Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-08-17
THE TIE THAT BINDS.
Visit Of the First Regiment of Mass.
Patriarchs to Augusta.
Received in Friendship, Love and Truth by
]epbtha Encampment.
a Fine street Parade-sumptuous Ban-
quet-Promenade Concert.

staff on the Della Collins wharf Wednesday
forenoon was signal that the steamer was
on its way up river. The First Regiment of
Massachusetts Patriarchs was on the boat.
and their brethren in Augusta began to
repair to their camp to make preparations to
receive their guests. Every man wore
the brilliant uniform of his Encamp-
ment-a chapeau with black and
purple plumes, purple baldric with gold
fringe, purple belt with gold border and black
gloves. At 10 o'clock it was announced that
the Della Collins was approaching the city,
and Chief Patriarch Frank L. Pond de-
spatched Chief Captain R. B. Capen, Senior
Captain NJ. c. Blackwell and Junior Captain
Charles H. Gibbs to the pier az committee
to receive the visitors upon their arrival
Jephtha Encampment was then drawn up or
Water street, with its right resting at
Meonian Hall. to salute the Regiment as
it marched by.
The steamer made a landing at lO.I5. 1t
was greeted with hoarse blast from the
great whistle on Aliens publishing house, to
which it responded in three shrill shreks
Its decks were black with passengers, who
surged up the gangway plank in long,
steady stream. There were 13l Patriarchs
from Boston, with the Lynn Brass Band,
and contingent from Sagadahoc Encamp-
ment of Bath The Regiment had a quiet
night on the Star of the East, and a delight
full trip up the beautiful Kennebec The
charming scenery was refreshing contrast
to the towering walls and crooked streets of
Boston; and as the boat glided past
the tree fringed shores where the
spreading branches were reflected in
the crystal water, past meadows and
patches Of woodland. past great ice houses
and black masted schooner, past thrifty towns
and busting cities, the excursionists lit their
cigars and drank in the loveliness with tran
gull satisfaction. Occasional concerts from
the Band on board enhanced the pleasure of
the trip.
The Regiment formed in front of the wharf
The Bath Patriarchs proceeded to Water
street, where they Joined Jephtha Encamp-
ment. The Regiment was in full street uni
form with white gloves. The Lynn Band
wore a very pretty summer dress, white fan
mel coats trimmed with red, blue pants with
red stripes, and fatigue caps OF white. c.
II. Ward is leader of this excellent organiza-
ton. The Regiment is differed as follows
Colonel, F.. A. Lull Lieutenant Colonel, John
pa
master. A. G. w. Gates; Quartermaster, C.
C. Littlefield; Surgeon, H. II. Stackpole;
Sergeant Major, w. c. Babcock; Quarter
master Sergeant, J. Pownal; Hospital Stew
NJ. Adams. b. J. b. Witham, c, L. A.
Oakes, ID, +. f. Cross, E, j. Henry Wilbur.
Accompanying the Regiment as guest
was Past Grand Patriarch of the State of
Massachusetts, Charles Hayden, Esq, a men,
ber of the Boston board of aldermen. The
Regiment marched up into Water street to
the tap of the drum, and then to martial airs
up past the Jephtha Encampment, which sa-
luted them with presented swords. The Reg
iment halted, and returned the salute as
Jephtha marched by them. The line was
formed as follows:
Jtphtha Encampment. No. 2.
Lynn Brass Band
First Regiment Massachusetts Patriarchs.
Carriages.
The line of march was up Bridge street to
State, down State to Winthrop, up Winthrop
to Sewall, down Sewall to Green, down
Green to Chapel, up Chapel to Court, through
Court to State. down State to the State House,
where the line was temporarily broken and the
members fthe procession inspected the build
ing, then up State to Grove, down Grove and
Water to the Cony House where the Regi
ment was to quarter during its visit
The day was superb for marching. The
skv was obscured by clouds, and the August
heat was tempered by refreshing breezes.
The only discomfort was the binding clouds
of dust which rose at evey step, filling mouth
and nostrils, and changing clothing of all
hues to habiliaments of somber grey. There
were over 200 men in the procession. The
Massachusetts Patriarchs were fine looking
gentlemen, well dressed, and their manly ap-
pearance was enhanced by the snowy
insignia Of their order. Their Band played
superbly. The Augusta Encampment made
us proud of our city. Its ranks were well
filed. and the sturdy Patriarch, appeared to
advantage. The Augusta Band shows the
| great advance it is making under Prof Goetz
| in every tune. All along the line we heard
the most fiattering comments upon the
procession.
Arrived at the Cony House the travel
stained and dust-begrimed veterans made a
rush for the lavatory, and removed all traces
of their march with soap and water and lib
eral use of brush brooms. They then
repaired to the dining hall where they
made a vigorous onslaught upon the
abundant eatables. At four O'Clock. after
getting well rested, the procession was
reformed and marched to the spacious
grounds of the U. S. Arsenal, east side OF
the river, ,lwhere the detachment of ordnance
was drawn up and Maj. J. p Farley received
them with a soldiers hospitality. The Wis
;,ors acknowledged his courtesy by directing