New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-31
IN MEMORY OF HEROES.
GRAND ARMY MEN. REGULAR TROOPS.
FOREIGN SAILORS AND OTHERS PARADE.
wATER-vISITS TO THE CEMETERIES so
AND GENERAL ATHLETIC SPORTS. -

! OBsERvANCES OF THE DAY ON LAND AND Oh
, wATER-vIsITs TO THE CEMETERIES ~.
AND GENERAL ATHLETIC SPORTS.
Nature magnificent in her generosity ycs.
terddy. She prepared and gave to the people OF
this part of the world day which was almost
perfect From early morning until long after
midday not cloud appeared above the horizon
to cast shadow on any being or thing. Tie
suns rays were not Overwarin, for gentle, cool
ing breeze so tempered them that neither those
who marched in the parade down Fifth-ave. az
escorts to or members of the Grand Army posts,
those WHO watched the pageant from the side
walks and the reviewing stands, suffered disconl-
fort. 1t was unfortunate and shameful that
while everything was beautiful overhead the
streets of the city We're in filthy condition.
The people Of this city awake at early
hour, and the gray morning light had scarcely
been tinged with crimson, which promised glori-
day, before the sound of the fife and drum
and the tramp of feet stepping with a regular
tread aroused the sleeping to that one period
of the year when the graves Of all Of those who
fought bravely in the last war are not forgotten,
but are showered with flower and vine. Soon
flags and banners began to appear waving from
lofty poles above the tallest buildings and from
the windows of private dwellings, apartment and
got that yesterday was not day for rejoicing and
set their flags at the top of the mast. Even from
the Brooklyn Bridge the flags on the towers were
raised as high as it was possible to get them. On
the other hand those who appreciated the true
significance of the day lowered their flags to half
mast the outward sign of mourning
Th, parade of the Grand Army men was wit
messed by thousands upon thousands Of people.
The line ~ march from Fifth-aye. and Fifty
seventh-st 70 Washington Square was through
streets lined with spectators and between rows
of buildings the stoops, windows and roofs of
which were crowded. Handsome young wOmen
in spring and summer costumes were out in force,
and when grouped together on the reviewing
stand and in other places of vantage they formed
picturesque and pleasing bunches of color. at
distance much resembling bouquets Of flowers
rIucked at hazard from gardens in which all
shades and varieties had a place There was no
discrimination in the warmth OF the reception
which the veterans received they marched
down the avenue Their ranks were thinner
than they were year ago. ihere were many
mora sverpd heads, broken lines and falterlng
footsteps and the bands and drum corps seemed
TO be closer together than at the parade OF
May 80. 1899. But it was remembered that once
these men marched in full ranks. that then there
were not many whose hair showed the frost OF
age: then, too, the alignment was perfect ana
solid and the footsteps of those who fought under
Grant, Sherman and Sheridan easily kept time
to tho music Of the flfe and the rattle OF tho
drums This contrast which time has caused only
served to increase the volume of the cheering anu
TO double the energy of those who took part In
it. TIE one regiment of infantry OF the NaflonA
Guard which turned out to be an escort to tho
veterans was amply repaid for the trouble ans
time which the task compelled. The people did
not forget their act, and wherever the green
cockadc appeared it warmly welcomed. AZ
the regiment swept down the avenue with Baynee
Goth Regiment Band at the head, men shouted
and swung their hats, while women and children
wavel parasos. handkerchiets and flags. Troop
A, too, the other National Guard organization
which paradcd, WAS as enthusiastically received
The hearts of the marines and the sailors from
the Spanish and the Italian ships must have Deat
proudly for the music of their bands could hardly
be heard above the roar of the rOuslng American
welcome which met and accompanied them In the
parade When they passed the reviewing stahd
the Old Guard, the escort TO Governor Flower.
sauted them. The regular army troops and the
bMc Jackets from the United States ships were
not overlooked either. They marched we'll and
appreciated at their proper worth
The parade reviewed at Madison Square by
Governor Flower. David 5. Brown. the chairman
the Republic, officers from the Spanish warshlp
Infanta lsabel, and the Italian ships and promi-
ncnt citizens The Spanish and Italian officers
were in full uniform and attracted great deal OF
attention. They were kept busy constantly rails
ing their military hats in response to the salutes
given to them by the various officers Of the march
ing divisions. The Governor was at the review
.ng stand at 1870 o'clock, but he had TO stand
there over an hour before the head of the column
reached it, He was accompanied by GeneraS
Porter and his own military staff. all in full uni.
FORM
After the parade the various Grand Army posts
separated to go TO the different cemeteries, there to
decorate the graves of their dead comrades.
While the day was a perfect one for the parade,
it was equally favorable for those who took part
in or witnessed the many contests Of speed. skill
ana strength on both land and water which at
tracted those not drawn to the more solemn OBJ
servance of it, The races at Gravesend. the base
ball games, the yachting. running, jumping biz
cycle tennis and other contests drew to them thou.
sands of peope.