The Portland daily press., 1879-10-21


THE PARADE.
The day was all that could be desired, bright
and crisp, and Portland never donned a more
smiling face to welcome her guests. At 1910
the train rushed into the station and was re-
ceived with salute of artillery by the Me-
chanic Blues. The Cadets were accompanied
by Mayor Henry X. Oliver of Salem, and Al
dermen Col. w. L. Palmer and B. w. Russell
of the military committee of the city govern
ment, and Mr.. Weber of the Salem Post.
The Salem Cadet Band, Missaud leader, %
pieces, furnished excellent music. After pass
ing review the line of march was taken up
over the published route in the following Or
der:
Drum Major Bean.
Chambers Band-25 pieces.
Portland Mechanic Blues-Capt. G. w. Davis, LIST
It. H. X. Coesworthy, I'd 1t. G. f. SWEET.
Carriages with Invited Guests.
Salem Cadet Band, Missaud leader, 20 pieces.
Salem Cadets-Veteran Organization, Gen. Coggs-
well commanding.
.4cttgeS-Lieut Colonel S. Dalton.
Major Ed. Hobbs
Adiutant j. C. Chadwick.
Quartermaster Z. A. Symonds.
Surgeon d. Coggin.
Paymaster H. Cunningham of Portsmouth. N.
Sergeant Major A. Fitz.
Quartermaster Sergeant L. A. Smith, I'd.
Hospital steward ID. p. Grosyenor, Jr.
Drnm Major Ii. r. Moore.
bolt, I'd 1t. W. G. Harris.
Company B-Capt J. w. Hart, 1st Lit. A. Elwell,
Jr, I'd L.. S. A. johnson.
The Cadets numbered 100 men all told; the
Blues A. The Cadets attracted universal atten-
ton on account of the fine looking men of
which they were composed. Their scarlet uni
forms harmonized perfectly with the autumn
landscape, and they marched with the pre-
cision of old soldiers. The veterans also drew
remar ks on account of the many handsome
gentlemen with silvery hair who were notice
able in their ranks. The bands discoursed ex-
cellent music. Flags were generally displayed
by citizens and the streets were filled with
spectators.
At City Hall the ranks were opened and
Mayor Walker welcomed the guests as follows:
L congratulate our citizens that they, have
been favored with this visit from you. con-
graduate them that they have had an oppor-
tunity to witness your soldierly appearance and
your fine military drill; and in their behalf l
welcome you to the freedom of the city as sons
of Massachusetts,, the mother OF our State, as
citizens of old Salem, around whose history
cluster so much that is thrilling and of interest.
[ welcome you to whatever of interest the city
of Portland affords. L also welcome you to
the festivities of the day and evening, and
trust you may have an enjoyable time and
safe return to your homes.
Mayor Oliver responded.
He thanked Mayor Walker and the good
people of Portland for the earnest and ex-
pressive welcome rendered to his military con-
stituents of Salem. For himself, personally, a
visit to Portland was always a most agreeable
event. his own associations with some of the
citizens having been of the closest nature, and
his more general intercourse with many others
most pleasant. Referring to Mayor Walkers
remarks that Maine, the daughter OF Massa-
chnsetts, always was and would always be
proud of her mother, and could never forget
that to so good an origin she owed great
debt of gratitude Mayor Oliver replied that
Massachusetts was equally proud of her daugh-
ter, and knew of her good deeds in both peace
and war.
He then made special reference to the regi-
ments sent from Maine in the late war, of the
stalwart and magnificent men on which he
looked with admiration as he saw them moving
through the streets of Boston. He spoke
especially of the Second Maine Regiment as
deeply impressing his memory. he spoke OF
the corps of Cadets who had kindly invited
him to accompany them, as occupying the
highest rank in the militia of his state, as he
was sure would be recognized by any military
men who might witness them drill. This
praise, he said, should have the more value, as
he himself, when young soldier, was menu
Der of a rival corps whose eyes were always
yigilant to detect error.
Referring again to Salem, its long and strik-
ing array OF historic men, its general culture,
its brave men and lovely women tit had sent,
he said, to the front, crowd OF generals and
colonies and majors, and of company officers
some dozen wagon loads, twelve to the load),
he invited the people of Portland to come and
see, and he was sure that they would find in
the old witch town, witches still left, who
would so bewitch the visitors, that they would
not come home alone. He again thanked
Mayor Walker and closed.
The march was then resumed, up Congress
to Smith, down Smith to Cumberland, up
Cumberland to Pearl, up Pearl TO Congress,
from Congress to Exchange, down Exchange
to Middle, up Middle and Free to Congress
street, thence to the armory where the guns
were stacked. The Blues then escorted the
Cadets to their quarters at the Falmouth
THE DINNER.
AT s o'clock both companies, with bands and
invited guests, marched into the large dining
hall of the Falmouth, where sumptuous ban
quet was prepared.
Capt. Davis of the Blues, then extended, in
behalf of his company, cordial welcome to
the visitors, and received happy reply from
Col. Dalton. Rev. G. j. Clark, chaplain of
the Blues, offered prayer. The soldiers, after
the long march, partook of the good things
spread before them with evident relish
When the banquet was over, and the wants
of the inner man were appeased, Capt. Davis
introduced as POSTMASTER ex-Capt. Charles
Pennell, of the Blues, who was cordially re-
ceived.
Capt Pennell proposed the following toasts:
The State of Mdine-Famous for her pines,
her granite coast, and her numerous water
power-typical OF the sturdy virtues of her peo-
pie. May her glory endure when her forests
fail, her granite crumbes, and her streams run
dry.
Judge Kingsbury, in the absence of Gov
Garcelon, responded in behalf of the State.
He said he could speak for Maine and her
mother Massachusetts,, because he was born in
Boston, and still loved the State of his BIRTH
To-day the citizens Of the old Pine Tree State
extend to you a cordial greeting. We have
not the advantages of great city, but we have
a magnificent scenery, beautiful scenery, and
lovely women great and prolonged applause).
CITY of Portyqnd-Beautiful for situation,
the joy of her people, may the star of her des-
tiny continue ever in the ascendant.
Responded to by Mayor Walker, who again
welcomed the guests to the Forest City-a city
which phenix-like had three times risen from
her ashes. Mayor Walkers speech was of a
humorous character, and was happily received
The Salem Band then discoursed a selection.
The Mayor Of iSalem-Representative of a
city Of the mother State. The daughter city
now extends to you and the other honored
guests cordial welcome to her hospitality
Responded to by Mayor Oliver.
The Militia Of Matne-The safeguard of cur
State is her citizen soldery.
Responded to by Lieut.. G. w. Roberts
The Salem Cddets-Honored as men, priced
friends, respected as soldiers, may the ties of
friendship this day formed be perpetual.