, 1888-05-20
MAKING READY.
The G. A. R. Preparing for 0bserv-
ance of Decoration Day.
A Parade on a Larger Scale Than
Ever Before.
The Band and Troops at Fort
Russell to Assist.

John E. Reynolds post G.. A. R.,
which organization always takes the inia-
tive in preparing for the observance of
Memorial day, proposes to arrange and
execute a programme the 30th inst. which
will surpass anything of the sort even at
tempted in the city. If the societies
which are in a measure duty bound to re-
spond to the general invitation issued by
the veterans enter the line Decoration
day, the event will perhaps equal the
mammoth demonstration which attracted
hundreds from abroad upon the occasion
of the laying OF the capitol building COL
ner stone.
A uniformed delegation from each
secret society in the city will probably
march to the music of the 18th infantry
band.
Gen. Miner and Col. Ofley have both
expressed a willingness to have the troops
stationed at the post assist the civic socie-
ties. The United States contingent will
certainly participate if transportation from
the fort can be secured. The barracks
are at least three miles from the city, and
to march the distance and return, besides
a trip to the two cemeteries and a walk
about the streets, would be quite a task
on a warm day. One of the officers yes
terday stated that the troops would at
tend if only carried from the post to this
city, and that they would march home.
1t is believed, however, that the G. A.
R. committee will succeed in securing a
train for the accommodation of the mill
tary. 1t should be done if possible.
The firemen will form quite a feature
of the parade. Every active member of
the department will be expected to don
his uniform and grasp the rope of a hose
cart. The mayor and city council will re-
view the department after the general
parade.
The A. o. U. w. drum corps, a new
organization will take part in the Deco7a-
ton Day exercises. j. f. Reynolds post
is soon to be provided with an auxiliary
of this sort, but it will scarcely be in trim
before the latter part of next month.
Drum corps are rather annoying while in
training, but are appreciated in a process.
sion.
At the G. A. r. meeting Friday even
ing a programme for Memorial day was
outlined and will soon be perfected.
Observance of the event will really com
mence Sunday evening, the 9th inst,
when Rev. Mr.. Brooks, of Evanston,
known as the fighting parson, will deliver
an appropriate address at a union service.
This event may take place in the opera
house, as it is feared that no city church
would accommodate the audience. Rev.
Brooks is a fine orator. He was one of
the speakers of the evening at the G. A.
r. department camp fire here in March.
At 1890 o'clock Decoration Day the
veterans will visit the military cemetery
at Fort Russell, and Join the troops In
decorating the graves of departed com.
rades.
In the afternoon all will march to the
Cheyenne cemeteries, where services viii
be held and salutes fired.
Then will follow the fire department re,
view as noted above.
1t is designed to have indoor exercises
in the city in the evening and the opera
house may be used on the occasion,
There will be speeches by well known
orators and music by a selected choir and
the fort band.