Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-25
HAVING A GOOD TIME
Oorcoran Cadets Oampsd by the Ocean
Side.
How the Soldier Boys Spend Their
Tfme-Fun and Drills Keep
Them Busy.
OCEAN VIEW. Va. July

OCEAN VIEW, Va. July "a, 1894
Beautiful weather. pretty girls and plenty
to eat make a combination that covers the
whole area Of q contented Corcoran Cadet
heart. Such is the case at the present
camp. The rainy weather seems to be en-
tirely over with, which certainly made
things gloomy on the evening Of the first
days arrival
On account Of the threatening weather
last evening dress parade was entirely dis
pensed with until 5 o'clock today.
Last evening was an eventual day for the
dancers Of the CORPS for they had chance
to see the difference between Washington
and old Virginia dancers.
A large excursion came to the beach yes
terday, the proceeds being for the beneft
of the Norfolk poor. Many of the vicinity's
prettiest maids were among the party, and
they had a string band, composed of bass
violin, cornet and banjo, and gave all those
who never saw a regular country hoe down
a chance to see the unusual sight last night
on pavilion No. 2. Private Phelps INDUCED
in the great sport, and was seen doing the
highland fling in great style. The fun
finally broke about midnight, and the boys
were assured that the Corcorans would not
be soon forgotten. Another large excursion
from Portsmouth is expected today.
Lieut.. King has the targets all arranged
for 200. 300 and 500 yards, 1t being impos-
on the present grounds. They brought with
them 1000 rounds of ammunition, and one
of the features of the camp work will be
systematic target practice, with a gold
medal to the man making the highest score.
There will be a daily drill, with another
medal as a reward of proficiency in this.
Privates Parker. Stoddard and Phelps
were visited by many friends last evening,
and the Twin Sisters +" canvas house pre-
scented a gay appearance for a few hours.
selection from Shakespeare by Private
Parker, a skirt dance by Private Stoddard,
singing and toasts were some Of the things
which helped to entertain the visitors. after
which the party was shown through camp
and told the experiences OF military life.
Among these were the Misses Cap. Jennie
and Katie Hart OF Portsmouth, Florence
and Nellie Hickey. Misses Nickols Miligen.
OKeef and Say and Messrs. Hensley. Ham,
mon. DIR. Butts Rhodes. Brock, Chase.
The Merry Band Camp Club Of York. Pa I,
a party of about seventy-five, camping up
the beach short way. strolled into camp
last night with a prisoner, who had strayed
off from the camp. who proved to be Lieut.
Dagger.
They have a fine band, which led TIE
guard and rendered several familiar selec-
tons. Capt Edwards. after hesrin" the
statements Of the noble lieutenant and Of
the defense, decided that the hearing wasn't
sufficient &c render a verdict, so declared the
case dismissed. Then the lieutenant, Capt
Edwards and the merry hand adjourned TO
the restaurant for a bountiful feast. The
company TeCeiNeu an llNlldtlOn 10 WISH the
camp today. which was accepted in a nice
little speech by Capt. Edwards.
Private Gibson the corps bugler. is cap
turing the hearts OF many Of the girls with
his bugle, which he always carries with
him.
Lieut. King is termed the aterdog CT the
camp. as he goes In for a dip in the briny
deep about six times day. He is very
fine swimmer and one can always consider
themselves safe while bathing with him.
Privates Gunrell and Wiggenton, the lone
some wanderers. wandered into Norfolk last
evening and failed to show up for guard
mount this m orrir &. consequently they are
serving their leisure moments in the guard
tent.
Private Kelsey was caught asleep at his
pest last night. and he also occupies a por-
ton of the tent.
Grimes Battery Of Portsmouth. about 100
strong. are expected to arrive some time
during the day for a two weeks outing
Mr.. F. b. Nichols of the National Rifles
Washington, is the guest of Private Rich
old today.
There may be bloodshed tonight as the
robbers have organized and anticipate max
ing a raid on a watermelon patch a short
distance away. The old farmer has evil
IDENTIFY heard Of 1t, though: he and several
Of his friends were seen shining up their
guns for action.
Nobody reported at sick call this morning
and every one hitherto sick has entirely re-
covered '' 'r ." HIP