The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-03
LONDON ARTILLERY WELCOMED
PARADES WITH ANCIENTS AND
HONORABLES IN BOSTON.
Earl Of Denbigh Gables King Edward the
Reception Was Magnifcent-The visi.
tors Are Pleasantly Initiated Into the
Mysteries of tho Ancient SldebOard.

Earl Of Denbigh Gables King Edward tho
Reception Was Magniilccnt-The WISH.
tors Are Pleasantly Initiated Into the
Mysteries of tho Ancient SldebOard.
BosToN, Oct. 2.-After an uneventful
trip OF eight days. the con tingent of mem
bers OF the Honorable Artillery Company
Of London reached Boston early this fore
noon to pay return visit to the Ancient
and Honorable Artillery Company Of Boston,
some members Of which took a trip to Eng
land in 1896.
There were 1874 members Of the British
company on the steamship Mayhower and
the welcome they received, not only from
the Ancients, but from State and city off,
Gals and citizens, warmed the hearts of the
Britishers toward Boston and the entire
country. The visitors were astonished
by the reception and the Earl of Denbigh,
Commander Of the Honorables, sent long
cable despatch to King Edward tonight
in which he said that it was magnificent.
The Mayfower arrived of Boston Light
early this morning. and not long after she
had poked her nose through the haze, q
steamer bearing committee Of Ancients
steamed alongside and the exchange Of
greetings followed.
Col. Hodges, commanding the Boston
company, met the visitors at the pier and
told Lord Denbigh and his men that From
the highest official Of our country to the
humblest citizen among us here, there Is an
earnest desire to place our best at your
disposal" The Boston commander ex-
pressed the hope that the visit of the Brit
ishers would add another liEk to .the chain
that binds our respective countries in ties
offraternal friendship, interest and regard.
Landing from the steamship, the Hon
CRADLES formed in line behind the Royal
Garrison Band of Halifax and marched to
Water street, taking their places behind
the home company The Englishmen were
fine looking lot Of men. There were
but few gray hairs in their ranks; nearly
all were men of from 80 to 40 years and
wore mustaches twirled up at the ends.
They came in two divisions, horse artil-
lery and infantry, Earl OF Denbigh wearing
the uniform of the former. The regalia
was gay but it paled beside the brilliant
uniform of the Boston Ancients.
At 10 o'clock the Honorables started
off at a quick pace and were halted at the
corner of Joiner and Water streets. The
Lancers and British naval and military
veterans were drawn up in line on Joiner
street and the troops of the Massachusetts
militia were drawn up on Park street,
City Square and the Charlestown Bridge.
The Ancients paraded past their escort
until New Washington street was reached,
when halt was made and the regular
procession was started, with the first corps
of cadets in the lead.
There were about 5000 men in line.
All the bands played British tunes but the
Royal Garrison band, which returned the
compliment by playing American airs.
miles and were reviewed by Mayor Collins
and Gov Bates. All along the line the
visitors got a hearty greeting. At the end
of the parade the Honorables were dis
missed and went to their hotels.
This afternoon Lord Denbigh and his
staff, accompanied by Col. Hedges and his
staff, called upon Mayor Collins and Gov
Bates.
Tonight occurred the first real function
of the visit. The programme issued by the
Ancients called it Smoker for the pur-
pose Of getting acquainted" and all hands
had a rare good time. The affair was held
in the Faneui Hall building. the top floor
of which is used by the Bosto on company
as an armory The festivit les began at
8 o'clock and were in full blast at mid
night.
In the armory long table was laid at
which continuous luncheon was served
for five hours. Adjoining was the cele-
brated Ancient sdeboard, and the visitors
were speedily initiated into its mysteries,
In Faneuil Hall proper an entert ainulent
was given by performers from the local
theatres.