Evening star., 1902-02-21
AMOSKEAG VETERANS
GUESTS AT RECEPTION AND
DANCE LAST EVENING.
Drill hall a. Bower Of Beauty Gen.
Harries and a Committee
as Hosts.

dance arranged and conducted on an elabo-
rate scale last evening In the drill hall of
the Center Market Armory, the Amoskeag
Veterans of Manchester, n. H.. were con-
vinced beyond any possibility of doubt that
they are most welcome visitors to the ma
tional capital. The veterans headed by
their own band of muse and wearing strik-
ingly picturesque continental uniforms.
reached the city late yesterday afternoon
for stay of several days. They are quar-
tered at the National Hotel. The entire or
ganization, accompanied by the ladies OF
the party, was escorted to the Center
Market Armory last evening, and were en-
tertained there for several hours. They
found that time did not drag. The entire
New Hampshire delegation in Congress was
on hand, and. of course. speeches were In
order. The northerners were also AFFORDED
the opportunity of witnessing a real cake
walk A bounteous repast was served and
dancing followed. The real host of the oc-
casion was Gen. Geo. H. Harries. COM
manding the District of Columbia militia
In doing the honors he had the assistance
of number Of officers of the District Ma
tional Guard and others.
The ordinarily bare drill had been trans
formed into a veritable bower of beauty.
The dc ecora tions consisted for the most part
of flowers, greens and flags, the latter pre-
dominating. The ceiling and walls were
completely hidden from view by thousands
Of yards of vari-colored bunting A
speakers platform fringed with highly pol
ished Gatling guns and field pieces had been
provided, as had hat boxes and other con-
veniences. The Y. M. c. A. orchestra un-
der the direction of d. b. Macleod, was
located in the gallery. The guests were
greeted by Gen. Harries and a reception
committee consisting Of Major Edwin H.
Neumeyer. Major James E. Bell, Major
Henry H. Parmenter, Major Luther H.
Reichelderfer Capt. Eugene c. Edwards.
Capt Alfred P. Robbins, Capt. William s.
Hodges. Capt. Wayne Smith, Lieut.. Duncan
L. Richmond, Lieut.. Charles 6. Mortimer,
John II. Walker, George w. Sargent, X. +.
Clark, H. l.. Johnson. A. J. Huntoon, Chas.
H. Turner. Col NJ. A. Dillon, A. f. Sperry.
D. NJ. Hildreth. Mrs. F. D. Currier, Miss
Sulloway, Miss Nesmith, Miss Gertrude +.
Burnham.
Senator Gallinger's Address.
A musical prelude. concluding with 1.-The
Star Spangled Banner was in order be-
fore the speaking began Finally when the
assemblage had been seated Senator J. H.
Gallinger of New Hampshire raped for or
der, and after short introductory address
introduced Gen. Harries, who extended a
cordial welcome to the visitors. Incident
ally he congratulated the New Hampshire
folks on the distinguished representative
they have sent to Congress.
After a selection by the orchestra Major
J. Alonzo Greene, commanding the Amos
keag veterans, replied to the address or
welcome. His remarks were of a humorous
character, and he was loudly applauded.
An instrumental solo was given, and then
Mr.. Charles H. Turner, president of the
New Hampshire Association of the District
of Columbia, spoke entertaining1y In behalf
of New Hampshire at the national capital.
The orchestra again held sway. When the
music ceased Senator Henry +. Burnham of
New Hampshire closed the speaking of the
evening, hA topic being The Social and
Legislative.'
Cake Walk Feature.
While the floor was being cleared the or
chestra played the "Amoskeag Veterans
March novelty to the visitors was
cake walk for real cake. participated in
by six colored couples. The judges were
Messrs. H. B. Lansdale, j. H. Buscher and
DR.. l.. l.. Friedrich.
The cake having been removed, attention
was next devoted to the repast that had
been provided, and which was thoroughly
enjoyed Dancing occupied the remainder
Of the evening, many of the couples retain
ing possession of the waxed floor until the
early morning hours. The majority Of the
officers of the District Of Columbia National
Guard, in uniform, attended the reception.
Senator Burnham will entertain the Wis
itors at dinner this evening at the National
Hotel. The veterans have issued invita-
tiOns for an informal dinner tomorrow
evening.
Sightseeing Today.
Notwithstanding the disagreeable condi-
ans, who reached this city yesterday af-
| ternoon, managed to enjoy themselves
thoroughly today. Many of the visitors
| using carriages employed their time sight
seeing. At o'clock this afternoon the or
| ganization proceeded to the Capitol, and
occupied seats in the Senate gallery.
Senator n. E. Burnham of New Hamp-
| shire will entertain the visitors at ban
quet this evening at the National Hotel
The annual meeting Of the organization will
| be held tomorrow morning. after which the
| veterans. headed by their band, will escort
| their commanding officer and the ladies of
| the party to the White House, where the
| latter will be received by President Roose-
| welt. Major ]. A. Greene commanding the
veterans, has issued invitations for an in
| formal dinner at the National Hotel at y
o'clock tomorrow evening.
Religious services, conducted by Rev. w.
A. Loyne, chaplain of the veterans, will
be held In the parlors of the hotel from
$50 to 10 o'clock Sunday morning. The re-
mainder OF the day the visitors will be in
| the hands of the local lodge of Elks.
| The Amoskeag Veterans will depart for
| home. by special train, at II o'clock Mon
| day morning. 1t had been planned to start
| at an earlier hour, but the program was
| changed so that the arrival here of Prince
| Henry might be witnessed by them.