The Portland daily press., 1869-06-24

Deputy Marshal Bolton.
Detachment of Police. > as 1egs
Portland Band-20 pieces.
Portland Mechanic Blues. 2 2 =
Invited guests in barouches.
|, Dover Band 20 pieces.
~ Strafford Guards. ~ ) lrs,
The Guards numbered 40 men-all that are
allowed TO a company Of militia by the laws of
New Hampshire-unde the command Of Capt
J. G. Wallace and Lieuts, Jos s. Abbott and
Moses G. Lord. They are dressed in French
army hat, similar to that Of the Blues, with
red and whitefountain plumes; coat and pants
of blue, trimmed with yellow. The officers
plumes are black and white. The Dover Band
are attired in a blue uniform, closely resem-
bling that Of the Guards, with red and white
pompon on their hats Their Drum Major,
John s. Stackpole, is an old soldier, and at
tired in the splendid dress appropriate to his
position, and makes a fine appearances The
leader of the band is j. BurleieI lsfk nam.
The invited guest whoa oaesceapany the Guards,
gre 4Aayor E. V. Brewster. ex-Mayor j. G.
Hall, B. Barnes, Esq, IAN old member of the
Boston Light Infantry DR.. g. 81. Horsch,
formerly surgeon of the 18th NJ FL. Infantry,)
G. II. Gray. Esq, (editor of the Dover Gazette)
and w. III. Hill, Esq, who is an old friend of
the Blues and one to whom they are much in
debted for many kindnesses shown on their
visit to Dover about a year ago. All of the
above gentlemen are from Dover. httfe q
All along the route to City Hall there were
large gatherings Of people on the sidewalks
and door-steps, while the windows of the
houses were filed with the gentler sex, who
waved their handkerchiefs to the gallant boys
in blue in token of welcome. q sussns
, DECORATIONS. s.,ts,s..
Flags were very generally thrown to the
breeze from the residences of the citizens, while
in many cases there was considerable display
in the way of decorations. In this connection
we might mention the flag Of the Union Boat
Club, at Commodore J. Nj. Churchilps, on
State street; Machgonne No. Engine House
on Congress street, which exhibited flags; fes-
tooned over the front of the building, with the
letters P. M. b., with portraits of Washington,
Grant and Sherman. Also large flag on
which was inscribed the words, aWelcome
Guards, surrounded by wreaths of ivy leaves.
The steamer also whistled salute as the pro-
cession passed. We must not forget the Blues
Armory, which presented splendid sight.
The whole front was elegantly draped with
flags, surmounted with gilt eagle grasping
the spears and olive branch in histalons, and
ilscriDed Mechanic Blues, Straford Guards,
with clasped hands between the names of the
companies, and on one side the date of the
original organization Of the company, June "a,
1907, and on the other the date of the anniver-
sary, June "a, 1863. A brass cannon stationed
on the the roof doomed forth salute as soon
as the procession appeared. Captain Parker's
residence on Atlantic street was also tastefully
draped with flags, and the public buildings
including the City Hall, Armory Of the Light
Infantry, Army and Navy Hall, United States
Hotel, Grand Army Hall and the Union Club,
threw out their bunting. 44.J;f .l6ktirs
AT CITY HALL
Upon arriving at the City Hall the compa-
nies opened ranks, when Mayor Putnam was
introduced to the visiting companysby Captain
Parker, and made the following remarks;
Officers and privates of the Strafford Guards
] consider it both an honor and 2 pleasure TO
YOU come from the neighboring State of New
Hampshrs sneb eoss nays nos
in the past as we hope to be insithe future
New Hampshire is celebrated for the men she
has produced, and she has sent some of the
finest soldiers to the war. 4 am sure you are
an honor to the State and to the profession to
which you belong. Your visit here is one Of
pleasure, and you will not be disappointed, for
you are in the hands Of the Mechanic Blues,
in whose hospitality you can trust. Aasia /
Capt Wallace replied, saying that in the
name of the Straford Guards he thanked the
Mayor and the city of Portland for their splen-
did reception. That only year ago the two
companies met for the first time, and since
then there had been the kindest feelings be-
tween them and he hoped IL would always CON
tinue.. Thanking the Mayor for his fattering
opinion Of New Hampshire, he assured him
they should endeavor to do their duty as sol
diers .s9sSasesss bss8 93asByoxk
The companies then marched to the drill
hall of the Blues .Armory and partook of
bountiful collation., provided BY the ladies, and
then to their quarters at the U. 8. Hotel. =
At half past two the battalion reformed
and marched to, Captain Parker's residence,
where another excellent collation. was spread,
to which ample justice was DONE. One of the
features here was the united performance of
the two bands, and the efectof the forty in
pehUuCuto WdS Vi " luuSb RicdetuS cildFict6Ts-
THE DINNER
The ward-room Of City Hall presented
most beautiful appearance as the battalion
marched in to dinner. The long tables were
spread with the most appetizing yiands, while
at intervals were placed bouquets Of rare flow
ers. filling the apartment with their fragrance.l
The room was canopied with flags to repre-
sent an immense marquee while over the door,
and the recess facing the door, were the sym
bolic arms of the United States in gilt, sur
mounting shields, the one inscribed P. NIB.
and the other s. G.. Corps flags were also sus-
pended around the room aud shields inscribed.
" God armeth the Patriot" and the names OF
Gems Grant, Mcclellan, Chamberlain, Shep-
ley, Gov. Stearns, Cols Roberts, ;. Stoddard,
Capts. Wallace, Parker, and others. To the
ladies great praise is due for the elegant din
ner furnished, they having taken the whole
matter into their own hands, and the result
was grand success. The Blues are fortunate
in having such helpmates, in every sense of
the word, who also graced the occasion with
their presence elGzs DEsG sa4ls4s 19xEss
Col. Roberts presided, and after the cloth
was removed Capt. Parker responded very
uanuSOIncly tO the bOaSt IN -00uOr Of the ladies
who had prepared the feast; Ex-Mayor Hall
in most graceful and ornate speech for the
Dover guests; Capt Wallace in behalf Of the
ladies; DIR. Horsch hoped the military would
never be called out except for like occasions to
the present; and Lieut. Patterson for, the
Portland Light Infantry. The dinner ended
with nine cheers and tiger for the ladies.
sl THE REVIEW. g lhWs4Ut
! At6 3-4 p M. the battalion line was formed
on Congress street, consisting Of the Blues,
Light Infantry and Straford Guards, preceded
by the Portland and Dover Band united as
one band, and under command of Capt. Par
ker they marched tothe Western Promenade,
where they were reviewed by Col. Roberts and
staff, and also went through with Dress Pa
rade under command Of Capt. Wallace. There
was an immense concourse Of spectators pres
ent, both ladies' and gentlemen, and as the
battalion went through with the different eyo-
iutlons they were greeted with complimentary
remarks on all sides. 1t was beautiful pa
geant as the battalion broke into companies in |
she nrst movements of the Dress Parade and 4
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