Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-25

| Nonday next. Col. berret VIII refer the matter
to the proper committee.
THE FLAMBEAu DRILL.
| As stated in TIE STAR Saturday the executive
committee has decided on the program for the
competitive drill and display Of the fambeau
clubs. The order issued is as follows:
| Participating clubs in the f1ambeau drill and
display are requested to report to Capt. s. H.
Merrill, acknowledgement Of the civic division
who is hereby designated as marshal of said
| display and drill, and from whom the several
clubs will receive their orders in detail. Clubs
will be massed on street northwest (market
| space) between 7th and 9Th streets, in rear OF
| the judges stand. The line Of march will be
between It'll and 10th streets, after marching
east on the north side, counter-marching on the
| south side Of Pennsylvania avenue. Tenth
street will be roped of on the east side from
from north to south. The order IN which the
clubs will compete win be determined by LOT
and the start announced by bugle sound; the
close Of each display to be announced by the
same signal.
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
At meeting of the inaugural executive COM
mittee Saturday night it was decided to keep
closed the upper gallery of the Pension build
ing during the progress Of the ball, and ex-
clude the public, on account of the danger
from the narrow pathway and low railing.
Chairman Wine, of the committee on street
decorations, says that he has filed his bond for
$40, 600 for the safe return Of all flags loaned
by the department for decorative purposes.
AT THE pEPoTs.
The committee on public comfort has desig-
mated the persons to have charge Of the differ
ent depots. Thos. Brosnahan will have charge
of the guests arriving by the Pennsylvania line,
and will be assisted by Messrs. H. Z. Bates
Geo. Bartlett, Patrick O'Farreli, W. E. Collie
day, A. Carhart, W. s. Brown, J. T. Carpenter,
A. Frey, and W. K. Mendenhall. They viii be
assisted by thirty messengers. L. P. Lipscomb
will be in charge of the public comfort room
at the B. and o., assisted by John B. Pearson,
w. ID. Allen, Herman Baumgarten, H. Bren-
ninger, s. F. Vinal. and o. c. Richardson.
THE @. A. r. IN THE PARADE
Commander Odell, Of the Department of the
Potomac, Grand Army Of the Republic, has is
sued the following order:
The department will participate in the inau-
gural parade ON March 4 the commander-in-
chief has accorded to US the honor of posi-
ton on the right Of his division. 1t will be q
credit to our department and great gratifica-
ton to the commander-in-chief that our ranks
be full on that day, and that each comrade car
ries the cane and dag. Comrades are most
earnestly requested to make this duty para
mount to all others. and see to it, each one for
himself, that he is in line. Post commanders
should at once ascertain and report to these
headquarters the number of canes and flags
that will be required by their respective posts
They should also take pains to have all COM
rades notified of the contents of this order.
Comrades are requested to appear in uniform,
and post commanders should insist that each
| man wear the G. A. R. badge. It is suggested
that each post commander issue an order call
ing out the full strength of his post on this oc-
casion. This is grand opportunity for our
order to show its strength and importance in
the capital of the country, and do honor to the
President-elect. who is also our comrade."
THE CITY TRooP's ACTION.
The Philadelphia Press says: The decision
ceremonies at Washington has created con-
siderable stir among the various armOries and
Gen. Townsend said: II think the troop did
q very wise thing in refusing to 90. II they
went IL would at least cost each man $40 be-
sides incidental expenses. Their horses would
have to be transported, and as they would
guard, 1t was the best thing they could have
DONE"
Capt. Schelinger, of company C, State Fem
cibles, said: Il have no opinion to express,
but, as the City troop have acted as the escort
for most Of the Presidents, they should re-
member that Gen. H axrison has an escort
which is more dear to him than they are-men
VIII have fought under him and whose love is
known. They have cen tried by experience.
l think the troop should obey the orders.
Most of the national guard are going, and they
have as much right to be in the ranks as we
have"
Lieut.. Heath, company F, first regiment,
said: II think they might have gone. They
are like a spoiled child. They ought to be
compelled to go with the rest"
Geo. Comfy, of the first regiment, said: ~
think their action is not warranted and it
should not be tolerated. They should be COM
PEELED to go, whether they act as an escort to
the President or march in the first brigade"
Capt: E. E. Parker, paymaster Of the State
Fencibles. said: Il think they act in q very
foolish manner. They ought to be compelled
TO participate"
RoPINa THE AVENUE.
The Commissioners have completed the gen.
eral arrangements for roping in Pennsylvania
avenue for the inaugural parade. The work
will be in charge of Engineer McComb, Of the
sewer division. The rope to be used was ten
dered by the coast survey Office. 1t will be
stretched from LIST street northwest to 18th
street on both sides of the avenue. Arrange
ments will be made 30 as to lower the rope at
street crossings after the crowds hav 9 left.
MOTIFS.
The number of available marines and sailors
for the inaugural parade il 645. OF these ZIG
will be from the Brooklyn hayward, % from
Philadelphia, 1879 from Washington, 70 from
Norfolk and So from Annapolis
Col. John Welsh, department commander Of
the Union Veterans union, has been appointed
an aid on Gen. Beavers staff for the inaugura-
ton.
Gen. R. d. Mussey, Of this city, has been ap-
pointed 10 command the fifth brigade Of the
civic division, which comprises organizations
from all the states except Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, New York and Maryland.
Gen. Fitzgerald of New York, has heen APP
pointed TO command the third brigade Of the
third division.
The New York Fifteenth Assembly District
Republican association will come to Washing
ton at the Inauguration with 200 men. The
silk banner presented TO the association by Col
B. v. r. Cruger will be carried and band OF
| twenty-three pieces will furnish the music.
The members of the association who will wear
white ties, will start for Washington on the
| evening Of March s.
Gov. J. w. Fifer, of Illinois, has decided to
| attend the inauguration, and will be accom-
panied by his staff. There will be many promi-
nent men from Illinois present at the ceremony,
including several Of the finest clubs Of the
state.
Col. Amos Webster, who served on Gen.
Grants STAFF In the war and for many years
held the position Of adjutant-general Of the
District troops, has been tendered the conn
mand Of brigade in the inaugural parade, but
was obliged to decline ON account Of ill-health.
The committee on civic associations will meet
Wednesday 1t o'clock.
The first touch Of color was put on the stand
IN lafayette square, eppedts he White House.
to-day.