Morning journal and courier., 1889-06-17
THE RETURN.

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 Of the Second Regiment From the
 Provldence-NewPOrs Excursion-The
 Parade Highly COnpnmented as
 Providence.
 The Second Regiment, Col. w. J. Leaven- worth, arrived safely in this city at about o'clock Saturday evening, which was in sea son for the out of town companies to take their trains for home. The soldiers who had enjoyed the sail from Newport in the after noon were somewhat rested during the last part of the sail while those who were sea sick when the steamer was on the ocean were apparently all right on the arrival in this city.
 The last part of the sail which was on the sound was not rough, consequently there were no visible signs of sea sickness during the last part of the trip. The regiment, with the band, marched directly to the armory where the men were dismissed after an enjoyable trip.
 During the afternoon of Friday the Elm City carried the excursionists from Provi- dence to Silver Spring, where Landlord Bliss furnished the party, which at this time num- bered nearly six hundred persons, with an ample shore dinner of many courses. A large number of gentlemen from Providence accepted invitations to take dinner, which in creased the size of the party as stated. After dinner the band which was on the lawn, gave @ delightful concert, which was very much appreciated. The meritorious playing of the band elicited much favorable comment from Providence citizens, who are not strangers to first-class music, as Providence is the home of Reeves, whose military band is famous.
 Some of the passengers on board the Elm City were of the opinion that the steamer
 ok tempted to leave the wharf at Silver Spring. Such was not the case as the stern of the boat was swung out from the wharf and the tide carried the boat back along side the wharf again. The bow of the boat was then swung out from the dock, which proved that the boat was not grounded, for if it had been it could only have been moved directly forward or backward. During the sail for Providence the soldiers dressed in white trousers for the street, and dress parade in Providence. This parade was the feature of the trip. The regi- ment looked finely, particularly in the dress parade at Dexter training ground. The fol- lowing account which is copied from the Providence Journal shows what others think of the Second, and also shows that Connec- ticut people may be,as they are, justly proud of the Second regiment:
 The regiment made dashing and soldier3y ap- pearance as it swung into Crawford and South the route of marco. The full dress uniforms set of by white trousers and gloves gave to the line coats of the Providence Light Infantry and the darker colors worn by the veterans and musicians,
 The troops marched with the steadiuess and precision which has won them such and their uniformity of alignment and manipula- tion of their pieces along the way commanded the of march lay through North Main, Steeple and Ex- change Place. where the column passed in review government the city hall. At this point the dis cipline and proficiency of the troops received most tinuous and enthusiastic during the cere; ere mony. They moved along DorauGe and crowded with people. and received an ovation in recognition of their soldierly bearing and dignied deportmect and then turned through Jackson street companies the files extending the full width of the of the alignment or precision of step in this move ment and it was one of the most brilliant L military proceeded through Courtland, High and Dexter streets to the Dexter training ground, where thou parade'
 The dress parade was really fine military exhibition and was witnessed by many Con- necticut men who were among the crowd of observers.
 The boat did not start for Newport as early Saturday morning as it should have done, as there was no fog in the early morning during which time the boat could have made the trip to Newport. Why the boat did not start sooner has not been satisfactorily ex- plained. The boat arrived at $40 and left at 11:30, which gave the regiment nearly two hours on shore. A large part of the time was taken up by the march to Music hall, the breakfast there and the return to the steamer.
 During Saturday evening and yesterday many of the soldiers discussed the famine story, which had been circulated. There was no famine and no danger of anything of yho hoo had contracted to furnish the dinner for the entire party after the boat left Newport. for which he was amply prepared. He did fur nish the dinner from his large stock of pro- visions which were on the steamer at the time referred to in the morning. which was the time alluded to in the famine story.
 There were plenty of provisions on board after all of the regiment had eaten dinner.
 The regiment will not forget the hoepitali- ties and courtesies extended by many citi- gems of Providence, especially the members of the Providence Light Infantry, which are known at home as the First Light Infantry. These soldiers have paid for will receive if the proper opportunity is of- tered. These courtesies received in Provi- fence were not solicited, consequently they 'how the characteristic spirit of Rhode Island men, who, in this instance gave the visitors that were very much appreciated.
 During the afternoon of Saturday the band gave a fine concert iu the stateroom hall of the boat. The following were some of the which were literally applauded by the military audience: Medley Overture, Tid- Bits, Yeoman of the Guard, Indian March, Overture-Barber of Seville, etc.
 The trip was not only very pleasant as an but was very enjoyable as a social reunion of the officers, who occupied the large cabin, and the men, who had much enjoy nent in their quarters.