Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-20
HEROES H0N0RED.
THURSDAYS RECEPTION TO THE
THIRD U. s. CAVALRY.
Parade of the Twelve Companies wit
messed by State Ofacials and Members
ofthe Northumberland and Mon
Entertaincd-Ball In tho Even.
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when the entire Third cavalry regiment,
stationed at Fort Ethan Allen, were ten
dered reception at the hands Of the
city near which the duties of regular ar
my life have recently stationed them.
The day was suspicious in every respect.
The sun shone brightly from u clear sky
and warmed the chilly wind TO just the
degree which made it invigorating. The
legislators at Montpelier suspended for
the afternoon their work of lawmaking
and with the State officers were the hon
ored guests of the city. The men of the
Third cavalry were everything which was
expected of them and made an appear
ancc well meriting far more applause
Than was accorded them from the crowd
gathered to watch them pass in review
This lack of enthusiasm for the heroes
of the Santiago fight was the only thing
wanting to make the occasion u splendid
success. The arrangements were appar-
entity perfect, Il fact due to the careful
selection of good committees. to all of
whom Il liberal share of the success of the
reception Is due.
1t was only a Few minutes after the
stated hour of 2 o'clock when the fire bell
sounded two strokes, which was the signal
announcing that the column had started
from the head of Pearl street on the line
of march. The regiment had been met at
the junction of Pearl street and Col
chester avenue by the marshal, Gen. W.
l.. Greenleaf, and four mounted police,
Officers Lamora, Hogan, Coffey and Cad
hue. The column proceeded down Pearl
street to Prospect street. then down
LOOMS street to North, to EmwOod ave-
ue, along Pearl street to Church street
and thus to College street and around
the city Han Park.
In the meantime the special train bring
ing the State of and members of the
legislative bodies from Montpelier to the
number of about 200, had arrived at the
station. The train was met by the recep-
ton committee with cordial welcome
for the visitors and a column was form
ed. led by the Sherman band, behind
which marched the reception committee,
the State officers, tho members of the
Senate and the House of Representatives.
The visitors were led up College street to
the park, where seats had been provided
facing ST PAU street and at the extreme
western portion of the park. The mem
Ders or the two houses took seats uDon
the settees provided, while the State Of
hcers were given places In the band stand,
which also served as a reviewing stand.
Gov. ald Mrs. Smith were driven to the
stand and received round of applause.
Among those in the reviewing stard
were Gov. f. c. Smith, Lieut.-Gov. II. G.
Bates, State Treasurer J. l.. Eacon. Gen.
w. IL Gilmore. Gen. II. S. Peck. Col. w.
5. Webb, Gen. j. G. McCullough, Speaker
Haskins. Hon. y. w. Fisk. Mayor Sutton,
Col. b. b. Smalley, Senator g. p. Smith,
Representative j. w. McGeary, Col. II.
w. Hall, Hon. w. j. Van Patton, Can't
H. w. Hovey, Major S. +. Jocclyn, +. II.
Wells. Major Jackson. Major Vessels and
the STAFF officers. In the seats provided
for the ladies'. which were in charge Of A.
+. Richardson and L. II. Turk, were,
among others, the following: Mrs. Smith,
Mrs Bates, Mrs. Wehh Mrs. l4asklns,
Mrs ]. Gregory Smith, Miss Annie Smith,
Mrs Fisk, Mrs. Peck. Miss Mary Agnes
Peck. Mrs Henry James and Mrs. II r.
James of Ogdensburg Mrs. Oliver c. Ste
VEINS of Boston, Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. b.
Turk, Mrs. Van Patten. Mrs. McGeary.
Mrs Southwck and the ladies from Fort
Ethan Allen.
1t was not long until the arrival OF the
head of the column and all eyes were di-
rccted upon the men and horses. Leading
were Harry Thomas, marshal, the four
mounted policemen, who cleared the
streets of all teams. The first of the regi-
ment to appear were the L. bug,crs riding
four abreast and close behind them came
Gen. w. l.. Greenleaf, riding with Major
Jackson and the staff officers. In the first
squadron were Troops II, b. * and l in
command of Major Swigert the second
squadron was made up of Troops f. c,
G and f. under command of Capt George
A. Dodd; the third squadron, in which
were Troops A, l., d and II, was under
command Of Capt. George *. Hunter As
the troopers passed the reviewing stand
marching salute was given and those in
that section manifested their approval OF
the men and their appearance by hearty
applause. The column passed from the
park up Main street to South Prospect
street and down College street to the park
again, where they formed in double lines
upon the three sides of the square. The
IN OF,
leaving the horses in charge Of a part of
the men the greater number entered the
"ity hail. where bountiful lunch OF
sandwiches, ice cream and other food was
served. Each man was provided with n
cigar and when some had finished the men
with the horses were relieved and allow d
10 get their lunch. When the soldier ep-
petites had been satisfied the men return
ed to the lines about the park
While lunch vas being served to the
men in the City Hall tho officers OF the
Third with some of the visitors were en-
tertained at the rooms Of the Algonquin
club. The officers were given cigar cases
in which were PluIocrat cigars from j..
G. Reed q Co.
The Third cavalry band were provided
with transportation to this city and join
ed the sherman band at the west side of
the park. The Sh armans greeted tho ap-
preaching column with strains of the
Star Spangld Banner" and after the pa
raGe the two bands rendered several Sc
lections, which We're heard with enjoy
ment by the people who remained in the
park.
1t was not until 4 80 that the column Of
the troopers reformed and passed up
Main street to Church street, to College
street, to Winooski avenue, to Pearl
street and thence through Wnooski TO
fort Ethan Allen.
The space reserved for the occupancy
Of the Montpelier visitors was guarded BY
the members of Company NJ, First YER
mont regiment. under command of First
Lieut.. Il. II. Prouty.
The decorations of the different houses
and places of business were well cared
for and in many cases were exceptionally
good. Flags and bunting with an occa-
Sional mixing Of tho blue and yellow of
the cavalry predominated and were used
TO good effect, The efforts made did not
in many cases involve large expenditures
but were of good number and 80 arrang-
cd as to give an excellent effect. Church
street was filled with flags and bunting
and several private houses at different
points along the line of march showed
especial and commendable effort.
The number OF people In the city Thurs
day was hard to estimate as many came
IN teams All of the regular trains drew
extra cars. There We're lS5 excursionists
upon the $3.50 train from the north, 200 up
on the train arriving here at II 20 from
the south about SEQ upon the train due
to arrive from the north at 10 o. clock be-
sides TWO special trains from the Central
Vermont railroad which brought 200 and
800 people respectively.
BALL AT THE ARMORY.