The Portland daily press., 1888-10-02

Galley, Hobbs and Redlon, Col. F. N Dow,
H. ). Osgood, Capt. Cusck, U. S. A., Capt.
Norton. Lieut., Rodgers, Sterling Dow; City
Treasurer uIea. e. VI "; Jersey City Clerk Geo.
Cleaves, G. NJ. Goold, Col. +. e. Boothby,
Of Gov. Marbles staff, Gen. H. G. Thomas,
U. ). A., and officers of the local military or
CARNATIONS.
The banquet. was a splendid one. The
vlands were well cooked and promptly and
attractlvely served by a corps of trained
walters from Boston. Following was the
very elaborate menu:
oysters.
Raw In Blocks of Ice.
Relieve.
oyster Pate a la Bechamel.
Fish,
Pilot Founder, Tartare; Saratoga Fried Potatoes.
pr,.l Lamb c Chop, Dreaded. Green Peas.
Frlcassee chicken, La Chevalier
Baked Caulifi0wer, pItalienne.
Lobster Outlet, la Creme Jardiniere.
Roast.
Baked Stuff Tomatoes.
Potato. LOBSTER btaer. Chicken.
Cold Meats.
Pineapple Ham. Turkey. Smoked Tongue.
Relishes.
Celery. Olives. Neuchatel Cheese. Water cress
Charlotte Russo. Marascheno Jelly.
Assorted Plain and Fancy Cake.
Ice Cream.
Vanilla. Strawberry. Chocolate. Pstachio
Harlequin lIaa,, Frozen Pudding. Nesselrhode
berry and Orange Sherbet.
small Fancy Ices.
Fruit
Bananas. Pears Cranes
Coffee
After grace was said by Chaplain Smith,
full justice was done to the tempting spread
by all present. The First Regiment Band,
OF Manchester. stationed on the stage, dis
c0urSed inspiring music
When cigars were lighped Major Trow
called the company to order and introduced
the toastmaster, Major George G. Gilmore.
VINO made few pleasant remarks, and in
tFoduced chaplain Smith, who read letters
OF regret from Governor Marble Hon.
Moody Courier, Ex-Governor of New Hamp-
SHIRE Hon. g. b. Chandler, Hon. s. j. An
derson, Captain A. r. Simmons and Colonel
Frank G. Noyes.
Shaw's quartette then rendered two songs.
which We're received with much applause
governor Sawyer here left the hall to take
Train, and was given three rousing cheers
HON. CHARLES H. BARTLETT,
ex-Mayor of Manchester, was introduced by
the POSTMASTER to speak for the Amoskeag
Veterans Mr.. Bartlett said he did not be-
long to the oratorical contingent of the corps,
but he could not disregard a command from
his chief officer Mr.. Bartlett said he took
great pleasure in accompanying the COM
mand to Portland AS he marched about the
streets of Portland he could not but be i'm
pressed with the beauty of the city. If any,
where the Divine finger had written "suc-
cess" It was upon this peninsular. Three
times the little settlement at Portland came
and went before it came to stay. "You have
suffered too said the speaker, ''from the
nre mend; but your courage never failed. We
eeongratniate you today, not only upon the
on the future success which is most certainly
yours" IApplause.] Mr.. Bartlett closed his
remarks with some amusing illusions to the
fisheries, which were received with great
laughter and applause.
Major Gilmore then pleasantly introduced
His Honor, the Mayor.
MAYOR CHAPMAN
thanked the Veterans for the cordiality of his
reception. He recalled the fact that during
his terms of Office, he had witnessed the Wis
its of many different military organizations
but this was the first time that the people of
Portland had occupied just the position they
did today. The tables have been fairly
turned. To be taken captive on our own
SOIL is rather unusual thing but we sur
render with great pleasure to such body of
captors. The citizens of Portland congratu-
late themselves on the visit of such a re-
nowned body as the Amoskeag Veterans
Inc Mayor again extended in a most cordial
manner ma I hearty welcome to the Forest City.
dis remarks were greeted with much APP
plause and he was given three hearty cheers.
HON. JOHN p. BARTLETT
was introduced and said that when he Joined
the corps few days ago the only duty re-
quired of raw recruits was to keep step with
the file leaders, but he now found that other
duties were required and he dare not dsobey
a command from his chief, and so he was on
his feet. Mr.. Bartlett's remarks were very
bright. He alluded to the history of the
AmOskeag Veterans, spoke of their present
standing in New Hampshire and predicted a
brilliant future for the organization. He
thanked the citizens of Portland for the cor
diality of their reception.
JUDGE NATHAN CLEAvEs
was called upon and made brief and most
feicitous address. He alluded to Portland's
interest in veterans. She had her veteran
soldiers, her veteran sailors, her veteran
mayor, but she had no veteran women. Thew
were all young and handsome as the yeter-
ans would find. The Judge closed his re-
marks by extending hearty thanks for the
most hospltable entertainment.
MR. o. b. WRITTEN
was introduced and spoke pleasantly of Wis
It's made to Manchester in the past when a
member of the city government, and of the
un form courtesy and consideration which
had always been accorded him there. He
hers peculiar pleasure in being present at the
N veterans rams In closing he alluded to the
close bands OF friendship always existing
between the two States and cities and felt
connoent the friendship now formed would
grow stronger and stronger as time rolls on.
CHAPLAIN SMITH
was introduced and spoke most pleasantly
OF his connection with the Amoskeag Veter-
ans. He was glad that the first march he
should make with the organization should
be to Portland. He remembered that Port
land besides being noted for its beautiful
residences, its beautiful streets, its beautiful
harbor, its gems of islands it was noted foo
for its men. He recalled such names as
Longfellow, Willis, Fessenden, Washburn.
Clifford and Shepley. His remarks were eli,
plause. He congratulated the Veterans on
their record in the past and wished them a
hearty "Godspeed" in the future.
COL. F. N. DOW
was called upon. Mr.. Dow said he regretted.
except for the sake of the Veterans, that he
was unable on account of hoarseness to make
any extended remarks. He spoke briefly
OF the intimate relations which have always
existed between the sister States of Maine
and New Hampshire
ADJUTANT GENERAL AYLING,
of Concord, Gen. II. G. Thomas and Alder
man Smith made short and pertinent re-
marks.
HON. HENRY e. BURNnAM
was introduced as the last speaker. Mr..
Burnham said he should not dare to detain
the company considering the lateness of the
hour by any extended remarks. but could
not refrain from expressing briefly his
pleasure at being present ON such an oc-
casi0n.
Mr. Burnham also alluded most pleasantly
to the cordial relations existing between the
cities OF Portland and Manchester. He was
gao, as all the members of the corps were
glad, to have met with SO MANY of the gal
liant sons of Maine. In behalf of the corps
be extended to the citizens of Portland and
the mayor their warmest thanks for the cor
diallty Of their greeting. He closed his re-
bers of the Veterans to keep their banner
bright and ever maintain the honor of the
corps.
Shou,e Ouartetta with Mr. Ns,,rrox odaoa