The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-06-16

The CHARDEsTowN CITY GUARDs-The
Charlestown City Guards, Co. f. 9Th Mass.
Infantry, Capt s. R. MARBLE, Jr., command
ing with about So guns arrived here yesterday
morning by boat from Boston. They were ac-
companied by the Mystic Brass Band, and had
as invited guests, Col. Walter Everett, Mai.
G. w. Daniels, Surgeon Edward J. Foster,
Assistant Surgeon Allen M. Sumner and
Quartermaster John T. Bolton of the regi-
ment to which the company is attached. The
Band, we may remark, in passing though COM
posed Of very young men, and organized only
about eight months, is fine body and played
remarkably well winning good opinions from
all who heard them. The Guards were receiv-
ed at the wharf by the Portland Light Infan-
try, Capt. Mattocks, and were escorted direct
to the United States Hotel for breakfast AT
ter breakfast the battalion was again formed
and marched to City Hall, where the honorary
members of the Infantry and invited guests
we're received, and Mayor Kingsbnry intro
dueed, who welcomed the visitors in most
cordial manner, to which fitting response was
made in behalf of the Charlestown company by
Col. Everett. The route of march was then
directed to Custom House Wharf, where both
companies took Capt. divers steamer Express
for Cushing's Island. The uniform of the
Charlestown company consists of dark blue
blouse, light blue pantaloons, white belts,
French shoulder knots, regulation caps with
blue and white pompons The officers wear
the white fountain blume.
On landing at Cushing's Island the line OF
march was taken for the beach on the north
erly side of the Island, where the chowder was
to be served and the various amusements of the
day were to come off. For an hour or two af-
ter arriving at the island, the two companies
engaged in target shooting, in which Private
Norton of the Infantry made the best shot; and
in various other games.
At about u O'clock a substantial and excel.
lent lunch was served, after which the two
companies marched by the shore route, through
the woods, to the inspiring music Of the Mystic
Band, and finally emerged upon tho cliff o.
White Head ,whe.e magnificent sea view wal
spread out before them. After admiring the
beautiful scenery of our harbor, and listening
to the music of the band, the procession re
formed, and through the falling rain, made
their way to the small shed on the wharf nea
AOiO VIC Vino was SCiJ PsOoo"ho
ly spent, notwithstanding the rain, which
threatened TO spoil the remainder of the day.
pleasure The members Of the band sang sew
eral favcrite songs in a fine manner. aut
afterwards gave some splendid instru
mental music, including several new and non
ular selections.
At last the sun once more shone forth in nm
clouded splendor, and the entire party repair
ed to the beach, where splendid fish chowde
was partaken of, served up in the best style G
the art, by those well known caterers, Messr.
Alex. Bell and Sumner Skillns. Then follow
ed friendly but spirited contest at football
between the companies,i in which all of the col
testants appeared to thoroughly enjoy then
selves. During the entire day the most frate
nal feelings were manifested by the two con
panies, and go incident occurred to mar IL
pleasure of the occasion.
The companies returned to the city about
o'clock and, marching up India street on IL
way to the Estates" halted for a moment
Charles P. KDapp's, corner of Fore and Ind
streets, and parteok of soda, and acknow ledg.
the courtesy by three cheers and tiger.
Thence they proceeded directly to the hott
where the battalion was dismissed for suppe
In the evening the military attended the bs
at City Hall.