Evening journal., 1891-06-24
LONG mARcH. REUNION, SUPPER,
Troop II Tramps TO New CASTLE and " eets
q Royal Welcome


Special Correspondence EynAHAa JOURNAL.
NEw CASTLE. June 24-National
guardsmen, both old and young, had
big reunion here last night. 1t was
participated In by the old charter
members of Company h, N. q d., aud
the military organization drew forth
rounds Of applause when 1t appeared on
the streets. II looked like old times to
see the veteran milltiamen, who have
been honorably discharged from the
service Of the state again wearing the
blue, and they were cheered all along the
line.
at o'clock the First Military Band
marched to the armory of Company a.
The band had twenty-one players In line
and was led by Drum-major Naylor. The
company was formed In line In front of
the armory and presented a handsome
appearance. 1t WAS In charge OF Captain
& q Boyd and Lieutenants Phillips and
Booth. There. were about forty men
In line. They wore white duck trousers
and their new fatigue uniforms. The
men marched and manouvered with all
the steadiness OF regulars Captain Boyd
commanded the company to file In
behind the band, and Quartermaster
Morgan was detailed 20 lead the process
sicn.
The line than moved to the New Castle
causeway and thence out the Whining
ton road to point near Rogers woods
whore halt was made The soldiers
were then put through brief drill and
stacked" arms. From then until 10
o'clock everything resembled the camp
life Of the Delaware National Guard.
Even Chief Cook Russell was there and
gave several exhibitions OF fancy dane
ing The soldiers strolled about and
talked In the most pleasant tones to
their young women acquaintances who
passed in carriages. Then the band men
formed in circle and gave a brief con-
cert. Shortly before 10 o'clock fireworks
were seen shooting In the air, and few
minutes later the familiar tunes OF the
First Regiment Drum Corps we're
plainly heard. This was heading
Troop B. First Cavalry N.
G. D., and a squad of other Will
mington soldiers. When the visftors
marched through the line of New Castle
soldiers the scene was one of real army
life, The troop was thirty-eight strong,
and was led and commanded by Captain
e. L. Rice. The members wore their
new fatigue uniforms of white helmets
and blue coats
Without waiting for the soldiers TO
greet each other, Captain Boyd formed
the procession and the march was begun
In the following order: Platoon of
police, Ia charge of Officers Williams and
netherington; First Military Band
Company d, First Regiment Drum
Corps Troop b; Wilmington guardsmeu
In citizens dress; carriages The line
moved to Delaware street and counter
marched to the armory.
Here Caterer Lilly and his able assist
ants had prepared splendid supper for
the hungry men, while In one of the
small jury-rooms above the armory
large soda fountain was kept In constant
operation. After everybody had obtained
as much rs they desired to eat an hour
was spent at the billiard-table, shuttle
board or having a general good time In
the handsome armory. At midnight the
visitors again formed in line and started
for the long march homewArd.
Mr. Barslsts III From Grief.
Joseph BARTLETT. whose daughter Anna
eloped with Grocer John Il Reed on
Monday Of last week, was seized with
severe Illness yesterday morning, and Is
still very sick. AS no tidings have been
heard from the girl siuce last Tuesday
Mr. Bartlett has grieved constantly and
spent many restless nights. The strain
finally became too much for physical
endurance, and be became PROSTATE
early yesterday morning Mrs. Bartlett
has also worried over the affair until sbe
Is scarcely able TO 60 about.
New Fatigue Unifsrms.
The First Military Band held meet
ing last evening and decided to purchase
black fatigue coats with trimmings of
black braid. A representative of a cloth
ing house In Philadelphia will probably
visit the band on Saturday evening ana
neasu Q the members John Mont Qomerv
and George PustIll cornetists, were
elected members The resignation OF
Samuel j. Beck, who has removed to
Wilmington, was accepted.
A full rehearsal for the cantata of
WHO Killed Cock Robin9" will be held
in the Opera House early this evening by
the public school children.