The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-24

ta the famous hero Drummer boy of the
Rappahannock" as he is known in the history
of the war. He entertained the spectators
along the route, at intervals during halts by
exhibitions of his skill in drumming, having
with him the original silver drum, presented
to him by Horace Greeley at Cooper Insti-
tqte in New York, for his gallantry at the
battle of Fredericksburg, December II, 1862.
He was accompanied by the Silver Fife and
Drum Corps of Plymouth, Mass, which
came with the Plymouth County Division of
Massachusetts G. A. r. This corps attract
ed special attention and received a large
share OF applause along the route. Comrade
Henderson, came with Post, rs Of Plymouth
having been their guest for several days
The department Of West Virginia was not
represented in the parade. A single veteran
from West Virginia, s. F. Shaw of Parkers-
burg, marched Immediately behind the Mis-
souri, squad.
General l. II. Devol of West. Virginia the
hero of Cloyd's Mountain will be here to-
day.
Mrs Minnie Hooker, wife of Colonel
Hooker, president of the Woman's Relief
Corps, G. A. r., of Vermont is at the en-
campment.
The two young ladies who bore themselves
so heroically to the right and left of the ban
ner of Nebraska in the grand parade yester-
day, were Miss Lima Shirley, daughter of
Adjutant General Shirley of Nebraska, and
the other Miss Richardson, daughter of the
George II. Wood Post 10, of Worcester,
with the Worcester Cadet Band, visited
Commander Galley last night, and rendered
him serenade in compliment for the many
courtesies received at his hands. Richard
was equal to the occasion.
The Minnesota live eagle perched on a
shield and carried in front of George f. Nor
gan Post, was a great feature of the process
sion.
II such strong WING. prevails to-day as
yesterday, it is probable that the balloon
ascension Will be postponed until tomorrow.
After the parade yesterday the public
wouldn't let Gen. Logan off the reviewing
stand until he made speech. He said in re-
sp0nsethat the meeting of the soldiers of the
country is beneficial not only to themselves
but to the people among whom they meet.
He knew they would leave this kindly spot
with the fondest memories of the hOspitali-
ties received. Soldiers" said he, 81 thank
YOU and the rest of his words were drown
ed in the great applause.
The Chief of Parade, Gen. Beal and staff
entertained the officers of the Battery NJ, U.
5. A.-their escort-at dinner on the camp
grounds, and the battery was also afforded a
good dinner.
Five of the Boston police detectives are
doing work for the police department.
Dahlgen Post, No. 2, of Boston, returns to-
day over the Boston and Maine railroad
Nearly all the vessels in the harbOr were
decorated with flags yesterday, the cutter
iidlldo D6lllS 6Spccldlly gay, Will DulllluS ny y
ing from stem to stern.
Grand Army men began to leave the city
on last evenings trains.
All the railroads ran heavy trains during
the day, but everything went as smoothly as
could be desired
The 18th Maine Regiment will hold re-
union at the quarters of Pennington Post,
Camp Grant, at o'clock p IN. to-day.
The Illinois Department G. A. r. are
registered at the Sea Shore House. The fol-
lowing prominent gentlemen are in the COM
pany: Major w. G. Berry, commander, A.
g. Reed, senior vice, j. L. Bennett assistant
adjntant general, j. +. Harral, Col. Avery,
staff of the commander.
To-Day's Programme.
The following is to-day S programme:
a. m.-Reveille.
10 a. disbursements of various kinds.
IL a. m.-Surgeons call; meeting of the 18th
Annual National Encampment at City Hall Meet
ing OF the Woman's National Relief Corps at Me-
chanics Hall.
Between 2 and p. M a balloon ascension from
Lincoln Park by Gus Rogers OF Faulkner, Mass.
$50 p. m.-Sunset gun.
7.30 p. m.-Public reception Of the Womans
National Relief Corps to Mrs. Kate B. Sherwood,
National President, at City Hall.
During the evening display of fireworks at the
camp.
10p. m.-Tattoc.
IL p. m.-Taps.