New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-05
CELEBRATION OF THE Bosfoy AyCIEgTs.
APPROPRIATE FESTIVITIES on THE TWO HUNDRED
AND FIEIIEru ANNIYERsARY.

AND ANNlNFfSAhi'
Boston, June SpecIaD.-The celebration OF tho
250th anniversary of the Ancient and Honorable Ar
tillery Company of Boston memorable event
In the annals OF this old and emiDently respectable
military organization made particularly significant by
the presence Of representatives Of the Oldest military
organization In England and the Old Guard from Now
YORK City The visitors arrived in Boston on satur-
day, and since then they have been entertained as
only the Ancients entertain invited guests Their
visit has been marked by continuous round OF dign-
fed, hosptable festivities. Saturday evening splen-
did reception was given In Music Hail. Sunday was
spent In quiet, decorous manner, driving through the
suburbs Of Boston, and In attendance some Of tho
churches. To-day the a5oth anniversary of the Or
ganization OF this coTrs celebrated with even
more than the old-time The Anciens and their
guests, accompanied by Governor Ames and other dig
nitaries marched TO the OH South Church. where
an eloquent sermon preached by the Rev. Phillips
Brooks, the rector OF Trinity Church
At the conclusion Of the religious services, the line
marched TO Faneuil Hail. where the annual dinner
served All along the route the streets crowded
by spectators, while In every window, every balcony
and point Of vantage, crowds percheo eagerly
scanning the brilliant military pageant. The Old
Guard and the English visitors were special objects Of
interest," and were received with continuous ovation.
In the ranks marching from the church to the Hall
were Governor Ames and staff, the Rev. Philips
Brooks, whose massive form lowered above his COM
rade, the Rev. Mr. Gordon, Of the Old South. In Oil
Faneuil Hall the Ancients and their guests found
bountiful collation. awaiting them. The hall was
beautifully decorated with bunting banners aud mot
toes appropriate to the occasion, and bands of music
hllcd the air with melody. Soon after the company
had begun the repast Robert c. Winthrop entered tho
hall escorted by Colonel George o. Carpenter AS
soon as they were esped at the lower end Of the hail.
the company arose and gave the venerable historian
three rousins cheers, which repeated he took
his place on the platform. At the close Of the dinner
an eloquent speech was made by Commander WALKER
OF the Ancients. Adjutant Keller was then an
nounced as toastmaster, and made brief speech ap
propnate to tho occasion Eloquent speeches were
also made by Collector saltonstall, Governor Ames
Mayor O'Brien, Governor Sawyer, of New-Hampshre;
Governor Taft, Of Rhode Island General Hawkins, Of
me Army the representatives Of the Honorable Ar
uAefy company OF London and Others.
"hen the toast complimentary TO Queen Victoria
Vas announced, the band played God save tho
Suech, me company rising and singing the anthem.
, AL the close OF the dinner, tho company marched to
The common, where the usual drum head elections
Cured The following IS the full roster for the next
year: Captain, Lieutenant Henry l. Smith, of Wor-
Geeter nIst lieutenant, Major John McDoDOugh SOUTH
BOstoni second lieutenant, sergeant Charles III. Mon
roe concord adJntant, Lieutenant J. PaysOn Bradley,
South Boston; first sergeant OF infantry. Captain
Ge0rge LOvett, Boston second sergeant OF Infantry
captain George q. Noyes, Boston: third sergeant OF
Infantry Lieutenant Edward wills. Boston: fourth
sergeant OF infantry, Captain A. T. Proctor Boston
NTH sergeant Of Infantry Sergeant Edgar c. scrfptan
Newton sixth sergeant of infantry. Captain Harrison
g. Wells WestborO; first sergeant Of artillery, Emery
Grover Needham second sergeant Of artlley Oliver O.
Pearson, Boston; third sergeant of artillery, Charles IL
Clover Boston, fourth sergeant OF artillery George W.
Mills, Boston, fifth srgeant Of artillery ASahel
EaDcOck, Boston; treasurer and paymasrer, Sergeant
vincent Latorme, south Boston; clerk and assistant
armorer aud quartermaster, Sergeant George T. May,
Boston.