The National tribune., 1882-05-20

some point near the city. On Friday the dele
gates would be in session until the afternoon,
and anything in the way of entertainment
, which the city desired could be arranged to
take place after three o'clock. On the first day
General Ross estimated that there would prob
ably be
| 1000 MEN IN THE PARADE
On the second day, on account Of the major
ity Of visiting militia returning home after the
parade, there would probably be about 5000
left for the city to entertain.
Mayor Whyte asked if the Citizens Commit
tee had outlined any programme and was in
formed that nothing but suggestions had been
made. 1t had, he said further, been suggested
that fete be held at the Schuetzen Park, with
a reception and fireworks display, and also a
lunch; and on the second day that an excursion
be made down the harbor to Chesterwood, with
some kind Of entertainment, which might be
provided by the city
General Latrobe thought the suggestion a
practicable and good one.
Mr. Gephart intimated that some idea of the
character of the entertainment afforded the
Grand Army on other occasions might be of
advantage, TO which General Ross responded,
year. lie said, however that there had never
been a meeting Of the National Encampment
to compare with what the present year would
| witness. On no occasion, probably, had there
! been over 1000 men in line, while here there
! would be 5000. On other occasions, also, there
! had been meetings Of various army associations
! where each corps was entertained separately,
which would not be the case in Baltimore.
! Owing to this, no definite data could be
obtained from former experience.
WHAT WASHINGTON DID FOR THE C. A. R.
General Agnus saying he had never attended
but one of the meetings of the National En-
campmcnt in Washington, remarked that the
treatment then received had surprised him.
He continued: "The entertainment was lavish
on that occasion, and l do not to-day know
whero the money caInc from. But the present
idea is this is i Southern city, and the boys are
crazy to meet and shake hands (.lthough not
in spirit simply of reconciliation, for that
came long ago. with those they faced upon the
field. Speaking rs one who wore the blue
and dwelt for years in peace and happiness
with many OF those who wore tho gray I
know that this sentiments fraternal one-is
the one in which the Encampment assemblies
among u.s. General Angus also spoke of the
design and desire Of many Of the visiting Posts
to make excursions further South after leaving
Baltimore After further remarks, on motion
OF Mr. Robinson, a committee WIS appointed
TO prepare plan OF entertainment.
A DEFINITE PROGRAMME AGREED UPON.
The committee, after short deliberate on
reported through General Latrobc, suggesting
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National Encampment and visiting military |
organizations be taken to Chestcrwood, there
TO be served with such entertainment as could |
be provided for them, and on their return the |
boats to lie of in the harbor and witnes. fire.
works display from old Fort Federal Hill, now
Federal Hill Park. This would leave the citi-
zcns' committee free to entertain the visitors |
in such manner as deemed advisable on the
day previous, and the two would not conflict.
1t may be interesting in thi. connection to note
that the Fifth New York Duryea Zouaves who
will also DO present at tho EucauiPmcnt) Du11J
Fort Federal Hill in the summer Of 1861. The
report was adopted.
The joint committee then adjourned, and
the municipal committee met with Mayor
Whyte as chairman. After discussion the man
ner Of entertainment was satisfactorily ar
ranged.
THE DETAILED PROGRAMME OF EXERCISES
as agreed upon by the committee IL as follows:
June q (the first day Of the Encampment),
a grand parade through the principal streets of
the city, passing in review before the Mayor in
front Of the City Hall. The procession Will
march to the Schuetzen Park, where the Camp
fire will be held. A barbecue and mcrrymaking
in various ways will also comprise portion of
this part Of the programme.
June 22 second day, the visiting Grand
Army Posts and other military organizations
VIII be the ci'y's guests. They will be taken
down the bay to Chesterwood on the iceboats
Latr0bc and Maryland, the tugs Of the Tlarbor
Board, and other boats TO be engaged for the
occasion. They will leave for tho bay at D. M,
about $50 ?. m, when grand dis
play Of fireworks the most brilliant ever con-
tracted for by the city will take place at Fed
eraI Hill Park. The display is intended to be
a memorable one. It is proposed to begin the
exhibition about the time that the boats will
the harbor, and the visitors will wit
ness the display from the vessels opposite tho
historic ground.
June % third day., the Grand Army Posts
Will visit Washington and Mount Vernon, and
a large number Of them viii proceed as far a.
Richmond. Those that remain here will 20
Sightseeing in Baltimore.
RECEPTION AND ENTERTAINMENT.
At a subsequent meeting OF the General Hos
pitality Committee General Ross reported in
favor Of 4 public reception and Campfire at
Park, on Wednesday, 2lst June, ri 4
p m, with illumination and fireworks at night:
that the Executive Committee Of the Grand
Army arrange for a street parade of such uni
formed veterans and militia as desire TO partic-
pate in a body, at half past throe D. H. to
march to the grounds; that 4 tent camp be cs-
rah!ished on the grounds TO present an addi-
ional attraction; the committee estimated that
the expense would be s., 900.
A committee was appointed to ascertain the ,
probable cost Of the reception and entertain ,
ncnt Of the visiting military companies. Ex-
Mayor Latrobc addressed the committee briefly.
aging that the object Of the Encampment was
patriotic one. 1t was to be a reunion Of the
soldiers who faced each other in time of battle.
low IN peace and unity. He said it would s
,ring large numbers Of wealthy business men ,
md professional men from all paris of the 6
Union, and it is very important that we should ,
entertain them in the most hospitable manner. ,