Morning journal and courier., 1889-01-28
TIMELY MILITARY TOPICS.

What is Interesting the Members of
 the City yCompanies-The Light Guard
 FaIr-OltY Guard Ball-The RaII of
 Company H, ,sevensy-First New York
 Captain Brown and the Grays.
 Each of the city companies of the Second
 regiment is making arrangements for some
 winter amusement that is of special interest
 to the members of the respective commands.
 These balls and other attractions furnish the
 usual topic of conversation among the mem.
 bers of the companies.
 The members of the Light Guard are much
 interested in their fair which opened Satur- day evening at Music Hall on Church street
 and will continue until February 4. During the early part of the evening the attendance
 was not large, but the patronage gradually
 increased until the hall was crowded. The
 dancing was much enjoyed by the young peo- pie who were present. An elegant gold badge is to be voted to the most popular member of the polo league. The managers of the fair are of the opinion that the prize will go to some member of the New Haven team. The \ result of the voting Saturday evening was as follows: Connors IA, Reed 10, Hill 6, Phelan 9, John Smith of the Bridgeport team 4, Sword of the Meriden team A.
 The base ball outfit is contested for as fol- lows: Lilacs IF, Monaguins 10, Blues 9, New Haven Reserves 6, Mt. Peasants 4, Jefer- sonians 3. Several other articles are offered. A company of glass blowers are in attend ance at the fair, where they will remain un- til it's termination.
 Captain Brown of the Grays attends the drills and meetings of the members and di- rects the management of the affairs of his company, who are preparing in conjunction with the citizens to give the grand and elsb- crate charity ball which is announced for the Hyperion and which will be a very notable society event. Another subject of much pleasant comment among active and veteran Grays is the presentation of the military uni form, sword, gloves, etc., to Captain B. E. Brown, who recently assumed command of the company. Captain Brown was surprised and delighted when he received the token of appreciation, but he is not the only person who is pleased on account of the gift. Those who contributed to the purchase of his new outfit appear to have taken as much pleasure in aiding the presentation as the commanding officer did in receiving the new uniform, so that 1t is an open question whether recipient
 or donors enjoyed the presentation the most The City Guards are busy with the pre- paratlons for their annual masquerade ball which will be held at the armory two weeks from tonight To give 8 ball on as grand and extensive scale as the recent annual balls Of the company requires that the members of the company devote much time to the many details of the affair. These preparations are nearly completed, as nearly all of the mem- bers, under the guidance of Captain Gutt; ! have made arrangements for music, prompt ing, advertising, printing, refreshments,
 costumes, special attractions, prizes for groups and individuals, and other matters of
 more or less importance. It Is estimated, l judging from the previous balls of the company that twenty-five hundred
 persons will attend the masquerade, About half of that number will probably ap4 pear in costume and as many more will ] doubtless be in attendance as spectators. 1 MT. Nehrig, the costumer from New York, ! will be in the city few days before the ball with large supply of costumes to rent for the carnival
 The silk banner which the tug-of- war team ! recently won in New York is suspended in l the parlor of the company, where it is much admired. The four gold watches which the ! members of the team won at the same con- | test, which was at Madison Square Garden, | have been received and are more valuable ! than was at first supposed.
 ! The Sarsfslds and Blues are anticipating l much pleasure in attending the ball iH New York city of Company H, Seventy-fres regi- ! ment, N.G.S.N.Y. The field and staff off cers of the Second regiment are invited to attend the reception, which will undoubtedly be grand affair.
 The invited guests from this city and vii
 cinity have decided to leave New Haven, from \ the Union depot, st p. m. on Tuesday of ! next week. One of the Geutensnts of the | regiment in speaking of the return of the military men from New York after the ball | said recently with laugh, ''the return of
 the party will probably be in sections, that | is, when and how the men will return, I
 can't say." The meeting of the officers of ' the regiment, to consider the Gilmore band
 peace jubilee concert matter, will be held | shortly.