The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-25
MILITIA ANXIOUS
TO HONOR STUART
Vaughan Will Ask Governor to
Visit Camp and Review Vir-
ginia's Citizen-Soldicrs.
ARRIVES AT GoRDoNsvlLLE
Social Feature of Encampment Is
Reception to Be Given by
Colonel and Mrs. Potts.
Especial to The rimes.Dispatch.l ]

Henry g. Stuart arrived here late this
Afternoon. but postponed his official
visit to the joint camp of instruction.
trained with regulars until tomorrow.
The Governor tonight is the guest OF
j. X. Anderson at his home several
miles from Gordonsville. and he will
designate the hour OF his review OF the
state troops tomorrow morning. 1t is
generally presumed that the brigade
parade will be held in the early after
noon. as the Governor and many OF the
officers viii be the guests of Lieuten-
ant-Colonel ana Mrs. Allen Potts at a
reception at their home in the even
ing.
The arrival of the Governor was
without foi,nality of any kind. AS he
left the train at Gordonsville. he was
net hy Colonel William J. Perry. COM
nandcr Of the First Infantry. and i'm
mcdiately entered a waiting automo-
bile and was driven off before the peo-
pie Of this widcawake little village
wer" aware Of his presence. a large
crowd gathered on the parade grounds
to witness the review. but were disap-
pointed. The regular regimental pa
rade, however. was held. followed br
the pretty ceremony of guard mount
inE
Adiutant-Gencral and Mrs Sale ar
rived tonight
The reception rendered Governor
Stuart and the officers by Colonel and
Mrs Potts will he the leading social
feature OF the entire encampincnt On
account of lack OF ROOM the affair will
be an invitation one
WILL INVITE STUART
TO REVIEW MILITIA
Hrigadier-Gcneral c. 9. Vaughan will
ask Governor Stuart to visit the CAMP
and view the 1000 men to whom he
is officially the chief
The Governor came with the intention
OF sec iDS tn. encanpinent. hut may de-
eide that a review of the troops is un-
necessary. All OF the commands. how
ever, are eager To do honor to the
states chief executive.
In event Of the pnrade being held il
wtl! take place in the large field in
which the manoeuvres have been held
me grounds are sufficiently large. but
are very rough for ceremonial affairs
Inc militiamen, however, are learning
how 10 hop over the bad spots grace
fully and feel confident that they will
hold AN almost perfect line as they
pass the reviewing officers. who will
be stationed on Il slight incline with
their backs to th. sun. There is room
on :he parade grounds for the hun
dreds of spectators from the surround
ing country.
As the State forces came into camp
with only bare necessities of a soldiers
life. the parade must necessarily be i'm
service uniforms. as the men would
take the feld in case of service All OF
ihe uniforms and equipment have been
sicked up III anticipation OF the big
event. Gordonsville was practically
deserted to o.night by the militlamen.
The Few attractions at the village have
hcgu. to pail OH the men, and there
is more life in camp. Band concerts
and the efforts OF the individual com
pan!es. make the evenings jolly ones.
There is no duty after retreat. cxccp,
Tor the guards, and everybody has
freedom until the last notes OF taps
so cchoing over The camp
The final night call is sounded from
nrie""G nn,e di.s nennagu"rters, nol As The final
a. regimental headquarters in turn.
The sound hits back into the hills. and
the echo is returned, making the sweet
notes OF the trumpet come from the
four corners. As the call is sounded
the lights, one by one. are eXtinguish-
ed: and in a few minutes silence
reigns in The big camp.
STOH,I ANTICIPATED
- nEFoRE MORNING
severe storm is anticipated before
morning. although it may blow over
gather and strong wind came up
There is the feeling OF rain i'm the
air and the officers redoubled the pre-
cautions in regard to protecting the
camp from storm.
When the site was selected it was
not round practicable To get the en-
drainage would be a protection How
ever. the engineers had shallow bitches
1uS TO carry of the water from the
least Protected parts As the ground
is soft and we'll covered with grass.
no water will stand. but will drain
through.
Every. tent has had trench dug
around it to keep the water from run,
ming in. These We're cleaned out to-
night and all guy ropes frightened and
tent rrn pegs driven in a little farther.
taHen A'"EeneMtS on meH iTr !he hike to be
made. Rations will be cooked bv the
individuals and the troop Will spend
the night in the open. All are inter
tie, scheduled for Wednesday,
SUNDAY TO HE DAY OF REST
FOR VIRGINIA LUNTEERs
Sunday will he day of rest for the
volunteer soldiers. All drills will be
suspended. and the men will be per-
er than usual. The only formation Of
the day will be at retreat and guard
mounting.
Church services will be held for the
benefit of the militiamen in the large
grove surrounding Christ J;pisconal
Church. Gordonsville. The grounds
att iarEe enough 10 accom- nlodate the
entire state force. giving every one "A
seal III the shade. In addition to the
militiamen. members OF all congregn-
tionS in Gordonsvile will unite i'm tife
service. The churches will not have
their regular services in their entirety,
but Will adjourn ia time for the con,
Sregation to repair to the grove
The service will he short but will
be very attractive. There is no com
pulsory rule for attendance, but every
company in camp has been especiailv
invited TO be prcsent--in a body If pos
slbie. choir is being formed among
some of the best songstcrs i'm the
First Virginia brigade, and the sing
irg OF the hymns will be lead by a
cornetist from the Fourth Regiment
Band.
Church call will sound at 1880
o'clock, and the men will then pro-
ceed TO the grove, which is less than
a quarter of Il mile from the camp
site. Everybody will be seated nv
close to the Spca kcr rs nnssihl ,rLa