Morning journal and courier., 1883-06-20
The Grays. Albany Trip.

 On Last Night-over One Hundred on the
 ExcursfOn-A Royal ReceptiOn-Honors
 Last Night to Captain Arnold.
 The active Grays, Captain Arnold, and Veteran Grays, Colonel Morgan, left last night on the 0. H. Northam for their trip to Albany, Lake George and Saratoga, as the guests of the Washington Continentals of Albany The actives numbered about A, the veterans about 40. Wheeler & Wilson's band accompanies them. After breakfast on the Northam they will take the "Annex' boat from Peck Slip and be carried around to vesey street, North river side, where they will take the day line boat for Albany. which city will be reached in the evening They will be escorted by their hosts, the Washington Oontinentals, to the Delevan House. They will that evening be served with banquet at the armory of the celebrated Burgess Corps, which has been rendered for the occasion. On Thursday the commands go to Lake George by spe- cial train,-a ride of two and one-haif hours. They remain three or four hours, taking lunch at the Fort William Henry Hotel. Returning they go to Saratoga, where part of the afternoon and evening will be occupied in seeing the sights and
 
 will be spent ip carriage riding and viewing the sights in Albany. They leave for home at 1:3O D. m. Friday, arriving here at SIPS via the Hoosac Tunnel and the New Haven & Northampton railroad. They will be given military escort on their return to this city. Gen. s. E. Merwin meets the Grays Tn Al bany. James D. Dewen and B. R. English are among the prominent veterans accompa- nying the excursion.
 THE DEPARTURE.
 About half past g the actives and veterans fell in and answered to roll call. The actives turned out with forty men under Captain Arnold, and the veterans about thirty under the command of Colonel Morgan. Before the company left, Capt. Arnold desired Mayor Lewis who was present, to say few words to the boys. He responded, express ing his regrets at not being able to accompa py them, but unexpected duties kept him at home. The many who remained in the city would read with pleasure every report of their trip. He reminded them that they carried with them the reputation of the city and of the State. He was afraid of the old veterans, but desired the active company to set them good example. His remarks created considerable applause Turning to Captain Arnold he expressed the good will of the commands and in few we'll chosen words presented him with an elegant company pin. On each of the four corners of the cross forming the pin is diamond. The memento came from Kirby's well known establishment and it is worth $1OO The captainwas completely surprised and remark ed that when he telephoned to the Mayor to come down and say few words to the com pany before they left he little thought he would come in this manner He thanked the members heartily and assured them that he should always be 8 Gray in heart if not in deed.
 Speeches were made by General s. R. Smith, Colonel Hendrick and General Sloat.
 The commands headed by the Wheeler & Wilson band made short street parade. They serenaded Governor English at his res idence and were favored by few fitting re- marks. The line of march was then resumed and the company proceeded to Belle Dock, where they embarked on board the c. H. Northam for New York. The boat left on regular time, and they will be at their desti- nation at the expected time.