Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-15
in camp will be much greater now that
men cannot get downtown so easily.

in camp will be much greater now that
men cannot get downtown so easily.
VISITED BY THE GOVERNOR.
Governor Tyler and Mrs. Tyler and
daughters witnessed the company drills
yesterday afternoon. Governor Tyler has
been a daily visitor 10 the camp ever
since 1t was instituted, and has always
taken the greatest interest in the welfare
of the men, 1t is remarkable to see
how many Of the men in the Wytheyille
company the Governor knows by name.
It's willie" and Tommy" and Jack"
all the time when he is among them.
Major +. r. Lasster, of Petersburg,
was among the few visitors at yhe camp
Yesterday. He was enthusiastically re-
ceived by the men Of Company X, Fourth
Regiment, of Petersburg, OF which COM
mand his brother Charles I. Lassiter, Is
second lieutenant.
There Is great complaint In camp over
the fare, the lack of variety. as well
as quantity, and the manner In whicn III
is prepared. II the fare were better the
men would be much better satisfied. 1t
was said at the camp last night that
several companies failed 10 get their
supper, because preparations had not
been made for the coming Of SO many
additional companies.
SERVICES IN CAMP TO-DAY.
The State Committee of the Young
Mems Christian association has begun It's
work at Camp Lee. Their big tent
was placed in position yesterday at tne
north of the Auditorium, and special
Gospel meeting will be held for the sol
diers this afternoon at O'Clock The
address will be- delivered by Rev. w. v.
Tudor, pastor of Centenary Methodist
Episcopal church. At the opening song
service Mr.. II. s. Watkins, OF the Grace
Street Tabernacle, Will sing.
During the past few days the assocla-
ton has had temporary quarters in the
Auditorium. but with the tent built for
committed the men will be made
much more comfortable. The soldiers
seem to appreciate this effort ef the COM
mittee in Offering them correspondence
and reading tables. games, etc. PROBABLY
many a letter has been written home
to mother. sister and sweetheart, Tell
ing of the kindness shvwn them Dy the
association The tables nave been placed
on the stage in the Auditorium. end some
of the boys are always there, reading,
writing, or playing drapShts. One OF the
Norfolk companies has passed a resolu-
| tion instructing the first sergeant 10
thank the secretaries for the courtesles
| shown them. There are quite a number
| OF association members among the sol
diers.
DIR. HoGE TO PREACH.
Rev. DR.. Moses D. Hoge was extended
an invitation last night on behalf OF Col
| onel Baker and the officers OF the eamt
| 10 preach 70 the soldiers in the Audito-
rum this afternoon at o'clock. He
accepted, and the service promises to be
one Of great interest.
There will be regular duty at camp to-
day. and company drills will be con-
tinued as usual. The men will be ellowed
TO come downtown and stay longer
than will be the case tomorrow, and
many of them who have acquaintance
in this city will spend the evening with
! friends.
An excursion train from Staunton tc
| Richmond will be run to-day. 1t Is ex-
pected that the celebrated Stonewal
| Brigade Band, of Staunton, which is to be
| enlisted with the Second Regiment, will
come to camp