New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-11
GRAND ARMY BUGLE NOTES.
MEMORIAL DAY PREPARATIONS.
CARNEGIE MUSIC HALL SECURED FOR THE
EVENING CEREMONIES

CARNEGIE MUSIC HALL SECURED FOR THE
EVENING CEREMONIES.
Carnegie Music Hall has been secured by the
Memorial Committee OF NewYork for the usual even
ing services of Memorial Day. which heretofore have
been held at the Metropolitan opera House. The
arrangements not completed. but 1t Is expected that
Mayor Grant will act the presiding officer and that
the address Of The evening will be delivered by an
eminent orator. The committee feels assured that
the entertainment will be fully attractive any
OF its predecessors
Grand Marshal Samuel Collins has established his
headquarters at the Spinger House. FOurtecnth-st.
and University Place. from which many preceding
grand marshs have issued their orders relative TO the
Memorial Day parade. Commanders of posts officers
OF veteran associations and other military organizations
should send in their reports early as possible CIV
ing the probable number of men they viii have In the
parade From reports already In the indications are
that Marshal Collins will be able to muster rs com
plete and imposing array ever marched down
Tifth-ave on Grand Army anniversary BESIDES the
city posts a number OF visiting posts expected 10
Join in the annual ceremony. The intention OF the
grand marshal is materially to shorten the line Of
march this year, conclusion which will be generally
applaudcd.
General Louis Fitzgerald has offered the services OF
his command for Memorial Day and the First Brigade
OF the National Guard vSn turn out usual with full
ranks. The parade Of the splendid regiments and
batteries OF this city with their magnificent bands of
Is
observance.
The Federal troops stationed in and about New
York have been invited by the Memorial Committee
10 parade with the Grand Army on May 30, and Will
doubtless aid in making the day memorable by their
presence The Old Guard OF this city will discharge
its customary functions escort TO the reviewing
officers the grand stand in Madison square.
The celebration Of the twenty seventh anniversary
the of Lee to Grant Appomattox Court
House. which will take place this evening at the Met
ropoltan Opera House. should not be forgotten by the
veterans OF New-York. The exercises will be under
the auspices Of Encampment No 80, Union Veteran
Legion the great hall will be gorgeously decorated
with flags and flowers. thomson H6Ward's war drama,
"Shenandoah" Will be produced under the supervision
OF its author and Of Charles FOhman the well-known
theatrical manager. \ handsome stand of coors and
guidons will be presented to The encampment at the
close Of the third act By Mrs j. A. Joel, wife OF the
commander. Company Il, 9th Regiment, OF the Ma
tional Guard, will APPEAR In the battle scene com
manded BY Captain Washington Wilcox. Mr. Howard
and General Horace Porter will make addresses. The
music will be furnished by the Fort Hamilton United
states Army rand In iull uniform. handsome
souvenir engraved in coors will be presented 10 each
person in the audience. Prominent officers OF the
Grand Army, Loyal Legion and other well known
citizens have accepted invitations to be present.o
Relatives OF Lieutenant Colonel John Wilson. OF the
43d New-Yorl Volunteers killed at spottsylvania May
L., 1864, should communicate with Commander
Or W. >.
this city, If they desire to obtain possession OF the
Colonels watch and badge taken from his body by
Private Thomas Walsh, Of The Louisiana Tigers, on
the day Of the battle Walsh IS now dead, but the
relics In the hands Of brother OF his, who Is In
the employ OF the Department OF Public Works IN tins
city. The watch. heavy silver one, bears the In
scrption scratched with pin inside the case: " Taken
from the body Of Northumberland Wilson, 43d
n Y Vols, May IL. 1864, at spotsyvana' The badge
is the Kearny Cross OF the 9th Army Corps, In
silver, with "A gold wreath incloslng the figures Az
The reverse side bears Colonel Wilson'S name and
regiment Sd Brigade. I'd Division, 9th Corps. The
43d New York was raised In ana about Troy. Com
mander Korony will furnish information necessary for
recovering the relics.
Past Commander Henry NJ. Calvert, OF L. . Grant
Post, NO 3o7, writes to correct popular error re
garding the membership of Horace b. Canln Post ana
the manner Of naming 1t. He says: was privileged
TO watch over its formation, mustered It's members
into the Grand Army at Harlem, and subsequently
installed its officers at the Lexington Avenue opera
House. At that time there was not a single man
connected with this house the roll OF the post
strange 1t may and do not believe that any
have since joined II from here Perhaps two or three
may have done The organization owed its name
10 the great respect which lamented comralc,
Commander Lewis ]. West, had for Mr.. Clafin per
sonay, and it certainly did him honor, for the post
bears the name of a noble man and splendid citizen.
am and always shall he interested in It's welfare, from
we'll as for its own sake. My good friend, Past Com
mander Edward J. Atkinson, verify my infOrma-
ton"
The 1st Regiment OF the Excelsior Brigade, raised
and commanded by General Daniel T.. Sckcs, held its
first reunion since the war at Newark. y. j.. last
Monday The rooms OF Lincoln Post, where the meet
ing took place filled with comrades some Of whom
had come long distances TO he present EX Judge Saun
ders came all the way from Osceola Neb ~ join on his
cruches in the festivities. Other prominent members
present were Colonel Thomas Holt Major W. ii. Hugo
who had come from his home in New-Mexco; Captain
Graett, Captain Coyne, Adjutant Kay Quartermaster
schoonmaker and Major Lowell Purdy. Colonel John
W. Romaine the originator Of the reunion. loudly
cheered when he called the gathering TO order Colonel
Romaine regretted that General Sokes was prevented
from coming TO Newark and mingling with his old
associates in arms In his absence. Colonel Holt
called 10 preside. On Captain Coyne's motion II
was decided TO organize permanent association 10 pcr
petuate the 1st Excelsior Regiment. Colonel Thomas
Holt elected president OF the association Captain
Gruett vice president and Colonel John w. Romano
secretary and treasurer. Colonel Holt In entering
upon his duties made happy inaugural speech. which