Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-02
A FINE CELEBRATION

ATINE CELEBKATION
 By she Blues Last NIght-The Assem-
 ply and Parade in the City-Brilliant
 Illum1nat10n Banquet at Savln
 ROek-Toasss,lSpeech and Remin-
 iscences-A Joyous Oeeasion In the
 History of this Old and Honored Or-
 ganixation.
 The National Blues, the company which
 under Capt. Embler has reached such high
 standard, had a glorious celebration last
 night. The actives and the veterans assem-
 bled at the armory, and headed by the Sec
 ond Regiment band marched up Meadow
 street to Church, to Chapel, to Olive, to the
 residence of Judge Hollister, who was given
 marching salute and serenade by the
 band, thence to Chapel, to College to Crown,
 to Park, to George, where Major Wells was
 saluted, and the command joined by Col.
 Doherty, Lieut.. Col. Lee. Major Wells and
 other members of the ataff, thence by way of
 George and Meadow streets to the armory.
 Large crowds were on the street to see the
 fine company, which presented fine ap-
 pearance, and the scene along the march and
 at the halting places was brilliant with dis
 Dlayb O1 COlOICO AI0s AIt6E Gu6 pdIhu0 bu6
 men put on their fatigue uniforms and took the cars for Savin Rock amid grand illu-
 imitation.
 Among the veterans who participated in the parade were:
 Ex.Captains L. I. Thomas, Phillips, Willis
 Bristol (of Newark, N. J.,) and J. 0. Hollis ter, ex-Lieutenants R. F. Lyons, John Shus- ter, John 0. Niles, G. H. Johnston, R. G.
 Christy, R. W. Waite and 0. L. Parsons.
 Privates, F. M. Sperry, J. Fl. Scranton, F.
 A. Otis, David s. Thomas, J. Fl. Thompson,
 burt, A. 0. Hurlburt, Fred Hogben, A. O.
 Holland. T. 0. Hollis, W. N. Hill, A. E.
 Jones, George H. Lansing, Charles F. Mer-
 win, Charles Fl. Merwin, Fl: W. Ostrom, M.
 Psras E rsynf H. !" p,oReat RsdEi05, % yemss R,ds E.
 John fnei santry, L. L. Scranton, c. T. '" ste7ans NOs H. W. Sperry, W. s. Schwagerman, F. M.
 Bailey,J. A. Bromley, F. M. Bartlett, Howard
 Clayton,A. J. Edwards and Edward Hosmer. Benjamin Beecher, 93 years of age, the oldest living member of the Blues and one of the two surviving charter members marched over the whole route, as did City Canoneer Aaron Bedden; who is is " yea years sdd;., old; .. selves into two big excursion cars which were waiting in front of the armory. Pretty soon they started, and to say that the ride down was a remarkable one is not saying very much. The active members had changed their dress uniforms for fatigue ones and they were in for rousing good time. The sides of the cars were sparkling with blue street and gave the party roaring greeting as they passed along, singing and making nighs glorious as only soldier boys can. The incoming cars loaded with hosts of pretty girls-who had been spending the day at the shore were mass of waving handkerchiefs, parasols and even lunch bass kets. When the heavily-loaded cars came to halt in Railroad Grove the boys climbed out over each other and long line was form ed, dotted every little ways by glsring blue fires. It headed straight for the Beach House. Here few minutes were spent in spreading over the place and getting in tips top condition for the smashing banquet which was to come.
 The repast was duly demolished with true soldierly spirit, and Captain Embler began the speaking. He gave brief and accurate pany and the circumstances attending it's organization. He mentioned several of the twenty-one captains who had been honored by renowned positions in the country. In closing he said that all he would add for the company as 1t now exists is to exclainl: "Here she stands. Behold herl' He introduced Colonel Dougherty as the next speaker. The colonel was greeted with much applause. In few words he expressed the delight which he felt at being present with the company. He said he was pleased with being in command not only ot the best regiment in the State but also of the only one. He hoped that Company D would feel as much interest in the new organization as they did in the old when they elected their first captain. His eulogy of Captain Em- bier, whom he characterized as the best caps tain in the National Guard, was loudly cheered.
 Lieut.. Col. Lee said the occasion belonged to the National Blues, and the time should be occupied with expressions of good will. If there is any time under Gods heavens when your captain has right to brag 1t is tonight. There is but one military govern ment successful in operation under the sun, and that is the United States. Connecticut is pre-eminently the banner military State of this nation. From this the ready lieutenant colonel philosophical that he and other off cers of the Second regiment were in the presence of the finest military organization under the sun. This was heard with shouts
 of approval. The speaker ended by hoping that the National Blues would continue as it
 had been, at the head of the military orga. nizations of the world.
 The boys were again amply and happily eulogized by Major T. T. Welles. He hoped the present high standing would be continued till full hundred was reached. Captain Dickinson, the new adjutant, trust ed that in years to come the National Blues would lead the regiment.
 Surgeon Benedict congratulated the com. pany upon its admirable and matchless record.
 Dr. Dsggett, the assistant surgeon, told a pleasant story.
 Quarternaster Blakeslee said few pleas ant words.
 Paymaster Newton said he had great ad- miration for Captain Embler and his men, and added many witty sayings to the occa- sion.
 Captain Ford, the new inspector of rifle practice, hoped they would meet often and work together for the regiment. "The veterans of the National Blues" wss responded to by man who served in the l company in 1898, Benjamsn: Beecher. He was one of the charter members. He was l much pleasure at the fine record of the com- pany.
 Captain Shuster, one of the ex-oaptains of | the company, pleased the boys with some good stories about the company in former | days.
 Lorrilard Cooper said few words, and D. s. Thomas said he thought that if Cap
 tain Embler marched down to Long Wharf took off his brooches and walked out to the | old lighthouse, the company would follow | him.
 The jovial gathering broke up with three rousing cheers for the captain of the Nation
 al Blues, and everyone rushed for the horse cars. The ride home was roaring journey of fun.
 Stole a Pair of Shoes. Cora Russell, colored girl, was arrested last evening on charge of theft. She had stolen pair of shoes from her aunt who lives on Tyler street.
 Quarter of Million. Steinberg, the newsdealer on Center street, has sold out his store and will leave in two