The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-02
THE GRAND ARMY.

90, the escort of the ommander-in- Chief,
tho departments of the Grand Army OF
the Republic, and other organizations
will be massed Oh the streets radiating
from the Capitol grounds. and in that
The Department Of RHODE ISLAND will
form on Maryland avenue, northeast, be-
tween First street and Stanton square,
head OF column at Maryland avenue and
First street, northeast. IL will be ready
to enter the column at 1905 II. NJ, aud
will follow the Department of California.
The head OF the column will move al o
o'clock A. NJ, from the corner of First
aud B streets southwest, on B strees
south, and will continue the march ON
First street east to B street north, and
thence on B street north, turning into
Pennsylvania avenue on the north side of
the Peace monument. Thence il will con-
tinue the march to Fifteenth street and
by right wheel into Fifteenth ST rect, then
by left wheel into Pennsylvania avenue
and thence past the reviewing stands to
Washington Circle.
The President of the United States and
other officers will be upon the reviewing
stand directly in front OF the executive
mansion, and the Commander-in-C Chief OF
the G.. A. X. will occupy the reviewing
stand further on, in front OF the buildings
occupied by the Departments OF the War,
State aud Naval.
At the Washington Circle which is
little less than two miles from the Peace
Monument, the column will disperse.
All posts having quarters on the north
side of Pennsylvania avenue. will, IL prac-
ticable. wheel to the rightout of column
into New Hampshire avenue or X street
as may be directed by the officer immedi-
ately in comm ard. Those posts having
quarters south OF Pennsylvania avenue,
will, IL practicable, wheel TO the left and
move down Twenty second street.
Posts will form line or lines, accord
ing to strength, double rank, twenty
four files front (even il covering side
walk In streets where they form, on ar
rival on Pennsylvania avenue each line
will separate in two lines or platoons, each
of twelve files front, aud the right pla-
toon will march to the right, the other to
the left of the street railroad tracks, both
guiding to the left. Bands will march in
front of their posts, opposite to the CEN
tire. Guide will be left The distance in
column will be twelve PAGES, not more,
between lines in departments: between
departments, twenty four PAGES. Having
passed the arch ION Pennsylvania avenue
after leaving Fifteenth street, the two
platoons will unite and form one contin-
uous line and thus pass the reviewing
stands.
The commander-in-ch In his recent
order says: "A political campaign badge
has been placed OH sale, an exact fac
simile of our order, except that the photo
graph of the candidate is inserted in the
centre. The commander-in-chief not only
urges every comrade not TO disgrace the
order by placing this thing upon his
breast, but he will appeal TO every man
who wears one to take It off, and not dis
grace an insignia Of loyalty which is dear
TO every Union soldier, regardless of
party"
At the meeting of Tower Post Monday
ayepiuO two recrnits were mnstarqd in
and two applications received. The COM
mittee on the Washington excursion re-
ported progress. In the circular of the
committee in relation TO the trip 1t Is
stated that drum corps Of six pieces
have been secured. They have also rented
100 cots. fully furnished, at the quarters
of the post. in Good Tempars' Hall, cor
ner Of Four and one-half street, Washing
ton. The post will assemble at Post
Hall. Sunday, Sept. ls, at u. NJ, with
their baggage arrangements having been
made for the transportation OF same from
post hall to boat. AT 5 o'clock Il. NJ. the
post will form in front of post quarters
aud parade through North Main aud
Main streets to the corner of Broad,
where special horse cars will be waiting
to convey them to the chartered steamer
at Fox Point, Providence.
The regular meeting of Arnold Post was
held Monday evening and was well attend
ed, The committee on the Washington
trip made report and the Post voted to
go by the Stonington line on Saturday,
Sept. II. at 7:l0 r. NJ. Notice of hour of
assembly at Post headquarters will be
given later. Commander Curtis of Slo-
cum Post was present and entertained
the comrades with interesting re-
marks. Comrade James McCartin was
reported sick.
On Tuesday evening Ballou Post voted
to defray the expenses of all its members
that are desirious of going to Washing
ton, in excess of S.; and that includes
bedding and fare only. The post also
voted to authorize the Washington COM
mittee to engage music not to exceed SO.
AT Slocum Post meeting Wednesday
evening very large assembly OF comrades
were present. On motion it was voted
that the post march from the depot in
Schoolhouse. AT the close Of the business
session campfire was lighted and Past
Commander William Stone presided.
Comrade Stone presented "A photograph OF
the first American flag that ever
floated over the American navy. An ex-
tract was then read from speech OF ex-
President Rutherfrd Is. Hayes at the
Chautauqua Assembly. birmingham.
Mass. Comrade Henry ). Olney made a
brief address and urged the comrades TO
roll up the coupons for Comrade Henry
Gardiner Tor the insurance policy To be
given Dy the PROVIDENCE NEWS CUQ-
radc DIR. George A. Monroe read selec-
ton from ''Peck's Bad Boy" entitled
PAS Initiation" Past Commander
George NJ. Turner made a spirited ad-
ress and presented picture OF himself
and guide while visiting Mount Vernon
last fall. Commander Curtis briefly ad-
dressed the post. Comrade Charles Il.
Turner, one OF the Oldest. II not the very
oldest member Of the post, he being near
ly 50, was present aud entertained the
comrades with remarks that were peril
nent and forcible. Refreshments were
served during the evening.
The committee on the Washington ex-
cursion are desirous that every comrade
return his postal card Immediately, that
the committee may be sure of the num-
Der of comrades who inten going TO
Washington. The sale OF tickets for the
trip and distribution Of costs will take
place at the Post meeting next Wednes-
day evening, Sept. z. For full particu-
lars consult Comrade A. Manchester
Hussey, No. 65i Broad street.
In Bucklin Post, last tuesday evening,
the committee appointed TO assist In rails
ing funds for the purchase OF the Ander-
sonville prison grounds, made their re-