The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1879-09-10
To all Old Soldiers.
REFORMATION CONCERNING THE BATTLE
FLAG PARADB,

Every one of the regiments or other or
CARNATIONS which took part In the war OF
the Union---somc thirty-three or more in
number--has decided to take part in the
grand parade of September 18th, when the
odd battle flags will be transferred to the
new State Capitol. 1t Is now certain that
every such organization will be present,
including the three months men, the cav
AIRY, light and heavy artillery, three
years infantry, nine months men ana
navy. There will also be II large repre-
sentation of the old soldiers and sailors OF
other states. SO many inquiries are day
ly being received that the following in
formation is made public with the hope
that 1t may be copied into every paper in
the State and reach the attention of every
soldier and sailor -
l. 1t is expe, ted that trains from all
parts of the State will reach Hartford be-
fore 10 80 o'clock, on the 18th. Railroads
connecting with roads running to this
city will make special arrangements for
the day, which will be duly announced.
HALF FARE TICKETS WILL BE SOLD ON
ALL ROADS, good for the 18th only. The
tickets will be for old soldiers and all 9th
ers coming to Hartford on that day.
.. Soldiers arriving will report at once
to their headquarters in tents on the park
near the depot, and will there hold their
business meetings, and make necessary
arrangements for the parade. Each reg
imelu rW select its o,on commanding officers
Z ry soldier is recommended TO bring II
lInch with him to eat before the parade
as the collation. will not be served until
after the parade, which may be as late as
9 80 p. m.
3. The parade will be formed as near
IL o'clock as possible. Each regiment
will be formed in platoons, each platoon
TO have Il front of twelve men. The ar
rlngemcnt of men in platoons should be
made Immediately after the regimental
meetings, so that there may be no delay
In starting. Color bearers will be in the
front platoon.
4. Uniforms. While it will not be pos
sible to arrange for any regularity of uni
form, it is suggested that the men come,
SO far as possible in blue or dark suits and
with black felt hats. But no soldier need
stay away on account of lack of uniform.
Officers are at liberty to wear their side
arms, but it will not be expected except
of the officers OF the general staff
5. Music 1t is hoped that all music
ians who still have their Instruments
IJ,un,s onI RFacl uill ranorr with than
They will be. so far us possible. consolida-
ted and placed at the head of the line. or
at suitable divisions in the line to furnish
music for all. Where the old soldiers of
any town propose coming together with
band, it is suggested that they send word
In advance so that the bands may be prop
erly utilized.
6. The colors will be delivered to the
designated color-bearers at the arsenal.
The colors will be examined, and those
which can be unfurled without detriment
will he carried unfurled If the day is suit
able. Those witch are badly damaged
must not be unfurled.
7. 1t is recommended that the veterans
of every town form local organizations as
soon as possible and ascertain how many
men will report for dnty on the 18th.
This is the only way in which the citizens
of Hartford can form any estimate of the
amount of provisions that will be neces-
sary.
8. II there are any other matters other
than these. upon which information
Is needed, letters may be addressed to
j, G. Kenny, Hartford.