The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-05
NAVAL RENDEANOUS.
rur 1RRtNGFMENTs ARE VERY
NrARIT COMPLETED.
An Attractive Programme Has Boon Pro
.,,o,.rdrarce Crowds Are Expected.
yi.,,or. Allowed on Board.

Tho dav after senator Daniels resolu-
49,, ,r nc senate Of the United States
,~,,s,,nc Coy The rendezvous Of the navles
49,. u.,rt m Hampton Roads as
.,,..,..-, fo the Worlds Fair some
,.o ....-rrss.vc people OF the city by
no so,. s..-.cl out 10 make programme
..'....rf anusc and entertain the many
- ,.-.0lc that would be drawn to
,...r.t, ny SO srand and imposing
..s...tte cathcriut Of many ships from
.,.-, nation that had kept up with he
4... naval architecture would make.
". s-. near the very spot where many
rc present ships were al
l,,,a- during the past few days and
.-p.r, many more viii soon join them.
49,. t..t.r.. fcht between the Monitor
.5 tre Norrmac took place.
.~r. f,rlVinc rroCrammc has been pub
,.res lV thr Naval Rendezvous Associa-
,.or. Anvil l-,n. bicycle and athletic
.ror.s. l>.h races between cat-boats.
.f.s canoes and slOops for cash prizes
handsome and valuable silver cups and
beautiful champion flags. 18th. races be-
-eeon boat crews from every ship in
t.s aref numbering between fifty and
sixty As one 81 the first thincs that
Hack" looks Tor I'm foreign port is
. race between crews from his own ship
nd FROM the first ship that comes in
SEM tho proposition 90 have an entire
SCI apart for this amusement was
lived with enthusiasm by nearly every
..e connected with tho navy. officer or
I-'e1 man. Admiral Gherardi will co.
rate fuAv with the local association.
-'h military parade and COM
-l+tive drill between military
companies from an parts Of
#o country. the prizes being 5000. $3.50
ri t'. 2lst. contest between celebrated
bands the Marine band Of Washington.
ra ARMY band from old Point: the
IS from the foreign ships being pm0ng
." number. and the prizes the same as
military contest: trades parade con-
..-' between fremen. fireworks. and AT
-lt The grand international military
ni naval bail. no which over go army
.-l navy foreicn and nativ0 officers
rl appear I'm full dress. presenting a
re seldom witnessed I'm this country.
ke's 90 this grand affair are being
rary sought for from nearly every
lr0minent city I'm the country. 22d. barge
-..eS and sail-boat races. pyrote-haic
display M night. Every one Of the above
events except the barge races will be in
Norfolk city or Norfolk harbor.
Thu association has made ample ar
r4rgements % accommodate all who
me. The city will Doe decorated as hand
s,mely as any ever seen en- this Country
f.e committee having offered largo cash
prizes for the most arustically decorated
residence and place Of business. MINER
.i~ steamers and tugs have been char
tered % communicate direct with Nor
.H AMI the ships and all who 20 TO
rfolk vii witness a sight never before
seen IN this country and one not likely
n
0lmmlttee is very busy AZ work and are
We'll satisfied with the outlook.
The Grand Duke Alexis. Of Russia. who
VIII have charge Of the Russian SQUAD
r1r. is expected TO arrive daily. His mail
has arrived in charge of tho Russian
consul. other fleets are expected daily.
A numbr ~ college presidents have
r1a De arrangements 10 have their scholars
visit Norfolk during the rendezvous Of
th- naNies Of The world. as they con-
s.der such a sight an object-lessOn that
every child should witness.
Admiral Gherardi has Informed the
executive committee OF the Rendezvous
Association that his regulations prohib-
itlnc visitors. ladies and others on the
ships during the review will not apply
during the time the fleets are In Hamp-
TON Roads. a reasonable amount OF Wis
ting VIII be permitted with the under
standing that visitors must refrain from
tIl'hlIE OF fNtN iuE TOBACCO Wnlle on
board q ships, and that visitors are not
fo handle or other wise NEEDLE with any
portion 81 the ships equipment. From
some II the officers OF the fleets II is
learned that I'm some ports that they have
visited thCughtcss persons have caused
much trouble and annoyance by EanGliTg
and defaCing guns q other parts Of
the ships cuffs. AS foreign officers are
expected 10 visit American ships during
t.@ rendezvous 20 inspect the same it
vl DE a ma tier Of pride with our people
ts SEQ that the utmost deCorum Is OBJ
served
Preparations for the amusement and
erforiainment Of the naval officers and
any thol fands Of people expected dur
irs the rendezvous continue on the
-rludest scale ever seen in the South.
a.r'mmodations being provided for 5000
visitors each day.
The naval bah on the 2lst. 10 be at
ended by over 200 officers. native and
traign in foil dres1 uniform. has at
,racted attention in all parts Of the
.lgtry. and applications for tickets are
..uing an by every mail.
The races 20 be held on the 18th be-
-n-en crews from each Of the naval yes
will be witnessed by every naval
raa in the service who can possibly
-' here
The Marine Band. Of Washington. D.
U the Old Point Band and bands from
foreign ships viii participate in band
..niests for prizes amounting to $1,000.
FORT MONROE. VA. April AT 10
o'clock this morning the signal to get
under way was hoisted. and half hour
later the fleet stood ont TO sea in the
Glowing order: Flagship Chicago. Rear
admiral Walker: Baltimore. San Fran
cisco. Yorktown. Concord, Bennington,
T..Iylus and Charleston. The flagship
Philadelphia. with the Cushing remain
-e Admiral Walker will be out three
.- four DAYS. which viii be devoted 10
.adron drills and testing the relative
sa..1 81 different vessels
The Detroit arrived here from Balu-
more this morning on her way 10 New
no for a trial trip.