The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-03-12
A GREAT PARADE ASSURED.
The Fourth Battalion, Howard Zouaves, and
other Military Organizations Coming, Be-
sides the Great Southern Band, Hun
dreds of Wheelmen, Fire Companies,
Brass Bands and Drum Corps.


The committee on the Easter Monday Cele-
bration were greatly encouraged at their
meeting on Tuesday night by the reading of
the letters of acceptance and the many favor
able reports of the various subcommittee.
As stated last week Governor Brown and
staff have accepted, and the acceptances of
the Fourth Battalion, 275 strong Howard
Zouaves, Adjutant- General H. Kyd Douglas,
Friendship Drum and Fife Corps, Westmin-
ster Fire Department, Hagerstown Bicycle
Club with so or go men, Keystone Wheel
men of Littlestown. Chesapeake and River
| side Wheelmen of Baltimore were added to
the list. An acceptance was also read from
Mr.. Albert Mott, of Baltimore, Chief Consul
of the Maryland Division, l.. A. W., who
will take charge of the bicycle division in
the parade.
The invitation committee was directed to
send invitations to the Washington Light H.
fantry of Hagerstown. 1t was decided to
erect triumphal arches one in the centre of
the city and one at each end. 1t was con-
cluded, also, to request the citizens to deco
rate their dwellings and places of business on
the day Of the parade.
BY a unanimous vote Col. S. X Herr was
chosen Chief Marshal of the parade and the
committee on arrangements was instructed to
wait upon him.
L lie TdilTDsll COllulllltt Wdlltu upon uGn-
eral Manager b. H. Griswold, of the w. Nd.
Il. R., on Tuesday, and chartered train for
the Fourth Battalion, Howard Zouaves and a
special car for the Governor and his staff.
Mr.. Griswold gave the committee most liberal
terms and assurances of cordial co cooperation
on making the Easter Demonstration a sue
cess. Excursion rates will be given on the
main stem and all branches at one fare for
the round trip. Tickets will be sold on Sat
urday, Sunday and Monday morning to West
minister. good to return the day after the pa
rade.
Below we give some of the letters of
acceptance received by the committee;
ACCEPTANCE OF THE FOURTH BATTALION.
BALTIMORE March s. 1892.
have the honor 10 acknowledge the receipt of
your communication OF the 29th ultmo rendering
invitation from the citizens of Westminster TO
the Fourth Battalion Infantry, NJ n. G. to partic-
pate in the Easter Monday Celebration 10 be held i'll
your city April IS.
been able to consult with my officers until today,
hence my delay in replying.
1t gives me great pleasure to inform you that my
officers and men are unanimous in their desire TO
visit your beautiful city and on their behalf permit
me to tender our sincere thanks and to assure you
citation of the honor conferred upon us.
Replying to your inquiry, as to the number we
men there will be about two hundred and seventy
five.
Very respectfully your ODeulent servant,
WILLARD HOWARD.
Lieutenant Colonel Commanding.
ACCEPTANCE OF ADJUTANT GENERAL DOUGLAS.
HAGERsTowN, March s. 1892.
Thanks for the invitation to your parade and eel
ebratiOn on Easter Monday. | shall be glad to be
present with the Governor on the occasion and hope
all the arrangements for your pageant Will be au-
Spicious.
Very respectfully and truly
II. KYD DOUGLASS.
ACCEPTANCE OF FRIENDSHIP DRUM CORPS.
BALTIMORE March 3, 1892.
Your communication of the ID was read TO the
Friendship Drum Corps last night We will be with
you on Easter Monday, and will endeavor TO have
tul corps of 20 men. -
PHILIP II. FELTHOUSEN.