St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-22

States artillery, numbering several hundred
men. A battalion of the United States ma
rine corps aud the ancient and honorable
artillery company of Massachusetts, (organ-
lied in 1881 This attracted marked
attention. The peculiar combna-
ton OF the uniforms of the various
branches Of the service caused much com.
ment, as did also the large number of men
in line who had passed the meridian of life.
Nevertheless their marching was excellent
and the evolutions of the company were re-
warded by liberal applause. About eighty
men represented the Governors foot guards
| of Connecticut, (organ lied in 1111.) This
company claims the honor Of being the only
military organization that has preserved It's
existence ia years. The German fusilier:
of CharleSton. s. c., mustered about thirty
FIVE mep, and bore q magnificent banner.
This company was organized in 1915
Another ancient organization was the Rich
mOnd Light Infantry Blues, which claims
1898 as the date of its birth. IN their order
came the Washington light infantry, Union
Veteran corps, Washington continentals,
Emmett guards, Washington rife corps, But
Ter Z1uaves, Washington cadet corps, Capital
city guards, National rifles and Lawrence
light infantry, Massachusetts volunteer mill
tia The Detroit light infantry of Michigan,
First Lieut.. Geo. W. Corns commanding.
were greeted with cheers and waving OF
! handkerchiefs all along the line of march.
They marched with absolute precision, and
their evoutiOns were executed with machine
like accuracy. Their uniform was a striking
com buation of blue and white with white
head gear The Washington High School
cadets and ST. John Academy cadets corps,
| Of Alexandria, Va, closed the first division.
The second division was in charge OF
Maj. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee. of Virginia. 1t was
composed mainly OF Masonic organizations
and persons who participated in the cere-
monies Of the day. There were about sixty
carriages in the line, including those con-
tanning the president and his cabinet dip
lOmatic corps, members of judiciary, visiting
governors and their stats. senators and rep
resentatives, officers of the army and navy,
and persons who had taken part in the work
on the monument.
Among the visiting Masonic organization S
were the Grand Lodges of West Virginia,
Michigan, Illinois and Pennsylvania. All
wore full regalia and presented a fine ap-
pearance. Bands Of music were distributed
literally throughout the divisions. The fire
department of the district brought up the
end of the line, and made a very crcditable
display.
ARRIVAL At TIE CAPITOL.
The procession did not reach the east front
of the capitol, where 1t was reviewed by the
president, until l 30. President Arthur,
with his cabinet, Gems Sherman and Hawley
and members of the diplomatic corps, Zoe
cupied stand directly in front of the east
main entrance to the capitol, and facing the
statue Of Washington. Between 1000 and
1000 people were assem- bled on the capitol
steps and in the adjacent grounds,
aud the windows Of the senate and
honse committee rooms, overlooking the re-
view grounds, were filed with spectators
Imme diately after Gen. Sheridan and his
aides passed the president they rode 10 a
point opposite, from which the general also
reviewed the procession. The visiting and
local military organizations passed In review,
formed in line by companies, and the specta-
Gle presented was the finest of the days pro-
ceedings. The CLINT of the winter sunshine
upon the polished arms and bright culors Of
the uniforms lent suggestion Of warmth
which was refreshing To the sensibilities Of
the shivering spectators The review contin-
ued until 3 O'Clock. when the president and
cabinet repaired to the presidents room in
the capitol, where they took lunch before pro-
ceeding to the hall OF the house of represent
atiyes.