New Britain herald., 1917-09-19

street to Main street to Franklin Square (east side,) passing the High school, the west side of Franklin Square to Main street to Church street to depot. At the entrance to the depot, the Home Guard, City Guard, Spanish War Veteran accompanied by the band will march around the east side of the green, while the drafted men and drum corps will proceed to entrain.
 The formation of the parade will be as follows:
 FIRST DIVISION.
 Platoon of Police Under Chief
 w. J. Rawlings.
 American Band.
 Co., M, Home Guard.
 Co. H, Home Guard.
 City Guard.
 Stanley Post. G. A. R.
 Spanish War Veterans.
 B. c. Mercy in Command.
 SECOND DIVISION.
 Y M. T. A. & B. Drum Corps. A. F. Corbin. J. J. Watson and Dr. Reeks, members of the first district exemption board, followed by con- scripts from the district.
 John w. Allen, Stephen Robb and pr. D. w. O'Connell, leading con- scripts from the second district.
 Strictly Military Affair.
 Numerous requests were received today by Mayor Quigley from fra terna societies desiring to have a representation in line, but as it is strictly a military affair, none but the above named organizations will be permitted in the parade. The City Guard will assemble at 7:45 o'clock sharp, on Hungerford Court and will march to the armory. The Home Guard will report to the commanding officers at the armory at 7:45 o'clock. Members of the Spanish War Veter- ans will meet at G. A. R. hall at 7:45 o'clock.
 Closed doors will be the order at the armory and no one will be al- lowed to enter unless furnished with proper credentials It is the aim of those in charge of the demonstration to give all sufficient time to bid God- speed to their friends at the depot, although some restrictions may be put in effect to prevent overcrowd- ing.
 Chimes and Whistles.
 As the procession proceeds through Main street on it's way to the depot, the chimes of the South church will render the national anthem, Organist Beebe presiding. Mayor Quigley has also been notified that the factories will sound their whistles as a part ing goodbye to the boys. The mayor has also been notified by practically every factory in the city that the power will be run, although all em- ployes desiring to remain from work are given this privilege.
 Superintendent Holmes conferred With the mayor this morning and ar ranged to have children from various schools assemble on the green at Franklin Square while the parade passes by. After the boys have en- tered the depot arcade, the American band will render patriotic airs
 Stores to Remain Closed.
 Acting President Leland of the Cham Der of Commerce conferred with the directors of the organization this morning, and all were unanimous in agreeing to suspend opening of the stores until after the parade had end ed. President A. E. Monsees of the liquor dealers association informed the mayor that efforts would be made to have the saloons close during the demonstration.
 Chief Rawlings has arranged to have the entire regular patrolman force on duty to preserve order. He will detail A officers about the armory to assist in getting the pa rade started on time.
 Past Commander Streeter of Stan ley Post. G. A. R.. in the absence of the post commander, today issued orders for the members to assemble
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