The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-04-22

When these applications have been filed and |
the committee know the number of Reunions |
10 be held, they will assign organizations to
halls and apportion the time. 1t is urged that |
notice be sent early to members of organlza- |
tions, stating that Reunion will be held in
Buffalo, to influence their attendance, and
again, on about Aug. l. postal card be sent TO
them giving the place and time Of Reunion.
The number that will attend should be ap-
proximated, that the size OF room needed may
be known. To accommodate all 1t will be nee
essary that Reunions commence on tuesday
morning, Aug. "a and continue on Thursday
and Friday the 26th and 9th. Reunions may
be held at river resorts with no other expense
than 25-ceut excursion rate. and unlimited
time can be taken for the Reunion.
Public halls, churches. and large tents will
be provided for holding Campfres, at which
the most disting shed military and civic per-
sonspes will be in attendance to address the
veterans. 1t is hoped SO to arrange that the
most prominent of these speakers will attend
several Camp6res in one evening. These Camp
fires will be held Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday evenings.
PARADE.
The grand parade of Posts of the Grand Army
will occur on Wednesday, Aug. %, starting at
o'clock a. m. The line of march will be over
asphalted streets clean and smooth as
house floor. For the greater part OF the distance
the streets will be shaded.
Music-Posts desiring bands or drum corps
for use in the parade should apply at an early
date to this committee, who will place them 10
com munication with musical organizations 1t
is urged that all who possibly can will have
music, if of only a few pieces.
HOrSeS.-Departmeut staff officers or aids VINO
desire horses equipments for the parade
should apply early, and not later than July !,
to the Assistant Adjutant- General of their
State through whom they will be furnished, at
rates agreed upon. which are for horses, S3, and
for equipments 500.
AUXILIARY ASSOCIATIONS.
NdUdl ASSociotion.-Speca preparations are
| being made for parade OF the Naval vet
Grams, to be held Tuesday, Aug. "a, at 9 o'clock
| a. 10. 1t is expected to be the largest parade
of that organization ever held. All veterans
who served in the navy should communicate
| with Comrade James Shanahan. Chairman OF
Committee on Naval Veterans 2l2 Ellicott
Square Buffalo, \. Y. Headquarters will be
| at tie Mansion House.
| En- Prisoners of Var.-The Elk Prisoners of
| War viii hold parade on Tuesday. Aug "a,
| at O'Clock a. No., and special efforts Will be
made by the local committee TO secure a large
| attendance. 1t will be, probably, the largest
| parade Of that class of veterans that has been
| held. Ali Elk Prisoners of War who intend to
| be present at Buffalo are requested To COM
muncate with Chairman Geo. w. Flynn, III
| Eliicott Square, Buffalo, n. Y. The Headqusr-
lers of the National Commander will be at the
| Iroquois. Their National Encampment Will
| open at O'clock p. m. the same day.
| Moments ASs0ciationS.-Th arrangements for
| receiving and entertaining all visiting women's
| associations. and of giving them proper pro-
lection while in the city. is in the hands OF
| committee of the most distinguished women
of the City OF Buffalo. together with representa-
tives of all women's associations of the Oak
fn,f dina nt
courtesies. TO make it most pleasant and profit
able event to the noble women engaged in the
| work of charity among the veteran soldiers
aud their families Mrs Robert Fulton is
| Chairman of this committee, and all commune
cations should be addressed to her at 2l2 Eli
colt Square. Buffalo, n. Y.
CoIored Veterans-Special arrangements will
| he Ii ade for the welfare of colored veterans,
and committee has been appointed to take
| charge. Ii is desired that every colored vet
eIsn who intends 10 visit Buffalo send his nane
Immediately 10 Chairman John Dover. of the
Committee on Colored Veterans. 2I2 Ellicott
Square, Buffalo, \. Y.
DAILY PROGRAM.
1t is the intention of the Citizens Committee
to have a week of enter tanning events. com.
mencing on sunday. Aug. %. with services in
the various churches appropriate to the occa.
scn.
The arrival of the Commander in. Chief will
| occur Monday, Aug. %. at o'clock a. nj.
On the same day will occur a parade of civic
societies.
Monday evening reception will be rendered
to Commander in Chief Garrison and his staff
On Tuesday the cath of August at o'clock
| a. M, the ex- Prisoners OF War, Naval Veterans
and Sons of Veterans will have their parades
J Tuesday evening an illuminated bicycle
parade will be given.
Reception to officers and delegates to Women's
Auxiliary Associations.
} During Tuesday there will be at least 81
Reunions. aud in the evening several Camp
fres will he held.
On Wednesday, the 25th of August, viii
occur the grand parade of the Grand Army o.
the Republic, in which there will he fully 49,
900 veterans and it is expected to take sever
hours in passing given point. President Nc
. | kinney and the Governors of several State!
, will review with the COMMANDMENTS Chief.
Wednesday evening there will be severa
Campfres, among them the Campfire for thu
Army Chapains, which will be in charge o
the local clergy,
I Thursday there will be about 100 Reunions
! and in the evening Camp6res. During rh'
day there will occur the parade of the soldery
of the present day, the Fourth Brigade, n. 9
I s. " Y. and also parade OF the soldiers 0
e the future" the school boys of the city.
a 0pen-air Band Concerts will be given eacl
day and evening.
s There will be numerous steamboat excur
I | sons on Lake Erie and Niagara River to thu
] many pleasant resorts their shores, 70
! which no greater excursion rate will b
charged than % cents, although some of tn
e trips amount to 20 mile ride.
b MGa.-To insure the delivery of mail all in
: tending visitors should leave instructions L
= have their mail directed 10 their State Head
q quarters or in care of Citizens Committee
D | ElIicott Square.
d Information Booths.-Booths will be locate
: upon the streets. which will DO in charge G
competent aud obliging persons, who will fui
nish all desired information as to points
s interest, location OF Posts. location of Il,
g unions program of events, aud location
Headquarters OF Departments.
y NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Headquarters wi
be It the Hotel lroquos. corner of Main an
!, Eagle streets. This hotel is also Headquartei
J for the Women's Relief Corps and Ladies
l. the GAR.
Is DEPARTME NT NEWS.
The annual Encampment of the Departmer