The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-30
THE VISITING PATRIARcHs.
Their Reception by the Portland Pa
triarchS.

AT II a. m. yesterday the Portland Associa-
ton of Portland Patrarchs formed line in front
of Odd Fellows Hail. and about So a. m.
started for the Maine Central station to receive
the First Regiment Massachusetts Patriarchs
This was the first appearance of the Maine
Patriarchal Association, and they marched
finely, while Chambers Band is to be praised
for its excellent music.
Arrived at the station the Massachusetts,
regiment was found drawn up in line, $50
strong. The usual compliments were exchang-
ed when the procession started over the pub
lished up town route i'll the following order, all
in full regalia and with button-hole bouquets:
Platoon of Police.
Chandler's Band-25 pieces.
Portland Patriarchs-CaPt. N g. Fessenden; Su-
Coordinate Captain w. A. Allen-105 men.
Salem Brass Band-25 men.
First Regiment Massachusetts Patriarchs. Colonel,
VIM. NJ. Rumery; Lieut.. Colonel, Charles II. Por-
ter; Major, Thomas N. Cook Jr.; Adjutant, Jas.
W. Chapman; Quartermaster. H. W. Folsom; Pay
Master, F. G. Merriman; Surgeon Geo. s. Jones,
N: D.; Assistant Surgeon, VIM III Ruddick, Cap
Arnold, VIM. F. Daniels, VIM. c. Wise. George III.
Leach, A. G. Paul, Fred A. Lull, Perley r: Chad
well, Samuel G. Gum, Daniel A. Potter, VIM. A.
Waugh, Walter r. Dyer; Sergeant Major, E. Nj.
Rumery; Sergeants, Frank Cousins Il. T. sharp,
S. H. Fuller.
The Patriarchs numbered $50 men,
At Hon. j. B. Browns the procession was
invited to examine the grounds. A halt was
made on Western Promenade, ranks broken
and lemonade and q rest of Is minutes taken.
Then the procession marched over the route to
the City Hall. The Salem Band played well,
and the Massachusetts Patriarchs marched
well and exhibited several pleasing original
Id with,
people.
At City Hall the column halted, and Past
Grand Master Whidden welcomed the strang
ers on the part of the Odd Fellows of Portland.
He then introduced Mayor Walker, who spoke
as follows
First Regiment Of Patltarchs Of Massachu-
SETS.
On this delightful day, and at this most at
tractive season of the year, when our city Is
attired in its best, and our citizens, more than
at any other season of the year, are given up to
recreation and pleasure, welcome you to the
freedom of this city as its chief magistrate.
also welcome you to the Inequalities OF the
Patriarchs of Maine, and think speak from
personal experience, when l assure you they
are generous and gallant company OF men,
and will do all in their power to make your
visit here an agreeable one for present enjoy
ment, and future recollection.
Ranks were broken and the visitors repaired
to their headquarters in Reception Hall, and
afterwards to dinner at the Falmouth, United
States and Preble houses, where they were
quartered.
Flags were generally displayed and Odd Eel
lows Hall was particularly decorated When
the visitors train arrived at noon, Mr.. John I.
Osgood received them with cannon salute.
During the afternoon the guests were driven
about the city, and expressed themselves much
pleased with its appearance and buildings. AT
5 D. NJ the procession was about to start for the
boat, escorted by the Portland Odd Fellows
and band, but were delayed until p. M, ow-
ing to the shower. The rain having ceased
the route was taken up Congress street to Mar
ket square, down Middle to Pearl to the boat,
the Massachusetts, Patriarchs sailing for home
amidst the cheers of the Portland association
and the playing of bands at 7 p. M