The San Francisco call., 1898-07-23
HIS GRACE HIGHLY PLEASED
HOLDS A RECEPTION TO THE
 OFFICERS.
Cadets Give an Entertainment for the Benefit of a Church Fund. No Measles in the
 Camp.
Special Dispatch to The Call.
CAMP MONTGOMERY,

Santd ROSa, July ZZs
 With the League of the Cross Cadets hand playing, Hail to the Chief" and the entire regiment drawn up in a long. straight line, with sabers at ore sent" the reception of His Grace Archbishop Riordan, was most inn pressive sight at the railroad depot this mornin-. The Archbishop takes a deep interest in the welfare of the regi- ment and telegraphed early in the week to Colonel Sullivan, informing him of his contemplated visit to the camp. President Foster of the San l rancisco and North Pacific Railroad had kindly rendered Lls Grace the use of his private car "Donahue," for the occasion.
 The Rev. Father O'Ryan, regimental chaplin of the cadets, and the Rev. Father Grant, accoc- panied his Grace on his short visit
 Immediately upon Archbishop Rior- dan alighting from the train, he was received by Colonel W. P. Sullivan Jr. and his staff, and escorted to a hand some conveyance drawn by a fine team of horses, which had been specially en- gagged for the use of the hCnored guest
 
 was then given and 70 the inspiring music of the band the regiment com menced its march to camp. The Arch bishop rode in the center of the regi- ment, directly behind the regimentaI colors.
 On the arrival in Camp Montgomery, the archbishop was driven through the entrance. while the guard turned out and saluted him as he passed. The regiment was then dismissed and Archbishop Riordan held an i'm promptu reception to the officers in Colonel Sullivan's headquarters tent
 After spending a few hours in camp his Grace was driven to the residence of the Rev. Father Cassin, -1here he was entertained at luncheon.
 Later in the day his Grace drove over to Freestone. where he was the guest of F. $. Wesinger.
 Soon after dr :ss parade this evening Colonel Sullivan, accompanied by his field and staff officers, the band and thirty vocalists, left for Sebastopol to help in an entertainment that was giv- en at Janson's Hall in aid of the new church that will shortly be constructed there, through the energetic ef. orts of the Rev. Father Rogers. Several of the cadets rendered banjo solos, and the Glee Club made a big hit in their vocalistic efforts.
 Tomorrow will be Field Day" There are over fifteen events to be competed for, and the company gain ing the most points will ~e presented with a handsome trophy, donated by Mayor James D. Phelan. The games will take place at the Recreation grounds. commencing at 2 p. m. promptly.
 Mrs. P. Leddy entertained the field and staff officers at luncheon at her residence to-day.
 the following complimentary letter from H. Russell, formerly Brigadier General, Boys Brigade.
 LOS ANGELES, July 1s 1S9s
 Colonel William P. Sullivan Jr., Com manding First Regiment, L. c. C., Camp terest the working of Camp Montgomery and assure you that it is pleasing to see the progress of your command.
 I fully realize the amount of hard la bor 1t requires, as well as knowledge, to place an organization on as firm a foun- dation as you have the First Regiment, L. c. c.
 One of the most important things in connection with an organization such as you are in command of is perfect har- mony and cooperation of both men and officers and I trust this will always be so in the l.. c. c.
 mand I wish to say that you all have my most earnest wishes for the future suc- cess of the organization and hope you will continue in the good work. Respect fully yours. J HARRY RUSSELL, Formerly Brigadier General, Boys Bri-
 gade.
 The regiment will break camp on Sunday about 3:30 p. m., taking spec ial train for San Francisco leaving Santa Rosa about 4:15 p. m., arriving in San Francisco about 6:3O p. m.
 By an error The Call was made to say yesterday that Captain Monahan and eighty of the cadets at Camp Montgomery were down with measles. There is not single case Tn camp, nor has there been any.