Maj. Geo. L. Paddock, Chairman. Capt. Alfred T. Andreas, Lieut. Mat. W. Borland, Maj. C. H. Dyer, Capt. B. Essroger, Lieut. J. Thompson Moss. Lieut. Theo. W. Letton, Maj. Geo. H. Heafford, Capt. C. W. Laing, Gen. J. H. Stibbs, Capt. Fred. Marsh. The equestrian statue of General Grant is now in place, and will be unveiled at the time of our meeting. This occasion can not fail to be of deep interest to all who followed our great commander. Officers who have at any time served with credit in either the Army or Department of the Tennessee are entitled to membership, and are earnestly requested to attend. Members of kindred societies are invited to participate. The wives and daughters of members and invited guests are by resolution of the Society entitled to seats at the banquet on the same terms accorded members of the Society. The headquarters of the Society will be at the Palmer House, where ample arrangements have been made for the accommodation of all members and guests who in due season notify the local committee of their intention to be present. Separate circulars in reference to railroad rate herewith inclosed. The regular October meeting of the Illinois Commandry of the Loyal Le gion will be held on Tuesday evening, October 6th, at Kinsley's. Address, CAPT. JOHN T. MCAULEY, Secretary of Executive Committee, 132 La Salle Street. NOTICE. The meeting promises to be a large one, quite equal to the great reunion in 1879. Many will join the Society under the new rules as to membership fee, which has been reduced from $35.00 to $10.00, thus enabling those who felt the cost too great, to avail themselves of the benefits of membership. Ample provision will be made for every member who may he present, especially for the annual oration and exercises at the Auditorium, on the even ing of the 7th, and in order that this may be accomplished it is absolutely necessary that immediate notice be given the local committee. Please respond at once stating number of ladies who will accompany you. CAPTIAN JOHN MCAULEY, 132 La Salle Street. HEADQUARTERS SOCIETY OF THE ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE, PALMER HOUSE, Chicago, Ills., October 7, 1891. The headquarters of the Society will be in the club room on second floor, Palmer House, where members, on arrival are requested to call and register their names, pay their dues and procure tickets to the banquet. In the club room will be found representatives of the Committees on Invitation, Reception, Transportation, Banquet, Entertainment, Toasts, Finance, Music, Hall, Decorations, Printing, etc. ORDER OF EXERCISES. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1891. 9:45 A. M. Trumpeter will sound the assembly. Members will at once repair to Grand Army Hall, Honore Block, Dearborn street, corner of Adams, for business meeting. The Society will march from Palmer House to the Lake Front at one o'clock to take its place in the procession which is to march to Lincoln Park and witness the unveiling of the bronze statue of General Ulysses S. Grant. After the unveiling ceremonies and an examination of the statue, the Society will return to the Palmer House in omnibuses furnished through the courtesy of Mr. Frank Parmelee, in time to prepare for the evening meeting in the Auditorium. 7:30 P. M. The Society will leave the Palmer House at 7:30 P. M., promptly, and move to the Auditorium, corner of Michigan avenue and Congress street. THE AUDITORIUM, WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 7, 1891. 6. Address of Welcome, by His Excellency, Joseph W. Fifer, Governor of Illinois; His Honor, Hempstead Washburn, Mayor of Chicago. 7. Response for the Society, by Colonel James A. Sexton, Senior Vice After the exercises at the Auditorium, the Society will return to the Palmer House to receive the hospitalities of the Illinois Commandery, of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1891. 9:45 A. M. Assembly. Adjourned business meeting at Grand Army Hall, Honore Block, Dearborn-street. Due notice will be given during the meeting of the exercises for Thursday afternoon, October 8th, arrangements for which are not yet completed. 7:30 P. M. The Society and invited guests will assemble in the club room in the Palmer House, and march to the banquet-hall in the same building. |
