One hundred years with the State Fencibles : a history of the First Company State Fencibles, Infantry Corps State Fencibles, Infantry Battalion State Fencibles, and the Old Guard State Fencibles, 1813-1913 . y attended by the guestsof the hotel and other houses of the city. The orchestra was con-ducted by Prof. B. McClurg, the decorations were furnished byJohn S. Lee, Esq., Major Berry, Moore, and Phillips. The festiv-ities were held until midnight when all retired. The notice of this excursion read as follows: Philadelphia, August 24th, Sir: You will please report to the City Armory
One hundred years with the State Fencibles : a history of the First Company State Fencibles, Infantry Corps State Fencibles, Infantry Battalion State Fencibles, and the Old Guard State Fencibles, 1813-1913 . y attended by the guestsof the hotel and other houses of the city. The orchestra was con-ducted by Prof. B. McClurg, the decorations were furnished byJohn S. Lee, Esq., Major Berry, Moore, and Phillips. The festiv-ities were held until midnight when all retired. The notice of this excursion read as follows: Philadelphia, August 24th, Sir: You will please report to the City Armory, Broad below RaceStreets, on Tuesday afternoon, August 27th, at 1: 30 oclock(sharp) in dark pants and coat, white vest, light high hat, whitegloves, and linen duster, to take part in our excursion to AtlanticCity, as one of the Honorary Committee of our Corps; to proceedover the following route: Broad to Arch, to Newell & Sons tohave Company photographed; from thence to Seventh, to Chest-nut, to Third, to Vine, to Wharf, and take 3: 30 express forAtlantic City. McClurgb Band will report in full dress at the same time andplace. By order of John W. Ryan, JosiAH ToRR, Captain Commanding. 1872 EXCUESION TO ATLANTIC CITY 1(59 On the morning of the 28th, the Corps assembled and made ashort street parade before breakfasting, and after the inner manhad been satisfied, the members were privileged to enjoy themselvesin boating, fishing, bathing, and driving, until dinner. In theafternoon the Corps marched to the spot selected and designatedby his Honor the Mayor for target practice. The following gentle-men acted as Judges: Capt. J. H. Carter, Lieut. P. L. Goddard,Geo. W. Hinkle, S. W. Weaver, Geo. Hoff, Esq., and James the evening a grand ball was tendered to the Corps by GeneralSelfredge and Mr. Davis, of the United States Hotel, which was amagnificent affair; made enjoyable by the presence of many ladies,and with the courteous attentions of General Selfredge, w
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