New-York tribune., 1872-06-18
NEw-YORK TUESDAY. JUNE Is, 1872.

idents welcomed the members OF tho band NJ the MAR
wick House. where Mr.. Ebenezer Watson Delivered the
following address: ..1 el .....l .I.
Lte,a- COL FLuprER, Mr. DANIEL GODFREY, and Hem
oers Of Her Majesis Grenader Guards Band: Yon are
In the United States representatives OF tne Inlay
bands OF the United Kingdom as an onerng on he ph
of the British nation the shrine OF peace
through the Worlds Peace Jubilee III lhls clty,, We
recognize in you the glorious military record OF the
"Guards" radiant In noble deeds Of herosm, crowned
with the gories OF victory dazzling In sesaerinelng
patTotis and il does our British hearts good TO greet
you our countrymen. In this our adopted home. NO
interesting spot 10 the Brt0n can DO Vunu on s
historical landmark TO lead your minds TO that eventu
period both In English and American history wheh tne
infant land OF the West weaned ltselt OF 'he nVtho
country the East gave birth to sons Characteristic OF
their grandparent-men who had shone III aIhlsi III III
art, In song" and whose energy has built up a nation
symbolic of freedom and equaitythat strong In union,
wieds Unlimited power IN tlo adNaneeep. VI tn ny
age in which We live. During short stay yoi viii
OF the American people, and you VIII not aept piiore
Won have discovered the many noble qualities that have
sDdeared them 10 ma as brothers Act then weliyour
part; 10 you belongs the dstlncton OF pclns e
british soldiers TO through Boston since the uled
States became a nation, and greet you Win Sery
confidence that you will not betray the sacreu
tached 10 It, See that YOU retain there The WISH VI
the Grenader Guards Band TO Boston on TINS I,u y,
June, 1872, lofty mission of peace VIII DC nahnea
down in the histories OF great nations as an episode
forever recalling the peasanest Of associations nay
the scene TO be enacted this day also ielp
10 create destiny for the British and American nations
that shall be marked by unbroken era OF peace ana
hearts that overflow with patriotic emotions with blend
ing Thoughts home, dear old home, ana Win zone
tine less love and respect for your Sovereign ueenNc
toria than YOU yourselves bear Long live the Qlen
saw We Her name shines out in dazzling glory ~ the
worlds history. Long may she reign, long lnal she
honor the she wears Every h and laieS ~ M the
earth resouuds at the mention OF her name-'i0ora'
God save the Queen. r.r4.
Col Fludyer and Capt. Godfrey replied In SIMILAR
strain.
The band of the Kaiser Franz Grenadier Regiment
which arrived with the British band, had areeeption
also The procession composed Of military ana mu-
steal societies. an Orange society and other local @gan
izatons, and included the National Marine Band OF
Washington The line OF march was through the prin-
cipal streets and the visitors attracted much attention.
and excited considerable enthusiasm among the thou
sands of people who lined the streets sidewalks bal
conies windows and fences along the route Tie British
Greuader Band especially most warmly eheered,
while the Germans gave cordial welcome TO their Prus
sian countrymen.
| A banquet was given at the Parker House TO the
foreign bands whose members later IN the afternoon
| were seated with the audience in the Coliseum
After O'Clock the Coliseum was the objective point OF
peope more OF less and the bridges streets ana
fences in its immediate vicinity were tronged all the
afternoon II the number in the Coliseum, all told was
10000 certainly there twice that number outside
patronizng the various booths strong about OF listen
ing 20 the efforts Of the musicians and singers inside.
The best c. order prevailed thieves were not numerous
and the initial day passed off very pleasantly With the
people who did not contribute nanciy 10 tle INST per
| iOrmance.