The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-09
SUPPLIES FOR THE THIRD.
The Boys Pleased With Their New I'm
iforms-Thc Chaplain Arrives.

CAMP ALGER. VA, June ESPECIAL
The new supplies which were received
Yesterday, have bee min process or us
tribution all day and the boys are de-
lighted with the uniforms furnished,
which far excel the present ones In looks,
II not in quality. The whole uniform Is
OF dark blue the color OF the present
fatigue coat, and as rule they III very
nicely.
OFFICERS STRIPE.
The officers will change their present
white stripe which is apt TO soil quick
~ for the less SNOWY but more useful
blue stripe, known as the one for field
use The campaign hats furnished VIII
be OF great service, TO the men While
drilling. keeping off the sun.
Lieutenant Revere, Company X, yester-
day handed in his resignation as ord
nance officer OF the regiment and Lieu
tenant Seabury. OF Company A. has been
appointed In his place. Two OF Company
ks officers had already been detailed on
special duty and Lieutenant Revere did
not wish to be detached from his COM
pany. His successor to-day under In
structions from Colonel Male Inspected
all the ordnance stores OF the Regiment
and will report what additional ones are
needed by the several companies.
THE HOTTEST DAY.
The day in camp. has been the hottest
one since our arrival and the drills have
been less severe though the men have
been kept quite busy. When the morn
ing drill is over the woods around camp
furnish relief from the heat Of old Sol
and cool spots are eagerly sought by the
men where they spend the time until the
dinner hour, writing and sleeping
MANY LADIES.
A great many ladies have been in camp
for the first time to-day and their friends
amongst the companies have enjoyed the
contents OF tho baskets they brought
with them. One of the pleasantest par
ties was ono composed Of Major Smith s
friends This party had an impromptu
spred OF good things In a tent provided
by the Major. and good many OF the
officers. including Colonel Male, enjoyed
their hospitality.
The poor fare furnished Is still caus-
ing considerable comment and those who
have money find relief from eating bacon
and beans by purchasing milk and pies
from the wagons which swarm 70 camp
with these articles.
THE CHAPLAIN ARRIVES.
Captain Ferguson, chaplain OF the regi-
ment. is here, and religious services will
be held next Sunday for the first time
since the men went into camp four weeks
ago.
The paymaster has not yet made his
appearance and the boys are becoming
very impatient
The Third has frequent invitations from
the men OF the other regiments to visit.
IL Is a noticeable fact that most OF these
come from the New York boys. with
whom the Virginia boys have struck up
a strong friendship. We are always glad
20 see the boys of any OF the regiments
In our camp. and they are given a hearty
welcome and invited to dine.
No new cases of measles are reported
to-day.
ALL is WELL"
Last night was beautiful and the men
spent a pleasant evening singing and
talking Camp fires added "A charm TO
the scene, which was an ideal one as
the boys sat in little groups around the
blaze.
All over the camp from post to post
the sentinels' hour call could be plainly
heard during the night as they repeated
from one to the other the cry of AN
Is we'll"
Capt. Masurler's company has solved
the water problem in a most satisfac-
tory manner his men this morning az
ter some hard work, having struck a
clear stream Of water at a distance down
of eighteen feet. other companies follow
ed his example and well is nearly CON-
pleted by Companies l. and H.
The first battalion drill OF the Third
Regiment, took place this morning, when
the first battalion, consisting OF Com
panies X. NJ, G. and G, went through
a two hours drill under the command
of Lieutenant-Colon Keller.