New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-28

the Fourteenth Regiment, Colonel Harry W.
Michel commanding and the following Grand
Army posts: Rankin, No TO- Frank Head No 10;
James Fl. Perry. No SO: G.. X. Warren James H.
Kerswr William Lloyd Garrison (colored) No
POI: Cushing No. 23l; Erastus F. Tefft, Society
Of Old Brooklynites Heading the procession
were two platoons of mounted police. under Ser
geant Hamer. Grand Marshal John ~ Partridge
and splend:dly mounted corps OF aids from
the Brooklyn Riding and Driving club. Inc
Second Brigade Signal Corps Immediately fol-
lowed the aids. The line Of march was SOUTH
erly along Flatbush-ave. to Union-st. 10 Sixth
ave- to Berkeley Place to Eighth-ave.. to the
Montauk Club. where the line was reviewed 10y
Lieutenant Governor Saxton Colonel Griffith and
the Maryland Veteran Corps. Maryland was
one Of the most popular airs OF the day, all the
bands playing 1t at some time.
THE COLORs FALL AWAY.
AS soon as the parade had passed the club
house. the Maryland civilians were driven to
the reviewing stand near Lookout Hill and
near the base Of the monument. Mayors
SchiAren and Strong and other prominent Off
Gals and guests also rode The Maryland So
ciety Sons Of the American Revolution, gath
cred about the base Of the monument, which
was covered with the Mar>lan colors. When
the guests who had been assigned TO places in
the stand were assembled at 4:30 o'clock. Grand
Marshal Partridge waved his hand. and Wen
ders Battery posted on Lookout Hill, roared
forth the first boom Of its 2l-gun salute. The
yelling fell from the monument. and a mighty
cheer broke forth from the assembled thou
sands
EXERCISES AT THE MUSIC STAND.
After the salute had been finished the march
h<f1 h. c,A
the greater number of the companies in line.
including the 14th Regiment. passing out of the
park The Maryland Veteran Corps the Brook
Iyn city officials, the speakers and vast con-
course Of people interested in the exercises at
the music stand went to that place as
as the unwilling had taken place. General
Stewart l.. Woodford. chairman Of the Citi-
zens' Committee. called the aisemblagc to
order His address was brief, and in the form
Of welcome When he closed. the Rev. DR..
Richard S. storrs offered a prayer.
COLONEL GRIFFITH's TRIBUTE.
Colonel William Ridgley Griffith. president Of
the society which presented the monument.
had rousng reception he introduced.
He spoke as follows, addressing Mayor Schie-
rem:
Mr.; Mayor: The deed OF great bravery performed
inscribed upon the pages Of the history Of the
world
In the lost battle. borne back by the flying
Where mnees wars rattle with groans Of the dying
Where all is and confusion, and where
prisoners were being murdered before their eyes,
stands little band Of less than four hundred"
unterried. unconquered. selected sacrifice
that others might be saved Greater love hath
no man than this that man lay down his life
for his friends" Four hundred against army.
but four hundred such heroes born to DO I'M
mortal deeds Others will speak you OF how well
they fought and died. for in their blood bap-
tized the newborn nation. Mr.. Mayor it becomes
my duty president Of the Maryland Society OF
the Sons OF the American Revolution to transfer
your custody and this memorial. erected In
honor 10 our k;nsmen We know you will guard IT
well. for they of the who made
country and its flag. and so with confidence now
transfer this trust 10 you.
Mayor Schieren followed on behalf Of the city
with graceful remarks in acceptance OF the
monument. lie said that Washington watched
the struggle of tte Maryland troops at the battle
Of Long Island with the keenest interest fearing
the capture of his entire army. Much Of the
final triumph Of the American arms due 10
the gallant conduct Of the Maryland men at that
time. The Mayor turned the monument to
the custody of Park Commissioner Frank Squier