New Britain herald., 1916-10-10

armory when it is learned that the toys are coming. Company I Veter- ans corps will also assemble at the s.rmOry and Corporal Henry T. Briere announced that the boys who were sent home from Nogales for failure to pass physical tests would also assemble at the armory in uniform and march to the depot to greet their old comrades. All this is apart from Saturday afternoons parade and celebration and relates only to the preliminary reception to be accorded the boys on their arrival at the railroad station. The recep tion committee, returned soldiers, Company I Veterans corps and such other organizations as care to turn out to greet the troops whether it be day or night when they reach the city will therefore assemble at the armory when the prearranged signal is given by bell or whistle announcing that the troops are coming and are expected to arrive within two hours, and headed by the American band will march to the depot and give the boys a rousing welcome.
 Following the serenade at the depot the line will reform with the recep- 1ion committee and other organiza- tions acting as escort for the troops, At the armory John Walsh will be in charge of the catering arrangements and New Britain's veteran restaur anter has given his word that the boys will be provided a dinner fitting to the occasion
 Others to Participate.
 The Spanish War Veterans are planning to turn out in a body to join in welcoming the returning sol- diers and all veterans of '98, whether members of A. G. Hammond camp or not, are urged to take part. This evening A. G. Hammond camp will meet in G. A. R. hall to make plans for their part in the welcome.
 The Veterans Corps of Company 1, First Infantry, will hold a special meeting this evening at the Arch street armory All former members of the state militia are asked to at tend. Plans for taking part in the reception will be taken up.
 May Change Plans.
 As a result of information received late this afternoon it is possible that several vital changes may be made in the plans for the parade and recep- ticn to the New Britain soldiers, now on their way home from Nogales, Arizona. Major F. H. Johnston was named chairman of special com nittee at a meeting of the general committee last evening for the pur- pose of learning when the troops were due and where they Wcu.d de- train, reported that he had been in
 Mai worth of the U. s. A., the latter hav- ing charge of the troops coming from Nogales.
 Major shuttleworth stated that the boys will be required to report at the regimental armory in Hartford before reporting at their home stations. This is for the purpose of checking up government property and making official returns. Major Shuttleworth figured that this formality would re- ouire from four to six hours, after which the troops would be allowed to return home.
 It was learned this afternoon that the troops were passing through Ohio this afternoon, being reported at Columbus, Ohio. It is therefore est- mated that unless some unforeseen lh- cident occurs they should arrive 1n Hartford late tomorrow or early Thursday morning. This will mean that the New Britain boys will be back home Thursday forenoon and if such proves to be the case the recep- tion committee favors holding the big celebration Thursday afternoon in stead of postponing the big event to Saturday as was agreed last night. l Major Johnston will receive informa- ton from Major Shuttleworth as soon as the boys reach Campbell Hall, l which is about seven hours ride from Hartford.