The Portland daily press., 1871-06-17

The hospitalities of our military anu h'o-
men to their visitors continued through yes
terday, and we believe the latter returned 10
their homes last evening with pleasant 1ecol-
lectiops of our city and warm friendship to-
wards her organizations The visiting firemen
were abroad early after the pleasures Of the
dance, and spent the morning in walking OF
riding around the city and visiting places ol
interest, often under the guidance of their
hosts. Mayor Kingsbury took Aldermen Lin
scott and Seavy and Engineer Poor under his
especial charge. At II o'clock they assembled
at the Adams House and marched with their
band to the house of Casco Engine Company
NO. 3, where tables we're elegantly spread.
Chief Engineer Moody and number of the
Assistant Engineers, the Mayor and city Off
Gers joined them, and an hour was spent in
feasting and merriment A shower came up
while thus engaged, and as proper accom-
| paniment the band played an elegant compe-
sition entitled Silvery Showers. cornet solo by
Mr.. Boardnan. 1t was right merry time.
and new signal was adopted, "All up!" rais-
ing the right hand with the first and second
fingers extended, when drinking.
About o'clock Gasco Engine Co. and Wash
ington Hook and Ladder Co. with delegations
from the other city companies, turned out in
their new uniforms, with the Portland Band,
and received the Massachusetts boys at the
Adams House, the latter company having their
truck with them. Chief Engineer Moody, and
several Assistant Engineers and officers Of the
fire companies were in the ranks as invited
guests. The route of march was qaite long,
and the display was very attractive. At the
close of the day the visitors were escorted to
the Boston boat, and the companies parted
with personal expressions OF regard, and a reg
ular fireman's farewell 81
The Charlestown City Guards made a par
ade in the forenoon, visiting the Western
Promenade on their route, where they broke
ranks and for time enjoyed the splendid
scenery which that place affords. In the af-
ternoon they received and did escort duty for
the Lynn Cadets, after which carriages were
furnished and the company were given a ride
around the city. At half past the Infantry
turned out and escorted them to the Boston
boat, by which they left for home. The Guards
won much praise for their good appearance and
courteous bearing, and their visit has been
much enjoyed by our citizens. s.
When the train from Augusta arrived, at
3.15 p. M, it brought the Woodbridge Cadets, of
Lynn, splendid corps, which had just enjoy
ed the hOspitalities of the military of Bangor
and Augusta, and were on their way home to
participate in the celebration of the 18th Of
June in Charlesto~n. This is Co. 1, Of the 9Th
Massachusetts Regiment, and is oficered as
follows: j. G. Batchelder, Captain; G. c. Frye,
1st Lieutenant; J. F. Pool, I'd Lieutenant.
The uniform is dark blue with buff facings
and trimmings, French caps and white belts.
1t numbered yesterday go guns, and was ac-
companied by the Lynn Band, % pieces, in
very neat uniforms. The company carried the
colors Of the Sth Regiment The following
gentlemen accompany the Cadets as guests:
Hon. j. N. Buffam, ex Mayor of Lynn, Messrs
e. f. Sawyer, #. Smith and N E. Moulton,
honorary members of the company; and the
following members of the staff: Capts. Chas.
L. Bowers, John Mann and John Shaw, I'd;
Aids-de Camp, w. Shaw, c. E. Parsons and
A. Parsons; Surgeon, Charles Healey; Assist |
ant Surgeon, A. Fuller; C.sE. Kimball, Quar-
termaster of the 9Th Regiment, and j. Media
witt, Adjutant.
With soldierly courtesy the Charlestown
Guards volunteered to receive the Cadets at
the depot, which they did in very handsome
manner, and escorted them to the Falmouth
Hotel, where they dined and supped, and re-
mained until midnight when they left in the |
train for home.