Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-20
The New Union Armory.

The Inauguration Last Even1ng-An I'm
 mense Turnout of PeOPIe-Drin by the
 New Haven MIIItHry-A Grant SOciabIe
 A Great Demonstration.
 The annual muster and inspection of Com panies B, c, D, E and F of the Second regi ment, c. N. G., last evening gave the public an opportunity to see the fine new armory, and the public improved the opportunity. It would be easier to say who was not there than to tell who was. Thousands entered the srmory during the evening and hundreds wanted to but could not. The scene present ed was in every respect brilliant one, al- though the tWinkling gas jets suspended from the forbidding looking rafters did not shed as bright halo as they should have done. But then there were the brass buttons which caught and ref sctsd each luminous ray, and there was such brilliant assemblage with it's legal lights, professional lights of all kinds, and the many bright, shining faces of the ladies, some of whom were in full evening costume, that the hall might have been light ed with electricity. The drill by the various companies was very satisfactory and elicited numerous and hearty bursts of applause from the spectators who filled the galleries and all the available space on the floor not occupied by the soldiers in their well govern ed evolutions. They all showed such skill that any special mention would seem almost unfair. They all seemed to take great pride il the new armory, and after the drill escorted their fair friends to the company rooms which are all neatly furnished and Well-ap- pointed. The Grays' room was especially handsomely furnished. All the rooms are exceedingly cosy and there seems to be but little choice, if any, in their respective loca- tions. The rooms were throngsd so com pletely that it was difficult to gain entrance and impossible to do anything but drift through with the crowd. Pictures line the walls of all the rooms, the floors are well carpeted, many valued trophies are exhibited and the whole appointments are good.
 About 1o:3O o'clock the full American band struck up the Sirens waltz and the floor was soon filled with merry throng of dancers, which occupied 1t until shortly after mid night. The utmost of good nature was man. fest, and the 'white trash and the cullud folks'' mingled in the lanciers freely. The first sociable in the new armory was a com plete success. The last dance vas called at floor was covered with dancers and there were still many lockers on. The Foot Guard moved into their company room yesterday and had it already we'll fitted up and very attractive. The interest attached to the affair made 8 great demand for the complimentary tickets issued for the affair. Both the Horse Guard and the Foot Guard were in attendance in uniform. The companies are now well located in the new armory. Among those present were Genera s. R. Smith and several members of his staff, Mayor Lewis, Colonel Hendrick, Assist ant Adjutant General Graves, General Ford, Major Strong and many others well known. The various commands are located, as was specified on the dance programmes for the evening. as follows:
 Field and Staff, Second Regiment. c. N. G.. up stairs, front.
 Second Company Governors Foot Guards, front roo D, north.
 Company B, Second Regiment, City Guard. right center room, rear.
 Company c, Second Regiment, sarsheld, right cor ner room, rear.
 Comp ny D, Second Regiment, Blues front room. south
 Company E, Second Regiment, Light Guard, left center room, rear.
 Company F, Second Regiment Grays. left corner room, rear.
 Second Company Governors Horse Guards, left corner room, up stairs, rear.
 Company A, Fifth Battalion right corner room, up Etairs rear.