Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-28
Wednesday. November ss, 1888
KNsPECr1oN Ar ruR AwwoRY.

A Fine Military Display-The Wash- 1ngton Trip Nos Advocated-The Lynn-orlOfskI Sword Contest at mer- fden-Other Military Notes. The city battalion of the Second regiment made ereditable display at the armory last 1 evening at the review and inspection The soldiers in full uniform with knapsacks and red rolled blanket looked remarkably well, and are part of the militia that the city may justly be proud of. Companies D, B, F, 0, E, the Gatling Gun platoon and the band were reviewed by Colonel W.J. Leavenworth and inspected by the colonel accompanied by the following members of his staff Adjutant Welles, Msjer Bissell, Captain Allen, Lieu- tenant Duffy, Lieutenant McKiernan and Lieutenant Newton. All the members of Company D were present, while the other companies had nearly all members present. During the evening the regimental band, J. P. Stack leader, furnished admirable music, fer which they were liberally applsuded and frequently compIimented. At the close of the inspection the band played the "Colonel Leavenworth mareh.n
 large audience was present, the galleries as usual being occupied by many ladies.
 The talk among the members of the city companies regarding the trip of the regiment
  it was when subject was first discussed. Some of the officers and many of the privates have recently stated that it will not be ad- visable for the regiment to make the trip in March for the reason that the weather may be unfavorable, as it was when the regiment visited Washington during March, 1872. Another reason why the project is not advocated is that the city will be crowded with soldiers and citizens to such an extent that suitable accommodations cannot be readily obtained. The State of Pennsyl- vania will, as stated, send II, GOO soldiers to Washington during the coming inauguration. As there are many members of the regiment who will be pleased to have the regiment make,an excursion somewhere next spring, it has been suggested that the Second go to New York city during the anniversary cele- bration there next May and from there the trip can possibly be extended to Washing ton.
 The Grays are to meet next Wednesday evening for the purpose of electing cap- tain. Lieutenant Munson commanded the company ably last evening.
 Since Mayor Davis ot Meriden revoked his decision that the Lynn Orlofski sword contest could not take place at Meriden, MT. Lynn and his many friends in the Sarsfelds and the regiment have been much displeased at the prospect that the contest could not occur there as arranged. After permission was given, MT. Lynn had the attraction adver- GlseO 1n MeFlQ6n ana many other places 1n the vicinity. It was suggested that if the contest was not allowed to take place as ad- vertised MT. Lynn could recover the cost of advertising and other expenses from the city of Meriden.
 Sergeant Bradley of Company of Meriden who was at the armory last evening, brought news that Mayor Davis had requested Select man Bevins to call meeting of the select- men tonight when it is expected that the de- sired permission to have the contest will be given. It is supposed that number of spe- cial constables will be appointed for attend snce at the Park during the contest
 Sergeant MP. Donahue, popular member of the Sarsfelds, is located at E. A. Parshley's, 351 State street, where he will be pleased to meet his friends.
 When the company roll books were exam- ined last evening the following number of sbsentees were reported: Field, staff and band, 3; Company B, 4; Company B, 6; Company 0, 4. Company F, 10; total, 26.