The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-09-02

OTTAWA, Canada, the premier infantry
regiment Of the Dominion militia, took
friendly possession Of Greater New York
Yesterday afternoon for three Gays Of sight
seeing here and at West Point. The regi-
ment came four hundred strong, com-
handed by Lieut.. Col. II. A Bate, In the
absence Of Earl Grey, the Governor-General'
who Is colonel Of the regiment by virtue
Of his Office. They detrained from athir-
teen car special at Weehawken at 3 O'CLOCK
Yesterday afternoon and marched over
10 the new seventy-first Regiment armory,
where they will be quartered while in the
city.
The Foot Guards weren't in q very cheer
mi frame Of mind when they hoped on
their cars after an eighteen hour trip.
Several things had happened to keep them
ON the train Ave hours longer than they
expected. The engine blew out a cylinder
early yesterday morning at Whitehall,
and a two hour wait followed. Tn militia
men occupied the time by cleaning a CROSS
roads grocery store out Of it's stock OF water
melons. The melons furnished the only
moisture allowed with the dry ~rations,
consisting Of sandwiches, which were
officially designated a. breakfast.
4 little later the coupling apparatus be-
tween the locomotive and the baggage car
went out OF business, and the Foot Guards
we're hauled for some distance on a chain,
which didn't permit OF excessive speed.
Then at Saratoga Springs the engine took
the siding for another rest, with the result
that most of the first day which the guards
men had expected to have in New York
was put in on the train.
As the Foot Guards are having this little
outing at their own expense, the idea being
that such a trip once in a while strengthens
the esprit dc corps Of the regiment, they
couldn't be blamed il their spirits weren't
as bright as their uniforms. which, by the
way. are the noisiest things that have
struck town in a long time.
Weehawken was fairly swimming In a
aea of red when the guardsmen lined up
in the railroad yards in two ranks Of fours
and marched onto the ferryboat Newburgh.
The uniforms and appointments are those
Of the celebrated Coldstream Guards OF
England, with the substitution of the Cana
dian maple leaf for the English rose. They
consist Of a scarlet tunic with gold lacings,
dark blue trousers with a red stripe, and
the bearskin cap, or busbee, thirty inches
high.
In striking contrast with the scarlet and
the bearskin we're the dark blue, white faced
uniforms and steel white plumed helmets
OF six members Of the Princess Louise
Dragon Guards, who act as an escort OF
honor at all State functions, just as the
Foot Guards act as a guard OF honor. There
was only one suit Of khaki in line, which
was worn by Lieut.. j. A. Maclaren, VINO
came as the representative OF the Duke Of
Conwall's Own Rifles.
The Foot Guards were met at Weehawken
by Capt. W. r. Fearn. representing Col.
Rates Of the Seventy-first Regiment.
Headed by the brass and bugle bands Of
seventy-hve members the regiment I2arched
through Forty-second street to Fifth ave-
u thence to the Waldorf-Astoria, and east
through Thirty-third street to the armory.
The bandsmen nearly blew their lungs out
on God Save the King and Rule Bri-
tannia" all the way TO the Waldorf, after
which they struck up The British Grena-
diers," the official regimental air. Many
veterans Of the English army, who had been
waiting along the line Of march for hours
fell into step with the Foot Guards when
this tune was struck up.
Enthusiasm was shown all along the
line Of march, but Eleventh avenue took
10 the scarlet uniforms more boisterously
than Fifth. Few of the wood alcohol dis
trict rooters knew what IL was all about
but the color tOok their eyes and most Of
them followed all the way to the armory
Inside the armory the band played God
Save the King" again and followed il up
with The Star Spangled Banner" after
which the militiamen got final instructions
from Lieut. Col. Bate and broke ranks.
r -. 49, kka. - IN HAa 30 fell 70 tho
ruardsmen had disca rded their guns for
the swagger sticks which are as necessary
20 Tommy Atkins or the militiamen when
he is on duty as his gun is when he is on the
Job, received 81 apiece for their days work
and left the armOry with permission TO
stay out until Z O'Clock this morning. Al
though quarters for the officers had Q
fitted up in the armory, the stan went to
the Park Avenue Hotel.
any message to give, he read this poem,
written by an American author in Canada
and dedicated to the Governor Generals
Foot Guards and the Se~venty-frst regi
e in commemoration OF the visit;
God watch our rulers Ger
Edward and Theodore
Rulers We love.
send them victorious.
Long 10 rule over US.
In peace most glorious
Reign Thou above.
The worlds most potent twain,
Rulers Of mightiest main,
Fearless and brave,
Guide Thou their steps Alright
In justice and In might,
let them dispel the night
O'er land and wave.
Loyal to each are We.
Right and for liberty.
Loyal are we.
Wave high red. white and blue,
CoIors marked In the two.
blended wen ever do
Loysl arc we.
Though we remain apart.
One shall we be In heart,
One for Earth's good.
Wars must forever cease, .
Love In eternal peace
In all the world increase
For earh's great good.
Brothers may we Ger be
In peace and liberty
Forever more.
Joined we'll Withstand the world
Banners on high un fuTied,
TIL peace wars dag has furled
Forever more.
Bondage shall be disOeiled.
Wrong shall by love he quened
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