The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1879-05-25
CANADA.
Celebration Of the Queens Birthday il
Montreal Lorne's Remarks to
the Brooklyn Boys.

MONTREAL, May 24-The anniversary OF
Queen Victorias birthday opens with beauti-
full weather. The city Is crowded with visi-
tors. The Brooklyn regiment are all ready
for the days work. They are comfortably
quartered, and are the centre of observation.
American and British flags are flying side by
side everywhere.
The Marquis Of Lorne addressed the troops
as follows:
"Officers and soldiers OF the gallant Thr-
teenth, / welcome you In the Queens name
to Canada. / thank you for coming here to-
day to do honor to her Maiesty's birthday.
We are brothers to-day in blood, and rejoice
to see you here as brothers In arms" The
Thirteenth cileered this speech loudly.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT OF THR CELEBRATION.
MONTREAL, May 24.-The grand review on
Fletcher's field to-day was witnessed by a
large concourse OF people. By IL q. m. the
different companies were on the field. and by
II 80 We're In their respective positions A
Princess rode Into the field on horseback,
surrounded by q brilliant staff. The Mar
quis was dressed as private gentlemen,
while her Highness wore black riding habit
with a white veil. They both remained
mounted during all the performance and had
several opportunities for displaying their ex-
cellent horsemanship.
The Marquis and Princess, with their bril-
liant staff, rode around the field, closely in
specting each company. On coming to the
DIUOhlyU, tuey Uhlbou, huu LILO
Marquis addressed few words Of welcome
to the visiting Brooklyn boys.
After the inspection feu de jOie began at
the extreme end and ran along the line. The
firing returned along the rear rank. This
was repeated and was loudly applauded each
time. There were three cheers for her Maj
eSty. This also commenced at one end OF the
line, and ran along to the extreme end. When
the cheering ceased, the troops formed In col
umns Of companies, marching pist his Ex-
cellency and her Royal Hghness.
The Brooklyn regiment, as they passed the
saluting point, were received with great en-
thusiasm. They carried their new flag, and
their marching and whole appearance was
very fine. They later on joined In the sham
fight and their r., vohey firing vas especially
Marquis and Princess the interest and Curl
osity Of the public. After the sham fight the
men were all entertained at the skating rink.
The Queen has marked the historic occa-
sion by appointing Hon. Mr.. Tilley,, Hon, Mr..
land, Hon. Mr.. Cartwright and Sir N. F. Bel
lair members OF the distinguished Order of
st. Michael and st. George, and creating
them K. G. M. G.s Of the order. Col. Dyde
and Col. Gzowski have been appointed aids-
de-camp to her Majesty the Queen.
The city is Illuminated tonight, and the
different bands are marching through the
sidewalks.
The dinner to the officers OF the Thirteenth
Brooklyn Regiment, given by the officers OF
the Canadian militia at Windsor Hotel to-
night, was most brilliant affair. Upwards
OF 500 persons were present. Happy speeches
were made by Sir Selby Smythe Col. Steven
son and others. The Governor General, In
replying to the toast "Ihe Queen" compli-
mented the Thirteenth highly. Mr.. Beecher
responded to the toast "The President OF the
Lincoln and Grant, high tribute, and eulo-
gized the latter in flowing language: Col.
Austin replied to the toast to the Visiting
Militia" He was delighted with the recep-
ton and hoped to be able to reclprocate soon.