Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-03
MAKE A GOOD SHOW
Appearance of the Washington Boys
at Little Rock.
ARRIVAL OF TIE EMMETS YESTERDAY
Both Companies May Bring Home
Prizes.
BRIL- Mt sc e n z

Special Dispatch From q STAFF Correspondent.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark, July 3.-Utterly
worn out and ravenously hungry the En-
met Guard arrived at North Little Rock
shortly after o'clock yesterday afternoon.
On the same train were the famous Chicago
Zouaves. AS was the case with the Fenci-
bles on the preceding day. Capt Walsh's
men were met by two reception committees
on a special train and transported to the
camp grounds, where they were escorted to
their quarters. situated within twenty-five
home.
Almost before knapsacks could be dis
carded first call for dress parade sounded.
This ceremony was to be the event of the
week. and although in bad shape the EN-
nets were forced to participate. The inn
mense grand stand was crowded and thou
sands Of people occupied the open seats and
grounds The Jefferson barracks band
played a quick-step and the National Fenc-
ibless attired in their superb full dress, green
| uniforms trimmed in gold. and with waving
white plumes surmounting the headgear.
eLtered the field in columns Of fours, and
formed line to the left. Capt. Domer and
his men presented a truly magnificent ap-
pearance. and were loudly cheered.
dress. followed, but the Fencibles were the
favorites SO far as richness Of dress is con-
cerned.
The companies were formed by battalions
In close column Of companies, at which
point the Emmets modestly took a position
In the rear Of the Fencibles. Capt Domer
was called upon to act as major OF the first
battalion. composed Of the Sealey Rifles.
Euilene Guards. Mccarthy Light Guards.
Emmets and Fencibles.
| After dress parade, during which the
band played the "Fencibles March" the
companies were dismissed for exhibition
drills. In the meantime, however the field
had been surrounded by a procession of
handsome equipages. containing the spon-
sors and maids of honor, the beauty of Lit
Tie ROCKS society. adorned with their COM
panies colors.
The scene then presented was beyond de-
scription and seldom, If ever has II been
equaleo In the United States. The gor-
seousiy uniformed infantry, artillery, cav
at the same time on the same field formed
most picturesque and dazzling kaleido-
scope Then the companies were presented
to the ladies.
was that containing the Fencibles' spon
sor. Miss Mary Whittemore her maids of
honor, Misses Hattie Walters, Blythe VIII
son son and Gertrude Bell her chaperone Mrs.
FREDERICK Hanger, Mr.. Hanger and Mr.
Ben w. Riley. Four brown horses were
attached TO the carriage and they the car
rage and harness were bedecked With the
remedies colors. The ladies wore hand
of Fencibles buttons, which were the gin
| OF the company. Each soldier was intro
ouced to the party in turn.
On the opposite side of the field was a
| me turnout drawn by two horses and also
elaborately decorated. 1t Contained the
Emmets party. Miss Cassie Newton. snon-
sor; Misses Annie c. Brown and IIoyd c.
Gibb chaperone vs.
Capt. Walsh introduced his men. who
| were classed as heroes by the young ladies
Ior appearing in the field SO soon after ar
rival MISS Newton presented Capt Walsh
ribbons. "''A s'een
The companies left the field, the spon-
sors departed; most brilliant occasion was
mally opened. A''
After removing the stains of travel the
Emmets satisfied the inner man and then
looked to their baggage and camp arrange
sn tents. me members then visited the city
1or several hours. The commissioned offi-
| GERS of both the Fencibles and Emmets
were invited to attend a brilliant reception
rendered the McCarthys by the sponsors
ri thai the eoth ia'ter ,h COMPANY 1t is certainty
return to Washington with prizes and il
looks as though first place in the interstate te
contest rests between the two members
OF the d. c. N. G. Capt Domer does not
consider the Sealey Rifies as 'in IT." The
Branch Guards of st. Louis are not in The
condition they were at Omaha in 1892 and
the McCarthys, although strong local IA
vorites, are certainly out-classed by the
Fencibles. The Emmett Guards are the da rk
horse, and their first practice drill is now
awaited by number of anxious captains.
Much JOY was occasioned among the Fenci-
| Bile boys late yesterday afternoon by the
receipt of a telegram from Lieut. Morti-
n:er stating that that much-needed officer
would reach Little Rock on Wednesday
evening. His coming has removed the
handicap and restored confidence to a very
great degree.
Fine Spectacle.
The finest pageant ever seen in Arkansas
passed through the streets of Little Rock
this morning between solid masses Of hu-
manity, beauty and unprecedented decora-
tions. The troops rode in from West End
Park and formed at the west end of the
city, The National Fencibles. attired in
! black fatigue uniforms, occupied the right
| of the line, directly behind the famous JEFF
ferson Barracks Band. Next marched the
Sealey Rifles and following them We're the
! Emmett Guards, in National Guard fatigue
uniform and white helmets. Capt Domer
| commanded the battalion.
| The line of march successfully passed the
houses of the various sponsors, the houses
and grounds being profusely decorated. AS
| the column swung into Scott street the EN-
NETS were greeted enthusiastically by Miss
| Newton and her party.
|
band struck up the Fencibles March, as
the head of the parade approached the
home of Miss Whittemore. There a large
crov d had assembled which loudly cheered
Capt. Domer and his men. The Emmets
were also generously appauded by the
| Fencibes' ''rooters." The Washington
companies made by far the best showing
in the turnout.
The majority of the boys remained in
camp during the afternoon to witness the
drill Of the Mccarthy Light Guard in the
| interstate class.
The proposed target competition has been
| abandoned, as it was found impracticable
| to arrange the affair in such a way thai [
four men from each company could shoot
| during the week.
The reception to be given the Fencibles
by Miss Whittemore this evening is expect
| ed to be the social event of the week. Ey-
cry society young lady in Little Rock will
be in attendance and the boys are preparing
the interstate drill. The Emmets are al
ready polishing buttons in anticipat ton of
the dance to be held at Miss Newton's home
Thursday evening. c. T. c.
Personal Mention.
Private Secretary Thurber left here this
morrirg to spend a few days with his
family at Marion, near Gray Gables, Mass
His health is not of the best at present,
but he expects TO be able to resume his