Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1886-05-28

National Enca mpment, q. A. H.
The following programme has been
issued for the August encampment Of
the G. A. R., at San Francisco:
First day, Monday, August 3D.
Meetings of the Executive Committee of
the National Council Of Administration.
Details from all posts in that city to
be on duty for escort and reception pur-
poses to arriving comrades and organiza-
tons. in pursuance of general or special
orders.
All OF the posts located in that city.
as well as any others in that department
who may feel disposed to do SO, are re-
quested to establish headquarters in
some public hall or rooms, where they
may be prepared to receive and greet all
visiting comrades as they arrive.
These several headquarters to be
opened ON Monday, August I'd, and con-
tinue day and evening through the
week.
Second Day, Tuesday, August 3D.
Grand parade at 10 A. NJ. of the National
Encampment, the Grand Army and all
kindred societies, in accordance with
special programme to be prepared by the
committee on grand parade.
At 81. NJ. parade and escort to com.
mander-in-chief and staff, national off,
GERS and members of Encampment. and
general reception at Mechanics' Pavil.
ion, said reception to be rendered to the
National Encampment, the Army of the
Potomac, the Loyal Legion, Woman's
Relief Corps and all kindred societies.
1f hrrf hA
ernor OF the State, Mayor Of the city and
Department Commander, in accordance
with special programme prepared by
the Committee on Reception.
Third day, Wednesday, August 4th.
AT 10 A. NJ. meeting OF the national
eucampment in legislative session, to
continue through the day.
| Excursion via the San Francisco and
| North Pacific railroad to Santa Rosa
and Sonoma valley, and reception by
citizens thereof rendered to all comrades
of the Grand Army, with their families,
other than officers, delegates and mem.
bers OF the national encampment.
In the evening grand concert at the
| Nee Pavilion, with chorus of
1000 voices to render national airs and
lyrics, to be followed by music and
dancing.
Public meetings to be held in the sew.
eral halls and headquarters, with ad-
dresses by distinguished visitors, as may
be arranged by the special committee.
Receptions at the several post head
quarters.
Fourth Day, Thursday, August 9Th
During the day meetings Of the National
Eacampment and kindred societies con-
| tinued.
Excursion to and reception by the cit
liens OF Santa Cruz, CAL, rendered to
all comrades of the Grand Army, with
their families, other than officers, dele
gates and members OF the National En-
campment.
In the evening, general reception and
| entertainment at the Mechanics Pa
vilion.l
Grand banquet rendered to the officers
and members of the National Encamp-
ment, to be arranged by the committee
on Grand Banquet.
Fifth Day. Friday, August 6th-Dur,
ing the day meetings of the National
Eacampment and kindred societies con.
| tinued.
| Excursion to Monterey, CAL, and
grand picnic excursion over the North
Pacific Coast Railway. of comrades OF
the Grand Army aud their families,
others than officers, delegates and mem
bers OF the National Encampment.
In the evening, general reception and
entertainment at the Mechanics Pavil-
ion. Reception at the several Post
headquarters.
Sixth day, Saturday, August 7th.--
During the day the closing meetings OF
the National Enclmpment and kindred
societies will be held. Excursions Of
the National Encampment around the
bay of San Francisco.
In the evening, the closing exercise:
of the week will be held, with Grand
Campfire OF the combined forces at the
Mechanics Pavilion.
Monday, August 9th.-Excursion Il
Oakland and grand reception by the
citizens of that city
Tuesday, August 10th. Excursion ia
San Jose and grand reception by the cit
liens Of that city, rendered to the newly
elected officers Of the National Encamp
mt mt, together with the members there
Of, and all visiting comrades.
Wednesday and Thursday, August
18th and l2th.---Excursion to Sacra
mento via Napa valley. reaching Sacra.
mento Wednesday evening, August It'll,
where grand reception will be rendered
to the newly elected officers OF the Ma
tional Encampment, together with mem
bers thereof and all visiting comrades
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