Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-22
LANES VALIANT SONS.
Banquet Of The Loyal Legion Last
EYails.
An Enjoyable Reception at the Arsenal.

The trains Of yesterday afternoon bro1gh
goodly number of Names veteran officers
some crippled and disabled in their country
service, and others upon whose stal~ar
frames time and the sword had left no trace
They were the Loyal Legion of Maine Al
I'VE O'Clock The party was driven to ths
Kennebee Arsenal. where a delightful re-
ception ras rendered them by captain and
Mrs. MiehaeHs.
A the party drew near a salute Of seventeen
guns vas fr d in honor Of Governor Bur.
leigh tho was in ate enhance with his stat
A large number Of Augusta. most beautiful
young ladies' graced the occasion by thei,
presence.
After partaking Of delicious collation. the
company repaired to the Hotel North where
short business meeting vas bel at which
Vice Commander Thomas W. Hyde of
Bath presided.
The Legion voted to accept the invitation
of Gen. Stephenson TO visit the National
Home, d. V. 5. this morning al 10 IS.
Tsesty two members will attend. 1t was
also voted tina, the Legion assemble In the
ueasGrers office at the State House at eight
this evening TO pay their respects to Gov.
Burleigh. The invitation to the reception TO
be given by the Governor ard Stat at the
Augusta House this evening will also be &C
cepted. After the conclusion of the bust
ness meeting the Legion filed into the spa
cious dining hall the following members
being present
Gen. Thoma. W. Hyde. of Bath, Gen.
Selden Common, Portland; Capt. w. IL. An
derson, Portland; Maj W. B. Lapham. Au-
gusta Brig. Gen Holman Shil .ber Portland ;
/ DR.. A. G. TIamlin, Bangor Col. F. NJ.
Drew, Lewiston DR.. s. c. Gordon, Port
land; Gen. c. W. Tilden, Hallowell ;
Gen. 6. l.. Beal, Norway; Col. +. Robe,
Gorham; Capt. F. NJ. Rand, Portland ;
Capt. r. j. Little, Portland Col. f. Moore,
Portland; Major s. W. Thaxter, Portland !;
Lieut. II. +. Blanchard, Augusta !;
Gen. I s. Bangs, Waterville; Capt c. f.
/ Nash, Augusta Lieut.. j. O. Smith, Skow-
hogan; DR.. G. f. Brickett. Au-
/ gu-ta, Or. G. II. Bricke,t, Augusta; Col.
Elias Mlliken, Augusta; Lieut.. J. T.
w ,odwari. West Sidney; Lieut.. c. W Rob
erts, Portland; Capt. j. W. Hubbard,
oakland Col, S. II. Allen, Thomaston I;
Major E. /. Merrill, Pennington ;
/ DIR. c. o. Hunt. Portland; Com
mander A. A. Bachelor, L. 5. Navy,
/ Portland; Capt o. E Michaelis. L. S. A.
/ Augusta Col. J. A. smith. Z. A, Portland ;
DR.. G. W. Marin, Augusta; Lieut.. II. B.
/ Clesves. Portland; Gen. Joseph L. Smith,
Bangor; Mr.. John $ Hyde, Bath.
( Gen. 7. W. Hyde of Bath occupied the
chair and on either hand sat Gen. Jared A.
Smith and Gen. Selden Common. Portland
The members of the legion were all pre-
sented with bouquets by Maj. W B. Laphsm.
/ In The banquet landlord Lovejoy excelled
himself The tables were covered with his
most costly silver and decked with a pro
fusion of the choicest fruits. The courses
were served by a corps of trained walters.
Following is the elaborate
Menu.
pray sit You down
For now sit to chat well AS eat-'-Taming Of
the >hrew.
i'lue Point.-Deep she'll
tonsommc. OK Tail.
Celery Olives.
XEREs.
E"i,-l salmon. Celery Cream Sauce.
tlorua utunIhors. Plain Potatoes.
srAEkLINo CRAZE CIDER.
Young Turk v Cranberry Jelly.
Lettuce. Potato troquettes-
BoRpEAurN
rrnrroin of Reef with Mushrooms
,,rceu rea- Mashed Potatoes.
lobster salad Chicken salad
ArrNIArH RfNlSIsct ScE.
Rauaua fritters santa Ctuz Flavor.
VIA uu ,riatiu. Charlotte Russo.
tilcr Jcuy. Tuii Fruit ream.
Asserted axes AssortrI Nuts
laYur Eai-in>. Fruits. Crackers. Cheese.
,oarr. Cigars.
crow. NOT SPARROW.
Though it is rule of the Legion that its
hangucts shall be followed by no toasts nor
speech making. an abundant flow of soul and
pleasing conversation ensued, The mem
b,rs Of the Legion will not leave till to-
morrow motuitg.
The success of the occasion is in great
measure dug to the efforts Of the committee
of arrang, msuts, consisting of Capt. O. L.
Nichaelis. ljor W. B. Lapham and Gen.
G. l.. Beal.
Governor Burleigh's Reception.
Governor Burleighs reception to the peo-
pie of Maine of all classes and sects will be
given At the 81 t. House today between the