The National tribune., 1882-03-11
NATIONAL ENCAMPKENT, GAR.

Preparations for the Coming Reunion at Balti-
more-IpterrieW with General Ross.
The approaching National Encampment of
The Grand Army of the United States which
assemblies in Baltimore on the 21st of June will
prove an event of more than ordinary interest
IN military circles. All the Indications point
TO svery large representation Of the Order from
he East, North, and West, and Judging from
ihe interest already aroused and active man.
Tested by the special committee having in
charge the reception and entertainment of the
guests, there is every reason for believing that
.he Reunion will prove an occasion of much en-
oyment to all the participants. Baltimore has
ong been famous for the hospitality of her
peOple-as well as for the grace and beauty of
her wonderland it is safe to assure the visitors
that there will be nothing lacking In the mat
ser of extending to them warm welcome and
hosspitable entertainment during their sojourn
as the guests Of the Monumental City. Past
Grand Commander, General VIM. E. w. Ross
chairman of the Executive Committee, with
Col Graham Dukehart, the present commander,
and other leading members of the various Posts
comprising the Maryland district, have been for
some time busily engaged in arranging the pro-
Eramme of ceremonies, and in order to ascertain
what has been accomplished thus for in that
direction representative of The NATIONAL
TRIBUNE called upon General Ross in Balti-
more to make some inquiries on the subject.
What progress. General, has been made for
The reception and entertainment of Baltimores
guests in June?"
Everything" he replied, ais progressing
satisfactorily and we will be prepared to well
consulted with the owners of Bay Ridge, airep-s
llar resort on the Chesapeake Bay, near An
aapelis and found thatw can have the exclu-
,;ve use of the hotel, grounds, and steamers OF
ne lire on the 21st of June, the day appointed
or the meeting Of the convention. We are ar
s.agGng fer the reception and entertainment of
-nsa 900 to 10000 guests during the week of
.-.- encampment. As chairman of the Execu-
aye Committee | have already been notified of
..i. intention of thirteen Posts to visit us on
tr opening day"
O. y mere vii the convention be held?"
Probably at the Academy of Music, which,
yon probably know, is one of the finest build
as f1r sUch q purpose in the United States.
IL . splendidly equipped and the ventilation
> i.riect and its acoustic properties unsur-
las-ed. so that there will be no discomfort from
1Spt or other causes. ! am now busy extend
liE Invitations to Departments and Posts and
aaSe many inquiries as to the details of the
sDpgramme to be observed"
"Bow will the guests be received?"
,"At the last meeting of the Executive Com
nittee committee composed of myself and
Messrs. Agnus, Dukehart, Sharklin, and Hay
len, was appointed to wait upon prominent
citizens and bankers and request them to allow
ihe use of their names as an honorary finance
sofnlhittee and to select national bank as
speAsltyer of the committee. This have no
lOubtSwill be done and all the funds necessary
10 uroy-:dad
"About the hotels ?"
"Wcll, we will have ample hotel accommo-
lstiops. Already have addressed letters to
The proprietors ofthe leading hotels asking
ihern how many guests they can entertain and
Whit reduction Of rates they will make. There
need be no apprehension Of any overcharging
T lack of accommodation. AS soon as l re-
seiye the replies will inform the public of
ihe terms offered through the columns of The
NATIONAL IkRIBUNE"
"Will there be reduction in railway fares?"
Ip that respect we have also taken all the
Hepsf necessary. 4 letter has been addressed
% the various railway companies notifying
hem that we expect very large number of
hsitors and telling them that we propose to
Iffer such inducements as will attract a num-
Der of uniformed Posts from all parts of the
Serth, East, and West, and asking to be in
orIned as early as possible what reduction in
ateswill be made for uniformed organizations
md HiS0 What inducements tneV Will OUef 10
hegeneral public to visit Baltimore during
he Encampment. ] feel assured that the
rarious companies win make liberal reduc.
ions"
HAnd now about the programmed"
"Well, 1t has not been fulIy prepared, but az
ar as possible / will give it TO you. On the
lfst dav there will be grand parade of all thu
Uniformed Posts, the visiting organizations
md those comprising the District Of Maryland
md the display will be an imposing one. Thi
win be followed by formal reception by thu
Governor Of the State, Hon. William I. Hamil
on, and the Mayor sSBaltimore, ex-senator VIM
2inkney Whyte, together with the officers o
de Encampment. Later in the day th
members Of the Grand Lodge will be takel
ma splendid new steamer down the Chesa
Ieske to Bay Ridge, and after introducin;
hem TO that popular Maryland bird,
he terrapin, and other toothsone dishes 70
ghjeh our city is widely known, we will eoH
inse the trip TO Annapolis and visit the Navs
teademy, returning by moonlight. This abou
comprises the opening dsy's programme ant
hat for the remainder of the convention ha
lot vet been Gllly decide upon. / have re
aiyed letter from the Committee on Hospi
alty of the Merchants apd Manufacturers
association proposing to cooperate in receiV
pc and entertaining our visitors and othe
eading citizens are also manlfestlng an In
crest in the reception"
HAS any other feature been decided upon !?
Wei, you might say that we will haye
Campfire established at some convenien
nint in the suburbs, accessible to railroa
iucs. for the accommodation of visiting Post:
.vcrythinr possible will be provided for thei
- sure and comfort in that connection"
Have you anything on special interest fror
%. Ua,arHrnenJ Commanders Of the States
81 received to-day a communication fror
1}oua John M. Vanderslice, Department
o.,mander of Pennsylvania, stating tha
l..ur 1900 members would visit Baltimor
ly:n Philadelphia alone on the day of tn
,lrade and making inquiries as to the prt
rtn,yae to be observed, such as are replied
y ,he information just given you"
viii the business men of Baltimore tax
81 active part in the reception of the visitors
YES; / feel assured that they Will WELDON,
hem cordially. have addressed letter to a
he commercial bodies In the city informin
hem that the delegates TO the Encampmen
are representative business men from all part
6 the country and expressing the hope tina