Evening journal., 1889-05-30

ton TO the rule. The day Is being observed
WIN the customary ceremonies at the various
ce'neteries, grand and imposing parade,
am any amount Of sporting events While
the parade was In progress the streets were
lined with people, and a great throng as
sembed at Washington park, where President
Harrison and Secretary of the Navy Tracy
reviewed the veterans.
The Grand Army OF the Republic and the
militia regiments turned out in full force.
The parade formed at the fountain on Bed
ford avenue, Williamsburg, and moved at
1880 O'Clock. The line Of march was from
Broadway through Bedford avenue 10 La
fayette, TO Clermont 10 Willoughby, to
Cumberland street, down 20 Lafayette av-
enue, through South Oxford street, TO Ham
som place, TO Flatbush avenue, whence the
various posts proceeded to the cemeteries.
Fully $4,000 men were In line.
How the President spent the Day.
A committee, consisting Of Grand Marshal
Knight, Adjt Gen. Corwin, Commissioner
Bell, chairman OF the memorial committee,
and DR.. Simmons, chairman Of tho committee
on public ceremonies, went TO Jersey City to
meet President Harrison on his arrival by the
congressional limited at 9:l5 o'clock, and
escorted him to the residence OF Joseph n.
Knapp, at Bedford avenue and Ross street
where he was Mr.. Knapp's guest during his
stay.
AT half-past O'Clock this morning Mayor
Chaplin, Secretary Tracy and q few other i'm
vited guests took breakfast with the presi
dent at Mr.. Knapp's house. Between 8 and
10 o'clock a reception was given to the me-
mortal committee Of the Grand Army OF the
Republic, 20 Brig. Gen. McLeer and other
officers Of the National Guard, 10 officers OF
the regular army and navy, 10 heads Of mu.
nicipal departments, TO members Of the board
Of aldermen, To members of the board OF SUI
pervisors, and to such government citizens In
private life as Mr.. Knapp invited.
The start.
Immediately upon the arrival Of the head OF
the column at Willoughby avenue and Wash
ington park, line was formed to the left and
dressed back 70 the curb. The president then
rode from the left 10 the right OF line, all or
ganizations raluting and bands playing HAL
TO the Chiefn successfully. After the presi
dent had passed, the organizations immedi
ately wheeled into column, preparatory L
resuming the march.
Organizations In Line.
The following are the organizations which
took part in the parade Light battery r.
Fifth artillery, U, s. a., Capt, J. r Brinckle
commanding, had the right of the column
the Naval brigade, Capt. ]. A. Howell
U. S. NJ, commanding; Lieut. John Hub
bard, y. S n, adjutant: r A. Surgeon, s
A. Dickson, u. S. N; p. A. Paymaster, G
w. Littleheld, u s. NJ. Naval Cadets j. +
Hubbard and James A. Reid, aids, wer'
composed Of battalion OF marines, Capt Il
+. Meeker, U. s. NJ. G., commanding; Lieut.
| George r. Benson, U. NJ. G., adjutant, an,
a battalion Of sailors, Commander e. M. Shep
ard, y. S. n, commanding, Lieut. A. M
knight, " S. N, adjutant
Post "a, @. A. r., Commander Fisher.
Post l6i, Commander A. G.. Fisher
Post -, Sons Of Veterans
Disabled veterans Of the q. A. r. IN ca
riages.
U. s. Grant Post, No. 327, George A. Prit
commanding, were detailed as headquarte
guard
After the review at the grand stand n
Twenty third regiment escorted Presider
Harrison on his departure from the city q
far as the Brooklyn bridge.