The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-04
THE NAVAL RENDEzTOUS.
Ample Preparations are Being Made TO
Entertain an Immense Crowd.

Entertain an Immense Crowd.
A number of representatives. of the
Richmond daily papers met at the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway depot Sunday
morning and took the o'clock train for
old Point. The trip was upon the invi-
tation of Mr.. John y. Potts. passenger
agent of the railroad company. who had
| very kindly furnished the newspaper men
with a special car. Mr.. Potts was unable
to accompany his guests as he had orsi-
ually intended. but he was very ably
represented by Captain j. G. Dame. tray
cling passenger agent of the company,
who extended TO the travellers all c0urtc-
sies within his reach.
Besides the members Of the press there
were a few especially invited guests. and
the party, consisting of nineteen persons
in all, reached old Point in safety shortly
! before noon. \ sail boat was at once
| chartered, which took the cxcu-sionists
on board ot the Philadelphia. the flagship
Of Admiral Gherardi. They were very
courteously received by one Of the officers
I'm command, who very kindly detailed
Cadet Blunt, OF Indiana. TO show the vis-
tors around. Mr.. Blunt paid them the
most courteous attention. for which each
individual felt very grateful II was
about O'Clock when the party returned
TO Old Point.
Dinner was taken at the Hyg6ia Hotel.
and the exquisite menu Of that well
known establishment met with the
highest appreciation. At o'clock the
party started on their return trip. When
Mofrison's station was reached some de-
lay was caused by the breaking down Of
the engine, and another one had 10 be
telegraphed for from Newport News. In
consequence Of the accident the train
reached Richmond forty minutes behind
time.
AT Old Point the coming Naval Rendez-
Nous FORMED OF course, the principal
theme OF conversation Very little in
formation could be obtained as TO the
details Of the programme. Admiral Che
rardi VINO was sick. could not be seen. and
the other officers, OF course had no au-
thority TO make any announcement.
An immense number Of visitors have al
ready reached Old Point. and there was
not an empty room 10 be found al the
Hygeia on Sunday. IL was stated that II
would be impossible TO secure room
Tor the rendezvous anywhere between ola
Point and Hampton, and many excur-
sionists from this city will. in all probo-
Dlllty prefer 10 return home every night.
Inc management Of the Chesapeake and
emo railway are making careful prepara-
'|''' ~ oiiCi ample accommodations
all who wish TO see the great naval
display Special trains will leave here
early in the morning of each day. and will
start from Ola Point in the evening after
me close OF the fireworks and other en-
tertair ments. The details of the schedule
however, can only be decided upon after
'he programme has been made known bv
Admiral Gherardi.
The steamer Louisa has been Chartered
10 take the excurslonlsts down the bav
10 enable them to see the many sbins
mat VIII assemble at Hampton Roads
Inc Louisa Is a Baltimore steamer and
licensed TO carry $500 passengers There
VIII De ample provisions on board. which
VIII be sold at reasonable prices. The
vessel Will be tastefully decorated with
nags, and fine band Of music will enter
tam me visitors. Besides the large sa-
looms there are eighteen state rooms
On board ot the ship. which can be Sc
cured at a small additional cost. The
steamer Will connect with all the trains
ot the Chesapeake and Ohio railway.