Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-08-02

Encampment OF the G.. A n. at L AXE Mar
snoee0k, Aagust eth. E
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT or
MAINE, g. A r..
T. A

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT or
MAINE, g. A. r..
BANGOR, ME-. July 20, 1882
L. As has been announced heretofore a
semi annual encampment of the q. A
will be held at Lake Naranoeook on the 9ih
day OF August. Ali me nibers of the q 4 X.
and all honorablJ discharged soldiers ard
sailors throughout the State. with their wives
and little ones, and all citizens who are
friendly 20 the organization, are invited TO
meet at Lake Maranocook on the sth fav Of
August
Ill Department headquarters will be es-
tablished on the grounds at an early hour. and
all officers in charge of posts or detashments
are requested 10 report, on their arrival. the
number Of comrades under their charge
Post commanders are requested to send a
special notice to each comrade. informing
him of the reunion, and urging him to attend
II possible. Let no effort be spare to make
this one of the largest gathering. ever held in
this department
III. Commander in Chief Paul Wander
WORT of Omaha, Neh.. has signifed his in
teniion TO be present. Junior Vice Com
mander |. S. Bangs will also be with US. and
il is expected that other members OF the
National Encampment will be present DE
partment commanders of the New England
nave Uttu lHNlltt IL De Win Us. ana IL
Is hoped that quite number will accept.
". Low rates of fare have been made bv
the Maine Central, European and North
American, Bangor aud Burksport. Bangor
and Pi.cataquis. Knox and Lincoln. Grand
Trunk, and roads west of Portland; Interna-
tional Steamship Company Portland. Ban
gor and Machias Steamboat Company. 1t is
impossible for ME to give the rate of fare
from each station. Post commanders are re-
quested to apply for information in regard to
rates of fare to the nearest station agent, or
manager of steamboat routes. who will give
the information desired. A poster, giving
the time Of departure and arrival of trains.
will be issued by the Maine Central railroad
early in August, and posted at every station
on the road
V. Meals will be furnished at the lake for
all who desire, at the low rate of % cents
each.
VI. Glovers Band and Orchestra have
been engaged for the day and evening Bust
ness meeting of the department (informal) at
II 80 A NJ. Dinner at II 80 p. NJ.
The committee on entertainments and
sports have arranged the following pro-
gramme:
O'Clock canoe race. Four canoes at least
must start. Prizes as follows lst prize S 10 !:
I'd prize, s.: I'd prize. So
Batteau race. LIST prize. $40; I'd prize, So.
Blind punt race. or go it blind. LIST prize.
81 2d prize, $ 80; I'd prize, 81.
Sack race. lst prize, 81 80; "a prize, ST.
80; Sd prize, 81.
Potato race. LIST prize, 81 80: I'd prize,
81 80; Sd prize, 81.
Wheelbarrow race. lst prize. 50; "a prize,
81.
Augur brigade. Prize, 81
Foot ball will be provided. and if there
should be time foot race will be arranged
Dancing afternoon and evening in the pavil-
ion.
Bummers' convention at s p. NJ.
VII. Trains will leave the lake at 10 p
NJ. for Portland and Bangor. connecting with
special at Waterville for Augusta, Gardiner.
Brunswick and Bath, for all who desire to
remain in the evening to attend dance and
Bummers' Convention. Those who do not
desire to remain can take the regular trains,
and reach home at an early hour
Fares from Portland. Bath, Brunswick,
Gardiner, Augusta. Skowhegan, Pitts field,
and Pennington, will be 81 90 for the round
trip.
From Auburn, Lewiston and Waterville,
80 cents.
From Belfast, Northport, Dexter and Ban
gor. I.25.
From Rockland Thomaston. Warren,
Waldoboro and NewcasIe. 81 80. Wiscasset,
81 %.
Children under - years of age, half price.
Post commanders will notify comrade s.
J Gallagher. Augusta, Me, of the names of
all who propose to enter OF take part in any
of the prize races.
1t is not regarded AS necessary that mem
beIs of the G. \. Il. should attend in uniform
but the &. A. X. badge should he worn.
By command of
AUGUSTUS b. FARNHAM. Dept Comdr.
JonS F FOSTER, Asst Adj't General.