The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-08-12
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THE SAIL. AND CLAMBAKE AT LONG
rs ISLAND.
The Return Home of the Guards.

The second day of the visit of the Governors
Foot Guard opened splendidly and the delight
full weather gave the visitors chance to take
drive and stroll about the city, seeing the va
rious objects of interest. This they did imme.
diately after breakfast was served, and many
compliments were bestowed by them on the
Forest City. The hotel Office was busy place
all the morning and was filled with the Hart
ford men and the new acquaintance they had
made since their arrival. But if it was filed
before, it surely was when Colts Armory Band
assembled at o'clock and gave those present a
rare treat by rendering two selections-"Plu ie
dor" waltz by Waldtufee, and "Des Artil-
leristen Schwur," paraphrase by Schremen.
Both were given in an excellent manner and
the band received much applause from their
listeners.
Shortly after 10 o'clock the Brown Light
Artillery, in fatigue dress and without equip
ments, marched to the hotel, headed by Chan
dler's Band, and then halted. The honorary
members and invited guests, to the number of
about seventy-fve, fell in on foot behind the
Artillery, and Colts Band with the Governors
Foot Guard in the rear. The line then
marched down Middle, Exchange and Moul-
ton streets to Commercial street, thence down
Custom House wharf to the steamer Gazelle
which was chartered for the occasion. A
large number of prominent men were on
board including besides the visitors from
abroad mentioned yesterday, many of the
well-known and prominent business men of
Portland. The boat was not overcrowded and
the sail, which was of two hours duration, was
much enjoyed. The steamer went down the
harbor, by the forts and islands, as far as
Little Chebeague and then turned and went
directly to Long Island A better day for the
sail could not be asked for, the clear air and
lively breeze making it very comfortable. The
two bands furnished stirring music on the up
per deck and their friends were busy discuss
ing the merits of each. 9
On the arrival at Long Island the companies
separated into squads and enjoyed themselves
as best they might. Foraging was first In
order and the refreshment counter was sue
cessfully raided on. The committee of ar
rangements brought with them supply of bats
and base and foot balls and while one section
went back on the island for game of base
ball the others remained and had lively time
at foot ball. All hands, old and young, Joined
in this game, and the sight of the gray-haired
man striving to take the ball from the young
ster, who of course was present. was amusing
in the extreme. Every one was on his best
nature and the many hard hits were turned off
with laugh. The time after arriving, until 2
O'Clock, was occupied in this manner, and SO
exciting was the game that it was difficult to
gather the crowd togather to partake of the
feast which had been prepared. I Ne 4
At2o'clock Chambers Band was stationed
at the door Of the dining hall and by their stir
ring music gave notice that the feast was in
readiness. In side the hall, on three long ta-
bles, was spread the results OF the enormous
clambake Dan Reed and his men had been
sweating over all the morning. The boys
were sravenous after their mornings sport and
all formality was dispensed with. The CLANS
and the other good things prepared with them
disappeared with marvellous rapidity and the
active walters were not allowed much leisure.
After dinner the company returned to their
sports, and play all must, for if squad seated
themselves in the shade, the football was in
the midst of them and they were obliged to
ioin the game. The afternoon was passed
very pleasantly in this manner, Chandler fur
nishing excellent music, and at A. so the steamer
was again taken for the homeward trip. Both
bands favored those on board with more de-
lightful must C and the city was reached lit
tie after o'clock.
At Custom House wharf the line was formed
in the same order as in the morning with the
exception that the bands consolidated and
played together on their way to the hotel. The
procession marched up Pearl street and then
through Middle, and Eye Ancient" march
was rendered by the consolidated bands in a
manner seldom heard in our streets.
A few minutes after o'clock the assembly
was sounded and the Guard marched out of
the hotel a few minutes later. Under the es-
cort of the Artillery, headed by Chandeliers
Band, the visitors marched to the Portland
and Rochester station followed by an immense
crowd of people. At the foot of Preble street
the escort took position in line, and the Guard
passed them with full company front, Colts
Band playing "Auld Lang Sype." At the
corner of Kennebec street, as the Guard
wheeled they broke into tours, executing the
maneuvre with excellent precision, and
marched to their train which was elegantly
decorated with flags, streamers and notices.
The Artillery broke ranks after the Guard
had passed them, and the farewells were
made aboard the train with hearty hand
shakes and much fraternizing of the two COM
panies. Chandler's Band played "Home,
sweet home" and Colts Band responded with
"The Girl l Left Behind Me-" As the train
rolled out Of the station at $50 p. M a number
OF torpedoes were exploded, affording parting
salute, while handkerchiefs were waved as
long as the cars were in sight. Some of the
Guard remained over, as they intend to visit
Old Orchard to-day and return home Satur-
day. ''
Thus has ended one of the pleasantest af-
fairs of the kind Portland has ever been called
upon to chronicle. The Guard have left an
excellent impression npon our citizens. They
have shown by their bearing and the character
of their members that they constitute he best
portion of the citizens of Connecticuts inland
capital. Their morale is admirable. Their
discipline excellent 1t was noticeable at the
banquet that not a man moved after his place
was assigned him at the table, until the com
mander gave the word. Such men, prompt in
obedience, high spirited, careful, ever jealous
of the reputation of the corps to which they
belong, carry into other walks of life the same
characteristics The Guard were warmly well
coined here; they we're parted with reluctant
ly. Let us hope we may see them again be-
fore long. l ses
The Artillery are to be congratulated for the
fine appearance they made, for their abnega.
ton of self in their attention to their guests
and for the admirable manner in which every
feature OF their programme was carried out
From com maudsr to private every man vie
with his neighbor in making the affair sue
cess. How well they succeeded is shown by
the fact that ever sbody is loud in their praises
I. o. o. F.
In our report of the proceedings of the
Grand Encampmont yesterday the following
was accidentally omitted:
Machgonne Encampment was purged of
contempt and the appe al of Aurora Encamp-
ment laid over with the amendment to the
constitution of the Grand Encampment. The
officers were installed and the Grand Patriarch
made the following appointments: