The Portland daily press., 1883-12-07
THE CADETS BALL.
Large and Brilliant Assemblage-Pres
entaIons 10 Captain Winslow and
Wife.

A Large and Brilliant Assemblage-Pres
entations 10 Captain Winslow and
Wife.
AS was anticipated the attendance at the
ball of the Portland Cadets last evening was
very large, the number of couples on the floor
exceeding any previous year. The best of
music for the dancing was furnished by Grim
mer's orchestra, and the concert by Chambers
band OF twenty-five pieces served to pass the
time between the dances delightfully."-. The
drill was marvel of precision, and the numer-
GUS difficult manguvres were receivedswith the
greatest applause.
At the conclusion of the drill Mr.. Albro e.
Chase, on behalf of the members and friends of
the Portland Cadets, presented Capt N. D.
Winslow with an elegant gold watch and
chain, the whole valued OF $175. The
watch is inscribed: Presented to Capt N. d.
Winslow by members and friends of the Port
land Cadets Dec. 9th, 1885," On the back OF
the watch is inscribed Captain Winslow's mon
ogram. His wife was also presented with an
elegant gold locket and Chain. The articles
presented were from the the establishment
of Atwood & Wentworth.
Mr.. Chase in making the presentation ad-
dressed Captain Winslow in the following ie-
linittous and appropriate words:
Captain Winsloac: My long connection with
the Portland Cadets and my intimate relation
ship with the many friends and members of
the company have caused the delicate duty of
recognizing in this public manner your services
to the company to devolve upon me. Your
knowledge of military tactics, your tact in the
management OF the men and your perseverance
at all times are recognized as the causes of this
wonderful display that we have witnessed and
which has caused the fame of the Portland
Cadets to be spread abroad throughout the
State But not alone by words are your tall
ents recognized. This gold watch and chain
is bestowed upon you as a testimonial of your
illness for your position. The wa.ch bears this
inscriptions; Presented to Capt. N. D. Wins
low by the friends and members of the Port
land Cadets" And as often as you may be
called upon to obtain from its dial. standard
time may you be reminded of that high stan
dard to which you have elevated the Cadets
and to which the watch bears witness.
Captain. Winslow was taken completely by
surprise, but responded happily. Mr.. Chase
again addressed Captain Winslow, presenting
him the locket and chain for his wife:
Captain Wi'tsloao: shall but mperfectly per-
form my duty If, while bestowiBg upon YOU
testimonial for your fitness and excellent
qualities, should fail to make mention of
your commanding officer. For it is acknowl-
edged that had orders been given you to re-
main at home the company would have been
the losers. Allow me then to present to Mrs.
Winslow through you this necklace as a testi-
moDa OF the friends and members OF the COM
pany to her unselfshness in allowing you to
give your time for our pleasure and advan-
tage.
Among the distinguished guests present we
noticed Col. f. W. Guptill of Saco, Col. w. A.
Boothby of Waterville, of Governor Robes
staff; Colonel Richardson of the Fifth Massa-
chusetts Regiment, Mayor Deering, Alderman
Gould and officers of the several military or.
CARNATIONS of the city.