The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-18
RETURNOF THE ZOUAVES.
THE GALLANT SOLDIER BOYS WELL
COINED HOME WITH HoNoRs.
Enthusiastic Reception at the Depot by
Local Military Companies--Cheers All
Along the Line Of March-Scenes at
the Armory.

Notwithstanding the wet weather last
night-there was no damper on the enthus-
iasm Of the gallant soldier boys, who went
down to the Iron Mountain depot TO well
come home the Memphis Merchants Zou-
aves. The Chickasaw Guards, the Mont
gomery Guards and the schorr Zouaves
were out in full force and gave the return
ing prize-winners rousing welcome. The
Chicks went to the depot in fatigue uni
form, expecting the train to be in at 9:3l
o'clock pm, schedule time. but
accident ON the road caused the tran
to be an hour behind time, which
placed some OF the boys in an embarrass-
ing predicament. They had ladies at the
concert and were due there at 10. 30 o'clock
to escort them home. When il became
known that the train was late the uni
formed members OF the Chickasaw Guards
marched to the armory, but left a delega-
ton twenty-five strong at the depot in CIV
Hans garb, who made up in enthusiasm
what they lacked in uniform. They fairly
made things howl under the leadership Of
Billy Miller, Eugene Willet and Connie
Bruce, and no little OF the liveiness OF the
occasion is due TO their stout lungs and
hearty spirits.
The Montgomery Guards were out in
full uniform and made a splendid appear.
ance. The Schorr Zouaves were also on
hand in parade dress, and while awaiting
the train put up drill on the platf0Tg--,
which evoked the plaudits Of the spec.
tators.
At 1895 clock p. M, the train steamed
into the depot Tho band played Dixie,
and the air was rent with cheers Of well
come that must have thrilled the return
ing company TO the hearts core.
There was no disputing the genuineness
OF that Welcome. "ilurrahl Hurrahl
Burrah for the Merchants Zouaves,"
shouted the Chickasaw Guards. The
Schorrs took up the cry, and IL sailed
down the line TO the Montgomery Guards,
where II was echoed back with interest.
For five minutes there was nothing but
cheering and Misunderstanding and more
cheering. The Zouaves have reason TO be
proud OF their welcome.
After the boys had chcered themselves
hoarse the command 'marcii" was given,
and TO the enlivening strains OF the Bou-
LANCER the column moved out of the depot
in the following order Montgomery
Guards, Schorr Zouaves, Merchants Zou-
ayes and Chickasaw Guards. All along
the line Of march the escorting companies
kept cheering the Zouayes, and they never
desisted until the Iouavos Armory on
fernando street was reached. Here the
Montgomery Guards and schorr Zouavcs
drew up in line and presented arms, while
the Merchants ZoLaycs marched 10y and
upstairs 10 their dressing-rooms. Here
the greetings were renewed, each member
OF the escorting companies giving the re-
turned prize-winners cordial grasp oil
welcome and a friendly word.
Capt DefIrcy was seen by an APPEAL
reporter in the drill hall aud questioned
as TO the award OF the judges. lie said:
"My men never put up n better drill in
their lives and ought 10 have received
first prize. The decision OF the judges
was disappointment not only 10 our
selves but 10 the majority OF the specta-
tors. am satisfied that we made less
errors than the Walsh Zouayes, but for
reasons that II Is not worth while going
into, they got the first prize It's n repeti-
ton OF the dose We got at WashingtJs,-
but | hayono fault 10 find with anybody"
''lIow were you treaied?"
1--WE were treated like princes. Moth.
ing could exceed the generous hospitality
OF the people OF Galveston. IL was one
continuous feast from the day we arrived
I'LL the day We left. Our reception and
| treatment was royal, and we will always
have q warm spot In our hearts for Calves.
ton. No city can boast Of more gallant
men or lovelier women"
TnE APPEAL Joins the boys who went
down to the depot In extending the Mer.
chants Iouavcs a cordial welcome.