The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-11
Uniforms Took the Eye.

The dress uniform of the Blues took the eye of the crowd and was ap- plauded right and left. The uniforms are of dark blue. with wide white vest across the front, and surmounted by a helmet with long white crest on the top. Every man in the Blues seemed to tread mechanically. and every step was in exact unison, mak- ing a splendid appearance that was commented on everywhere, After the long march that had been outlined for the parade they returned to city hall The governor and his staff had preceded them and mounted the re- viewing stand, where Mayor Martin and a number of city officials stood and reviewed the procession.
 Police Show Up We'll.
 Local eyes took great pride in the splendid appearance and magnificent bearing of the detail of police. Ser geant Doherty had them trained to perfection, and their work was as truly military as could be IL was the cause of great applause and appreciation on the part of the people who saw the parade.
 Dress Review.
 After the review the companies pro- ceeded onto the roped-off section of the green, where an impressive dress review was held by the two compa- nies. After this they disbanded to don their fatigue uniforms in which to attend the dinner set for tho Shore ham. There were five cars for the party, and the distance was made in record time.
 Banquet at Shorehan. Arriving at the Shoreham the party l Major Bowles of the Richmond com pany and Major Brown of tho Foot 1 Guard, they entered the large dining room The room had been decorated in American flags and in a standard on each table were six paper mache flags. | At the head table were seated Major Brown, Major Bowles and the guests, among whom were. Governor Rollin s. ' Woodruff. Col I. M. Ullman Col. Nor | ton R. Hotchkiss. Major William r l Futile, Adjutant General Coles. 1 Charles F Julin. Mayor James R. ] Martin. Internal Revenue Collector Robert e. Eaton of North Haven. Chief | of Police Henry D Cowles of this city Major John Q rilson, republican nom inee for representatives, large Col James Lyon of Redhil Richmond. the home of Patrick Henry, Captain Frank W, Cunnipgham of Richmond Bank Commissioner r. M Lippitt, OK Mayor A C. Hendricks, Coroner El Mix and Fred Wrenn of Bridgeport
 Everybody Pairiouc.
 As the companies marched In thf band played America and the party remained standing until the music hat ceased About half way through thc first course the band struck up Dixie and enthusiastic cheering swept dowr the hall Both the southern and thu northern companies arose and the ai was literally filled with waving flag torn from the standards. Then the banC played the Star spangled Banner.
 The Menu.
 Clam Chowder Steamed Clami
 olives Pickles
 Cucumbers Clam Fritters
 Broied Chicken, Saratoga Chips
 Green Corn
 Cold Boiled Lobster,
 Mayonnase Dressing Lettuce and Tomato Salad, French Dressin! Roquefort Cheese Coffee Cracker
 SChlitz Beer White Rock Water
 Pail Mall Cigarettes
 Governors Speech
 Following the dinner Governor Rol ln S Woodruff was called upon fol a speech. He said
 Since I have been governor of Con necticut have had many pleasant du ties to perform, but believe me wher say that this Is the pleasantest c them all It gives me great pleasure and l consider if q great privilege t welcome the Richmond Blues and wish that could welcome the whol' state.
 "I never will forget the splendid tim we had in Virginia a year ago anc never forget the hospitality shown b, the Blues. These meetings mean muci to our respective states. It Is good t get better acquainted 1 have alway thought that the thirteen orgina states had a flrmer bond than the oth CTS and Connecticut and Virginia arr two of these. You are in area nin times the size of Connecticut and hav twice our population But our popua ton will give you just as good A tim as we can.
 We have enjoyed your visit here and look forward to the time when VI will return 1t. And now l propose toast to Governor Swanson and hi wife, both of whom love and respect Mayor Martins Toast. This raised another cheer on the par of the Blues and the Foot Guard an the toast was drunk standing The Mayor James E Martin. who Is cor oors of the Foot Guard, was calle upon, He said.
 Last night at midnight hande over the authority of the city to tn Richmond Blues and the comnandan of your company is now mayor. Afte having such a delightful time yea ago, our cup of happiness is now over flowing. The 10000 people of the cit welcome you. Your satisfaction Is nc thing to ours. We are proud of th 1 city of lis manufactllres of its uniYeI