The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-27
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Tarrall. OF the city Guard. Of Norfolk.
has been appointed major. All Of these
officers will have to be mustered into
their new positions. and Major Shanks IS
undecided as TO how he should proceed.
He has asked the War Department for
instructions. but the reply was not sum
ciently explicit. The Major expects 70
muster in all the officers to-day.
Colonel Taylor expects his band leader
90 arrive from Norfolk to-day. lie VIII
probably have 10 secure a number OF
musicians I'm Richmond.
Rev. Mr.. Lloyd OF Norfolk Is tho chap
lain OF the Fourth Regiment. His con-
gregation is trying TO keep him at home.
In the event he remains it IS probable
Rev. Frank stringfcllow the celebrated
Confederate scout Will be made chaplain.
The Third Regiment is sim without a
chaplain and a band.
YESTERDAY ~ CAMP.
There was nothing Of unusual interest
at Camp Leo yesterday. on account OF
the Indictment weather there were few
visitors The rain caused the grounds 10
get into a fearful condition. Colonel
Rollers battalion was out on dress pa
rade. and the men showed a marked Inn
provement.
The Citizens Band. OF Richmond. sere-
naded the camp i'm the afternoon. This
organization rendered its services TO Lieu
tenant Dunn. Of Portsmouth and
through him 10 Colonel Baker. Various
patriotic pieces were rendered on the lawn
and then the band went into the Audi
forum and gave n concert The music
was much enjoyed and very highly CONF
pllmented.
Colonel Baker has letter from hi.
wife that he highly prizes. The Colonel
wrote Mrs Baker that camp-hfe was inn
proving his health. Mrs. Baker replied
that IF going TO war should restore the
Colonel to his former good health she
would feel amply compensated for the
sacrifice she had TO make In giving her
consent for him TO go TO the front. Colo
mel Baker has not been we'll man for
some time lie has been hard-worked
and needed exercise. This campfire
rs helping me wonderfully. he said to-
day II already feel Ike new man I
am gaining flesh. and the exercise / take
gives me a splendid appetite"
THE BLUES TO MOVE.
Tho Blues were not ordered 10 80 into
tents Yesterday afternoon, as was az first
CONTEMPLATED There were not enough
tents on hand for both companies The
Blues will march out to Camp Lee this
morning.
Colonel j. G. INhtT has lr1AfN Al NHli-
eral order under which the several calls
for week days have been changed as
slusIcian's call. $3.50 A. NJ.
Reyeille call. 5.i5 A. NJ.
Sick call. 6I5 A. NJ.
breakfast call. $3.50 A. NJ.
First sergoants call. 1880 a. NJ.
Guard Mount call. $3.50 A. NJ.
Drill call. 1890 a. NJ.
Recall call, 100 A. NJ.
Dinner call. 1900 noon.
Drill call 2:30 Z NJ.
Recall. 500 j.. NJ.
Supper call, $500 y. NJ.
Retreat call, 6.0l r. VI.
Tattoo call. $3.50 j.. NJ.
Taps call. 1880 p. VI.
colonel Baker also issued the following
this morning. 81
Ouartermaster Calfce is detailed as act
inc commissary of subsistence unlh iuI-
Their orders ..
HE WILL FIGHT.
Nr~ John H. Boisseau has not enlisted
I'm Company B. of the Blues. nor Com-
panv 81. Fourth Regiment as wagner
but as private, who is willing 90 take
am active part fin fighting the spanlards.
Rv some mistake. however ms name
has been entered on the official muster
office Is really filled by Mr.. FREDERICK L.
Mr.. William IT. AcGavock. Of Wythe-
vile. Is among the new members VINO
recently enlisted I'm Company 4, or the
Blues. now Company VI, Fourth Regi-
ment ....,.-.
AN EX-CDNFDDERATE
Tfeutenant-Colonel Edwards. Of the
Fourth. IS probaly the only Confederate
Veteran among the soldiers OF camp
Lee. lie fought through the war ana
surrendered al AppomattoX. Colonel I'd
wards resigned the Office Of treasurer Of
soutbampton to 60 10 the war Hon. j.
q. Parker. n member of the House OF
DELEGATES. succeeded him. but Will sur
render the office when the Colonel re-
turns.
Colonel Baker is pleased with the good
order the men maintain I'm camp. Ihere
has been no dis0rderly conduct, ana no
occasion TO punish any soldier.
The Governor has had number OF sol-
diars who were nearly barefOOted, fur
rfsbad with shoes. They were paid for
out off the contingent fund. but the red
eral government is expected TO refund
the amount .,
Capfain willard was busily engaged
yesterday in eupcrinfending the erection
of the kitchen whore food for his soiuleis
CHANGE NOT MADE.
Colonel Baker has received message
f-.m thc Secretary CT War I'm which ne
declines to transfer Captain M1surier's
cornn9nv from the Third TO tine Second
rserinent. and Captain owens company
f~on the Second 90 the Third. Both or
Gccrs were anxious Tor the change. All
of the old First Regiment companies arc
in fhc Second expect Captain Masurler s.
THE FINAL THANKS
Tho committee OF ladies', who were so
successful in providing the treat OF Ice
cream and cake. which was given TO the
soldiers at Camp Lee on Tuesday, May
9th. wish 20 thank all Of those VINO SO
cheerfnuv Contributed towards Che Sue
cese The numerous resolutions OF
thanks, which have been passed by the
various companies, attest their appre-
citation Of this graceful attention.
Tire committee WAS composed OF MIS-.
T.. ID. Hotchklss chairman, Mrs Clay
Drewrv. Mrs. Joseph A. White, Mrs. =.
courtney jenkins. Miss Betty Clarke.
Mrs. George Z. Stacy, Mrs. Governor j.
Uoge TYLER. Mrs. Robert Green, Mrs. 5.
II Bov,ln and Miss BETTE Elyson.
The credit FOR the perfect and syste-
uatic arrangement for tho distribution
of the refreshments to the three thousand
soldiers was due 20 Sergeant Holt,
Major Watson. Colonel Baker and Col
onel Roller.
The eight wagons OF Mrs. Moesta,
which we're gaily decorated by her with
flags and bunting. were hailed win