The Portland daily press., 1877-06-27
PRESIDENT HAYES.
A Magnificent Entertainment in
Boston.
Public Reception at FaneuiI Hall.

BosToN, June 26.-The train bearing Presi-
dent Hayes arrived at the Stoughton street
station at 1915. AS the cars came in the
customary presidential salute OF Il guns were
staff and mounted guards were stationed on
Du lley street and cavalry battalion wss
drawn up between the crossing and the depot.
AS soon as the train came TO stand President
Hayes left the Car and was Loudly cheered py
tbe.multitude. Gov. Rice had left his carriage
and advanced to meet the President They
cordially grasped each by the hand and the
Governor uttered appropriate words OF well
come in behalf of the commonwealth. Presl--
dent Hayes did not attempt to make any speech
but simply thanked Gov. Rice for his cordial
welcome and passed on to the carriage. The
procession was then made up and promptly
took M the line of march along Dudley street.
The scene along the line of the route through
Roxbury wbas one continuous ovation and the
President was kept busy returning the gener-
GUS salutations of the spectators.
AT the old city limits the STATE militia took
charge of the party. The route of march was
thence as follows: Washington street, Chester
Square and West Chester Park, Columbus ave-
ton, Summer, High, Federal. Franklin, Broad,
Milk, India, State, Washington, School, Bea.
con and Arlington streets, Common wealth
avenue, Dartmouth and Boylston streets to
Hotel Brunswick. Buildings were finely deco
rated along the route. Tue President was
march When the head of the procession
reached Boylston, on Dartmouth street. the
procession halted and the presidential party
were drawn to the Hotel Brunswick. On the
front of the hotel had been erected large bal
cony from which the President and distin-
gushed guests reviewed the militia.
The President and party arrived at Hotel
Brunswick at 2 o'clock, and with the officers
of the army and navy stationed in Boston i'm
mediately took places on the reviewing stand.
nd +hn Id; ~
presidential party, and the guests of the Gov
erncr, came to the reviewing stand and were
loudly cheered by the assembled multitude.
The appearance of the troops as they marched
in review was uniformly excellent. The review
lasted three-quarters of an hour, after which
were dismissed for the day.
The Presidents apartments at Hotel Bruins.
wick are marvels of decorators skill and were
highly praised by the presidential party. The
entire first story, consisting of over 80 rooms,
is engaged for the presidential party. The
President rooms are three in number, parlor
and sleeping apartments. The parlor is furn-
ished in gold and maroon, the walls being tint
ed to correspond. The sleeping apartment of
President and Mrs. Hayes is furnished in pink
drapery, drab carpet and birdseye maple furni-
ture. The banquet room is just being finished.
floral ball two feet in diameter composed of
1000 carnations, is suspended over the table,
which is filled with flags of all nations, radi-
ating from its centre. Ferns in baskets are
hung over each window, mirrors and doors.
The sideboard is trimmed with ferns, smilax
and bouquets wi a dove in the centre thereof.
In the windows are exotic plants.
Immediately after the review of the military
the President, accompanied by Mrs. Hayes
with several other ladies, Attorney General
Devens and other members of the presidential
party, Gov. Rice and Council, United States
and state officials and prominent citizens, en-
tered one of the parlors of the Hotel Bruns-
wick where it was expected by many that there
would be formal presentation of distinguished
persons to Mr.. Hayes. The expectations were
only partly realized, as only formal introduce
tons to the President were of consuls and rep
resentatves of foreign powers. Without fur
Their ceremony the presidential party, together
with Gov Rice and Council and favored guests,
repaired to the dining room for lunch. The
hour was spent here until the time arrived for
the President to enter the carriage en- route to
Faneuil Hall.
Immediately after a o'clock the President,
Secretaries Evarts, Schurz. Key and Attorney
General Devens escorted by Gov. Rice, Mayor
Prince aud members of the Governors staff,
entered Faneuil Hall. The ropes were at once
let down and crowds pressed eagerly forward
to shake hands with the President For an
hour there was an incessant flow of men, wo-
men and children, making crowd of more
than ordinary intelligence, though here and
there were specimens of the great unwashed
who were invariably greeted with expressions
of disfavOr by the people in the galleries. At
O'Clock handshaking was discontinued and
May or Prince stepping to the platform present.
ed the President to the audience. Long and
enthusiastic cheering followed. In response
President Hayes said:
Il regret that the engagements of the COM
mittee are such that cam OF shake hands with
all who would like to shake hands with me. [
should be very glad to shake the hands of those
who convey to me this generous Boston well
come. bid you good night"
Amidst cheers and cries for Secretary Evarts
the Presidential party moved rapidly out of
the hall by the rear entrance and taking Car.
riages were conveyed to their quartegs at the
Brunswick. -----s-e-a
AT O'clock a banquet was given by Gov.
Rice to Mr.. Hayes. 1t occurred 10 private
paror at the Brunswick. The affair was en-
tirey private and social and attended by no
speeches. The parlors were superbly decorated
and the tables miracle of the caterers skill.
The banquet was concluded at 8.3 when the
Presidential party took carriages and drove to
Music Hall where a concert was given by the
Apollo club i'll compliment to President Hayes.
The reception of loyal legion came off at
Young's Hotel at 10 80. Gen. Devens assumed
command and 800 members tbronged the par
Tors to greet the President Upon arrival he
was received with great applause, the band
playing "Rally round the flag" Gen. Devens
introduced the members to the President, after
which collation. was served. President re-
tired at IL p. m.
Tomorrow the President at a. M, escorted
by the Lancers, leaves the state house for Har-
ward College, where he will witness the Com
mencement exercises and attend the C1m-
mencement dinner, and in the evening grand
concert at fremont tabernacle.