The Portland daily press., 1888-10-05

'ohn 1A' DAchudus tx-JuuBe AuNOCdto 0tu-
eral. Colonel John McManus, of Ex-Governor
Davis's staff; Hon. Charles E. German. ex-
Speaker of the House of Representatives !;
Hon. Z. ID. McGuinness, ex-Secretary of
State; Mayor James G. Ryan, Alderman
Fergus j. McOsker, U. S. Inspector Dennis
]. Mccarthy, p. j. Moroney, w. j. Feeley,
Michael McHaley, P. II. Mulholland, Detec-
tive A. P. Martin, James McCrudden, John
f. Holland, George E. White of Louisville,
KY, Martin G. Day of the Providence Journ-
al, John F. Reilly of the Providence Tele-
gram, and others.
The party is also accompanied by the of
fcers of the Wolf Tone Guards. Capt.
Thomas II. Donahue, LIST Lieutenant W. p.
Dillon and I'd Lieutenant ID. j. Dwyer, also
Lieutenant E. j. Conway, of the Emmett
Guards.
The visitors were escorted to their hotels
the honorary members and invited guests
being quartered at the Falmouth and the
active members and Reeves Band at the
United States Hotel
The following was the order of march from
the boat:
First Regiment Band
Montgomery Veterans, Capt. T. H. Galley
Reeves American Band.
Honorary Corps of Meagher Guards, Capt. M. j.
Lieut.. Thomas j. Moore.
Meagher Guards, Capt. Bernhard Hackett LIST
Lieut.. r. H. 0rmsbee; I'd Lieut.. John
Kelley.
AT the hotels the visiting militia and their
guests rested from the fatigue of the journey
and spent the forenoon in looking about the
city. In the afternoon grand parade took
place. The line was formed in front of the
Falmouth Hotel, and in the following order
the procession marched through Middle
street to Exchange, to Congress, to State, to
Middle, to the Falmouth hotel where the
line was broken:
Commander of the line, Gen. j. j. Lynch.
Platoon of Police.
Collins First Regiment Band, Frank L. Collins,
Portland Light Infantry Capt B. A. Norton
Portland Cadets, Capt: George G: Barrows.
Montgomery Guards, Capt. r. p Hartnett.
Montgomery Veteran Association, Capt T. III.
Reeves American Band Of Providence d. w.
Colonel James Il. Mc Mccain and staff.
Meagher Guards, Capt. Bernard Hackett.
Honorary Corps Of Meagher Guards Capt. M. j.
Hayes.
The streets were crowded with spectators
all along the line of march, and the music
Of the bands was remarkably fine, and the
marching of the companies exact. Especial
ly praiseworthy was the appearance of Col.
James McGann and staff. The precision
with which the visitors marched elected
much praise on the part of the spectators who
crowded the sidewalks, and hearty applause
greeted them at many points. Before the
parade large audience was delighted by
concert given by Reeves's Band in the
rotunda of the Falmouth Hotel
THE BALL AND DRILL.
In the early part of the evening the
Reeves Band gave another of its excellent
concerts in the Office of the United States
Hotel, and the hotel was crowded with
people who appreciated in the fullest meas
ure the very excellent music
Later the scene of gayety and entertain
ment was at the City Hall, where a compli-
mentary reception was rendered the Proyi-
dence Meagher Guards and their guests by
the Montgomery Guards of this city. From
TAO to $40 delightful band concerts were
given. Every seat in the hall was occupied
and scores of people stood in the door-ways
and galleries. 1t is seldom that two such
excellent bands as are the First Regiment
Band OF this city and the Reeves Band of
providence come together, and when they
do, as was the case last night, musical feast
may m De expected. The music last night was
OF the very highest order, and it was appre-
ciated by very enthusiastic audience.
In the rear OF the hall handsome booth
was fitted by the Atkinson House Furnish
ing Company, and in this Col. McGann end
stan and other distinguished guests were
seated, The honorary members occupied
chairs on the platform, and in the galleries and
the seats around the hall were many promi-
nent citizens of Portland, including members
OF the Board OF Mayor and Aldermen and
Common Council.
The first part Of the evening was devoted
to concert by Chandler's First Regiment
Band, Frank IL. Collins, leader, the follow
ing selections being rendered:
Overture, "Poet and Peasant. .............Suppe
Mauz, lsar lAedcr' .................. .Gungl
Galop, "IDferna" Keller Bella
The First Regiment Band never PLAYED
better than 1t did last night, and the several
selections were greeted with great applause.
The. performance certainly reflects great
credid upon the musicians as well as upon
tne city; A general consolidated band con-
cert by. Chambers First Regiment Band and
keeves's Band came next and this was mu-
steal treat such as is rarely enjoyed in this
city The following was the programmed
Overture, "0rpheus" .Ofenbach
.u Under the direction Of Mr.. D. w. Reeves.
Under the direction Of Mr. +. L. Col 1ISaiossi
Reeyes's Band.
After this the First Regiment Band left
tne platform and keeyes's Band remained to
lions being rendered:
War Memories'-A Day in Camp In 1862, (by
Cornet Solo .;Mand Reeves
AA'' 'O'0' M. B. R. Church '..'''''.-'LeVy
Medley overture, Songs of the Day. ............
The "War Memories" was very taking, and
at the request of the audience 1t was repeat
ed. The cornet solo by Mr. Church was re-
markaDly hne and he brought down the
mouse and was forced to favor his listeners
fore his audience the second time he played
the vacant Chair" with great force and
taste, and much to the delight of the crowd
ed house.
The medley overture proved a favorite
selectlon, ana 1t is needless to say that it was
rendered admirably.
After this concert the inspection and ex.
hibition drill complimentary to Col. j. j.
Lynch was given by the Meagher Guards,
who were greeted with hearty applause as
of the drill were made with great
precision, and In a manner that comes of
long and patient training. Again and again
the excellent execution of different move
nents was loudly applauded,, and from the
attention of the audience. Reeves's Band
played for some of the movements, and at
the time Of lively march the company with
drew from the floor after an exhibition of
about half an hours duration.
Then came the dances, and delightful
order was called. Captain L. K. Hartnett
was floor director, and his aids were: Lieut..
). }; Hankard, Major JAS II. Tobin, j. Hen
~ bradley, Adj. K. K. Philbrook, Sergt.
geo. Il. Ward, Corp. +. E. WEIGH, f. ID.
Melaugh, j. K. Robinson, ]. II. Malone. r.
A; Browning. Jas. III. O'Neil, Vet. John ID.
0'Connor, Vet.
at intermission refreshments were served
In Reception hall. The floor was full of blithe
dancers, and the evening passed in a most
pleasing manner.
ToDAY's PROGRAMME.
Today at about 10 o'clock the visitors will
go on the Forest Queen to Long island where
they will partake of clam bake. They will
return to the city at about 4 p. m, and will
take the Boston boat for Boston en- route fol-
Providence at z p. m.
Excellent Band Music.
Portland people were treated to find band
music yesterday, outside of the concert in