The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-06-26

Notwithstanding the threatening aspect of
the weather Saturday morning the Blues as
sembled at their armory under command of
Lieut. Edward W. Loveitt, and accompa MED
by the Portland Band, received the honorary
members and guests at the United States Hotel
at s O'Clock, land marched through Congress and
State streets to Railroad wharf, where they
embarked on the steamer Express at 8 O. clock,
and sailed directly to Little Chebeague Island
Here they landed and marched to the grove
and established headquarters. In very short
time breakfast was announced OF which all par
took with keen relish with appetites sharp
ened by the NOR ming sail This disposed of,
preparations were made for target-firing and
entered into with will. The following is The
result: First prize of a gold medal, was award
ed to Corp. Mills j. Parker; his three shots
averaging 6 3-8 inches. The second prize, a
gold ring, to musician Daniel Skilins; three
shots averaging 13 inches. Among the hon
orary members, Mr.. Sumner Barbour took the
first prize of gold medal; his three shots av-
eragng 58 inches, and Mr. Geo. Trefethren
the second prize, gold ring, his three shots
averaging 1-3 inches. The best single shot
in the company was made by Mills j. Parker,
and among the honoraries by Col. Roberts
To Corporal Joseph M. Bonney was awarded a
small doll (gotten up regardless of expense),
for the poorest shot in the company; and to
Mr.. Thomas McEwan as valuable time piece"
for a like misfortune at the honorary members
target. Both gentlemen responded with much
feeling, regretting their bad luck and assur-
ing the company that if practice could avail
anything. the next anniversary should find
heir shots nearer the bulls eye.
After the firing was over the time was spent
in various amusements until 3 o'clock, when
dinner was announced, to which all did ample
justice. In this connection we would say that
Mr.. George Webster was the caterer for the
occasion and all present can testify to the COM
plete success of this important part of the day s
enjoyment. Webster "did the thing up
brown" being asserted by the veteran Bar
nard. AS soon as dinner was dispatched, Col.
T. A. Roberts, chairman of the committee of
arrangements, called the assembly to order,
and speeches and toasts appropriate to the &C.
oasion were made by the honorary members
and guests present. Deep regret was express
ed at the unavoidable absence of Capt Park er.
now in the West. Letters were received from
Lieut. Pennell also unable to be present; and
Mr.. Charles Wilmington, formerly member Of
the company.
DIR. Ollapod proposed that the band should
play "Auld Lang Syne," after which three
hearty cheers were given for that whole sonled
friend of thePortland militia, Capt. Edward NJ
Patten, now residing in San Francisco, CAL
Chandler enlivened the occasion with many oi
his choice selections, which were rendered as
the music of our Portland Band always is-in
most acceptable manner.
81 AT five o'clock the party broke camp and
We're soon "all aboard" the steamer Express
enroute for the city; brief stop was made al
Peaks Island on the way. and the steame,
reached Custom House wharf NJ q n clock The
line was quickly reformed and the comnanv
and guests marched to the armorv Tho
weather, in spite of the heavy clouds in tho
morning, proved all that could be desired -cool
and comfortable. In the absence of Canta;,
Parker the command Of the Blues devolved up
on Lieut.. Loveitt, who handled the compan,
in a sOldiery manner, and the marching an,
general appearance OF the company was alike
creditable TO officers and men. To the commit
tee n charge the thanks Of the whole party i
due for the very thorough manner in which th
arrangements were perfected and carried out
and which rendered the 9th anniversary G
the r. M. BIS one long to he remembered b
those fortunate enough to be present.
Is SACcARAPPA.- Frank Bailey has put up
fine two story dwelling house 30 by 80 feet, o
Mcclellan street near the railroad station.
The residence of Rev. e. p. Thwng is ,offe,
ed for sale at auction next week, as he is abou
to move in town. This will be good oppol
tunity to obtain genteel house with pleasan
grounds, within "a few miles of the city and q
liberal terms
Inc meeting house first used by the Univei
saiists, then by the Unitarians and moreIecen
y by the swedenborgians is now taken DO.
session of by the Free Baptisas. and Rev. M,
W1ltcher is preacher for the present femme,
ance meetings were held there and At tho Cor
gregational church last evening.
The attention of the ladies' is directed .
the advertisement of ParasoIs in special MOTTO
column. ef '''e