The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-24
WELCOMED TO MONTREAL.
BROOKLYN'S THIRTEENTH REGIMENT
RECEIVING A SILK FLAG.
Chaplain Beeeher In Full Uniforu, with
Plumed Chnpeau, Polished sword Handle,
and GiIded dEpnulettes-shootinR the X apids.

Plumed Chnpeau, Polished sword Handle,
and GiIded NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the X apids.
MONTREAL, May 23.-The Thirteenth Regi-
ments special train. bearing 537 officers and
men. was met at New Haven, Conn. at O'Clock
this morning by the New Haven Grays who sa-
luted them with cannon firing. After that the
command had an uneventful and tedious trio
until 1t reached st. Adams. VT The long train
dragged the engine and an hour and halfs
time was lost. so that the men did not reach the
hotel where their breakfast had been engaged
until $3.50 p NJ Being faint from loss OF sleep
and want Of food. they began to eat voraciously.
and one man foil over in an epileptic nt. but
was restored afterward on the train. Several
others were put in the surgeons care. Chap
lain Henry Ward Beecher had promised to meet
tho command at st. Adams. but the regiment
learned on arriving there that he passed on
earlier in the day to Montreal. having gone
from Peekskill the night before.
When the regiment reached the Canada line
at 81 7. M. 1t cracked dozen torpedoes placed
upon the track by a delegation Of Canadian
officers. who boarded the train as soon rs II
stopped. Col. A. A. Stevenson Of tho Montreal
Battery. Capt. Gray OF the Sixth Fusieers. Capt
J. Robert Of the Sixty-nfth Rifles Lieut.. Davis
OF the Engineers. Major Rcdpath OF the Victoria
Rifles. Capt. Forbes Of the Garrison Artillery
and Capt. Macarthur OF the Cavalry entered tho
palace cars and cordially welcomed Col. Austen
and his stan. The band struck up God Save
tho Queen" and the train rang with cheers
The gay trappings Of the Canadian officers were
discussed and inspected until the booming Of
cannon-relics Of Sebastopol- signaled the
arrival Of the train in St. Johns. The Fire
Department had here turned out. the Stars and
Stripes were hung alongside the Dominion
flag. and an old man dressed in Continental
uniform md plug hat was introduced Ms
among the relics OF the town. The train reach
IL, ,u mohh,tVul ,h u, . T.. M anu, oelng pehIInd
chine Canal was abandoned but the train was
run mp 10 the lachine wharf. near the scene of
the Hnnlun-Courtncy boat race. where the
steamer Filgate was awaiting to take the regi-
ment down the rapids Of the st. Lawrence.
Capt. Henry Ward Bcecher unexpectedly ap-
pearcd on deck, seemingly In command He
was dressed with uncommon care. wearing his
black chapeau. the white plumes oi which had
peared with epaulets. on which. in addition to
the two cross bars. was silver cross. velvet
and gold cross cOckadc fastened up one side OF
his plush hat. Underneath his straight-cut
coat he wore glossy standing collar. His
sword handle was carefully polished. and a
pair 81 buckskin gauntlets and Kilt spurs COM
plcted his equipment.
Tho regiment proved m unusual load for the
steamer. and had not the ST. Lawrence been
swollen with melting snow and ice. making five
extra feet ot water over the rapids. disaster
could scarcely have been averted; AS 1t was
the trip WIS spiced with danger. Capt. Beecher
had never shot the rapids, and he was given a
place at the bow alongside Highlander in a
bearskin hat and kilt. A bevy OF women sur
rounded him.. and laughed at his jokes Six
steersmen and pilot worked the wheel and
aimed the boat straight for one OF tho two rocks.
which, like Scylla and Charybdis. hug the chan
mel. As the vessel seemed about TO dash upon
the rock. the wheel was let go and the current
swung her about. and she shot over the rapids
with a bound and into the boiling waters be-
low. huge wave was shipped. flooring one
Beecher a" was Delighted The % rapids will iIindat DO
for new country" he said to the Canadian
Sailing down the river under tho Victoria
Bridge the regiment came In view OF ten thou
sand persons awaiting their arrival in front Of
the ancient BonsccOurs Market The Canada
militia were drawn up in line On the pier. and
NJ the regiments band played " God Save the
Queen the Canadians uncovered their heads
ana when mo tune was played sent up loud
cheers. The shipping strcamcd with flags.
ana the stars and stripes were everywhere in
the ascendant. The regiment formed line upon
the wharf and when the staff officers were
called from their position on the right to the front
and centre. Chaplain Bcecher with his sword
drawn. marched % a central position with the
rest OF the stan. Then Mayor Riyard Of Mon
treal advanced 10 the front Of the Thirteenth
and presented TO that regiment beautiful s!lk
ilag made by the nuns OF the HOcheaga Con-
vent. ON one side Of which was the Stars and
stripes. and on the other the Dominion flag
richly embroidered. The MAYOR read an ad-
dress welcoming, the regiment
=, Col; Austen snid; Your lordship. Chaplain
Bee'her Will respond.ior the regiment" Chap
lain Beecher said:
We have here. Mr. Mayor a, an idle pleasure.
ow esn Og e h m y SGt % naS on Me % I our
ana certainly The arles the United states
Dutch motto. which should be written upon the ban
might" We come bearing the testmony o. the good
M enre naI |n sra sa Ie Of NV S' & the w. s0od w & Of
haf A. token Of amty and sympathy, and an expression
during and the aud stripes and your DAG n,inee
their color. may they never be against
ne literature liberty and the religion Of humanity. II
gether and never 70 in opposition Loud cheers
Mr.. Bcecher promised further that the flag
thus presented should never be neglected or
The flag which the Mayor presented on be-
half OF the citizens, ana which the ladies' of the
officers Of the Prince. OF Wales Rifles had pre-
pared for them, is OF silk. seven feet by four.
On one side is the Dominion ensign, the arms
ot the Dominion being composed Of gold and
SIX threads, and includes the arms of all the
provinces On the reverse ide is the ensign Of
the United States. eXquisitely wrought in deli
cate needlework. The stqff is black walnut,
polished and surmounted by a spear head and
tassels. A silver plate in the form Of n scroll
is yet to be affixed 10 the stnff and will bear the
Of 2oTSs hS SGas Of Mo5irea BY few
the officers ladies Of the Prince OF Wales
Rifles. othe Thirteenth Regiment n. G. s.N.Y..
on the occasion Of their visit 10 assist in the
celebration OF her Maiesty's birthday. May "a.
many banners OF welcome were Displayed.
Cheering throngs lined the streets. and waving
handIerchiels nuttered from every window.
The regiment appeared to excellent advantage.
and Chaplain Beecher mounted on a spirited
charger with docked tail. was the cynosure OF
thousands of Canadian eyes, Tho regiment,
after cheering for It's Colonel and It's Chaplain,
were dismissed in Victoria Rink. where tho
men have quarters. Their meals are served in
Princess Louise have a suite OF twelve rooms at
the Windsor.
At n concert given by Dodworth's band to-
night, The Scented Vine" song composed
by Princess Louise, was played ms qulckstep
The Princess Louise Dragon Guards the Of
ttwa Battery, and the Governor Generals Foot
Guards arrived late tonight from Ottawa. and
will join in the celebration OF the Queens birth
day to-day. and in the battle.
NEARING THE END.