The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-09
BOSrON'S NINTH.
To be Accompanied TO New York by the Be.-
ton Knights OF 81 Patrick.

BosToN May s.-The military event OF
the yoar in Boston will be the contemplated OK
cursion Of the Ninth Regiment OF Massachu-
sets militia to New York in Juno next. For
long time subsequent TO the military contest be-
twcon the Webster Guard OF New York and the
Montgomery Light Guard Of Boston. In Tomp-
kns square some years ago. Il was tho ambi-
ton of Col. Finan. since deceased. who COM
manded the Boston company in that memora-
bic competition. to take the Ninth Regiment to
the command Of which he had been promoted
from a captaincy to the metropolis. That also
seems to be an ambition OF the present Colonel
VIM. NJ. Strachan. and a short time ago. at a
meeting OF the field. stan. and line officers. II
was voted nearly unanimously TO make the trip.
The Committee chosen to visit Now York i'm
mediately and perfect arrangements consists OF
Col. Strachan. Lieut. Col. L. ]. Logan. Paymas-
ter John Lyons. Capt Began Of Charlestown.
| and Capt Dolan of Lawrence.
The annual inspection will take place in June
| on Boston Common, and after inspection the
regiment will be marched to the Old Colony
depot. where transportation will be provided TO
| Newport and New York The Ninth Regiment
| hand. which is under the leadership Of mem
| coming the popular musical organization Of
the city. will accompany. the regiment. with
the knights OF ST. Patrick. estimated at forty or
| tifty. will also accompany the regiment. under
Commander James Bowling. formerly Quarter
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| and probably squad OF survivors OF the old
| Montgomery champions. Invitations have been
| extended to the Governor and staff the Mayor
| OF Boston, and the Military Committee OF the
city. IL is expected that Gov Talbot will accept
| the invitation II il is possible for him TO spare
| the time. Mayor Prince has already announced
| his acceptance and will accompany the regi-
ment. The Chairman OF the Military. Com
mittee. Alderman Flynn. and Major Slade. for
| merly Commander OF the National Lsncers, will
| accompany the Mayor. Mr.. Flynn was the last
| Commander OF the Montgomery Guard. that
| CORPS having been disbanded few years ago.
| The Ninth IL an eight-company regiment. and
| 1t is expected that. with the band. II will mus
| ter at least 500 men for the trip and that the
Knights OF st. Patrick and other honorary
| members will swell the number OF excursion
lists TO 500. The Knights Of st. Patrick. by the
| way. consist OF the solid Irishmen OF the city.
| PAymaster Lyons has been their commander
| many years and Quartermaster Rankin Of the
| Ninth is an active member. The regiment is
| finely drilled and some Of the companies are
| claimed to be equal in proficiency to the Mont
| gomery Guard in its palmiest days. A regi-
| mental drill. review. and dress parade will be
| had during the stay Of the Ninth In New York.
| Several OF the companies are anxious 10 give
| competitive exhibitions: but the Colonel dis
likes anything sayorlng OF catchpenny en-
| regiment in New York are under considera-
| ton. however. and II Is possible that Col.
| Strachan may consent TO three or four Of the
| companies giving an exhibition in large
| hail for ths benefit Of some public charity
| OF New York. the regiment furnishing music,
| DC. and the arrangements to he in tho hands Of
| receive all moneys and turn the Igross reoe pts
| over 10 the charitable object esignated. The
| regiment has improved wonderfully in the past
| year. and Will make fine appearance.