The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-10

Green the band playing stlrrngly and the crowd following and filling up lha lower section of tho Green the hoauti' ful illumination of the Green was turn cd on, It was a glorious effect Not forewarned of what was to be the vis- itors were taken entirely by surprise and last night could not say too mucn in praise of the marvellous welcome ae- corded them, The lights were com pletely unique effect and figuratively swept them off their feet, Figuratlvely because as a matter of fact they marched steadily onward, Under the welcome sign was the Inscription k l., |, B. meaning Richmond Light ln- fantry Blues,
 To add to the ndcscrbable effect of 1t all, city hall was lighted from top to ground every office in the front of the building being an outline in light The parade came down Elm and into Church. As they came by city hall the Foot Guards, commando ed by Major Brown, stood aside and at attention while the Blues marched by to cheers and applause from the thousands looking on, On the steps city hall the Foot Guard, command ing tho visiting milnary men, and In front of the hall city officials paid their respects with lights and Roman candles.
 Sweeping past the Blues marched right up to the 1ontine, and there mounted the steps on the half charge and passed to their rooms to change their attire and, In fatigue uniform, partake of the lunch prepared for them Every man of the Blues felt that New Haven had given them n welcome never to he forgotten. In command of the Blues vas Major Bowes. who. by his striking military was pre-eminent at the head of the company.
 Major Brown was in charge of the local company and was of great as- sistance in aiding the reception com mittee in welcoming the guests to the city. Captain George T. Hewlett was chairman of the committee on escort for the evening, and Captain James c. Twining was commander of the es- cort. The following officers of the company assisted In escorting the Blues to their headquarters: Captain George w. Somers. Sergeant John R. Judson. Captain Henry r. Klenke. Sergeant sherman B. Law. Sergeant l T. F. F. Norman, Corporal Mayor James R, Martin and Private David b, | Curre.
 Preparations for the entertainment of the visitors have all been completed, as Is manifested by the gala attire which 1 the center of the city has taken on The buildings are very prettily decor atcd with American flags and bunting, the armory has taken on very rccep- tive appearance the city hall has been gaiy bedecked with the national colors and everywhere festive arrangements have been made for the coming of the Light Infantry of Richmond
 The program for the two days visit which will be devoted to sightseeing and entertainments by the visitors fol- lows: Today. 13O a. m, breakfast at the Tontine; a. m, automobile ride about the city. passing historic places and visiting the manufacturing and residential sections of the city and Savin Rock. At the conclusion of the ride lunch will be served at the Coun- try club in Whtneyville about I2 o'clock: 230 D. m, street parade of both companies. headed by a platoon of 2i policemen. each over six feet tall: 4:3o D. m. dress parade on the Central Green. ( D. m, shore dinner at the Shoreham at Morris Cove: 8 D. m, con. cert and reception al the Second Reg. iment armory. Friday. 7:sO a. m.
 breakfast at Tontlne: s:45 q, m, exhi-
 bltlon run of fire department out
 Church street; a, m, visit 10 Yale university under guides and to Center church crypt: ll3o a. m. leave Ton
 tine; 12:o5, Auf wiedersehn.
 ] The official line of the automobile
 parade which will take place thls
 morning Is az follows
 Start from Tontine hotel at. o'clock to Elm. Temple, Chapel State Grown. College, George Dwight Chapel Winthrop. Edgewood (soutl slde) through Edgewood park, Boule. yard, Edgewood north side), Sher : man, Elm. Pendleton, Whalley. Broad . way. Park. Elm Broadway Dixwel
 Lake place Ashmun. York Chapel , College. Elm, High, Wall, Orange : Cold Spring Livingston, Lawrence state, East, Greene Academy. Chapel
 Olive. state, Trumbul, Orange Elm
 Church. Congress avenue. Commerce
 Columbus, Howard Kimberly, Firs
 avenue. Beach, Summer. Savin, Main
 Campbell Milford turnpike, Daven
 port avenue, Howe. Elm. York, Grove
 Hillhouse. Sachem, Prospect, Armory Whitney to Whltneyvile church Lax,
 road. Hartford turnpike. to Countr,
 club where luncheon will be served
 Hartford turnpike Whitney, Churcl
 to Tontne hotel
 This route passes the residences q Gov. Woodruff, Mayor Martin, Majoi , Browre Major Weed, Capt. Bostwick Congressman Sperry, Gen Bradley , both Hubingers, Capt. Mattoon ant , many of the homes of the Foot Guard
 If Is estimated by Capt. Hewlet chairman of the general committee Q , arrangements that there will be 9t automobiles In line. This will be th' greatest auto parade that nas eveI
 taken place in this city.
 The street parade which starts thi , afternoon at 2:30 o'clock will bt participated In by both aompanis. , with Gov. Woodruff and staff mounted It will be headed by 24 of the tales members of the police force especiall, chosen for the occasion oy Chic
 Cowles, The line of march for the na. rade will be through the followin.
 thoroughfares Starting from tho
 Central green. to Temple, to Chapel