Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-22
Their Trin.

Their Trip. The Sarsfelds' Praise of PortIand-A Con-
 tfnuOus Succession of HOspitalitfes- l
 The Conclusion of the ExcnrsiOn-Nhat
 the Papers Sa1d--The Return to Boston
 The Home Trip.
 The Sarsfeld Guard arrived home yester- day morning on the "owl'' at 3:35 o'clock. They are unanimous in praise of their recep- ton and entertainment in Portland They received an ovation throughout. Tuesdays proceedings were as follows: At 1o:3O a. m. hacks were taken and the steamer Emita boarded. Casco Bay was thoroughly ex. plored and the forts and sights of the beauti- ful bay were pointed out. Speeches were made of comic nature and were rapturously received by the appreciative listeners. After another famous Falmouth House dinner, preparations were begun for the departure. From both visiting and receiving companies regrets were expressed that the visit could not be of longer duration. A slight rain began to fall as the line was being formed At the depot repeated cheers were given the Montgomerys by the SarsfeIds and were most heartily returned. On the return trip to Boston praises of the Montgomery Guards reception were sounded on every side At 7:3O D. Boston was reached and the com- pany met by the Montgomery Guards of Bos- ton. Before taking up the march to their armory a serenade was rendered Ex-Council- man John H. Walsh, Bostons ardent admirer and benefactor of the Sarsfeld Guard.
 The march then began to the Montgomerys' armory, corner of Essex and Chauncey streets. There collation. was served, after which the Sarsfelds were shown around the city. At 10:30 p. m. CATS were taken for New Haven, at the Boston and Albany de- pot. The tired but happy Sarsfelds arrived in this oity at 8. m. yesterday morning. Words fail to express the appreciation of the As Captain Keefe says, 'It was simply great" Next autumn it is hoped that visit will be paid New Haven as the guests of the Sars6elds by the Montgomerys.
 Concerning Mondays proceedings we clip the following extracts from the very full and complete account given by the Portland Morning Press:
 The Montgomery Guards received the Sarsfeld Guard of New Haven yesterday, and with their many friends in this city ten dered them royal Irish welcome, 8 striking parade and brilliant ball in City Hall for the affair cloudless skies, bright sun and the warmth of early summer all striving to make the occasion a red-letter day in the memory of both con- mands. Flags and bunting were spread to the breeze on every hand, public buildings were decorated, and the fronts of the Fal- mouth Hotel tine headquarters of the com pany, the Montgomery Guards armory and the City Hall were especially noticeable. At the City Hall 8 large shield on the center of the front balcony bore the date 'May 18th, 1884,'' fianked on the one side by the word ''Montgomerys," and on the other side by the legend ''Sarsfelds." A number of clubs, noticeably the Peters, Grattans and East Ends, kept open house and dispensed most lavish hospitality during the day and even ing.
 The SarsfieId Guard are named for Patrick Sarsfeld, Earl of Lucan, who was a brave soldier of the stirring times of 1645-93. Will liam III was forced by him to raise the siege of Limerick in 1890, and he was killed at the battle of Landen in 1893.
 The Sarsfields were in heavy marching or~ der, with great coats on, rolled red blapkets on knapsacks and wore their regulation hell nets, like those of the Maine militia, while their gray fatigue caps were slung at their belts. Their uniform is very similar to that of the Cadets. The American band of New Haven, George B. Streit leader, of 21 pie os accompanied them, and made striking ap- pearance in their white coats. On the occa- sion of the trip the company numbered fl muskets. Daring to the grand parade crowds of spectators thronged the streets, squares and corners, and the battalion and the Connecticut company made an imposing appearance, the latter being hailed from all sides by applause. The Guard in the after noon paraded in light marching order and with their white cross belts and fountain plumes over the cadet grey made the com pany pleasingly conspicuous. After the parade capital supper was informally en- joyed by the guests at the Falmouth.
 At an early hour in the evening the hall was filled and at 8 o'clock Chandler's band came upon the stage and most charmingly played several selections which were well re- ceived. The American band next came on and pleasingly rendered an overture and selection interspersed with an admirable cornet solo by MT. J. A. Gould.
 Meanwhile Mayor King, accompanied by Mayor Lewis of New Haven and followed by the reception committee, the distinguish ed military and civic guests both from Con- necticut and Maine, entered the hall and oc- cupied seats expressly reserved for them. |
 After the concerts, the Montgomerys and Sarsfelds marched in upon the floor amid l tumultuous applause, rnd were reviewed by Col. Lynch and staff. Next followed the company movements, manual of arms and bayonet exercise, by squad of 24 men from the Montgomery Guard, to whom much l praise is due. Among the we'll executed company movements, the left and right l fronts into line, the obliques and the left | wheel were loudly applauded. In the manu- | al of arms, the frings by ranks, both kneel- ing and lying down, were handsomely intro duced, while the bayonet exercises from front open file were skillfulIy done.
 When Capt. Keefe marched in the picked l squad of 24 men from the Sarsfeld Guard l the hall rang with applause. The rear open l order was finely executed, also the wheel, the | different manouvres by fours and their | double time. Their manual of arms was so | easily and precisely executed that it was re- ceived with much applause. The squad was | well-sized, we'll set up and has thorough | conception of the tactics.
 After the exhibitions an order of twelve | dances gracefully concluded the programme |
 Among the distinguished military officers | present at the ball were Adjutant General | George IL. Beal, Brigadier General John | Marshall Brown, Col. J. ]. Lynch. Major R. | T. Mcclellan, Major Fl. M. Sprague, Quarter master Sterling Dow
 Late in the evening pleasant social gath ering was held in the Falmouth Hotel par lors, at which 8 specially interesting address for Irish Americans was delivered by New Ravens ex-City Clerk, James l. Hayes. MT. Hayes remarks were very compli- mentary to the Montgomery Guards and other Portland companies ref erence being made to the exceed lngly hospitable manner in which the visit- ing company a-d invited guests had been entertained. Mayor Henry G. Lewis, of New Haven, also made one of his especially graceful speeches.
 City Solicitor Looney delivered brief address of welcome, cordially worded, to which City Clerk James P. Pigott, of New Haven, responded in 8 particularly witty speech, and which was enthusiastically re- ,eived.
 Among other gentlemen who spoke were Dol. J. J. Lynch, Col. A. W. Bradbury, AL Herman Gallagher. Capt. Hartnett and Capt. keefe, while other gentlemen enlivened the occasion with songs
 MAYOR LEWIS OK THE TRIP.
 Mayor Lewis speaks very highly of his rip to Portland with the Sarsields. He aid last night that the highest honors were bestowed upon the New Haven company ,and he officials of Portland and it's citizens, without regard to race, politics or religion, lid all in their power to make the visit l , pleasant and agreeable one. The Mayor peaks very highly of the Falmouth Hotel, l where the company and their guests were 1