Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-08-24
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Capt Joh Z. Cnsss Who VS. fscsntI,
appointed csmmiatee u one % ba6ess 70
the Officers snd members Of the Nss,
Veterans Assscaastea bas jsss rstusns,
from Boston With the bsdsss. rhsy =,
b.sutiss. There are tvs patterns; one FOL
the tficefs and censissees ssd the oshs,
for the members. Bob ass made Of Yss
sssin ribbon With gold spriss fringe and
surmounted with . large god pin
With the word "vetessar spea 4 In large
cspisals. The effieers badges have blus
sDd shiss stsssners on each sids Of the
main ribbon and sssAcksd 70 lhs pin. Al
shs sop Of this badge 10 the 6tsss coas-of-
ssns susmosnsed BY > scroll bearing ths
word Prosperity. Below this ar the
Words "oficers and Committees Maine
Veterans Association, Bocsspnsnse Of 1891
At Augusta Tbs cher badge has below
the coss-of-ssms the vofds .faiLe
vsssrsn's Association" Bsts~ this
10 eiustes Of four shiebs surrounded By
an essle. On ths top shield sre TWO crossed
sabses, symbolic Of The cavalry. Below
tins are two shieIds. one With muskes stack
With busIe. infastry, aod IN snches and
cable, navy. Below, . shield With crossed
cannons and pile Of shot.
A Rsosp,son cemmissss Appoasssd.
The lest business needing or the local
committee on ssrsossments wss held q
weehs & BlAnchard's ofics Saturday nixht.
Chairman L. d. Csrvsr pfesided. Vsyious
routine businsss vas transacted, The Affair."
a the committee we're wound up and
sub committee appointed for the re-
orption Of veterans and visitors.
This committee consists Of Lewis Seibips,
chairman VIM. MeDsyid, II. II. David
con. VIM. II. Mason and p. N. Fogler. It
~ill be At all inc ming trains and will meet
the boys ard their friends and will direct
them to the convsyanees TO Camp Jameson.
Upon arriving ii the grounds the veterans
sre requested to 90 to headquarters and
resister their names and regiments and have
quarters assigned.
Hsos Out Tour BuatiDs Todsy.
The local committee of arrangements
most earnestly ask the citizens Of Augusts
to decorate the fronts Of their houses and
stores with bunting and steamers and to
hang out the old flag. Let the veterans
see that We appreciate their selection Of
the capital city - their place Of meeting.
Let your little boys and girls have fl .gs to
wave. Do everything you can to make our
beautiful city more beautiful, and IS gay ~
the hsg. Hang it out today for the boys
are already arriving.
Ofdsss Of the Guard.
Veterans, you are welcome.
Have you seen the bsdges2
Register your name and regiment ct head
quarters.
The JoUKsAL will contain the fullest
reports Of the spcsmpment.
A delegation from Aroostook is already
tertiug on the old campground.
Caterer Mclaughlin will set good table
j1dgirs from the supplies he has ordered.
We are coming Gen. Mitchell. several
thousand stroHg-if the weather should be
fair"
Tbs members Of the End Maine Battery,
II !. understood, will hold . reunion during
the week.
The sons Of Veterans ere invited to fur
rish the guards for duty during the En-
csmpment.
The local committee inspected the camp
yesterday and found everything 10 the pink
Of condition.
Capt John +. chase will be st head
quarters today ready 10 furnish badges to
the members.
A we'll know citizen Of Augusta says thst
over IL. 900 Union soldiers CAM ed on the
grounds during the war.
Gerers Mitchell. The president Of tn e
".ocistion will srIive t, day aud will pro
coed At once TO the camp.
Thsrs will be = band concert this evening
from 30 to . by Dsnniss military band Of
~ pieces All are WELCOME.
A committee Of the local veterans, with
crimson badges on their msrly breasts. will
be at the trains to point out the way to
e,mp
Capt. Riker and his ambulance will hold
the fort at the hospital. The medicines
viii be dispensed at the coz Of the associ-
alton.
Congressman Boutelle is expected at the
camp today. He is member Of the ssso-
citation and will spend the week on the
grounds.
II ia to be hoped that the clerk Of the
weather will be ~ considera,e in regard to
General II. NJ, Sprsgue has been untir-
ing In his endeavors to make the coming
eccampment success. lie will spend the
Ne, k on the grounds.
Yesterday the big tent which 10 capab lie
OF holding 1000 people, was set up at the
camp. A platform for the speakers has
been built within the canvas.
The young people Of this city will hsve
tho pIcsauya dupinu tho uaak ~ hearing