The Portland daily press., 1869-06-24

fsld. their different colored uniforms now
blending, now separating, as they approached
or receded from each other. There were
large number Of military men present, who
took great interest In the nap@uvres, and
quite sensation was created by the salutes
fired at the commencement of the reYiew.
THE BALL.
- City Hall was filled to oEerflowing last night
with splendid assemblage of the youth and
beauty Of thescity, who were impelled thither
by desire to do honor to the Strafford
Guards. The affair was more Of the nature of
a promenade concert than a ball, for very few
of the ladies were attired in full evening dress,
and vocal and band concert preceded the
dancing. But the occasion was rendered much
more enjoyable from the absence Of full toilets,
there being none Of that stiffness that is al
ways connected with dress parties. The
Guards were we'll taken care of by the Blues
and showed by their attentions to their part
ners and their devotion to Terps.chore that
they are as gallant in the ball room as they are
good soldiers in the field. Everything passed
off pleasantly and satisfactorily to all concern
ed, and we have heard on all sides but the one
reudfk, tudJ WI itu0 DluCc SCes UP q uduc6
they never do it by halves. During the first
part Of the evening, in addition to the fine
music discouIsed by the bands, there was some
exquisite vocal music from Messrs- Shaw,
Thurston and Haskell, and q flag presentation
to the Blues by the wives and sisters Of the ac-
tive members The Blues, Light Infantry and
Guards having formed three sides of square
in the hail. the ladies entered and were re-
ceived with "present arms when Adjutant
g. w. Roberts of the Blues Association, in
their behalf presented the flag with appropri-
ate remarks. Capt. Parker responded in be-
half of the company, very gracefully, and the
companies then withdrew from the hall to pre-
pare for the dance The, dance was kept up
till late hour, when the banquet halls were
deserted" and the participants tired yet happy
sought the much-needed rest to prepare them
for the island excursion to-day. There were .
large number of military officers present a. the
ball, including among them several of the
regular army. Mayor Putnam and number
of the City Government were also seated, with
Mayors Brewsteran and Hall and the other guests
from Dover, upon the platform. !aa
CONCLUSION.
Thus far the visit Of the Strafford Guards
has been an immense success. Not thing has
occurred to mar the festivities, and both the
visitors and their hosts appear to have enjoyed
every moment of the day. The reception of
the Guards by the citizens of Portland has
been very fattering one, for they have filled
the streets to do honor to their presence, and
the ladies have greeted them on every hand,
from balconies and windows, as well as at the
Review and the Ball, with their sweetest
smiles and waving of handkerchiefs. Captain
Parker and his officers have also left no stone
unturned that would contribute to their pleas
ure. One feature of the day we should espe-
cially mention-the living galaxy of beauty,
which dimmed the lustrsssff "A TIC n q decorators
art, at the AtEory of the Blues, as the process
slQr passed in the morning. We must not
forget to speak of the elegant teams furnished
by Capt Sager for the use of the invited guests.
particularly the barouche drawn by four splen-
did black horses in the afternoon.
To-day the Blues and Guards with their in
vited guests will enjoy an excursion to the
islands, and the Guards will leave for home in
the 6 P. M. train. Y