The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-02
PREPARATIONS FOR THE FuY,rH At xoou;rucx.


The special committee must have the help OF every
man ana woman, young and Old, IN this whole
region to supply food for the tens Of thousands VINO
expect to be present Good reports are coming In
from all quarters, but hundreds yet have not taken
hold of the work. Friends, one and all, we most
earnestly appeal to you net to delay another hour.
Do something to feed the people ON that day. IL
you have no money food to give offer your ser
vices at the tables. They are located near the
speakers stand and all who thus labor on that day
can see all the distinguished persons present with
out paying the price OF seat Eat the committee
want food well as services AT the Table, and every
who visits Woodstock on tho 4th OF July is re-
quested 10 carry cake something else good TO eat
deposit 1t st any hour OF the day with tue special
committee ut Woodstock academy. register Of all
such donations will be Kept for future reference. II
any money ~ made over and above the enormous
expenses it will De sacredly devotel, every cent OF
IL, TO the building fund OF the proposed new
acad my 1.-THE Committee siolld decide TO let on
TO the ground that day (which they VIII not re-
freshinenr stands there wOuiu be room " whatever
for the vast crowd OF people.
Ihe committee desire all who have teams OF horses
TO go to Putnam and help bring up ut reasonable
rates, the thousands VINO VIII seek transportation
from that town to Woodstock.
Every young man who can command the use OF a
horse and saddle that day earnestly requested and
most cordially invited 10 join IN the horseback escort
OF the President rom Putnam his arrival there,
horse to spare, take your friends, with saddle IN
your wagon, early 10 Woodstock, and then mount
your horse and JOIN in that honorable ana imposing
ceremony. Hundreds Within ten mixes al Wood
stock be or ms distinguished party they desire.
All such also invited to meet ior aal drlll on
Woodstock Common on Saturday afternoon, the I'd
day OF July, AZ three O'Clock. Young men (under
eighty years OF age. "A,ten.ion the whole' 'For-
ward, marchp Reader, We mean yDul
The committee have decided TO bring big tent
from Boston which comfortably shelter ten thou
sand people from sun and ran ana therefore whilc
all should provide themselves Win ulAGrcsias and
stout shoes tor use In case0f sudden shower none
need feel Btat there will be protection whatever
that day All The sheltered places, la tent and re-
served seats 10 is now estiusated VIII safely cover
twenty thousand people. lnc big tent referred 20 is
2lo eeJ long by eigtylve wide--a sight to behold
The demand for reserved seats has already been
very large. one dollar sent to r. IA. Cook OF Wood
stock. win ticker and reserved seat eljer
the celebration or the afternoon conceI by the Third
regiment Norwich band, and TO the magnificent
concert In the evening by Gilmores band, OF Boston,
Mr.. Gilmore himself has positively promised 10 DC
present, and also AIR. Arbnckc, the celebrated cor
net payeronc sOf the finest IN the world. IRE PRO-
grainre viii embrace The most popular music vi the
day, including Tie Anvil Chorus aged at tho great
Boston Jubilee. Two dollars viii secure ticket
and reserved seat for the celebration and both con-
certs.
The IMPRESSION prevails to some extent that all
persons VIII be charged one dollar who attend either
the celebration or concerts. This Is not the case.
No ueed spend a cent Tor the wnOie entertain
menC OF the day ana evening unless ne chooses Tne
whole ComIno, That day, except the space for re-
served seats, VIII be free 10 everybody. The re-
enjoy this great occasion comfortably. We're Lns
coiebrati0n 70 be held in Boston ay other distant
New England CITY, lens .! thousands would 1Ock
thiiher at great expense Tor raiiioad IIre, board
&c, who now FOR mere tribe can nave every
tort and INJURY Of this grent OCCASION. Those who
prefer TO stnG dilng the day o. sit on the ground
do ara save tieir money. Bus tii0s need not
grurnhle at those who prefer more comfortable cir
cums,ances and at the same tiine help 6eiray the
expenses Of the celebration. There are rev snen-
ana wo,uesl, too--iit evcgy community who want
every comfort and luxury irec who never contribute
hahn and fil..ir
shame be ir said and pay II they re',der any
personal service on any public occasion.
The special COMMITTEES IN each town are earnestly
requested 10 make sucn plans aud arrangements Us
will eusnra tie arrival or the people AZ very early
hour anu the removal 81 every iiorse and cnrriase
from the Conlfn"a before ten O'Clock, II possible,
into the lots secured, ~ fh9 Presidential parry VIII
:yrve 81 eleven O'Clock. The read leading so South
Woodstock and Putnam win nc kept enfireIy
free from carriages during tue progress OF the pro-
cession and, If necessary the police force vii, bG
required TO clear The way. Make your plans, there
who arrive carly viii be Likely 80 secafe the best
positions.
me lyon Guards viii march rom pntnaln 10 South
Woodstock early 10 the morning, and remain there
until The PRESIDENTIAL procession arrives, ana thcu
escort the same 10 Woodstock Coniaon.
The President and suite vii arrive ab Putnam ut
fen O'Clock, ana men, the PROCESSION having boon
previously organized, viii move Immediately,
under escort OF the citizens of Putnam headed
by t;ilinore's brass band. The Tn,ri kegi-
nlent Band of Norwich and others viii also
he III the procession. After quietly passing through
Tue tpVu u give III 10 SIC we
dent the movement will ne more RAPID ,nli the pro-
cesson reaches SouTn Woodstock, when the Lyon
Guards wll lead Inc procession under the direction
OF David Grecnst Grand Marshal, and nsrch 10
Woodstock. II ~ not intended 20 have the Journey
from Putnam 10 Woodstock occupy GIoEe than an
hour.
On the arrival Of the Presien. and party at tile
residence OF Henry @. eoWen the town commit
tee, the general cOmmiGee aad invited quests only
viii be allowed To enter his grounds, IN order t.af
the President ana stc ana others referred 10 may
have time Tor refreslnnent and rest. The Lyon
guards viii protect the premises from ntrtisoh by
special invitation
From eleven 10 twelve O'CLOCK the President vii,
ne introduced 10 the town committee, the general
comrnittee ana specially invited guests. From
Twelve 10 one O'Clock tie party win narIpkc or re.
iresllnenta.
AZ one o'clock the lyon Gnaris with music. vii!
eral committee and distinguished guests TO tne
speakers staud on the Common when the public
exercises OF the day will commence
Al four O'Clock in the Afternoon the Ihrd Regi
ment Band o. norwich aIil gave concert, as FOL
lows:-
}, lntroaaci9 s March. Hibfeoh
T. Fantasia saianetta .,.... ialfe
y '''0i T1ar sf1oSD
D. Selection Fosow
q Rose Metra
TO- Finale. Lsng syne
At hali-past seven O'Clock IN he evening MIR. G-
more vii be present III person rs leader OF his cele
Drslltu tdni OA iIeiessOHdt payers. ne VIII DC
assisted BY Mr.. ArhucKie ana other dis. ingulsheG
The following is The programale;-
FART Fi,rr.
L. fant's Strand March," composed and respectfully
dedicated 10 the President OF tue Glrtcd states.
g Concert waltz. 'Sonnda Of spiug Runner
seGen"e ~. iSs Sspsgs AwAte' hisoea
s SOLO 2or doanet an;s:: Branis soisIaa
Grand Pot Pouri, "Aii Nations Julien
introducing the OF England France, Rnss;a Prussia,
Austria md America
, ov,.nre s,wn,su Tetls. fAi.' 4 po.sin,
y Setrtips
O. Ga.op, "pzGiic fnir0ni. Downing
~ Chorus from "The Creation" "Hallelu ahr andel
"a National arr. .'lIa Columbia Red White and Blue"
'stsr spsnsled Baunsr' and "YanSes pcpde'
During TINS grand musical entertainment rockets
ana Roman cande1will be dred between the per
OF each piece Of music.
The roads leading 10 Woodstock COMMON will all
be closed just outside the village at Twelve O'Clock
and all horses and carriages on or near se C0ivmon
l.-t I..t..