New-York tribune., 1879-05-24
A GENEROUS WELCOME.
A GENEkObS NELCOME'
A COMPLIMENTARY ADDRESS TO THE THIRTEENTH
A SPLENDID FLAG PRESENTED TO THEM

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A COMPLIMENTARY ADDRESS TO THR THIRTEENTH
SPLENDID FLAG PRESENTED TO THEM.
MONTREAL, May 23.-Since 4 o'clock this
afternoon Montreal has been unusual state OF e1
ctemen over the numerous arrivals Of notable persons
in connection with the grand celebration Of the Queens
birthday tomorrow.
The first event that stirred the people was
the coming of the Marquis OF LOrne and the Princess
Louise Punotually at 4 o'clock the train conveying
them entered the Bonaventuro Depot, which was gly
decorated for the occasion with flags and evergreens
They were cordially by the large assembage OF
ladies and gentlemen which had gathered inside the
station On entering their carriage they were loudly
eheered by the dense throng Of people whose hearty
greetings warmly acknowledged.
The voe-regal reception over the citizens wended
their way to Jacques Cartier wharf at the
east end OF the CITY 70 prepare for the re-
ception Of the peaceful invaders from Brooklyn
The train which brought the Thirteenth
Regiment from New-York two hours late, when
cessitated the change Of going Llchino by rail- n
place OF by steamer through the canal as had been m
tended No time lost arriving at Lachne IN c-
barking on board the Figare AID making me
celebrated passage down the rapids, which was greatly
enjoyed by both officers and men On an
preaching the wharf here at $50 O'Clock
the sight presented those on board was most pic
turesGue. dense OF citizens occupied "aier-s'
which is elevated above the wharyes and runs para''
each local battalion had taken up positions on the
wbarves below, whilst at every window belonging 70
houses facing the water there was d crown
NJ ladies and gentlemen. As the steamer pear
ing tho Brooklyn Regiment neaIed the WHAT
sbouts of welcome rent the air from thousands OF
throats There was time lost IN landing. Coionel
Austen was soon the midst Of a group Of Gentlemen
composed Of the Mayor ana Aldermen. receiving on MS
own behalf and that OF his most cordial Wecohe
10 the commercial metropolis Of Canada.
The men being formed in line surrounded by Canadian
roons the Mayor on behalf citizens presented
him with magnificent silk flag winch the ladies' OF the
officers Of the Prince Of Wales Rifles had prepared Tor
them The flag the same size as an ordinary regnn'
Color seven feet by four on one sac is & .le s
Ensign. the arms OF the Dominion DelhR con- mpo-Sa -
of gold and silk threads and includes ho arms of an me
RDcd RF2ydefs On 'dToIisiT Wrought IN deicaie needle
work Tbo staff il black walnut roi5 hcd ana sur
the form o scroll vet TO be affixed 10 ne staii ana
will besr tne following inscription; . ,,..,
Presented few OF the citizens or M0nIrea
through tho ocers' ladies Of Prince Of Wales Rf.s
10 tbe am Regiment " e. : y. Y. the occasion 0f
their visit assist IN the celebration OF Her Majesty
In making fnc presentation the Mayor said COLONEL
AUSTIN your visit TO our city 10 assist M celebrating
the birthday of loved Sovereign, eVinces on Your
part the most CORDIAL and friendly feeling ana ~ your
regiment filv represents intelligence and the feeling
thar exists throughout the uie states We welcome you
with she most hearty goodwill IN ths yenr peaeeiu IN
vasion We trust tie effect OF your visit NAV be
to cement vet more nrmy me hearts oL sOII Dtge t
ours. Is memento or your Eals' ~ s my my ~. ~
70 present Won. behalf or our euzrns' Ihis nag
VII has
the Prince ofWa's Rhi"s-our oid 81 Volnntt,I r,is
return home we trust tEat tls happ blFntih-
OF the and Stripes WIN tue nag OF our DOMINION
may be re Iarded Dy your people a. r.laiS - ~" 60 NC
friendly feeling, ihdl tAai- III tAe Acd4iS VI 'Ao Ni
dams toward your great nation.
Colonel Austen handed the flag over nto"the Keeping
of Lieutenant Green. and then introduced the Rev
Chaplain Beeeher, who replied on behalf OF the
Colonel. officers and men Of this regiment IN
a most fe.icitous speech, IN which be thanked
the Mayor for the splendid gift which he
urna ed
would be treasured in their lrmOries "a . ncmel!'O
fbeir con,I here rom the oldest city in America
take part in celebrating tnr Queens birthday In eou
clusion ne hoped The haE OF me United states ad E
land would never be fJnnd opposed 20 each other I'D
war hut as they were The emblem' OF norf,y ana pIoE
ress. tley would always be l0uha Na.lhk & te D &
Mr. Brecher was frequently Inlerrunie0 by I0hd ahl
prolonged cheering his words finding an echo ID the
al fne conclusion Of MS speech the band Of the 9Th
Fnsiliers struck no Hail Columbia" which was to-
lowed Dy the American band playing God save the
Queen" ,-.,.,.- a..
cavalry oaG for the Victoria ua where the Broo@
lyn regiment has Us headquarters In marching "a loun
was received with great enthusiasm Oy tnous-
ands OF spectators who lined me sileWhh a1u
occupied every window commanding view OF tEe
procession The ladies' were especially demOnsuatlto
In waving warm welcome TO the gallant visitors. On
arriving the Rnk tue men We're dismissed ana were
soon comfortably settled M their quarters where dhheI
was quickly supplied by the proprietor oi the @lng'0r
the Academy Music, winch was hlied by idsAonaDle
and enthusiastic audience. .,. -, . .,
The Otta@a troops arrived late tonight by special
train ANA went into Tie quarters provided Tor them
me Quebec Toronto and sHeord militia viii arrive to-
morrow morning. --
Ile total strength of the Brooklyn regiment j. 537
oaicer, and men, the latter arc armed with kemins
ton rifles.
THE GREETING At ST. JOHNS.
ST JOINS. Que, May 23-Fhs special ta'n OF ff-
teen cars conveying the 18Th Regiment. n. Y. G..
drawn by the cng!ne North star" Of the Central Yer
mont Railway arrived here At 3:27 p. m. As soon as
the train appeared in sight Major Drumm's
battery Of the Garrison Artillery began firing a
salute. which continued until tGe train stopped
Colonel stevenson. Mayor Redpath. Captain Forbes.
Captain McArruUrs and others VINO composer the
deeutafOn when went OUT tins morning. met
the train at 81. Armand ond returned Win
IL to TINS place. large number OF people
had assembled at the station aud received
the visitors with cheers. The St JOINS Fire brigade
was drawn up line the station with al tnsr IRE
apparatus has flying In al parts OF the town,
which presented fine holiday Ippea rance. The tram
left for Montreal J:fj aD d the firing OF cannon ana
FOG lgnals and the cheering Of the pOpultce.