The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-02
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The North Atlantic Squadron.

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The North Atlantic Squadron.
A great many people visited the squadron
yesterday. Naturally the Baltimore was the
great attraction and visitors stroiled about
her decks from o'clock in the afternoon TILL
4. At A, the regulations of the .ship require
that all visitors shall leave unless they ere
the particular guests of the officers.
Those who arrived on board early were
treated to dress parade and had an oppor-
tunity of seeing the sailors armed and
equipped for soldering
| The brigade of the squadron will land this
morning at 9 O'Clock at Fort Preble to organ
ize for the parade of the 4th
II Is probable the squadron will make
longer stay in Portland than was at first ex-
pected. The fine sheet of smooth water in
vites boat drills, and the opportunities for
small-arm target firing at Fort Preble are
very good. These two desirable things are
seldom found in the same harbor. and they
have caused the Admiral to decide upon an
extension of his visit in our waters
AT present everything is giving way to bat
talon drill, but after the parade, target prac-
tice. which is now regarded as the most i'm
portant part of man-of-war's mans educa-
tion. will be taken up again and carried on
in all its many branches.
Official Visits.
Admiral Gherardi and the officers of the
fleet, made an official call on Major Dunn
and the officers at Fort Preble yesterday, and
ware received with an admiral's salute
Mayor Melcher and members of the recep-
tion committee returned the visit of the Ad-
miral of the fleet yesterday afternoon. They
were conveyed to the Baltimore by steam
launches from the fleet. The band on board
the Baltimore played as they neared the ship
and stepped aboard. where they were re-
ceived and shown about by the Admiral and
| high officials of the feet. They were shown
the armament and machinery and escorted
through the various parts Of the ship, re-
sible. As they left the ship on their return
to the city, Admiral Gherardi signaled the
launch to stop, and eleven guns, the regular
municipal salute to mayors, were fired from
the Baltimore.
The FIremen's Muster.
John Cousens of the Common Council win
serve as inspector of steam gauges at the
trial of steam fire engines July 4th.
Geo. N. Fernald, second assistant city civil
engineer, will measure distances for the
trial of engines and hose reel races on July
4th.
A band stand will be erected in the Park
at the foot of Mellen street. Moore's Band
| of Kennebunk will furnish music for the
| f1remen.
| The hose reel races will be very interest
| ing part of the programme. These races will
be run ON Grove street. below Portland The
track of $50 yards is TO be rolled with the
| steam roller.
Bosworth Post, C. A. r.
HEADQUARTERS BoswoRTH Posi-, No. q
DEPARTMENT OF Me, GAR.
| PORTLAND, July l, 1890.
Bosworth Post having accepted an invita-
| ton to parade July 4th, comrades will as
semble at G.. A. r. hall at a. N. sharp,
uniform, blue suit, helmets, white gloves
| and canes.
By order of
| w. S. DUNN Commander
E. G. MILLIKEN, Adj.
First Maine Cavalry Badge.
The new badge which will be adopted by
the First Maine Cavalry at the reunion pre-
sents gold Henry repeating rifle, from
which depends imitation gold stirrups and
! the pine tree, with crossed sabres under
meath, surrounding gold horseshoe enclos-
| ing hor ad. These emblems rest on
yellow silk badge.
Band Concerts.
| Thursday night Moore's Band of Kenne-
bunk will give concert on Western Promen-
ade and the American Band of Saccarappa
| on Eastern Promenade.
| Saturday night Chambers Band will play
on Western Promenade and the Lewiston
| Brigade Band on Eastern Promenade.
| Notes.
General Sherman and distinguished
offices of the Army of the Potomac are ex-
pected to arrive this noon.
The work of private and public decoration
goes bravely on.
Mr.. Hess of Sheepsburg, Md, author OF
the Battle Field of Gettysburg" is at the
Preble house.
Hon. Hannibal Hamlin will arrive in the
city this noon.
| City Hall will be open and lighted this
allow the public a chance to see
ans on the evenings of July ID and
Hall.
Mayor Melcher has received telegram
| from Adjutant General Sprague stating that
Governor Burleigh and staff would ride on
horseback July Fourth according to the
| original programme.
Mervyn Rice has entered the Burgess
yacht Monhegan in the Fourth of July re-
gatta.
The First Maine Cavalry and Cavalry
Corps will have Williams's Hall for head
quarters.
The headquarters Of the 23rd, 25th and
Both Maine Regiments will be at Army and
Navy Union Hall during the reunion.
The 32nd Maine will hold its reunion at
Long Island Thursday. Boats will leave
Custom House wharf at $50 a. IN. Clements
& Mitchell will provide the clambake.
The Portland & Rochester will run q reg
ular and special trains July 4th between
Gorham and Portland, and a special will
leave Portland for Rochester at 1890 D. m.
The detail of Shepley Camp. S. OF y, who
are to act as gui les at the Union Station will
assemble at headquarters at o'clock this
afternoon. There will be a drill of the camp
at the armory on Plum street this evening.
Members will meet at S. of V. Hall at 7.3O
| o'clock sharp.
Major Smith, commander of the Ports
mouth navy yard, has written Mayor Mel
cher very interesting letter, submitting the
flags and bunting as requested, and alt q
sending we'll written personal "Reminiscences
of the famous Kearsarge.