The Portland daily press., 1898-07-07

Into "Yaukee Doodle" and amid the
huzzas OF the crowd, the regiments passed
the saluting point, where the governor OF
Maine and his staff, together with the
civic authorities, were stationed. The
corps, after proceeding east along Con
gress street for short distance, 1911 une
main column near the post office and
the boys in blue and their comrades In
red dined together as the guests az Sne
city. 1t was indeed a stirring scene to
witness the union of hearts and the very
mutual feeling of friendship which exist
ed between the soldiers of the Queen aud
Uncle Sans boys.
After dinner an adjournment was made
to the armory hall above, where the p1-
pers and men Of thu Scots entertained
the Connecticut boys with sword dances,
Scotch reels, Highland filings and other
dances.
A pleasing incident occurred during
the execution of the sword dance. For
want of the proper arms-namely. swords
the Canadian ladies had to fall back
upon their rifles. Two were placed across
each other on the floor, when sergeant
OF CO. Company of the Scos, noticing
that both were alike, took an American
rifle, laying near by, and lifting up one
of the Canadian rifles, placed the formt r
in its place. The act was loudly az
plauded.
At two o'clock, Major Carson and Cap
tain Meighen, of the Scots, visited the
DIR II hall and informed the men that ow-
ing to the excessive heat the military pro-
gramme for the afternoon had been can
celled by the governor The Scots were,
therefore, free to do as they liked. Three
cheers having been given for the Cover
nor, uniforms were brushed up and the
men made preparation to spend the af
ternoon according to their own fancy.
The $50 train for Old Orchard Beach
carried large number to this famous
seaside resort, and their unexpected arri-
val there created somewhat of sensation.
Wondering crowds followed them wher-
ever they went, and their 'isea- drill'
caused great am usement Of course, ev-
erything was thrown open to them, and
they managed to secure good dip in the
Atlantic as well as o fine view of the
magnificent new pier which has lately
been erected there. After seeing all that
was to be seen, number wendell their
way to the sands, and were soon occupied
in watching the advancing tide, ard lis
tening to the breaking of the surf on the
beach. The experience was delightful
one, and those who made the trip say
they will never forget it.
The city of Portland was reached short
ly before eight O'Clock, at which hour the
regiment began its homeward journey.
LII oriuOu6 CrUWuS ull0Q GIl6 bUC66uS, anu
as in the early morning, the greeting that
the boys met with along the line of march
was very hearty one. At Congress
square Governor Powers addressed them.
lie complimented the regiment on its fine
appearance, and stated that never before
had such fine body of men, uniformed
In such a picturesque dress, marched
through the streets of Portland. He paid
glowing tribute to the Canadian gov
eminent, which, he said, was the best
and freest on the face Of Gods earth. He
lived within two miles of the border, and
knew what he WINS talking about when
he made that declaration. Continuing,
he spoke of the boundless hospitality of
the Canadian people, and expressed the
hope that the visit of the Scots to Port
land would lead to better commercial
relations between the States and Cana
da Adverting to the present war, His
Honor remarked that if the continental
powers stepped in to interfere in the
Philippines or Cuba he knew that the
States would have not only the moral
support, but the material assistance of
Great Britain.
Col. Ibbotson replied on behalf of tae
Scots and the Canadian government, a s.
surfing the Governor and the people of
Portland that he and the regiment he
commanded would never forget the court.
esy of the citizens of Portiar d, and tire
SpIeuQlQ manner In W01Cl GQey laQ 00G0r-
tanned their Canadian visitors.
a Short detour of the principal streets
was then made. On again passing Con.
gress square it was notlced that choir of
young ladies' had made their appearance
in the interim. Presently, on canvas
background, the we'll known features of
Britain's aged sovereign were thrown,
and Immediately the choir began to sing
the British National Anthem.
IRE Scots haltad and Ghon1dorad arp,c
during its rendition. and at its close
broke forth into cheers. The sound WAS
caught up by the crowd, and it was soon
! seen how warm place Victoria holds in
the hearts Of the American people.
On the way to the station, the applause
and cheers never ceased for an instant.
The scene was indeed wild one, and the
tumult did not cease until the train was
well out of the Union depot.
The return journey was made in GOO
time, and without special incident, the
city being reached shortly before ten
O'Clock. With American flags floating
from their rifles the men were marched
to the Arlnory, where, after few words
from Col lDbotson, they were dismissed.
The excessive treat i'll Portland during
their stay there played havoc with the
doublets of the Scots, and many of them
are completely ruined. The white Jackets
also in many cases present pitiable APP
pearance, considerable few being COM
pletely denuded of their buttons, which
the Portland admirers of the Scots desired
to keep as souvenirs. The officers I'M
dress tunics were also shorn of their orna-
nnts, and in one instance lady was
seen deliberately cutting the buttons off
an officers doublet. One of the men, who
had placed his uniform in carriage, had
the larger portion of it taken, and several
are minus forage. caps, belts and other
portions of the laccoutrement.
MAINE PENSIONS.
Washington, July 6.-The following