The Portland daily press., 1886-11-23
THE MONTGOMERY GUARDS.
Their Fair at the BiIou Rink Formally
Opened Last Evening
With an Address by Mayor Chapman
to Large Audience.

The fair given by the Montgomery Guards at
the Biiru Rink was opened last evening in the
presence of great number of spectators. The
tasty booths arranged around the sides of the
rink and the other decorations made the interior
OF the building pretty sight, while a
closer inspection Of the tables revealed upon them
a host of pretty and useful articles, which have
been contributed for sale at the fair.
Beginning at the left side of the entrance, the
first of the handsomely arranged tables is that of
the Company This table is in charge of Miss
Alice Burns, Miss Kate McGrath and Miss Mamie
Parker, assisted by Miss Emma Murray, Miss Nj.
Donovan, Miss Kate Burns and Miss Maggie
Reardon. Among the many elegant articles on
this table, the principal ones of which have been
already mentioned, is large picture presented
by MI J. 1. Stubs ana sofa pillow given by the
ladies in charge of the table.
"Non-Commissioned Officers" is upon the
plaeard over the next booth, and here Miss Julia
Flaherty, Mrs. Lowery, Mrs. John Mccain, Miss
Hollahan, Miss Flaherty Miss Quinn and
Miss kavanagh preside over an array of pretty
things, among which may be mentioned paper
rack presented by Mrs. Boyle shoulder cape by
Miss Kavanagh, and a saehet bag by Miss Rose
Donovan.
The Officers Table comes next, with the follow
ing ladies in CHARGE Mrs Frank Ryan, Mrs p.
McGlinchy, Miss Mary Hollywood, Miss Deehan,
Miss Seanlan the Misses Black, Mrs. Conneen,
Miss Conley, Mrs. Philbrook. The Winchester
rifle presented to the Montgomery Guards by the
Sarsheld Guard hangs over this table and will be
given to the line officer of this city who shall re-
ceive the most votes. A silver tea service, sofa
pillow presented by the Mother Superior of st.
Josephs Home, Deering, French clock, plush
banner presented by Miss Maggie Lynch,
marble shelf presented by Thompson, fancy ar
ticles by Miss Kate Lappin, clock palette by
Miss Mary L. Fairweather, and many other
articles attract attention.
The Montgomery and Honorary and Veteran
Tables are side by side at the rear of the hall
At the Montgomery Table, Miss Looney the
Misses Desmond, Miss Margent Murphy the
Misses Walsh, Miss Coffey Miss Katie Ryan,
Miss Meehan, the Misses Melaugh, Miss Hayes,
the Misses Kelly, Miss Bradley and Miss Mona
han preside over an attractive display. The table
itself is appropriately draped in military colors,
and over it hangs picture of Montgomery
Among the many articles here are handsome
toilet set, china tea set, a table scarf, group
of statuary, banner, French clock, silver
water set, a rocking chair and large doll.
At the Honorary and Veteran Table, Miss Mag
gle Welch, Miss Finnegan, Miss Connors, Mrs.
M. @. Mccain, Miss Hawkins and Miss Alice
Kelley are in charge. Among the articles deserv-
ing of mention are silver water pitcher, clock
presented by Mr.. Hugh McDonough; ladies'
work box, Mr.. Mcclellan; chiffonier set, Miss
Minnie L. Mccarthy. Bangor; lady's work table,
Hon. j. w. Deering; fir pillow, Miss Katie
Burke: nut picks, Miss Maggie Keen and fruit
knives, Mrs J. 4. Tobin.
AT the right of the entrance is the cafe, under
the care of Mrs. p. McGlinchy and Mrs. Owen
and behind 1t is the shooting gallery.
THE OPENING EXERCISES.
Precisely at o'clock the Guards and Fraternity
Cadets entered the hall, escorting Mayor Chap
man and Judge Nathan Cleaves. The companies
were drawn up and Mayor Chapman introduced
by Captain Gallagher. Tie Mayor then formally
opened the fair, his remarks being received with
applause. He spoke as follows:
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Gallantry and pluck, as well as military profile
leney and service, appeal to public recognition
and support on this occasion Our minds natural
ly revert TO that body of young men organized
years ago for political campaign, who. when it
was ended, not content to rest upon past laurels,
determined, instead OF disbanding, to continue as
amiitary company. Through many difficulties
they adhered to their purpose resolutely progress
enrolled amona The h ma Of nv Sfsfa t until.
accredited one OF the finest companies in military
drill and standing. 1t has been their proud fort
une on several notable occasions TO reflect credit
On our city, as well as honor themselves by the
perfection of their movements and their fine SOL
dlery bearing; In proof Of this netice that Cap
tain Edward Field of the 4th United States Artfl-
lery, who Was appointed to inspect the militia
OF New England, in his report just made to the
ny E. Montgomery Guards Of Portland CAPTAIN
j. A. Gallagher, LIST Regiment, Maine Militia, is
probably one of the best drilled companies in the
Eastern States and gave an exhibition drill at
Bangor, that was truly wonderful. Their wheels
about In line and column, and their obiques were
life" '''' 'S'' : navy 'oon ~ my
Thus are the military requirements of this COM
pany rendered conspicuous, and what citizen will
refuse 10 acknowledge the debt of honor thereby
laid upon our city, or deny the measure of obga-
ton which we owe them for the maintenance .
their organization, for 1t goes without saying that
well trained militia is a public safeguard Such
force In the community subject to the call of the
authorities when needed. Is well nigh indispen-
SABLE factor IN the preservation of government; a
conserving agency that cannot be spared without
Imminent risk to society," Hence it is matter OF
deep concern that our citizens do not more gener-
ally encouI age military training by offering better
facilities for obtaining it. May no emergency ever
arise In which such neglect shall be regretfuly de
plored In view Of these facts this fair which is
held TO procure new uniforms for this merit0rious
company, deserves abundant success and in its
opealng hOur, oespeak for It the good viii and
parlance, now tina the time OF words is past, and
the hour OF deeds arrived, let appreciative peo-
pie come forward and acquit themselves nobly in
action
The Fraternity Cadets followed in a drill dur
ing which they showed their excellent training,
both by their soldierly bearing and the skin with
which they performed the different evolutions.
They were rewarded with abundant applause.
The two little soldiers WHO afterwards executed
the manual of arms brought down the house An
excellentlconcert by Chambers Band occupied the
remainder of the evening. The fair will be open
all this week. Particulars may be ascertained
from the advertisement in another column
he voting for the rifle win begin this evening
The promenade concert viii begin at $50 o'clock
The admission will be the same as on regular
evenings, The following are additional snbscrip-
tions RI Rev. j. A. Healy, s25; Rev. 7. p Lin
nehan, s1o Auburn Light Infantry, banner;
Meagher Guards, Providence, silver set; Mrs.
Hartman, slippers; Mrs. d. Cragin, shoes; Miss
Lizzie Cragin, painted tidy.