The New York herald., 1873-09-09
MILITARY MATTERS.

The military organizations seem resolved not to
allow the summer to pass away without enjoying a
few more holidays in suburban forgetiulness OF
civilian labor While 1t might be reasonably ques-
toned whether we see often enough our favOrite
city regiments In gala mood marching to pleasant
music along the Streets at the same time 1t Is true
that the members composing these organiza tions
attend to the less ostentatious part Of their mill
tary servce-at drill and exercise In their respec-
tive armories-with acknowledged punctualty,
and the result OF this is that when they do turn
out they
LOOK AS PLEASANT AND AS NEAT
as any "crack" regiments need ask New York
Is not little proud of of these bodies OF men,
and people are always glad when the music of their
bands enlivens the heavy business atmosphere Of
the Streets and the gay colors of the uniforms as
they pass by, shine under the cleaning bayonets.
Yesterday seemed to have been selected by seve-
raj city regiments for both enjoyment and display,
while others were busy making ready for good
time to come before the month is over Those that
did parade formally or march from their places OF
rendezvous to the boats or cars were bright with
all the gay and festive trapplngs that belong to
regiments in full pomp OF dress; and the glory OF
whole companies or men move and act as If with
but single thought-appcared In the perfection
OF their marching and
with which they bore themselves. finer day
than yesterday could not have been selected 1or
parade or target excursion, the air being soft and
clear, with not heavy dart OF the solar rays from
morning till evening. Even in the city the
weather was full of life and pleasant impulse, a
gentle breeze making the atmosphere delightful;
but out In the suburbs where the trees lent their
shade and the rustling leaves told of the nvigorat
ing but mild wind that was passing through them,
and which was grateful relief TO the exercise OF
the march or the drill. the day was such that no
poets Imagination OF "md September could
have done more than justice to the reality. AS q
consequence, the pleasure sought for by our city
military men was abundanty supplied to them on
theH several and respective 'outings;' nor did
anything occur to mar natures gifts nor the re-
vival OF the jolly feelings which these military re-.
unions invariably call forth.
THE sEvENTY-NINTH REGIMENT
The ofIlcers and members OF the seventy-ninth
from the CaedOnian Club of Paterson, N. j., to at
tend their first annual games, which Will be held at
Paterson the 1lth inst. The detachment by whom
this invitation has been accepted have got leave OF
absence for the day named and are expected to
report, fully armed and equipped in Kills, epauets,
IS9 and 141 West Twenty-third street, at na-past
six O'Clock, Thursday morning. They will thence
proceed under the command OF Major Laing to the
place OF destination. Three priZes-$2O $40 and
s5-will be given by the Club TO the regiment Tor
the best shooting. special drill in kits was held
at the armory last evening to prepare the men Tor
a good display before their hosts. The usual drill
exercises were gone through with in fine style, the
men being In spirited MOOD AZ the prospect OF -
military day" among their Caedonian friends.
The seventy-frst Rcgi In Will
amsburg-ReceptiOn by the Forty
seventh Regiment.
The Seventy-frst regiment, Colonel Bose, last
night visited Williamsburg, by invitation Of the
Forty seventh regiment, Colonel Austen. The gal
liant visitors were received at the ferry foot Of
Broadway by the Forty-seventh and an immense
multitude of citizens the whole neighborhood
being abaze with fireworks Having formed In
line, the gay guardsmen took up the line Of
march through Broadway TO Sixth street,
through sixth to Grand street, through Grand
street to Union avenue. through Union avenue
to South Third street, down south Third street to
Seventh, through seventh to Wilson street. through
Wilson street to Bedford avenue, through Bedford
avenue to Fourth street, and along Fourth street
to the Forty-seventh regiment armory ut North
Second street.
There was quite display Of enthusiasm along
the line OF march, Fourth street particularly ex-
hbiting profusion OF bunting and pyrotechncs
The Ecxford Club building looked like seething
mass OF fire AZ the procession passed by:
After having been thoroughly refreshed at the
armory, the guests OF the Forty-seventh were
escorted to the ferry at late hour, and departed
for their homes, rejoicing over the brilliant recep
tion they had received.