The press had mocked earlier meetings of working men because of their ragged, dirty appearance and disorganised conduct but the organisers were determined that those attending the St Peter's Field meeting would be neatly turned out and march to the event in good order.
The press had mocked earlier meetings of working men because of their ragged, dirty appearance and disorganised conduct. Those attending the St Peter's Field meeting would be neatly turned out. Those attending the St Peter's Field meeting would march to the event in good order. The organisers were determined this.