Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-07
U N D ER c A N VAS.
Norton Cadets Have q Pleasant Trim and
Arrive Safely.
Dotngs at Camp C.. Fred CoOk-Boat.
nag Crews Are Formed
AID In Training,
Oerrespondence Of The Evening Star.
CAMP G FRED

Csrrespondence Of The Evening Star.
CAMP c. FRED COOK.
PlNEY POINT. Nd. August 6, 1893
Promptly at o'clock the steamer George
Leary left her wharf at the foot of 7th
streeA and amid sweet busie notes started
on her trip to Piney Point The Morton
Cadets were aboard. and in response to
the cheers OF q large gathering Of relatives
and friends burst forth in their old fam
liar y2n "Cla-ringi-tee, XII. XII, yah. YAH
yah. Mortonsi MortonsI Siss, Boom, Ball.
The journey was a pleasant one, and
thoroughly enjoyed by everyone Mr.. Wash
b. Williams. father Of Thos. w. Williams
the proprietor of Piney Point Hotel is an
old friend of the cadets. and his presence
among them was acknowledged by a gen.
erous shaking of hands. Mr. williams
takes special delight in his young soldier
friends, and spent most OF the time making
them happy with his jolly good humor
Mr. r C. Lewis. the well-known attorney
OF Washington, was aboard. He was an
officer In Stuart's confederate cavalry and
mis- tall form Strengthened I'd as he told
war stories and listened to the bugle calls
In the sixties
Sergeant Mattingly had quite an embar-
RAISING experience One Of his comrades
requested that he look after a seat bundle
and Evening Star while the latter went for
So gathering up the objects of his So
ncitude. he took matters easy until three
recently occupied by the thirsty fellow
man They began to giggle girls will.
but were unnoticed by the bundle guard.
until one OF the fair strangers remarked
erty.
That broke I'D the serxeant's dignity, so
after assuring himself of the good order of
MS hearing apparatus he made hasty
apology and still more hasty retreat
hred volley of laughter at the over-zeal-
Gus sentry.
About midnight the steamer Washington
was sighted. and as she passed by Buglers
Shreve and Chandler aroused the echoes
with their music They were answered by
the Corcoran Cadets who were on their
way to Virginia Beach.
As the boat neared Piney Point, First
Sergt- Bailey formed the company on the
the hotel lawn. rifles were stacked and the
boys proceeded by unloading the wagons
soldier never works The company then
proceeded into camp. where tents were as
Captain Reichelderfer. in his generosity,
let his weary subordinates sleep without
having them do guard duty.
At O'Clock this morning reveil,e was
sounded and. although but a couple of
hours sleep had been INDUCED In. the men
showed no indication of that tired feel
ing"
Most OF those who sat down to Mr.. VII
1ianns' bountiful table had been practically
fasting since noon yesterday and edibles
disappeared with wonderful swiftness.
Boat Clubs Organized.
After the morning meal some of the en-
terprising cadets proceeded to organize boat
clubs
The boat Clara, which is the largest at
the wharf. was chartered until the 18th by
Messrs. Wigginton, .wimsatt Mattingiy,
Cromwell. Shilling. Paul. Chand'ee, Bailey.
Hall was elected captain and MI. Juene-
mann, purser.
The Pride OF Piney Point was secured by
Messrs. ]. E. Fenwick, II. D. Moran. Har-
Ian. Sisson. Robinson, Grant, McKinzie
Pierson and Maxwell. Mr.. Fenwicl was
The Clara's crew Immediately started on
It's hrst cruise, and those aboard enjoyed
good swim On returning to the Point
the mail steamer Sue was passed and Mr.
Chandlee's bugle salute was acknowledged
by blowing Of whistles and the cheers Of
The Pride OF Piney Point voyage1 to St
Georges Island. visiting the hotels and
cottages of that resort. Before leaving; they
Capt Fenwick's men are dancers they will
probably be there. They will visit Point
Lookout and Colton's tomorrow.
The Clara's men are now out fishing and
intend going to st. Georges Island this
Another boating party was formed by
ex-Captain c. Fred Cook. for whom the
camp Is named. The crew consists OF Capt
Cook. Purser Person. Messrs. Burbank.
III.
Dunn and Thornton.
Capt Cook proposes to have the fastest
boat here, but Capt. Hall thinks he can
win the prize In fair contest of speed.
All the boats are managed by their own
ers. who are experienced sailors.
surgeon Dunn came with US In order to
have good time, and gave his reason
for taking a shave this morning that young
ladies' did not fancy short boards. He and
Mr.. Thornton are very enthusiastic young
physicians. but as yet have had no oppcr-
tunity to display their ability as prescrip-
tionists.
Two Of the most attractive young ladies
here are Miss Eva Elwood and Miss Hester
Armstrong
Before breakfast the boys took a bath
in the ocean waves and returned to camp
well bitten by sea nettles.
Some wen-KnOwn People,
Among the prominent guests at the hotel
are: Thos. Patee. Geo. B. Clarke, T. Edw
Clarke. jr.. j. B. Clarke. John Mitchell. jr,
q. F. Reed, Thos. McClue, F. F.
Dean. Mr.. and Mrs. Monkey and
son. Mrs. E. Shoemaker Miss Agnes
shoemaker, J. L. Anderson. wife and
n kreak and son. F. Altrup. E. +. McCor-
mick. Miss Josie Burke. r. E. Boisian Dr.
W. 3. French and child, James N Reed,
T.. G. Fred Cook. NJ. ]. Lane, J. y. Usher,
Miss Libsinger. o. ". Whipple, V. T. Wat
Ems; e M =: Ritter, J. G. Thompson; Mrs.
tly. Mrs A J. Stauf and family. E. A
Roderck and family. DR.. r. Farnham and
Iamiiy, Mrs =. g. Thompson AMI family,
Miss Harbaugh, G. W. Reeve W. Jackson,
Mis- Miss &C. Clara a, s Kirby. Mrs. E. I. Robinson
Mrs Elwood and child Mrs. Kensington'
Mrs j. r. Cassin and family.
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