Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-17
THE THOMAS STATUE.

I. Prayer; = MUSIC, Hall Ule C0lo1, 5 SudT
Spangled Banner; 4. Unveiling the statue; 5.
Major General Salute; 6. Hymnus; I. Grafton,
Hon. Stanley Mathews; 8. Acceptance OF the
statue by the President For the evening"
Judge Mac Arthur; 4. Music; s. Grafton by Gen.
A. G. McCOok: 6. Music: I. Recitation, by Miss
Story; s. Music; 9. Speeches by distinguished
guests.
HOLIDAY FOR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.
The following was to-day addressed to the
heads OF the different departments, to the Com
missioner Of Agriculture and to the Public
Printer:
"ExECUT1vE MANSION, WASHINGTON,
November II, 1879.
&r:-I am directed by the President to say
ment will be closed on Wednesday, the 10Th
inst, to enable employees to participate in the
ceremonies attending the unveiling OF the statue
of the late Gen. George Fl. Thomas.
W. K. ROGERS, Private Secretary"
SUNDAY VISITORS TO THE STATUE.
Yesterday 14th street circle was visited by
great number of people, as was also the big tent
in the White Lot. After the statue was raised
in place on Saturday 1t was covered with large
American flag. Yesterday morning this flag was
removed, that photographs could be taken OF the
statue. Some of the spectators said the horses
head was too high and dwarfed the rider, while
others considered that the front feet of the horse
being on a ledge OF rock 10 or ~ inches higher
than the rear feet, the relative positions OF the
head Of man and horse are about correct. Others
criticized the legs of the horse and some turf
men remarked that the animal carried "too
much daylight beneath him."
LETTER FROM GENERAL GRANT.
The secretary of the Mexican Veterans as
sociation has received letter from General
Grant, in which he says: '.Your letter OF the sth
of November, conveying the invitation Of the
veterans of the Mexican War to join them in
the procession at the unveiing of the statue in
honor of the patriot-the pure, brave, and noble
General George II. Thomas-iS just received. 1t
would afford me much pleasure to accept this
invitation if could be present on that occasion,
mt 7 distance long and the
time earlier than wish, or can well break up
here for the winter, and want to avoid two
trips to the east so close together. had also,
previous to hearing OF the proposed time of the
meeting OF the Society of the Army OF the Cum
berland, accepted Invitations in this state COW
ering the time of the society meeting. would
like to testify my heartfelt respect and admira-
tion for the soldier who in life had no personal
enemies, and whose memory will be forever
revered in the history OF his country"
ROUTE OF THE PROCESSION.
The following has been selected as the route
of the procession:-From the Capitol to Pennsyl-
vania avenue, to 18th street, to Connecticut ave-
nue., to Rhode Island avenue, to the circle. Per-
sons residing along the route are requested to
decorate their dwellings.
ARMIES OF THE POTOMAC, TENNESSEE AND
JAMES.
Gen. A. Med. McCook, on behalf of the local
executive committee on Saturday issued Cir
cular to the members Of the Armies of the Poto-
mac Tennessee and James, requesting that some
members Of these respective armies call meet
lLS OISdllNdtlOll, Ill UTutT Ildt Uuey CdL Uthe
part in the parade and unveiling ceremonies on
the 10th inst. Any organization perfected will
report to the grand Marshal, 1921 II street, for
assignment to position IN H., the procession, M :, the
have issued the following from the headquarters
Of that society in New York: The society 'Army
of the Cumberland" havingin charge the cere-
monies connected with the unveiling Of Wards
equestrian statue of Gen. George H. Thomas, at
Washington, D. c., on the 10Th and goth insts.,
has extended to the society, Army of the
James" a cordial invitation to be present, the
acceptance of which the president would urge
upon every member who can attend. Reduced
railroad rates have been secured, and the hotels
hare reduced their rates one-half The National
is designated as the headquarters OF our society.
THE NATIONAL VETERAN CLUB
met at Grand Army Hall Saturday night Colo
mel j. s. TfchenOr in the chair and Capt John
B. Tanner secretary. Upward OF one hundred
pating in the exercises attending the unveiling
OF the Thomas statue on the 10Th inst. Assur-
ances were received from large number Of vet
Grams who were unable to be present that they
would be in line on the morning of the 10Th. A
very interesting part Of the procession will be
that assigned to the Grand Army OF the Repub
lie and the National Veteran Club.
DECORATIONS.
A meeting Of the committee on decorations
was held Saturday night, Colonel Rockwell pre-
siding, and Major Richardson as secretary. An
length life-siZe portrait of General Thomas in
decorating the reunion tent was accepted. The
painting by Miss Ransom, fine photograph
presented by Major TedfOrd, and an Oil portrait
by Colonel Price, will be used. The work of
decorating was rapidly proceeded with to-day,
both at the Thomas Circle and the big tent in
the White lot.
GENERAL NOTES.
The members of the Oldest Inhabitants asso-
citation will meet in their rooms, in the Cor
coran building, Wednesday morning, for the
purpose of attending the ceremonies of unveil-
ing the Thomas statue
Three car loads OF ex-soldiers and their fam
lilies or friends left Cleveland, Ohio, for Wash
ington, Saturday night. A company of infantry
for Washington to-day. The Cincinnati delega-
ton also started for Washington to-day.
Ex-senator Mathews, who is to deliver the
Grafton on the occasion OF the unveling of the
statue, arrived here Saturday evening, and Is
the guest of the President and Mrs. Hayes at the
White House.
The Richmond Light Infantry Blues and the
Guard OF the Commonwealth of Richmond, the
Bond Guard Infantry Of Catonsville, Md, and
the Norfolk City Guard, have accepted invita-
tons to be present.
Gen. II. ". Boynton, Col. f. P. Brooks, George
W. Adams and Major j. W. Carson have been
appointed committee on press seats, to whom
referred
Those wishing invitations to the promenade
concert and ball should apply to Col. c. L.
Larned, of the army, at the paylnaster generals
Office, who is chairman of the committee on in
yitations. Col. Hamill has appointed the fol-
lowing aids: Major II. d. Norton, Capt. s. L.
A.
Col Corbin yesterday received from Cincinnati
painting of Gen. Thomas, the property of the
Society of the Army of the Cumberland, which
was executed by S. w. Price, late colonel TWen-
ty-first Kentucky Volunteers.
Meutenant-Gen Phil Sheridan, president
OF the society, will preside at the reunion and
at the unveiling ceremonies.
All OF the general officers OF the army except
Gems Terry and Howard will be present.
The address of welcome at the opening Se5-
sion Of the society, Wednesday morning, will
be delivered by District Commissioner Dent. In
the evening an address of welcome on behalf OF
the citizens of the District will be delivered by
Judge Macarthur.
The attention of members of the Department
OF the Potomac, G. A. R.. is called to the notice
In our advertising columns to-day. Members OF
John A. Rawlins Post No. /, GAR, are also
called together on Friday evening by notice
elsewhere.
The Treasury Department building will be
Illuminated next Wednesday and Thursday
nights.
MEMORIAL SERVICES in honor of the late Gen.
Hooker took place at the Music Hall, Boston,
yesterday, in the presence OF an imposing mill
tary and civic assembly. The formal exercises
consisted Of singing and prayer and an Grafton
by Rev. Warren II. Cudworth late Chaplain of
the 1St Massachusetts, infantry.
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