Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-04
New Haven Grays.
Banquet-Large Gather
 ing and an Interesting Occasion.

Complimentary Banquet-Large Gather
 ing and Interesting Occasion.
 Last evening another pleasant event was added to the long list in the history of the New Haven Grays. Second Lieutenant F. A. Bowman having retired from that position 8 meeting was held last evening to choose successor. First Sergeant F. T. Lee, who has held the first sergeants position for year past was unanimously chosen second lieutenant. Sergeant Hugh Caldwell was also elected first sergeant. After the com pany drill and after the business at the armory, ex-Lieutenant Bowman gave the active company and veteran Grays an elegant supper at Redclitfes. The line was formed at the armory, and the actives in full uni form, and the veterans in citizens dress = headed by the American band, twenty four pieces, George Streit leader, marched to 1 Redcliffe's. The banquet was served in the large dining room, which was filled with the l assembly,. Full justice was done the ample and tempting array of viands, and highly enjoyable social time was spent, enlivened with choice selections in the bands best style During the supper ex-Lieutenant Bowman was surprised and presented with an elegant token of regard, the gift of the company. It was medal in part Gray s | badge, with suitable testimonial words ex- pressive of high regard and enduring friend ship. Captain Arnold, of the Grays, made the presentation speech. MT. Bowman re- sponded in very feeling words. The episode afforded great pleasure. After the spread came speeches from ex-Mayor Lewis, Gen. eral s. E. Merwin, jr., Col. A. C.. Hendrick' Captain Frank Tiesing of the City Guard, | Lieutenant James D. Dewell of the Grays Captain Loomis of the Light Guard, Captain | Morse of the Foot Guard and others.
 Members of the Grays' Dramatic associ 1 ation, Catlin, jr., and Rounds, as instructors, assisted in the programme.
 The speeches were full of amusing hits ] and happy suggestions, and in the most fra ternal spirit, indicative of the best feeling. Between the speeches the band played fine 1 selections Lieutenant Dewell. in referring to the retiring of Lieutenant Bowman, offered the sentiment that the Grays were a grand old ship, and in parting with its Bowman would still ride the waves safely. This brought out the company cheer in fine style. Lieutenant Dewell re- ferred to his trip to Cuba and ! NC" cIledHo, WHICH uo duu Cdpttllu ATuOlu Of the Grays are to take, starting this morn ing.
 ! Captain Loomis in his remarks gave the sentiment that in parting with their Bowman the Grays would nevertheless not be cast on Lee shore-this allusion to the incoming
 officer bringing out the company cheer and
 cheers for Captain Loomis. Cheers were also given for Captains Morse and Tiesing, ex-
 Mayor Lewis, General Merwin, and great
 cheering for ex-Lieutenant Bowman, who
 was master of ceremonies. The speeches
 contained many "reminiscences, an alligator story provoking immense enthusiasm and sundry and numerous passages which kept the assembly in the best of humor. The as-
 sembly broke up at midnight, the proces-
 sion reforming and returning to the armory,
 the band discoursing fine music.