The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-08
RECEPTION TO GOV. BURLEIGH.
modern guns. In closing, thank you for
your uniform kindness to me personally.
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your uniform kindness to me personally.
COL. DANA's REMARKS.
Col Dana said that he did not expect to
be called upon, and therefore had prepared
no speech. When Mahlon Chance was
speaking in this State he used to begin his
speeches by saying, "Now ladies you can
embrace your chance" III we are going to
do anything we want chance to get ready.
When you come to Lewiston TO take part In
the laying of the corner stone of our hospi-
tai we will give you a chance and when Te
come here to the laying of the corner stone
of the State Capitol, applausel If you want
us to do anything all we ask is that you give
us chance. [Applause.l
EX-MAYoR DEERING
was called upon and made brief remarks,
thanking the Cadets for the courtesy with
which they had treated him.
GEN. JOHN ]. LYNcH's REMARKS.
started when quite young with the boys,
and helped them win the championship of
the State. The Cadets remain today the
full to the present legislature for what 1t has
done for the militia. Today we have an APP
preparation of $4,000 for the militia instead
of the meagre sum of $4,000. We have the
smallest militia of any New England State,
and we nave the smallest appropriation.
Should the time ever come when Maine
should be called upon to show her strength,
hope the time will never come, she can
show as well as the best of them. TAP
plause.l
Gen. Lynch was the last speaker, and
when he finished the company left the
dining hall.
The Ball.
City Hall never presented more festive
appearance, and more brilliant throng
never gathered within its walls than last
night, when the Portland Cadets and Latin
School Cadets rendered Governor Burleigh
and staff splendid military reception.
Early in the evening people commenced to
wend their way toward the hall. and by the
time the First Regiment Band took their
places on the stage to begin tie concert
every seat in the spacious galleries and I'M
derneath was filed. The band, under Mr..
Collins's efficient direction played delight:
fully. Especially pleasing was the selec-
ton from Flotow and the cornet solo, Fran
ceis, which was finally executed and loudly
applauded. At about half past eight, to the
strains of Hail to the Chief the Guberna-
torial party, escorted by the reception COM
mittee, entered the hall and took seats In the
sumptuous booth which had been lifted up
for them at the rear Of the hall by Waite
Corey 81 Co. Crowds of people were pre-
seuted to Governor and Mrs. Burleigh, the
receiving most pleasantly and cordially.
Just as the concert was closed the legisla-
tive committee on the capital entered the
G. s. Hunt, J. P.IBaxter, Albion Little, w.
w. Thomas, Jr., ii. S. Osg0od and other
gentlemen Of the citizens committee. They
paid their respects to Gov. Burleigh, and
were escorted to seats on the stage.
A burst OF applause greeted the two COM
panies as they entered the hall headed by the
First Regiment Band and paid marching
salute to the guests OF the evening. The
Cadets nobby new uniforms were then seen
for the first time. They are of the same
color as the old suits, Cadet grey and are
similar In cut to the regular militia uniform.
The letters p. G. In gold are neatly worked
In the collar band.
The Latin School Cadets under Capt.
Bailey. gave the first drill and showed re-
markable proficiency In the manual and
Then came the Cadets, who gave one of
the best exhibitions Of the manual and school
Of the company seen here for many years.
Captain Baker handled This command fine
A squad from the Latin School then fol-
lowed in skirmish drill under command of
Captain Hamilton and again demonstrated
tuCn ptOuCitucy III MILITARY movements.
1t was 10 o'clock when Coilins's orchestra
took their places, and dancing under the di-
rection of Mr.. Gilbert. was commenced
President Dow led the march with Mrs.
i 4ow; A ssvs long lime, line followed d
the hall but under the efficient direction of
the floor committee the large assemblage
danced without inconvenience and an excel
lent order of IL dances was carried out and
seemed to enjoy themselves to the
utmost. The brilliant decorations OF the hail.
the dazzling uniforms Of the soldiery and the
elaborate costumes of the ladies made a pic
ture not soon forgotten, and the ball of the
Portland Cadets of 1889 will go down as one
OF the most successful they have ever given
and that means one of the most brilliant mil
itary balls ever given in the history of Port
land They have reason to congratulate
themselves on having given the Governor a
royal reception.
The committees were as follows:
Arrangements l. II. Baker Lieut. f. W.
YORK, Lieut.J. g. Ross Sergt. c. 4. Davis, Capt
b. III. Farnsworth. ~ =
Recephon-Hon. G. j. Chapman, Hon. s. j. An
derson, Hon. j. w. Deering. Hon. j. H. Fogg,
hon. Clarence Hale, Hon. Charles f. Libby. Hon.
Robinson. M: B. Gilbert, ESQ.,, Hon. H. B.
Cleaves, Hon. F. N. bow, Hon. w. II. Green,
Hon. Nj. f. King, w. III. LOoney ESQ.,, Hon w
Z. Putnam, o. b. Written. Esq, A. E. Chase
ESQ, George M. Moore, ESQ.,, President J. II.
Floor Director-Lieut. f. w. York.
Aids-Lieut J. ". Ross, Lieut.. G. f. Hamilton,
RI. s; O., Lieut.. II. 2. Frank, p. L. s. c., Sergt
Y. X. Phinney, Sergt Hugh Lappin, Priv. 7. j.
Magner. Hon'y ID. w. Heseltine, r. r. Earring
ton, Esq, Z. ID. Noyes, Esq.