The sun., 1903-10-07
w. & ]. 81 o A N E.
BROADWAY CO 10TH STREET
ANCIENTS AND GUESTS START.
SET OUT FROM BOSTON, AND WILL
BE HERE TO-DAY.

Britishers Footsore and Weary Already
Tight Boots, Much Marching and
Abundance Of Refreshments Have Done
Many of Them Up--sleep Is Needed.
BosroN, Oct. e.-The British evacuated
Boston again to-day, this time in triumph,
but rather footsore and weary. In COM
pany with the 1877 members Of the Ancient
and Honorable Artillery Company OF Bos-
ton who had the time and were willing to
spend SIPS for ticket, the Londonl Honor
ables left on trip around the country. and
will not get back here again until week
from tonight.
Marching to the station this afternoon.
the Londoners got hearty send Of from
thousands Of people, who were jammed
into every available inch Of space along the
route The Ancents paraded with their
guests, and all hands looked remarkably
fresh, considering the feast last night and
the lively times since last Friday
Jaunty as they appeared, the Honorables
we're far from right" to use one OF their
expressions. Clans, tight boots, climatic
changes and the wear and tear OF Athe
round OF pleasure" here have had their
effect in a greater or less degree upon
all Of them and have slightly impaired
the health Of a few for brief spell, al
though the illness in no case has been
serious. Thanks to the efficiency OF DR..
Pulyer James. their regimental surgeon,
the indisposed were promptly restored TO
their customary health. The big clam
bake in Rhode Island on Saturday was
the first thing felt by the Kings soldiers,
because none Of them had ever had shore
dinner before or knew much OF clans.
The fare was foreign to them and did not
agree with many. Then in coming away
from the land OF their birth all hands de-
sired to look their very best, so they wore
new boots They had little opportunity
to ease up these on the passage over, and
the constant marching has played havoc
with some. Not only were the boots tight,
but the rough pavements OF the streets
were strange and bothersome.
Since landing here few OF the visitors
| have been able TO get more than three hours
sleep In every twenty-four, 40 that the
| feasting, lack Of rest and the excitement
Of the whole trip left a lot OF tired young
men. who fancy they will have plenty. of
time for repose on the trains that whirl
them from city to city.
With the Ancients In the lead, the short
procession marched up fremont street f,
down Winter and along Summer to the
South Station, arriving there just before
o'clock. Lady Denbigh followed, her
husbands q command In a carriage and was
recognized and greeted all along he route.
All baggage was sent to the station early
and the Ancients commissary depart mel.t
saws that there was a good supply OF re-
freshments on the trains. Later when the
special trains are taken buffet Will he
erected in the forward end OF each section
where those things that cheer and keep
the tired from fainting may be found.
From Boston to Fall River two sections
Of a special train carried the Ancients and
their quests At Fall River there was
parade and then the boat for New, York
was boarded. To morrow and Thursday
will be spent in New York. and on Friday
After the Ancents' trip Lord Denbigh has
planned to make hurried journey to
Mexico. where he has business He will
sail from New York on Nov. 10. Shortly
after hs return to England he will spend
six weeks as Lord-in-Waiting to King
Edward
FALL RIVER, Mass, Oct. 8.-The
Honorables OF London with the An
clients of Boston arrived here this after
noon. They were met at Fall River sta
tion by four batteries of the First Massachu-
setts Artillery, and eight compa MES OF the
Massa chusetts Naval Brigade.
thew made a quick tour of the city in auto
mobiles. At o'clock in the afternoon
they made short parade to the Fall River
Line pier. Thousands gathered along the
route and gave them an enthusiastic re-
ception Buildings were decorated and
EnpIish emblems were everywhere visible.
The steamer Puritan took no freight,
the main deck being set apart for the ex-
elusive use OF the visitors. The deck was
DECORATED with flags and bunting, and
there were many electrical effects, The
Puritan sailed on time and at Newport
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