The National tribune., 1890-07-24
THE GRAND ARMY.
News From The DepartmentS---NeW
Pests, etc.
THE ENCAMPMENT.
prepnration, Coz the NatIonaI Encampment.


Boston, July q.
Misunderstood that President Harrison intends
60 visit the Enoampment and incidentally TO attend
the dinner OF the Mayors Club Aug. II. The
plan now is 20 go with Secretary Tracy Posimas-
ter-General WanamaISer and such others OF the
Cabinet can leave Washington. The trip will
be made in the Despatch, in company with the YES
cells of the North Atlantic Squadron. These plans
may be given up on account of Executive duties,
but Il is believed now that The President will go.
IL has been decided by the Secretary Of the Navy
20 order the North Atlantic Squadron TO Boston, 70
remain in the harbor during the meeting. This is
IN accordance with the request made by the Execu-
tive Committee last week.
The Committee on Parade has succeeded in
convincing Gen. Algcr that It viii be best 20 per-
init the crippled veterans 90 ride in the procession
or course the principal objection made that
the line would be too long IL carriages were adj
mitted. The committee has decided to have a
division Of carriages follow the Department Of
Massachusetts, and all disabled veterans will be
invited to occupy them.
There viii be three triumphal arches erected,
and the contracts have been awarded. The arch
in Washington street near Newton. will be IS feet
high and 80 feet from curb 20 curb with open
ing so feet wide and 25 feet high The battle scene
on the front will represent Pickett's charge. and
on the reverse Sheridan's ride. The paintings will
be - 40 feet. The four panels viii represent cav
airy, infantry artillery and the navy. The top of
the arch will be trimmed with laurel with a stand
OF colors at the apex. and the whole viii be deco
rated with flags and bunting. In Washington
street, near Hanover, the arch will extend from
curb 10 curb, the hight being in proportion. The
paintings viii consist Of the Signal Corps in the act
Of faggihg signals. and Grant accommodating
the North Anna, with possibly Sbermau's march
10 the sea- and scene representing Peace, with the
army at rest and a scroll, " Welcome, Grand Army
OF the Republic" Atthe entrance TO the PHbic Gar
dens. opposite Commonwealth avenue a pavilion
arch will be erected showing the equestrian statue
OF Washington through the opening. The fight
between the Monitor and tie Merrimac will adorn
the front, the whole being tasiefaliy trimmed with
Garlands. bunting, flags, etc.
The arrangements for quarters are progressing
satisfactorily. Mechanics Building which will be
named Camp Sheridan, will accommodate 1000
comrades. Officers Of the Order viii be placed in
command, and there will be a certain amount OF
military duty performed and military discipline
enforced. A diningroom will be established within
tie building. where meals be had at the rate OF
Is cents. All the hotels practically filled now,
Rs they have been arranged with for the accommo-
dation Of the veterans. Besides these, there is a
list Of 1000 available clearinghouse. each accom-
nOdating from two 10 SO persons. winslow's Rink
and Murdoch Hospital also have been secured for
The comrades' exclusive use.
The subscriptions 10 the fund are pouring in, and
the members Of The Financial Committee are In
good spirits. A circular has been issued stating
that the sum amounts 30 So. $50 OF which
G. go make up the gifts The committee also urges
the business men and citizens generally of Boston
10 further evidence their goodwill and generosity,
and eDdeavor as soon possible to raise the re-
quired $4,000 The sum OF $500 has been trans
feTred 70 committee Of Plymouth GAR. men
and citizens thai ia TO have charge OF the clam bake
30 be given the visiting delegates In Plymouth.
As the preparations 20 on from day To day,
and as order IS being gradually established. the
magnitude OF this coming meeting begins 20 be
appreciated. TIE decorations viii be of the finest
order, the parade will be the grandest and Longest
ever Of iis kind and the streets Of Boston will
be filed with the largest concourse Of people the
city has ever known. The subcommittee hAv-
Ing In charge The quartering Of the Posts and indi
viduals have up 10 the present time arranged for
1900 persons This is Of course exclusive OF those
who come Independently The estimates Of the
officers ia charge a 20 the total number OF Grand
Army people who viii be in he city during the
second week in August vary from 5000 to $1,000
Taking 5000 fair average OF individuals Of
tbe 9. Ar, this does not take into consideration
the families Of these members. Allowing an aver
age Of two persons 70 each member Of the Order
there would be representation Of more than
$4,000. recent estimate by q member Of the
committee placed the number Of outsiders at more
than 5000. Thus should have al fair esti-
Eaate. zJo.@0 people IN Boston during the whole
period Of the neetinE-E. b. @.