Morning journal and courier., 1886-06-11
PATRIARoHs MILITANT.

The Spring Field Day at Waterbury, New Haven Well Represented-Bat. talion Drill, Review and Dress Pa rade.
 The spring field day of the Patriarchs Mil itant of Connecticut was held at Waterbury yesterday. The organization is an outcome of the former Uniformed Degree camps of Encampment Odd Fellows, and this was the first field day under the new order of things The cantons Jrom this city were Sassacus, Golden Rule and Aurora. As the different cantons reached Waterbury they were met at the depot by Canton Waterbury, commanded by Captain T. R. Martin, and escorted with martial music to the Waterbury base ball grounds, or, if they came early, to the armo- ry. At 1020 drilling began on the ball grounds. The grand stand and "free seats' were we'll filled with spectators, among them being many ladies. The drilling of the diff ferent companies first and the battalion move ments which followed were much admired the spectacle being enhanced in brilliancy hy the glittering and showy uniforms of the or der. While the men evinced want of practice it must be said that every com psny executed the movements called for with unexpected precision. Col. Charles B. Eos ter, of this city, was in command, assisted by Senior Lieut. Col. George N. Moses of this city. Sassacus drum corps of this city was with the New Haven contingent and gave the spectators a taste of it's quality, which was pronounced frst-class. The new regi- mental banner was displayed at this drill for the first time. This ensign is quite 8 hand some one It is AS by 46 inches and is of purple, white and scarlet silk surrounded by gold fringe. The gilt lettering reads:
 First Regiment,
 Department of Connecticut,
 Patriarchs Militant, I. O. O. F.
 In the center of the flag and on the section comprised of white silk is crown crossed by a sword and crook, all embroidered in gold colored silk. The flag cost about $100. The drill lasted about an hour and half, when the line took up it's march through Willow to Bank, up Bank to East Main and thence to the armory, where the men were dismissed for dinner.
 Cantons dined at different hotels, but the following officers were entertained by Water bury canton at dinner at the Scovill House. Grand Master w. H. Comley of Bridgeport, Grand Secretary Frederick Botsford of New Haven, Grand Treasurer J. W. Smith of Waterbury, Grand Patriarch Paddock of Bridgeport, Deputy Grand Patriarch I. H. Coe of Hartford, Grand Warden w. H. Cox of New Haven, Grand Representative Ellery Camp of New Haven, Past Grand Representatives W. H. Francis of Meriden, Stephen Terry of Hartford, Chief Engineer Hendrick of New Haven, who is past commander of the uni form degree, and past Lieutenant Colonel Steinard of Norwich. Other officers were Colonel Charles B. Foster of New Haven, Lieutenant Colonel G. N. Moses of New Haven, Major c. A. Davis of Hartford Major Peter Terhune of New Haven, Major Charles H. Peck of Bridgeport, Major Thomas w. Capen of Stamford, Adjutant F. B. Lane of Noxx How nI1aT TfoTy1 cit I dyyiyN of New Haven, Commissary J. H. Bristol of New Haven, Assistant Surgeon w. B. Beebe of New Haven, Chaplain w. H. Rich of Stamford
 After dinner there was street parade, the following being the order of formation:
 Chief Eagan and Squad of Six Policemen. American Band of Waterbury,, p pieces, George sassacus Drum Corps of ,s.G New Haven Henry Nich Grand Canton Capital City, Hartford, Harry
 Avery commanding.
 Canton Meriden of Meriden, George R. Southworth Grand Canton Sassacus of New Haven, c. H.
 Smith commanding.
 Component No 4, New Haven, John s. Hinman
 commanding.
 Canton Aurora of New Haven, Frank Meyer com Canton Golden Rule of New Haven, Morris Ray
 commanding.
 Grand Canton Bridgeport, Eugene Ward com
 manding
 Canton Norwalls, Ads A. Betts commanding. Canton TOtoket of AnSonia, A. H. Bartholomew
 commanding.
 Canton Stamford, Edward B Carey commanding. Canton Waterbury, Thomas R. Martin command
 ing.
 Carriages with Grand Officers.
 The procession moved through several of the principal streets and on reaching Center Square short rest was had, after which the procession passed the Scoville House in re- view of the staff officers and Mayor Bough- ton, of Waterbury, being the reviewing stand. A dress parade followed the review which was witnessed by large number of the citizens of Waterbury.
 sections, the last reaching here about o'clock last evening. The Patriarchs have nothing but praise for the reception rendered them by Canton Waterbury and the citizens of