Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-10
Vegetable soup, Baked Bluehsh,

Cold boiled ham and roast beef,
 Pudding, apple peach, mince and lemon pie,
 Watermelon, ice cream and codee
 If Henry has his way the. boys will grow fat.
 The revenue cutter Grant arrived in the harbor tkis morning, and several of the off cers took short sail in her before dinner.
 We have said but little in regard to the companies of the Second, because they are so nearly equal that it is almost impossible to decide which is the best. The Grays, Blues, Light Guard, and in fact all the city compa- nies are doing splendidly. Captain Spencer, of Go. A, says he has the best company he has ever had. The discipline in the Second is good and the officers and men improve un- der their efficient Colonel.
 The event of the week occurred this after noon, when the review by His Excellency Governor Bigelow took place. The grounds were thronged with spectators and the scene was a magnificent one The regiments formed promptly, and everything was as per feet as could be wished for. The review was very interesting to all, and the battalion drill whico followed showed how proficient our brigade is When the column passed be- fore the Governor the applause was gener- ous. The distances were good, and ln many places excellent. The salutes were on time, and the whole affair was very fine After the review and drill divisions were formed, and then the superiority of the old Second was very apparent. The align ments were magnificent, and as each division passed by the applause was redoubled.
 The friends of the regiment who were on l the ground were delighted and wished they | could rush out and swing their hats. The boys were remarkably steady, and received | the congratulations with air of deep satis- | faction.
 The brigade was drawn up in line and gave a splendid exhibition in loading and firing. | The volleys were well given, and some of them almost perfect. The firing of the ! Third and Fourth was a little ragged at first, but before the drill was concluded the yolleys | were nearly if not quite equal to those of the l Second.
 The Third and Fourth regiments are i'm proving rapidly and the Second must not | think that they cannot be approached, but | these regiments require more practice fo1 I their guides, who do not keep their distances nearly as we'll as those of the Second. The division front this afternoon showed this l point to advantage. The distances of the | Second were perfect, and as they passed the Governors quarters where many New Have1 gentlemen and ladies were spectators, ths | boys did as we'll they could and the ap ! plause which their marching brought out from the military men present was an indica | tion that they could not do much better. The brigade dress parade followed soon af ter the conclusion of the review, and the ex ! ercises of the afternoon were concluded. Int | regimental dress parades are left at the op
 ton of the colonels, and take place wher | they see fit. The brigade parade is an impos | ing spectacle, but the men in the ranks pre- \ fer the regimental ceremony because it ii prettier and gives them a chance to show | their excellence, which is not afforded in th, | other.
 The dress parade of the Second was givel | immediately after the brigade parade wa over. The Third formed line in double tim and the quick formation was we'll done.
 There are many visitors in camp, and elab
 crate preparations seem to be in progress fo | their entertainment. This being the las
 night in camp, the boys expect to have a goo'
 time. R.