' from the village who know the value
Of home comforts To a sick man have sent him
the best their house affords in the way of the
most tempting yinnds and anything else that
would add to his comfort. Those who deserve
especial mention are Mesdames Bradley Dean
and Childs. The ladies. although unknown to
most of the command. may rest assured that
they have by their kindness won the respect of
all and their names will ever be held in fond
remembrance by the officers and men Of COM
pany ID. more especially the one 10 whom they
have acted the part of the good Samaritan
Mrs. Harrison. the wife Of the major. arrived
at the beach on the noon steamer. With her
accustomed hospitality she gives a reception at
their cottage this evening to the officers of the
command. We have good reason 10 believe
that if their cottage was large enough the inyi-
tation would have been extended TO every man.
After the reception they will all adjourn to
the hotel to participate in the hop" and then
try TO run the guard. Capt. Weber is officer ~
the day and Lieuts. Columbus and Knockey are
senior and junior officers Of the dag respect
lively. and by the way the seutiuels maueuver
and from our knowledge of the officers we feel
secure and think that any who pass the line with
out he countersign or pass will have 20 play the
sneak.
We are sorry to see Capt Mahaney feeling
indisposed today but hope that on the NOR
row he will be able to take up the even tenor Of
his way again.
Sergt. Maj. P. Smith. sixth battalion. who
voluntarily assumed private uniform for the
purpose OF participating in the encampment
| has rendered excellent service in the adjutants
Office. Owing TO the various capacities in which
he has served it has been difficult to determine
his status. but private, sergeant major and
acting assistant adjutant" pretty well covers it.
Guard mount continues to attract great at
| tention from all at the beach. Forty-two men
mount guard each morning, and the ceremony
is as near perfect from military standpoint
possible. Lieut. Dunn is very much gratifed at
| the progress made by the men in carrying out
| the new instructions.
Morning drills consist Of extended orders. At
] the conclusion of dress parade in the evening a
number Of battalion movements are executed.
Owing to a iamentable lack of o parade ground
in the District ii is seldom il ever that battal-
/ ion drills scheduled. The wonderful pro-
gress made in these maneuvers at the few drills
facilities were offered by the Commissioners the
brigade would soon become as proficient in
battalion as company movements.
Upon the return Adjutant Warren to his
| quarters from dinner he was surprised to dnd O
| lighted candle on his desk. 1t 10 broadly limited
1
Woodworking adiutant that according to the
scriptural Injunction there is even hope for
him, viz: "While the light holds out to burn,
the vilest sinner may return" and he returned.
Company q engaged in a game of base ball
today and the Kit Carson Cornet Band was under
orders to play whenever Q run was made. Thus
| far there has been no music.
The following request was received at camp
headquarters: 'To the commanding Officer
| third battalion: Sir: recommend that Private
Orth, company A, sixth battalion, be lanced as
sergeant. Very respectfully" &c. Private orth
has accordingly been ordered 10 report to Sur
geon McKim, who will perform the operation.
The wife and daughter Of Adjutant Warren
are stopping with Gen. Brady for the season
about one-hah mile above Camp Henderson.
Mrs. Columbus, the wife of the popular lieuten-
ant Of company B. il at the Alvion. while Mrs..
Lieut. Greenwood il at the westmoreland-
Private !. v. Cobleigh has been detailed %
acting quartermaster sergeant. Right web he
fills the position. Although be has not had
time to don his stripes and chsvrons he sets g
| II he had them.
THE MORTON CADETS.
| The Boys Continue b Enjoy ThamsoIvss q
| Piney P0lnt.