The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-09
IA ror tho yesuyius guards the en-

lie now. the vesuvius guards the en-
trance 10 Hampton Roads. The young
naval officers are making nay wni'e ,ne
sun shines" or in other words, are dahc-
ing and flirting to their hearts content
Around and about the place the ciinK OF
the hammer and nails may DE hearu'
The coming multitude need not go nun
cry. for several lunch STANDS are III pio-
cess Of erection. where the sausl!I n ~,
sandwich and Hampton Bay oysters VIII
be dispensed. r.,
Patriotism IL expressing itself In ORA
peries of flags and foreign emblems upon
the various buildings. A grand statu ,or
the use Of fort officers and others II pe
Ing erected northeast OF the Hygeia' III
fact the whole reservation Is slowly
taking on the appearance OK Dohhy-
brook fair.
Rear Admiral Upshur retired. was no.
ticeable among the dancers at the Ihurs-
day evening hop. In spite OF the sixty
odd summers which have triple-plated MS
head with silver. he is youthful. active
and graceful. Paymaster Martin. OF the
navy. has also renewed his YOUTH anu
dances every evening.
CAPTAIN Duval. United States Army.
stationed at Fort Monroe. has been ap-
pointed military secretary to the Score
tary Of War. and will proceed to Wash
ington ut once.
Dr. Polhemus. post surgeon, leaves
May LIST for a Western post.
Lieutenant John G. Fremont United
States Army. n son Of General John c.
Fremont. has finished the work Of CON
stucting landings for the use OF small
boats during the rendezvous. and Is now
one Of the social lions at Old Point.
Ex-Governor Campbell, OF ohio, was
summoned here TO the bedside OF Mrs.
Campbell. who has been quite III. To-
day she is reported convalescent.
A whirling wind from the southwest
has reused everybody and everything INTO
action. Hampton Roads presents a livery
spectacle with the war vessels in line
and innumerable small boats fitting over
the white-capped waves. The Newark
dropped down from the Norfolk navy
yard this forenoon. and as she anchored
lust opposite the Hygeia the Philadelphia
fred salute OF fifteen guns, which was
promptly responded to by the Newark.
AS each United States ship takes its
place similar salutes will be fired.
The Navy Department has turned over
one of their steam launches 10 Colonel
Frank. post commandant. for the use Of
army officers during the review. Small
boats from the various ships were ashore
on Friday evening laden with officers and
enthusiastic. rosy-cheeked. brass-buttoned
cadets. The latter assert that their heads
are becoming too large for their natty
new caps because Of the spelling they are
getting at the hands Of the pretty girls
here.
The naval officers have INDUCED In
several games Of baseball with the army
officers and a nine picked from the
Hygeia's guests. Invariably those who
go down to the sea in ships have won.
The Hygeia ballroom presented fes-
tive appearance last night. The floor was
literally crowded with dancers. Lovely
maidens. gorgeous costumes and jewels,
nodding roses, and last, but not least,
the Jolly naval officers, were out in full
force. There are a half dozen beauX for
each belle. and the end is not yet. one
waltz is divided into several, and all are
happy.
Miss Pauding, a niece OF Chauncey
Depew and daughter Of the late Rear
Admiral Paulding. United States navy, Is
one of the charming young girls here.
Governor Frank Brown. Of Mary and,
is convalescing rapidly at Old Point.
The family OF Hon. Felix Campbell, OF
Brooklyn, arrived last night. to remain
fortnight Mr. and Mrs. William Schwarz-
waelder also reached here Yesterday
They are accompanied by their daugh-
ter, Miss Amelie Schwarzwaelder, and
Miss Sweet of Brooklyn.
The new steamer Alabama, OF the Bay
Line made her first trip on Tuesday.