The Portland daily press., 1882-06-07


Worcester Cadet Band is a younger association
| than the Worcester Brass Band, but it played
with finish and precision last night worthy of
high praise, and was deservedly encored by an
audience that is especially critical. OF course
Chandler's Band fully sustained their old-time
reputation, and were heartily encored and ap-
plauded.
Plates were laid for 273, and after the two
companies had marched in and taken their
places the presiding officer, Hon. w. w.
Thomas j., in few feiicitous words invited
the guests to "fall to-" The supper was worthy
the new management and was admirably serv-
cd The head waiter, Mr.. w. Fl. Manning,
late of the Victoria Hotel, New York, had his
corps we'll drilled and their service was noise
less, swift and prompt. The menu was quite a
nobby affair. 1t was in the shape of cartridge
box, and bore on the front:
Banquet
given by the
Portland Light Infantry
in honor of the
Worcester Light Infantry,
The Veteran and Honorary organic tons,
At the Falmouth Hotel,
June 9th, 1882
On the flap of the cartridge box was the
menu, which we regret we have not space for
this morning.
The president, when supper was concluded,
made brief but pointed speech referring to
the various welcomes which had been extend
ed to the visitors and introduced Clarence
Hale, Esq, as toastmaster who read the follow
ing toasts:
The United States-She looks to her citizen sol
diers not only for her protection in war; but as the
conservators of her peace; safe reliance in polit
cal and social crises.
Responded to by Hon. G. w. Goddard.
The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, grand
old commonwealth has always been able to protect
her institutions by the best blood and Drawn in the
land. In the old days she could raise her own ar
mics, and, unaided quell all rebellion within her
borders. She shows today by the men she sends
forth that she has lest of the fire and force OF
her youth.
Responded to by Asst Adjt. Gen. J. f.
King sbury Of Boston.
The State of Misunderstanding to her motto she
leads in all that pertains to good government; and
the parent commonwealth.
Responded to by A. A. Strout, Esq.
The City of Worcester She has furnished her
full quota of the best for the highest stations;
tonight.
Responded to by COL j. Reynolds of Wor-
cester.
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guests.
Responded to by Mayor Libby.
The Worcester Light Infantry give our heart
lest congratulations on this, the 18th anniversary
Of the camPanys orgsnizatiSn When ~ GOV UaleD
ter Light Infantry he realized that ii there any
thing better than to do one immortal deed it is 70
do tico immortal Deeds and SO on the same day with
the same pen he signed the charter also of the Port
land Light Infantry. The twain are twins. Inc
two old buffers may well celebrate their 7Sth
birthday together.
Responded to by Capt w. S. Lincoln, for
the actives, Gen. Lincoln for the vetrars.
Honorary Members-They honor their companies
and are honored by them.
Responded to by Theodore c. Bates, Esq.
Judge Goddard made several good hits es-
pecially when he described his war record.
Gen. Kingsbury gracefully acknowledged the
compliment extended him by the toastmaster,
and while disclaiming the title of speechmaker
offered very pleasing sentiment. A. A.
Strout, Esq, raised roar of laughter by his
humorous description of the "assault on No.
5S." Col. Reynolds acknowledged the COM
pliment of a call in few we'll chosen words.
Mayor Libby spoke highly of the two
cities and facetiously poked fun at the railroad
that had been intended to cement Portland
ana w OrceStor anu was tnoh Hun ou W." "oiA'
Capt. Lincoln, received with cheers, responded
for the actives of the Worcester Light In
fantry, and his father, Gen. Lincoln, for the
veterans-and by the way the Lincoln family
father and son, have commanded the Worces-
ter Light Infantry for years-and Theodore Q.
Bates Esq, closed with the sentiment that
the two states, two cities and two companies
might be bound together even closer in the
future The band then played "Auld Lang
Syne," and at II 80 a. m. the banquet hall was
deserted.
To-day will be spent in visiting places of in
terest and at noon the Worcesters will leave
for home. The Portland company, on the one
hand, and Messrs. ellison and Holland of the
Falmouth on the other, have left nothing un-
done for the comfort of their guests.