The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-04
The HONOURABLES EAT CLANS
THEIR RANKS UNBROkEN AFTER
THE BAKE.
Boston Gives Them Rousing Demonstra.
tion--Only Light skirmishinE At tho
smoke Talk-An Evening Reception
and a Later Engagement for Some

BosroN, Oct. a.--This has been a great
day for the Ancients and their guests from
London. After their visit to the Faneuil
Hall Armory last night, the Honorables
realized what was expected Of them, but
they did not succumb and everybody
reached his hotel on steady legs, some
the first pas sage at arms with their hosts.
Il was astonishing to witness the self
denial exhibited by the Britishers last night.
With gallons in front of them and gallons
To right Of them and gallons to left Of them,
they came through the Smoke talk with
unbroken ranks.
To a man they took nothing but light
drinks and mineral water, and to-day they
we're in good condition to face a feast Of
baked clans on the shores of Narraganset
Bay.
The plan arranged by the Ancients for
the entertainment Of their guests to-day
comprised a trip to Providence and Crescent
Park and big reception in the Armory
of the First Corps Of Cadets this evening.
The arrangements went through without
hitch.
Rev,ille sounded sharp Mt 8 this morning
IN the armory of the Ancients, and in spite
of the festivities Of the night before, which
did lot close until within very short hour
Of daylight, the company responded with
nearly as full ranks as in the great parade
OF Yesterday.
Col Charles II. Darling reported to Col.
Hedges strength OF $50 men, and under
the same general formation and line officers
as yesterday, at o o'clock the column moved
forward through Dock square to fremont
street, hating in front of Kings Chapel
The Honorables, quartered at Fort
Parker, marched from their quarters to
Fort Young, where the colors we're saluted,
while the Royal Garrison band of Halifax
played the British national hymn. Lines
we're formed on Court street and Court
luGre and then the company marched up
fremont street and took place at the left
II the line.
The Londoners came in for tremendous
reception all along the line. Passing Park
Street Church the old bell in the spire was
rung joyously, most unusual incident
From fremont street the route lay
through Winter and Summer streets to the
South station. All the streets were densely
packed with people and in narrow Winter
street with it's crowded shops. people looked
down upon the military pa geant from win
dows and housetops. There was q great
display of bunting Of American and British
flags.
The Earl of Denbigh was recognized by
all as he marched at the head Of his column,
escorted by Col. Charles Pfan Of the An
clients who had been detailed as private
aide. Flags and handkerchief were waved
at him on all sides and cries Of Good, good,
You're all right greeted him everywhere,
but the commanding officer marched along
unmoved by the demonstration, SO far as
any outward sign was given.
The crowd at the South Station was also
immense. The column marched in through
the central door and then clear through the
train shed to the last track. where special
train Of sixteen cars was in waiting
The two bodies of soldiers arrived back
In Boston shortly after this evening, and
q big crowd was on hand to welcome them.
The ranks were steady, and the march from
the station to the hotels and armory came
as near to being machine-like as was the
procession Of yesterday.
forts Parker and Young, and then retired
TO their armory. The Britishers made
haste to get into their dress uniforms and
before long the expectant crowds saw them
vending their way toward the cadet aTsnory
on Columbus avenue.
ion at which the preferred public had an
opportunity Of seeing the Englishnen at
close range and the only affair arranged
Nv he Ancients in which the women will
ave chance to participate.
About 5000 invitations were issued and
cry few were not used. All the State and
city officials officers OF the army and navy
Iltia attended. Lady Denbigh. wife of the
Earl; Mrs. John L. Bates, wife Of Gov. Bates;
and Mrs. P. A. Collins wife of May or Collins,
received the guests and were assisted by
Mrs Curtis Guild, Jr., Mrs. Sidney NJ.
Hedges. Mrs. A. NJ. Ferris, Mrs. j. Stearns
Elizabeth Holmes. There was music and
y modest luncheon was served.
81. Johns Lodge OF Masons, the oldest
IN America, entertaine the Masonic men,
rers Of The Honorables later In the even
ing at Masonic Temple. Thirty-three of
lie visiting company. including all its
officers, are members Of Fitzroy Lodge Of
London, and one half the company are
Master Masons.
Lady re bigh visited Harvard Uni
yersity during the ay.
PROVIDENCE, X. L., Oct. 3.-The Hon
orabe Artillery Company Of London and
the Ancients and Honorables OF Boston
came to Providence to-day and the First
Light Infantry gave them the finest kind
Of time. Many places OF business closed
and az a result the streets were packed
with people. Business blocks were gayly
decked and British flags waved every
where.
The bait held out to get the visitors here
was Rhode Island clambake ard although
the clambake season is over one OF the shore
resorts was opened up especially for the
occasion. Everybody that went said it
was great dinner and nobody came away
thirsty
The visitors were cheered all along the
route of march. In addition TO the Boston
Honorables there was also the Boston
Horse Artillery ard the whole combination
made a gallant show
At Crescent Park after the bake there
we're speaking and the flowing bowl. Coy.
iarvin spoke up for the State OF Rhode
Island and for once In his official career
he didn't say word about corruption and
bribery in the State. He did say, however,
that he hoped the time would come when
there would be no such thing as war and
when all military companies would DO
ornamental only. This delicate allusion
was received with profound silence.
Mayor Miller OF Providence also made
speech and the Earl OF Denbigh and Col
Hedges responded to the toasts OF their
respective commands. The speeches were
flled with references to hands across the
sea. blood ties and brotherly love. and IL
The visitors didn't feel that Providence and
her clambake grounds weren't still colonies
OF Old England, II wasn't the fault OF their
hosts or OF the speakers.
The crowds remained on tho streets
until the visitors returned from the clam
bake, which was after S O'Clock. and the
space In front OF the railroad station was
filled wit n a wildly CLEARING masA of people