The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-19
MANY. MERRY GUNNERS.
THE HoWITzERs 1T OCEAN VIEW.
4 Sailing Party-Tbcir Sunday service-A
Good surf-The Entertainments NJ @"f
foIk-Prxctice with the Calling Gun.

ocv.y yrrw. Va. July n.-ESpecial.l-A
vary delightful sailing party, which went
on. nearly 10 the Cspes, spent the hours
fron,f TO 6 z. NJ. yesterday charmingly, II
the expressions heard when they came
hack here are to count. and ! fancy they
ara The happy crowd was composed OF
Mr.. and Mrs Elliott. of Washington; Mrs.
Carr. OF Richmond; Mrs Sharp, Of Ala
baroa; Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd. of Washington;
Iteutenant and Mrs Barrett. Miss Conrad
Sergeant Fisher. Corporal Watson. and fri-
Yates Anderson and Simpson-all OF these
military gentlemen of the Howitzers.
number Of officers and men from the
Grimes Battery Visited the camp to-day
and many ladies aud gentlemen with them.
They inspected everything, and especially
did the Calling gun come in for close atten-
ton. - "A
This morning the pavilion was placed at
tbe disposal of the Howitzere and the guests
Tor religious services, and soon tho spacious
door was covered with chairs, amusic-stand
rresssd into service for pulpit. the piano
sorced right about, and quite a largeicongre-
cation. including most OF the oihcers ana
men. soon gathered The Rev. &. q. WI
Iarns. of Augusta, Ga. read the morning
prayer of the Protestant Episcopal Churcn.
and the musical parts OF the service haue
mn ~ familiar hymus like Rock OF Ages"
"Nsarer NV God. 10 Thee" ''All Hail the
Power OF Jesus Name" and Almost
Persuaded, - were sung with swiil by the men,
led NV the Howitzer Glee Club, with DR.. III.
r. Scott. their pianist. at that instrument.
The text of the reverend gentleman was
taken from St. Matthew, KIN, 81, ana MS
discourse WAS listened 10 with close attsh-
ton IL containing practical adYlce hs 10
I.to lot Ia 70 ha
the young soldiers and they were warmly
e1horted to deeds Of duty and fathtuiness
in all relations of themselves TO the worId.
Incidentally the preacher quoted the his
torical incident of the brave Latour
D'Auvergne. who. falling in leading charge
be was hidden 20 make on the banks OF the
Danube in tho French Austrian war
early in the present century
was thought 10 be such an eX
ample of fidelity TO duty that after
.be burial Of ms mortal remains, covered
with the honorable wounds he received bis
name was kept on the roll on the Tegilhent'
and morning and night 1t was called WIN
the survivors. Whenever the gray-haired
sergeant called it out comrade stepped
forward. gauted and responder Dead on
the field of honor" The great generals OF
the South. Lee and Jackson especially. were
cited as further examples OF those whose
lives were to be initiated and followed.
GOOD SURF.
strong breeze has been blowing IN
from the east all last night and today,
making blankets comfortable at night, and
bringing heavy surf IN, which the OATH
ers are enjoying IN large numbers, many
people coming out from Norfolk.
Part of the Virginia Press Association left
here for Norfolk yesterday afternoon. TO 90
thence 10 Boston on an ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
them by the steamboat company between
those places The next meeting time and
place is July 18th, 1893, Cbarlottesyllle.
Virginia strong desire on the part Of all
the members / saw was manifested 10
further the States interests III representa-
ton of our wonderful resources at the
coming Chicago Fair by all the aid posi-
bic for them TO lend through their re-
spective journals.
Inspection and dress parade was held Sat
urday evening and the steady marching.
the soldier-like appearance and earnestness
of the Richmond Howitzers brought out ap-
plause and cheers from the spectators who
saw them.
SACRED CONCERT.
The band gave a sacred concert this after
noon on the parade ground TO the delight Of
the visitors.
Major and Mrs. A. II. Drewry. of West
over. are among the soiourners at the hotel
here.
All arrangements are now complete for
the visit to the twin cities. Norfolk and
Portsmouth, Monday. Leaving Ocean
View at 2P. NJ the run to Norfolk will soon
be made. The Norfolk Light Artillery Blues
will be in waiting there and escort them in
street cars TO Market Square. thence 70 the
$40 ferry for Portsmouth. The battalion,
made up of three mpanies-Howitzers Of
Richmond. Grimes Battery of Ports
mouth and Blues Of Norfoik-wiil
form on High street, right resting
on Crawford. under command OF Major
Smons and staff rs follows: Major w. Il.
Simons, first battalion Virginia volunteer
artillery; Lieutenant +. Nj. Crutohheld. adJd-
tant (Howitzersl Lieutenant H. l.. Turner,
of the Norfolk Blues; DR.. NJ. ID. Hoge, Jr.,
surgeon and major.
The line Of march will then be taken up
by way Of the principal streets, which have
been geily decorated. great public interest
and desire 10 give them hearty welcome
having been manifested: and after this
parade all will assemble at the Ocean House,
Portsmouth, which has been designated as
the headquarters.
The banquet will begin at 8 p. NJ, open
ing with an address of welcome 10 the visi-
tors. by the Hon. L. Il. Watts. Lieutenant
Barrett will reply for the Howitzers. AFTER
blessing has been asked by the Rev. A. s.
Lloyd. of st. Luke's church, Norfolk. the
chaplain of the Fourth Virginia regiment,
the toasts will be given as follows:
l. The Infantry. Response by Captain
X. W. Tomlin of Norfolk. Va.
2. The Press. Responded TO by Mr..
julius H. Wilcox, of the Portsmouth Prog
ress.
8. The Fair Daughters OF Virginia Re-
spouse by the Rev. t. j. Iylor, Of Wright
Memorial church. Portsmouth.
4. The Artillery. Responded TO by Lieu
tenant ]. G.. Carroll of the Norfolk Light
Artillery Blues.
g. The Clergy -1s6l-l865. Response by
Rev. J. d. Powell, of st. Johns church,
Portsmouth.
The company will then be dismissed with
the benediction by the Rev. A. L. Owens.
of the Court-street Baptist church, Ports
mouth.
INVITED GUESTS.
OCEAN VIEW. VA, July 17.-Among the
invited guests are the field and staff of the
Fourth Virginia regiment, the city officers
of Norfolk and Portsmouth and representa-
tiyes of the press of those cities. The TINES
reporter, besides. of course. the ladies of
our party at Ocean View, Mrs. Hutche-
son. Mrs. Barrett. Mrs, Starke. Miss Con-
rad and Miss Stark.
The reported coming Of Mr.. Polk Miller
with his banjo 10 meet us in Norfolk to-
night and return here in our special train
after the banquet. was received with salts.
faction. All hands are very well. Their
behavior has been so gentlemanly and truly
kOldiar- ike as To win Draisa from all