Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-28

The Grand Army In the ParaAe-Instx
lions to Floor Commitseemen,

B. E. Faunce, department comma udDr q. A.
R., has issued his orders with reference to the
par ticipation Of his command in the inaugural
parade. The orders ere ~ follows:
In the inaugural parade, TO take place on
March 4, the fourth division has been created
in honor Of the ex-Union soldiers and sailors.
and the department commander Of the Depart
ment Of the Potomac has been assigned 70 the
command.
1t viii be to the credit Of our organixstion to
appear in line in numbers commensurate With
our strength. To this end the post command
ers will take immediate steps to inform the
comrades OF their respective posts Of the con-
tents Of this order and urge them to b In the
ranks.
All visiting comrades in the city are most
cordially invited to Join in the parade.
Officers will wear side arms and al comrades
are requested to appear in uniform. with white
glo yes and wearing the G. A. II. badge.
II the weather is Indictment dark overcosts
may be worn.
Comrades will assemble at headquarters, No.
1912 Pennsylvania avenue northwest, ut 1890
am.
The line will be formed on the south side Of
Pennsylvania avenue, right resting on 18th
street, in the following order:
Department commander.
Department officers, staff and department.
colors.
Past department commanders.
Post drum corps.
Old Guard, Capt. James NJ. Edgar, command
ing.
John A. RAwlins Post, No. 1, James E. De
Jester, commander.
Kit Carson Post, No. 2, Abraham Hart, COM
Lincoln Post, No. 8, Daniel Williams com
mander.
o. P. Morton Post, No. 4, Walter Middleton,
! commander.
George G. Meade Post, No. &, Chas. Matthews.
commander.
John F. Reynolds Post, No. 6, John B. Ran
James A. Garfield Post. No. 2, Thomas R.
! Senior, commander.
! burnside Post, No. 8, Lorenzo vanderhoef,
commander.
/ Chas sumner Post, No. 9, W. A. shannon,
Farrasut Post, No. 10, Henry H. Mohler,
| commander.
Charles P. Stone Post, No. II, VIM H.
| Hoover, commander.
U. s. Grant Post, No. ~, Howard n Gill
man. commander.
| John A. Logan Post, No. IS, VIM. H. Peck
Phil Sheridan Post, No.14, Henry E. Burton,
| commander.
Geo. H. Thomas Post No. Is, B. F. Fuller,
| commander.
VIM. T. Sherman Post No. l6, ]. Thomas
! Turner, commander
Henry Wilson Post, No. II, VIM. Campbell
commander.
Potomac Post, No. 10, Joshua R. Hayes
commander.
Geo. U. Morris Post, No. 10, Bernard T. jan
ney, commander.
Lafayette Post No. 20. Edwin T. Street.
commander.
The line will move at 11:30 am TO take posi-
| ton on b street southeast between LIST and I'd
streets, right resting on LIST street.
The column will march in sections Of sixteen
each. Post commanders will make the proper
assignment Of officers 10 command sections.
The following appointments are Announced
Aids-de-camp-Redfie Duryee, Post /; W.
H. Doolittle, Post 2; John Bresnahan, Post g.;
Robert Green, Post 4; Thomas Hynes, Post g.;
Post 4; P. c. Balm. Post 8; John W. Bradbury,
Post IL; James Gillin, Post u; ]. H. Dony,
Post IS: James E. Engle Post IA; Thomas B.
Cresp, Post 10; Joseph A. Sparks. Post 16;
Stephen Lawless, Post II; James F. r. Appleby
Post 10; VIM. W. Chambers. Post 20.
Committee on testimonial to Past Depart
ment Commander A. +. Dinsmore: Arthur
Hendricks, chairman; G. N. Hustled. A. A. G. !;
II. s. Tinker.
FLOOR COMMITTEE INSTRUCTIONS.
Chairman E. B. Hay of the committee on
floor and promenade has issued the following
instructions to the members Of his committee:
All members Of the floor and promenade
committee will report to me personally on the
floor OF the pension building not later than
80 o'clock.
The floor and corridors will be under the
special care of the floor committee. Tho floor
will be divided into sections numbered from
to IL. beginning ut the northwest corner, and
the corridors will be numbered in like manner.
Piacards bearing the number will be promi-
nently displayed at each section. Communities
ton will be had with the chairman of the COM
mittee by means Of electric bells
Hats, canes, umbrellas or overcoats are not to
be worn on the floor Should gentlemen pre-
sent themselves SO CARRIED the aids will direct
them TO the coat room.
/ As the ball is for the benefit Of the guests
committeeman will observe gentleness and
moderation under all circumstances and do all
in their power to promote the general pleasure
OF the company. Introductions will not be nee
essary. The badge Of the floor committee will
for the time being permit the wearer to 40
cost any OF the guests for the purpose Of giving
information or instruction.
The members OF the floor and promenade
committee will wear full evening dress, with
white or BLACK walstcoats. as preferred. white
or pearl-colored gloves and white cambria ties
Members OF the committee are requested not
to leave their stations without notifying the
special aid in charge Of their section.
The aids and members Of each section will
form a guard of honor to the presidential
party SO long as it remains within the sect,on
| party. Personal presentations to the President
are strictly prohibited.
In case of accident to individuals, faintiup.
Mysteries or other disability the sufferer will be
taken at once to the room provided for that
purpose. physician will be in attendance
Members of this committee are requested to
aid in the sale Of tickets for the ball and to pro-
cure their own as soon possible. No compli-
mentary tickets will be issued
The program will be distributed 1t the door
BY the memb of the floor committee.
| The badges will be delivered to the members
OF the floor committee by Mr.. George A. Oar
ling. secretary, in the room set apart for the use
of this committee, on the first balcony above
the street entrance. As no private entrance
to the building has been arranged the members
OF the committee will present themselves at the
main entrance.
The Parade of the National Guard.
Brig. Gen. Albert Ordway, commanding the
National Guard Of the District, today issued the
following general orders:
/ 1. The troops Of the National Guard win as
semble on Saturday, March 4, for parade. The
brigade will be formed at 1910 o'clock 4 m. az
! follows:
The general staff, engineer corps and band
IN columns at full distance, on the north side
OF Pennsylvania avenue. with the head of the
column at Jackson place facing east
Inc frst regiment, in column of masses on
the south side Of PennsyivRnla avenue, with the
head OF column at Executive avenue facing east