The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-05-25
co MING HOME.
The NC ntgomerys Have Had the
Best Time of Their Lives.
Especial to the Press.l


PROVIDENCE, r. l., May 24.-The last
day spent by the Montgomerys in Rhode Is
land afforded them chance to see the Prov
idence river and enjoy that which has made
Rhode Island famous the world overflow
idence River oysters. at shortly after 10
o'clock in the forenoon, the Meagher Guards
and large number of guests drew up In
front Of the hotel, where the Montgomerys
were received. Line was Immediately
formed and with the First Regiment band in
the lead, the column moved to the wharf
where the large steamer, Queen of the Bay
was in waiting. The big crowd which had
watched every movement of the visitors
since their arrival was present on the wharf
to see the departure. A medley Of popular
airs by the band put everybody in good hu-
NOR as the steamer swung from the wharf
and steamed down the river. The vessels at
the wharves greeted the steamer with salutes
which were repeated by the craft encoun-
tered on the way to Crescent Park. OF
course the Portlanders were much interested
in the big draw bridge which moved by
steam power and sprang aside in time to al
low the Bay Queen to pass the bridge at full
speed. Then followed a sail of about an
hour, the shores dotted with pretty summer
homes and handsome villas resembling
panorama miles in length. IThe distance
southwark between Portland and Providence
could be seen in the green foliage, the trees
looking as the Maine tress Will look month
from now. The weather was delightful and
the attention of the Providence people left
nothing to be desired in the way of enjoy
ment.
When Crescent Park was reached, the
party, all of whom by this time were as hun
cry as bears In winter, were conducted to
pavilion, in which shore dinner was served
That shore dinner Will not soon be forgotten
American national game and other sports
kept the athletic militiamen busy for an
hour or more, while those not disposed for
such active exercises Hooked pleasant" in
front of the camera of Providence photo
grapher
The persistent whistling of the steamer
interrupted the festivities, and at shortly be-
fore 3 o'clock, the MontgomeryS turned
their faces homeward. Up the river steamed
the Bay Queen, the strains of the band en-
livening the passage. When, at last, the
city was reached, there was none too much
time for the hearty g0od-byes which followed
The Portlanders were escorted to the depot,
around which, at this writing, there is a
great crowd cheering Justify as the visitors
file on board the waiting train. Ii the trip
from Providence to Portland is as pleasant
as the trip from Portland to Providence and
the Montgomerys stay in this delight
full city, it will fittingly close an
excursion destined to be memorable In the
annals of one of the leading military organ
ations of the Pine Tree State.
On the trip down the river today, many of
the officers of the Rhode Island militia par
ticipated. including Col. Moran of the Second
Regiment and members of his stuff. Some
Of the speakers at yesterdays banquet were
also in the party. Mr.. Geo. S. Rowell, of the
went down the river as guest of the
Guards.
A pleasant incident of the day was
touching remembrance of Mayor Melcher by
one of his old time command. Police Officer
A. z. Martin of Providence, who fought un-
der the Major at Little Round Top, was on
hand early in the day with a beautiful
bouquet which he gave to his former COM
mander as token of his esteem.
In conclusion, it is proper to say that
much of the success of the trip is due to the
efficient work of the committees of arrange
ments of the Guards-the Guards of Port
land and the Guards of Providence. Every
thing has been done to make the excursion
enjoyable and the efforts of the committees
have been crowned with gratifying success.
The Providence people extended a hospita-
BILE welcome and seemed to take an honest
pleasure In entertaining the Montgomerys
of whose military excellence they speak in
the highest terms. The newspaper delega-
tion are especially indebted for many favors
received at the hands Of Mr.. Martin G. Day,
city editor of the Providence journal. Mr..
Days speech at yesterdays banquet was one
of the brigetest of the afternoon.