New-York tribune., 1895-12-31
CHEERS FOR WUkSTER.
HE REVIEWED THE 18TH REGIMENT AND
WAS WARMLY GREETED.
TIE ARMoRY FILLED WITH SOLDIERS AMI
GrEsTs-REyIEws OF OTHER REGIMENTS

TIE ARMoRY FILLED WITH SOLDIERS AND
GtEsTs-REyIEws OF OTHER REGIMENTS
TO RE HELD SOON.
Mayor-elect Frederick W. Wurster honored
last night by holiday reception and review specially
arranged for him by the 18th Regiment in the hand
some new armory. MIR. Wurser went through all
the necessary Mayoralty functions with grace ana
good taste. making little speech TO Colonel Wiz
lam l.. Watson's smartly dressed men, which cahed
forth hearty applause The 18th boys FELT partici-
larly pleased over the affair last night as 1t was
Mr.. Wurrters first appearance as reviewer The
25l and Nth are soon to similarly honor the new
Mayo.
The guests began coming as early as oc.ock' ana
when the assembly sounded at S15 there were
about 400 soldiers in line and the galleries were
filled with people. there being number OF children
present The soldiers their fu,ldress gray uni
form and the review formed in two battalions under
command Of Majors Charles II. Luscomb and George
c. Cochrane. There were eleven companies OF twelve
flies front At 2 O'Clock the batta.ioas were ranged
the south side of the armory. Colonel Watson
and his staff including the Rev. DR.. A. J. +. Beh-
rends. the chaplain. who made his hrst appear
at public review, were on the north side
Mayor-elect Wurster escorted by an aide to
where Colonel Watson and his staff were stationed
Colonel Watson then escorted him in regulation
fashion down in front and back in the rear OF the
battalons after which the soldiers passed in review
before him. Colonel Watson introduced Mr.. Wurster
TO the regiment. referring to the pride which the
soldiers OF the 18th felt In his presence and pledgin8
him whenever necessary their cordial sympathy and
support.
In reply Mr. Wurster said he greatly pleased
with the warmth of the greeting and with the ap-
pearance of the men. He assured them that Brook
lyn people felt proud of their soldiers. especially In
view of the incidents Of the last year. and he said
he should take pleasure In considering the needs
OF the National Guard in the city. His speech
was greeted with three rousing cheers from the
soldiers, closing with the company yell: Ilger.
One two three. Sss. boom, ah.''
After the companies were dismissed Mr.. Wurster
and Colonel Watson and his staff of officers went
upstairs where refreshments were served The
soldiers and their friends participated in dancing
which continued till a late hour.
The Committee of Arrangements consisted OF Cap
tain George d. Russell. chairman: captain George
W Rodgers. Captain and Assistant Surgeon a. r.
Jarrett, Adjutant A. 5. Person. First Lieutenant
Clarence W. Smith -
Reception Committee-Colonel William T.. Watson.
Lieutenant Colonel G. H. Luscomb and Major George
G.. Cochrane ~ ,
Floor Committee-First Lieutenant James T. ASH
lev and two non-commlssioned offlcers from eacH
company. -.
Among those present were Police COMMISSIONS
Appraiser William Mckinney and Miss Mckinney.
Thomas Fitchie, Supervisors Large supervisor
Linneken. and the Rev. DIR. w. w. BoWcsh
other city regiments Were well represefite1
among the guests Gene -al McLeer and seNerai OF
the brigade STAFF were present in citizens dress