The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-08-06
THE SOLDIERS REUNION.
The SitUatiOn--'rhe Camp Grounds
The Programme.


The preparations on yesterday at the
Fair grounds, for the reception of the old
soldiers who assemble here to-day for a
grand reunion. were carried forward with
commendable alacrity and with encourage
ing success. More tents have been pitched
in addition to those put up on Monday. and
more are to be raised this morning. The
grounds now present the appearance of a
well-tented field The tents are scattered
over the broad domain in every section of
the ground and make a handsome show.
The rows are well planned and laid out
with due regard to the fine effect produc-
ed and to the comfort and convenience of
the brave boys who ale to occupy them.
The gallery of seats will be ready for the
multitude who are sure to be in attendance
a. large portion of the three days to wit
ness the dress parade and the different re-
views and assemblages of the soldiers as
they meet in camp.
The different bands that are to be here.
numbering some twelve organizations of
this kind will make such melody combin-
ed, and present such n brilliant appearance
as was never heard or seen in Vermont be-
fore. This fact alone is sufficient to call
out host of people.
Our citizens, one and all. are on the qui-
ctce to make the occasion one of great
interest and Importance. and are filled
brimful with enthusiasm for grand, good
time, and with hospitality, in the best sense
OF the term, toward the visitors who honor
our town with their presence. They are
eager to do their utmost toward making
the gathering one of enjoyment to all, and
a matter of pride and congratulation to the
whole state
Our public houses and hotels will meet
the demand made upon them with the re-
Spouse that has gave them the excellent
reputation that they have always enjoyed
in the future, while the village, as a
whole, will strive its best to make the ex-
ercises pass with perfect order in every de-
tail.
THE PROGRAMME.
The following order will be substantially
observed by the reunion forces during the
three days campaign.
TO-DAY.
Companies and battalons will be re-
ceived on their arrival here by the Rutland
companies and the Sherman brass band.
DRESS PARADEs BY BRIGADEs AT SUNSET
Open air concerts by brass bands in thu
evening.
TOMORROW.
Grand review by His Excellency Coy
Converse and visiting Generals, at tel
o'clock, a. m.
ADDRESSES BY GEN. J. II. HAwLEY, CoNNEC
TlCUT, GEN. CHAs. DEvENs,
of Massachusetts. and others at two o'clock
p. m,
with vocal and instrumental music
Dress parade at sunset.
ToRcHIJGHr PROCESSION IN TIE EVENING
FRIDAY.
In the forenoon, meetings of Regiments
and other soldier organizations.
Acknowledging camp, muster ont an
return.
The above programme will be inte
spersed with variety of entertaining exc
cises pertaining to life in camp, and will |
modified as circumstances may require, OF
portunity being afforded for a revival {
the old camp sports, and general renew
of the old tent life when the boys 'wo
the blue" and rallied round the flag.
The exercises to-day will naturally
given up to organizing the forces, gettir
preparations fulfilled for the grand dsplf
that will be made in the evening at Dire
parade, and for the exercises of to-morro
which will be the chief in interest durir
the three days. A large number of specc
es will be made in addition to those alrea(
announced, and this special occasion W
be full of enthusiasm and entertainme
for all.
HERNDoN's OPERA HOUSE Co. --This W,
known theatrical organization commence
r three nights engagement at the Ope
House this evening. They open with DO
cicaults play of kathleen Mavourneer
in which Mrs. Herndon takes the title o.
I and the other characters by Mr.. Hernd
and the remaining members of the trouI
Herndon is host in himself upon the stag
where he has won an enviable reputati
| % Nh actor of no ordinary rnnnintio