Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16

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Grand Army Day-the biggest day IN the
year for the old soldiers of Allegheny county
lis almost at hand. Next Tuesday morn
ing the veterans with their friends to the
number of thousands, will move on Rock
Point. The boys of 81 will become youths
again, playing ball, pitching quoits, run
ming races, telling war stories, singing and
dancing, and when the call for dress parade
tB sounded they will take their places In
line and to inspiring strains of music, with
every fiber thrilled with patriotism, they
will pass proudly in review. The dancing
will probably be the greatest attraction in
the eyes of the young people. The Woman's
Relief Corps, the Ladies' of the G. A. R. and
tie Ladies' Aid Societies will deal out pro-
visions to the hungry multitude all day, but
will find time for enjoyment, too, no doubt.
All indications point 70 great day. Regi-
mental and other organizations will hold
reunions. number OF camp fires will be
lighted in different parts of the grounds dur
ing the day. The Grand Army Band will
discourse music ali day, and the Grand
Army orcheStras will furnish dance music
sor the two platforms Meals will be served
al DAY by the Ladies of the G. A. r.. the
Woman's Relief Corps and the Ladies Aid
eocieties. The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany has made elaborate arrangements to
EiVe the people comfortable transportation.
The round trip fare will be 90 cents. Trains
are scheduled 10 leave at Z, $50, $50. $50 and
Has A. N and one at l:50 PM, but if needed
more will be run. Returning the trains will
leave as fast as loaded. 1t is promised that
there viii be no crowding. The committee
IS arranging so that all baggage may be
checked. The Subsistence Committee re-
ports that there will be plenty to eat for
everybody. The merchants of the city have
literally responded to the requests of the
committees.
Prominent comrades from the eastern
end OF the department will be here. Com
SnGnder II Chief John Palmer told Com
r. ades A. P. Burchteld and Thomas G. Sam
PIE that ne would be here il possible Be-
ftdes Department Commander of Pennsyl-
Vaaia George c. Boyer, the commanders of
departments OF Ohio and West Virginia are
expected. Perfect police arrangements
have been made and woe to any luckless in
GividuRl who behaves in an unseemly man.
ner on the grounds He will be promptly
caught by the guards and drummed out.
Department Commander Bower. who is COM
manOer of the day, makes his appointments
and details in his general order. 1t follows:
HEvDQCARTERs
GRAND ARMY DAY COMMITTEE,
PITTSBURG, PA, August r,
General Orders No. /:
I. Having been selected by the committee com
plander OF the day for Grand Army Day at Rock
Point, August Is. hereby assume command.
II. Head1 quarters will be established on the
grounds n RoCh Point on the morning of the 18th
!nsl. in a tent 10 be designated by headquarters
III. The following appointments for the day are
hereby announced: Lieutenant Commander,
Somraqe ": %. Russell OF Post iSl; Adiutant,
master. Abe Levering, ASSISTANT ouarterHaster
Ger % III the Day os,na oGSmrade Hugh n Morrison.
Comrade Frank c. Calhoun, Of Posi- i57. Aids de
Camp. W Z. Lambert Post 3: Hon. F. H Collier
gost 8; John H. AeIth Post q; W: H. Morgan,
s. p Sictal Post f8; John G. Sissi Posi- i5i:: A.
II r. fnEE II nilrpr pnsf 1ao
John /. Jones. Posi- isl: II. j. Chandier. POST IS5:
!. B Holland Post 100: II. W. smith, Post 206;
Thomas Furdiug Post 2I5; John Harvey, Post go:
pavii snythe. Post 235; Hon. j. i. slagIe,'
Post 80; hugh Logan, Post 2s9; sam Wall
lace, Post 5i5: john Goodwin, Post 54S, and
aids viii be designated by a white ribbon. They
will report for duty atheadquarters on the grounds
Immediately on their arrival. Badges will be sup
". Commaniers posts and Sons ofveterans will
IIsn they viii have in line for dress parads Posts
and camps reporting for duty viii appear in full
az urged 10 attend in complete uniform as none
but those so dressed viii be permitted in line at
Y The discipline and good order of the camp
during the day Will he under the immediate con-
guard, subject 10 the orders Of the commander of
the day: and al police officers. officer of the guard
SUD guards VIII report for duty to the officer OF the
day al his headquarters tent, at $3.50 O'Clock, when
further information viii be given. The
police officers, assisted if need be. by the Grand
Army guard. VIII preserve good order in the
camp eHpa all peddlers hawkers, fakirs or
lug Liquors viii be permitted in the camp or vici-
ity, and Tie police and guard are hereby instructed
rest any vioator OF the liquor license laws of the
State TIE Grand Army Day Committee will bear
all expenses OF the prosecution OF any proper cases
VI The firing squads Of Posts Il and 157. COM
pr-in- 10 men each, are hereby detailed for guard
DUTY aud win report armed and equipped TO the
officer "l Jhe guard at headquarters At $50 O'Clock
a =, where they will be fully instructed in their
vi Dancing viii he conducted on both plat
forms throughout The day. A d. tail of the Sons Of
Veterans. designated by appropriate badges, will
have charge IF the dancing platforms as floor
managers. subject to orders OF the commander of
vli. Eegiuental associations will be furnished
w:ru quarters in which 10 hold their reunions
application TO The officer Of the day.
~ Q rand Army dress parade win take place at
sounded ana post commanders will TO having
thetr commands Ia readiness TO move promptly TO
Gle G. A. r.. whose post may not be present as an
orsaHlzalI9,h VIII laI IN with some post on the
ground. RAISING in review The formation will be,
a. near as practicable, in two ranks by post or
putGon il6 tilos front,
y. Immediately after the Grand Army column
na- Led IN review, the aiiutant's call will he
RaoEaDo for me sons of Veterans dress parade.
ltuialue Of camp viii observe the same instruc-
-H.- 'oF THIS ceremony as are herewith ordered to
posi- C1Iumlucers.
&l. THecamrades IN the main line and branches
oI Li.a Tenn, ylyauia Railroad desiring 10 attend
The leIriou wi at once notify the station agent of
tael repectiTe localities that tickets at reduced
rafes can be placed on sale
MI. The Commander of the Day refers with
PRIDE 70 the good order and mil t9ry discipline
That have heretofore characterized the Grand Army
Days OF Allegheny and surrounding counties. and
iae.s assured that the present reunion will be no
cEUcrJi0n.
Remembering that our wives and children, the
" oman Relief Corps, the Ladies of the g. A. r.
sud the Sons OF Veterans are our guests and audi
euce and looking TO us for a soldierly example,
let us all unite in The effort to render this occasion
one to be remembered in the future as model of
e1ios n1A9t, foorety and orderly conduct. IBy
coTTIn2EC OF GEORG E q. BOYER,
Commander of the Day.
WILLIAM O. RUSSELL, Lieutenant Commander