New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-28

THE NATIONAL GUARD NOT ORDERED OUT.
GRAND ARMY MEN srRPIusED-sAILoRs AND
MARINES TO PARADE-A FULL PRO

GRAND ARMY MEN StRPlu SED-SA1LORS AND
MARINES TO PARADE-A FULL PRO
GRAMME OF SPORTS.
Decoration Day. which next Tuesday, Will
b. observed In many different ways. From day
originally set apart as one on which the graves OF
those who took part in the Civil War were TO be
decorated, II mas grown To be almost much day
OF recreation and enjoyment. The Grand Army posts
OF this city will march down Fiftlavc., as they have
for many years their way 10 the cemeteries where
appropriate exercises and ceremonies will follow.
For the first time since Decoration Day began TO he
So generally observed the posts viii not De escorted
ty the National Guard troop, OF this city. The
failure Of the proper officials TO order out the First
Brigade heretofore. has created some ic"ilhG
among the veterans. who were greatly surprised when
General Fitzgerald declined issue the customary
order for the parade. Governor Flower. too dis
appointed many OF the veterans IN not ordering out
the Guard. a. he do it any time he pcases.
But the Governor will review The parade at the
reviewing stand in front OF the Worth monument, III
Madison square. The only National Guard orSiniza-
lions that will De- IN line the 18th Regiment,
Troop A. and the 1st Battery. The places Of the
absent state troops will De taken, however, by
sailor, and marines from the foreign cruisers that
are vet here sailors and marines from the United
states cruisers, and several deach ncnts OF regulars
r e sailor, and marines from the foreign ship. will
conlpos. what has been termed the Foreign Legion
They will occupy a position in TIA" line directly be
hind the men from the American ships. The old
Guard ard the Guard Of Honor ar" 10 act as the
escort 10 Governor Flower. whom they will conduct
from tie windsor Hotel the rcvlcwlnsstand. The
Old Guard will BE- commanded by Major Thomas r.
sloan and General George Won setback aill command
the Guard Of Honor.
C,.One Loonls l.. Langdon commanding at Fort
Hamilton. will command the United states troop, In
The Memorial Day parade lie has appointed the
following officers his san Lieutenant {. ii.
Hunter, a1iutant OF lst Artillery. aclnS assistant
sdjutan general Major J. Van X. IOT. surgeon of d
vision: Fir,t Lieutenant Q. /. Parker. "a Artl-
lcry, aide de-camp. The United States troops viii
form follows Battalion Of Engineers on West
Fi'ty seventh St., right resting on Ffthavc.; Bat
TALON Of lst Artillery, west OF the Engineer Bat
TALON. Battalons will be divided INTO companies Of
sixteen fes front before taking position at the
drzvons. The battalion commanders Will report In
person To the commanding officer by . 10 "A. ~. the
start being announced for . a. M As a suggestive
compliment 10 the Grand Army of the Republic re-
mnding them Of the uniform IN which their valuable
and memorable services Were performed. blonscs.
forage caps and leggings will De WORK. with black
belt and cartridge boxes.
Ante" the parade the naval and military forces
will 20 to their headquarters. while the Grand Army
posts VIII 20 to the various cemeteries decorate the
graves of their dead cOmradcs The members OF
L. = Grant Post will 20 the tomb of General Grant
In Riverside PARK. After the tomb has been decorated
with flowers ana flags address will bo made by
Ex-Governor Joseph h. Foraker of Ohio. Other posts
VIII have services at the tombs Of men who dis
tGguished Themselves during the war The members
Of Noah L. Farnham Independent Veterans No.
!. will 20 10 WOOdawn Cemetery and decorate graves
there.
The programme of sports for the day is n long
one. and IL Includes all Of contests mon land
ana water The final OF the MAY meeting of
the Brooklyn JOCKEY Club will be run At the Gr.voscni
track and an important card OF contests has been
arranged Tor the day.
over half dozen yacht clubs viii start The Yacht.
Ing season some OF them with races ana others by
formally opening their oEbhonscs Among tI.s. club;
ere the American. the Brooklyn the Harlem the
Ilemp.tead BAY. the Atlantic. the jersey civ the
Newark ana the Audubon.
The friends Of baseball can 20 either to the Polo
Grounds In this city. or 10 Eastern Park In Brooklyn
for the National League Championship games Two
games will be played each ground. The morning
games will begin at 10 80 O'Clock and the afternoon
games at o'clock.
Boat races, bicycle races, foot races and other
annual twenty -fve-mlIe bicycle from Irvington
O Milbum will be run for prizes worth all the way
from - 10 $50.
One Of the features OF the day will be a relay foot
race Of ninety miles. from Ncw-IIavcn TO New York.
which will be under the auspices Of the Young Mems
Christian Association. The members OF W. S.
Hancock Council will enjoy an excursion TO Iona