The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-02
Tho Arrivals.

toIudy alteIuoou. Dut the men In line fell far
short of that total.
Tho Arrivals.
AT noon the regiments and cantons began
to arrive at Union Station, but owing to
heavy trains it was some time after the ad-
vertised hour when the last body of cheya-
liers had been escorted to Its temperaryquar-
ters. New Hampshire and Western Maine
cantoDs came on special trains. The Bidde-
ford cantons established headquarters at Re-
form Club Hall. the New Hampshire regiA
ments at Congress Hal, Lewiston and Maine
:cantons at City Building. The streets were
brilliant during the passage of the Patriarchs
with their vari-colored plumes. respondent
uniforms, gay banners and the stirring mu-
sic Of the bands. Headquarters were estab-
lished In the aldermen's room, where Major
General o. d. Written, with Military Secre-
tary Bickford. was present to receive reports
from the subordinate commanders.
The COLLATION..
After all the cantons had arrived and rest
ed at headquarters, they were marched to
City Hall, where an elegant collation. had
been provided under the management of
Chevalier Pooler, manager Of "The Sher.
wood" The tables presented a most appe-
tizng appearance. the men were hungry and
made way with the viands in good shape.
Before proceeding to the attack, Mayor True,
In few words. welcomed the visitors and
congratulated them on the splendid demons
tration they made. Major General Written
also WELCOMED the Pstriarchs, ana only re-
GREETED that the weather had prevented
larger attendance, and assured them of the
fraternal feeling that existed on the part of
the Portland cantons for them. The COLA
tion included 5000 rolls, each containing
large slice OF ham. 1000 doughnuts, 80 loaves
OF brownbread, 100 pots of baked beans, be-
sides pickles. watermelons and other Incl
dentals. The coffee was sent from Boston
all prepared, in Theoretically sealed cans,
which kept 1t piping hot, and there was
enough to make 5000 cups.
At Ode Fellows Hall, the ladies who came
with the chevaliers were provided with a
similar collation.. They were taken to the
hall in horse cars from the station and FORM
ed an especially delightful feature Of the oc-
casion. When the parade took place they
followed In horse cars and took the train for
Old Orchard
INC fdfdC6s
At $50 p. IN. the line began forming for
the parade. The First Regiment of Maine
formed on Congress street, with its right
resting on Elm, marching through Federal
to Franklin, and thence to Congress again.
The Second Regiment of Maine formed on
Congress street, right resting on Pearl, and
marched to Cumberland, to Franklin, to
Congress, with its right resting on Congress
street. The First New Hampshire Regi-
ment formed on Congress street. right rest
ing on Temple, and marched to Federal, to
Pearl, to Congress, with its right resting on
Congress. The Second New Hampshire
Regiment formed on Congress street, right
resting on Chestnut street. marching to Cum
berland, to Pearl, to Congress, right resting
on Congress.
The following was the formation of the
procession:
Platoon Of Police, oficer Heath commanding.
Chambers Military Band.
Major General o. B. Whittier.
Chief of Staff General f. r. Harrington.
Assistant Adjutant General, Colonel F. L. Moseley
Assistant commssaMyy slc General Colonel A. s.
Assistant Chief of Equipments Colonel J. t.
Small.
Assistant Surgeon General Dr. c. W. Foster
Assistant Judge Advocate General, Colonel A. Q.
Aides-de-camp, Colonel +. T. Merrill and Major
J. N. Sherman:
Aide-de-camp and Secretary, +. e. Bickford.
FIRST DIVISION.
Brig. Gen. s. L. Small, Commanding.
Chief OF Staf-Lt. Col. W. L. Plummer.
Adj. Gen.-Mai. v. A. Sprague.
Asst; Adj, Gen;IMai. a. E; Perry.
Asst. @. M. Gen.-Lt. Col. j. ID. Dearborn.
First Regiment.
Lewiston Brigade Band
Colonel--H. W. C0lesw0rthY.
Adjutant-Capt. Joseph 81. Dow.
Commissary-Capt. George 8. Wlnn.
Assistant SurgeOn-Capt. r. III. Ball.
Canton Worumbus, Lewiston-4O men.
Canton Ridgely, Portland-70 men.
Canton ]; II. Dearborn, Biddeford-35 men.
Canton Columbia. North Berwick-12 men.
Second Regiment.
Major Berry and staff.
Canton Halifax, Watervile-35 men.
Canton Evergreen, Gardner-19 men.
Canton Lafayette, Rockland-15 men.
SECOND DIVISION.
Lake Village Band
Brig. Gen. A. H. Harrington.
Chief of Staff-Col. Il. E. Parker.
Asst. Adj. Gen;;.,Maior H. 8; ASHER.
Q. M. Gen.-Maior John A. Fisher.
A. Q: NJ. Gen.-Maj. A. W. Glines.
Aide-Major J. w. Bourlette.
First Regiment.
1t. Col. j. c. Fernald.
Aids Major H. A. Currier.
Asst surgeOns-GaPt: i; I; Young and Capt. H.
Canton Osgood, Laconia-35 men.
Canton FRANKLIN Falls-I6 men.
Canton Albion Woodsvile-35 men.
Second Regiment
It. Coll. 8. Abbott
Colonel G. T. Lunt.
Adjutant-S. II. Goodwin.
Quartermaster-L. l.. Gerry
Surgeons. X. Mead
Asst. Surgecn-C. w. Clement
canton Ridgely, Manchester140 men.
Canton Parker, Dover 40 men.
canton Gen. stark, SuncoOk-2b men,
Canton A., Nashua-40 men.
Canton Senter, ortsmouth-2O men,
As soon as the parade was formed, at 400
p. M, the line of march was taken up for
the Union Station passing from Franklin
street. directly through Congress street to
Union Station. The pageant was fne The
uniforms Of the order are so rich in gold lace
the plumes of the chapeaux of every color
and the uniforms of the bands so diverse,
that the effect was magnificent as the long
line stretched out for a great distance.
Many of the Cantons executed odd move
ments on the march that called forth much
applause from the spectators who crowded
the line Of march. 1t was very successful
parade.
The following reception committee had ar
duous duties to perform. but the members
acquitted themselves with credit:
Major General o. b. whittep It. Colonel
Wm: Z; Pl9mmer, Il. Colonel +. T. Merrill,
Major A. T.. e Perry, Captain Charles y Butler,
Colesworthy, Col r. X. Harrington, Capts.y G. II.
Cloudman, J. II; Dow and G. s: VIM, Lieuts. J.
3: Cushman, +. +. Meserve and P. w. Stoneham
Ensigns joel s. Woodbury., james Fleming,
S Shev George II; Lefayor, J; Z. Walker
Capt L. M. Floyd
The other committees were mad up as fol
lows:
Collatlon-Chevalier J. J. Pooler Captain Il. M.
Floyd, Ensign james Fleming, Chevalfers George
y. Winn, w. A. Cobb and II. w. jackson.
Parade-Colonel ii. X Colesworthy, Major f.
L. MOseey.
Transportation-Colone William E. Plummer,
G. A. Eaton.
w. Rich.
Quarters-Major f. L. Mosely ChevalIers G. +
MOuntt0lt John f. Walker. CAPTAIN j, b. Brown.