The Times Batavia, NY August 17-1913. "Military Day" in Buffalo Parade a Feature of the Perry Centennial Wonderful Celebration State and Federal Troops to March Through the Queen City's Streets. Twenty-ninth Regiment, Fourth Brigade and Naval Militia Will All Be in Line. It is declared by many of the state's highest military authorities that "Military day," one of the pretentious affairs to occur during the holding of the Perry victory centennial celebration at Buffalo from Sept. 2 to 6, inclusive, will result in one of the most spectacular demonstrations ever held within the borders of the state. Since the idea of celebrating the anniversary of the battle of Lake Erie had its inception "Military day" has probably received as much, if not more, attention than any other of the features decided upon to fittingly mark the centennial term. Federal troops, the national guard of the state of New York, including naval and cavalry militia and service equipment, will be combined with Spanish war veterans. The latter will hold their national encampment at Buffalo upon the occasion of the celebration. So that visitors to the city may be afforded an opportunity to view a full regiment of the regular army under march the members of the Perry victory commission have arranged with the war department for the presence of the Twenty-ninth regiment of infantry. This regiment is made up of three battalions located at Fort Niagara, Fort Porter and Fort Jay, New York harbor, respectively. [photo/caption: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Who will be one of the guests of honor during Perry centennial week, to be held at Buffalo, from Sept. 2 to 6.] Representing the New York state national guard will be the Fourth brigade, commanded by Brigadier General Samuel M. WELCH, of Buffalo. Making up the Fourth Brigade are the Sixty-fifth and Seventy-fourth regiments of Buffalo and the Third regiment, composed of the following twelve companies: Company B, Geneva; Company C, Syracuse; Company D, Oswego; Company E, Niagara Falls; Company F, Medina; Company I, Orlean; Company K, Hornell; Company L, Elmira; and Company M, Auburn. Also to participate will be Troop I cavalry of Buffalo. Representing the naval militia will be the Third battalion, while indicating the interest of the war department in the affair is the fact that horses for use of the cavalrymen appearing in the parade have been specially ordered to be brought from as far east as New York city. Among the many distinguished guests who have signified their intention to be present on "Military day," is Franklin D. Roosevelt, assistant secretary of the navy, and invitations have been extended to the governors of the various states of whom many are to be numbered among the guests of honor. [photo/caption : General Edgar B. Jewett, Former mayor of Buffalo and former commander of the Fourth brigade, New York state national guard, who, as president of the Citizens' committee, is prominent in directing the affairs of the Perry victory centennial, to be held at Buffalo from Sept. 2 to 6.] When it is considered that the national encampment of Spanish war veterans alone is expected to bring 10,000 men to take part, it may be seen that the members of the Perry victory centennial commission have good reason for declaring that the pageant on "Military day" will take rank as one of the greatest features of centennial week. At least 4,000 militia men will be present, while 1,200 federal troops are looked for. Named as a committee on arrangements for the big spectacle are Brigadier General Samuel M. Welch, commanding the Fourth brigade, who has been appointed as grand marshal; General Edgar B. Jewett, former mayor of Buffalo and former commander of the Fourth brigade; General G.Barrett Rich, Colonel George J. Haffa, Colonel Charles J. Wolf, Captain Thomas E. Boyd, William J. Donovan, and Lieutenant Thomas W. Harris. The date set down for "Military day" is Thursday, Sept. 4. [photo/caption reads: Commodore Perry's Flagship, The Niagara. Crowds formed in line for the purpose of inspecting the historic Niagara and the priceless relics conveyed by her. The Niagara will be accorded a tremendous welcome when she arrives in Buffalo on Sept. 2 in order that the people of New York state may visit her during the term of the Perry centennial celebration, from Sept. 2 to 6.] Buffalo Women's Share in Perry Celebration Many Delightful Functions Arranged For Visiting Women Guests. With a charming program of hospitality outlined for Perry centennial week, to occur at Buffalo, Sept. 2 to 6, inclusive, the women of the Queen City are prepared for the part they are to take in the anniversary of the battle of Lake Erie. So as to entertain and interest the visiting women, a list of social and patriotic events has been arranged that is in keeping with the centenary and that is calculated to cause entire forgetfulness on the part of the guests that they are "strangers within the gates." These functions will begin with a meeting of the Women's Educational and Industrial union, 86 Delaware avenue, at 11 o'clock, Tuesday, Sept. 2, and end Friday afternoon Sept. 5, when, from 4 to 7 o'clock, a farewell reception will be given at the Hotel Iroquois for the departing guests. Receptions aboard the historic "Niagara" and at the Twentieth Century club and Yacht club, musicales and a garden party and buffet luncheon at the Castle, Fort Porter, are included in the affairs arranged. Big Auto Parade in Buffalo A night spectacle of Perry week in Buffalo, Sept. 2-6, will be a parade of illuminated and decorated automobiles. It will be handled by the Automobile club of Buffalo. All Roads Lead to Buffalo. That all roads will lead to Buffalo during Perry centennial week, to be held in the Queen City from Sept. 2 to 6, is indicated by the fact that all the railroad systems entering Buffalo, and many of their connecting lines have agreed to put excursion rates to Buffalo and return into effect for the length of time that the centenary of the battle of Lake Erie is being observed. Passenger agents of the various roads are prepared for an unusual volume of travel Buffaloward from Sept. 2 to 6. submitted by L.Schmidt