Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-06-07

directly in front of the train. He Immediately
whstled brakes down and reversed his engine,
but the train could not be brought to a stand.
The danger OF a severe accident was. however,
averted. The engine ran into the distractions
with such force as to throw pieces of rock
upon it, and throw the forward truck
of and over upon the north track in such
manner as to obstruct both of them for some
time. The only damage done was to the for
ward part Of the engine, the passenger cars
not receiving enough of the shock TO break
a shackel or drawbar. No one was injured and
in short time the northern track was put in
condition for the passage of trains, by removing
it over the ditch near the side Of the cut. The
cars Of the owl train were drawn back to this
city and taken to Boston by another engine,
running the first part of the distance on the up
track, and then being switched over on to the
south one. The disabled engine was got upon
the track and brought back 10 the city about
ten O'Clock. The train consisted of thirteen long
cars, and had the trouble occurred few miles
from the city, after the train was under full head
way, a serious accident would have been the re-
suit.
down on the wrccking train, had his arm broken
in three places by being caught by the crank of
aihand car while attempting to stop it.
ANNIVERSARY OF THE WORCESTER LIGHT
INFANTRY.-rhat time honored institution,
the Worcester Light Infantry, celebrated the
siXty.nnth anniversary of its organization yes
terday by the usual street parade target shoot
and dinner. The clouds with which the sky was
thicky overcast during the earlier part of the
day, cleared away in the afternoon, and, with
the exception of the mud, which made the
marching rather dsagrceable, the weather was
very favorable for an out door parade. The
members of the company assembled at their
armory early in the afternoon, and about half
past two made their appearance in the street.
After short street parade, accompanied by the
Worcester brass band, the company repaired TO
the new common, where target was set up and
the comrades and some of the honorary mem
bers displayed their skill as marksmen. The
afternoon was mostly spent in shooting, after
which the company returned TO headquarters
and were dismissed.
In the evening company numbering about
sevenly-fve, consisting of the past and present
members OF the company and invited guests,
assembled at the armory and marched TO the
Bay State house, where the annual dinner was
served. Capt. j. A. Lowell called the assembly
TO order, and in few appropriate remarks in-
troduccd Gen. VIM. S. Lincoln as chairman.
Gen. Lincoln filled the duties of his position in
singularly happy and able manner. Upon
sketch of the history of the company from its
organization, nearly seventy years ago, to the
present time. He spoke of the gallant part
which the organization took in the war of 1872,
and of its noble record in the late war, iamliaito
all the citizens of Worcester. He closed by call
ing upon Col. Ivers Phillips, who spoke feelingIy
Of his connection with the company, and of his
joy and pride which he felt in meeting it in the
ranks Of the Old Sixth regiment at Philadelphia
in the spring OF 1861.
Interesting remarks touching upon the history
and welfare of the organization were also made
by Col. c. S. ChildS, Capt. H. W. Conkling,
Capt. VIM. II. King of the City Guards, Capt.
John G. Rice of the Chamberlin Light Battery,
aud Capt. Geo. d. Boyden of company b, State
Guard.
Capt. Joel II. Prouty, of the committee of
judges, made his report upon the result of the
afternoon target shooting. The first prize, con-
sisting of a silver model, was awarded to First
Sergeant J. j. Upham; second prize. gold mon
ogram, TO First Lieutenant Asa Wheeler; third
prize, a silver monogram, to Private L. ?. Drury.
The fourth piize, consisting OF an deliberately
executed leather mcde, for the poorest shot,
was awarded to Second Lieutenant Ira Wood
cock. The medals and monograms were the
work of Mr.. 7. d. Gard, and were very credita-
| bly, executed.
Speeches were also made by Dir, d. w. Cooke,
| Capt. George Prouty, Mai. +. G. Stiles, Capt s.
Hyde, Col. j. w. Wethercll, Col j. A. Titus,
Quarlermaster Richard Tucker Of Fitchburg
Capt Geo. F. Peck, Lieut.. Geo. F. Lawrence of
the Washington Guards of Fitchbure and others.
Letters were read from Capt. j. W. Denny of
Boston and Lieut. j. Stewart Brown, expressing
regret at their inability TO be present and con.
tanning sentiments appropriate to the occasion.
During the evening Barnard 4 Richardson's
orchestra enliycned the occasion with music,
and some of the old army songs were sung with
spirit by some of the comrades present. The
company broke up at a late hour, well satisfied
with the success of the celebration, and with
the entertainment provided by mine host of the
Bay State. The dining hall was very prettily
decorated by flags and StreamerS radiating rom
the chantiliers to the sides of the walls.