The Portland daily press., 1885-06-08
P. L. I.
Celebration of the sd Anniver-
sary.
Reception Of the Bath Light Infantry.

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The Portland Light Infantry celebrated their
SD anniversary Saturday by trip to Long
Island during the day and banquet at Re-
ception Hall in the evening, their guests on
this occasion being the Bath Light Infantry.
The day was bright and pleasant, an unusual
thing for the sixth of June, and the men were
all in the best OF spirits. The company left the
armory at $50 a. M, and proceeded to the
Maine Central depot, with Chambers Band
where they met the Bath Light Infantry &C.
companied by Giveen's Band. The line was
formed, as follows:
Chambers Band-D. II. Chandler, leader. 20
pieces.
Portland Light Infantry, 80 men. Capt. Norton.
Invited guests in carriages.
Giveen's Band, II. 9. Eaton, leader, 25 pieces.
Bath Light Infantry, 80 men, Capt. Stetson.
The procession marched to the Preble
House where the honoraries were received un-
der the command of Capt. Harry A. Mac
donald.
After the companies had been photographed
the march was resumed to Custom House
Wharf where the steamer Gordon was taken
for Long Island. The Bath company is COM
city, and they won the admiration of all who
saw them bytheir fine marching and GENTLE
manly appearance. They wore neat uniform
of gray trimmed with scarlet and helmet hats
The following is list of the officers:
Captan-H. E. Stetson.
First Ieutenaiit-W. r. Ballou.
Second Lieutenant-J. o. Patten.
Sergeants-A. c. Paris E. S. Sawyer D. F. Penn
broke, M. A. Haggett.
Among the invited guests from Bath were:
Frank B. Torrey, collector of customs; j. H.
". g. Weber, Sheriff j. W. Ballou, R. B. Weeks,
Henry Houghton, Orville B. Moses, K. f. White
house, H.. NJ. Sawyer, Bath Times; R. A. Ham,
Lewiston journal; Chas. l.. Turner, Henry H. Stet-
son, Brunswick; Luigi Dana, San Francisco,
Invited guests and honoraries from Port
land:
Mayor Deering, Samuel league, Capt. Blake. 2.
ii. S. Cadets; Lieut.. Tryon, Mechanic Blues; M.
W. Higgins, Argus; James Plaisted, j. F. bearing,
ohss E. ItsaeS e. Ponos es W RUage
Lieutenant P. FL. S. Cadets; f. H. Fassett, A. e.
Dunfe Neal D. Gould, Geo. Mcdowell, Press; Geo.
Whitney, Chicago, Lieut.. Geo. P. Dewey, Capitol
Guards, Montpelier, vt.
The sail down the harbor was enjoyed by all.
The party landed at Long Island, where lunch
was served Immediately. After satisfying
their hunger the company proceeded to enjoy
themselves by various sports.
those from Iolanthe being particularly we'll
rendered, and heartily applauded by those
who heard them.
Dinner was served in Ponce's large saloon
at p. m. Fletcher and Mitchell had charge
of the catering and ample justice was done by
all.
After dinner the various out.of.door sports
were INDUCED in. Two mines were formed
from the two companies and an exciting game
of base ball was played, which was won by
the home team by score of 3 to 4.
The kicking of sbort.stop of the home
team (McGone) made the umpire's position a
trying one. During the game DIR. Weber OF
the Bath team was struck in the face by the
ball and had TO retire, which no doubt ac-
counts for the defeat of the Bath team, as his
pitching was very effective.
The companies returned from the islands at
o'clock and after short parade proceeded
to the armory where the line was dismissed.
The visitors we're then shown about the city
by the Portland boys. The freedom of the
Bijou rink was kindly rendered the companies
selves of the opportunity of visiting that
popular resort.
The companies formed at s O'Clock and
marched to Reception Hall, where Fletcher
and Mitchell had spread a splendid banquet.
After all had satisfied the wants of the sinner
man." Capt. Norton called the assembly to or
der and made short speech, regrettng very
much that Gen. Charles p. Mattocks, who had
intended to preside, and Mayor Deering were
unable TO be present. John M. Ballou, sheriff
of Ssgadahoc county, was the first speaker. In
the course of his remarks he referred to the
time, n years ago, when the p. Il. I. ar Mon
treal carried the American flag for the first
time in the Dominion of Canada, which re-
mark was greeted with applause.
Short speeches were then made by Captain
Stetson, @. e. Somerby, Esq, of the hon.
0raries, DIR. E. NJ. Fuller of Bath, Lieutenant
Tryon of the Mechanic Blues, Capt. Blake of
P. I'll. s. Cadets and others. Drum Major
Bean read a humorous poem in his usual
happy manner, which closed the proceedings
at the hall.
The party then adjourned to the armory,
where pleasant time was enjoyed until TO- 30,
when the visitors were escorted to the depot,
where they took the Pullman train for home,
sorry that the day had passed so quickly and
hoping at no distant day to reciprocate the
kindness shown to them by their Portland
friends.
A despatch was received from the Worcester
Light Infantry, copgratulating the P. L. I. on
its SD anniversary. The P, L. l. sent de-
spatch returning the compliment.
DIR. Edward Mason, one of the old members
OF the P. L. l., entertained large number lat
his store during the day and evening.
The anniversary was great success, and II
is due greatly to the following committee: Lit.
O. E. Holmes, Lit. Geo. A. Dow, Privates e.
B. Crockett, B. III. Farnsworth, Ellis M. Saw
yer. Captain Fl. A. Macdonald, and G. e.
Somerby.