Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-24
THE G. A. X. PARADE
Some Features Of Ii Already Considered
Chairman Edson.


Chairman Edson.
At the next meeting Of the executive COM
mittee in charge of the arrangements for the
G. A. r. encampment it is probable that the
chairmen Of several committees will be APP
pointed in addition to the list already an
nounced. The chairmen of the committee on
excursions, the committee On information. on
badges. on printing and on the Woman's Re-
lief Corps will probably then be named. Some
Of these committees will have considerable
work to do. Many Of the general features
of the entertainment Of the Grand Army have
already been considered by Chairman Edison
and his associates Mr.. Edison has suggested a
number Of ideas. which will probably
be carried OUT and has received
a number from different sources which meet
his approval He looks forward to an encamp-
ment which will be memorable as well on ac-
count of the splendid entertainment provided,
as on account of the myriads of veterans who
viii take part One thing he is bound to have
proved, and that is that the utterances made
in the encampment at Detroit by the advocates
of Lincoln, Neb. to the effect that the Union
veterans would have a cold welcome in Wash
lngton, was q gross libel on the capital city.
THE ILLUMINATION.
Chairman Thomas of the committee on iitu-
mination said today that Washington would be
fore. He feels confident Of making a brilliant
and memorable display. the only limit to its
magnincence being the amount of money avail
able for this use. Pennsylvania avenue and
the Capitol will glow with light, and the Wash
ington monument will be brought out against
the background of the night in lines of fire.
TIE PARADE.
Chairman Edison has given much thought to
the parade. 1t is his idea that it should be
short and that there should be enthusiasm all
along the line. Instead of five hours he thinks
1t should be over in two hours, SO that neither
the veterans in line nor the spectators in the
street need be wearied. To accomplish this he
thinks the different divisions OF the parade
should be formed on the streets entering Penn
sylyanla avenue Immediately west or the Capt.
tol-lst, I'd, Sd and Al streets-the line of
march beginning at Al street and ending at
18th or 18th street. Then he thinks the Grand
Army men could be formed in close order, with
ranks extending clear across the avenue. or in
double columns, one on each side of the ave-
nue..
SCHOOL CHILDREN TO SING.
On each of the stands to be erected along the
line be thinks they could seat 1900 or more
school children, all provided with flags, who,
under the direction OF competent leaders,
would sing war songs and patriotic airs the
parade passed. There could be displayed too,
at some points, objects Of patriotic interest OF
OF special interest to the veterans. all of which
would tend to increase the enthusiasm both Of
the marching men and of the spectators.
1t has been suggested also to invite distn-
guished Union general snow living to occupy
positions on the stand SO that they can review
the parade and at the same time be seen by the
men in line. II there are generals enough each
stand could have its general. and SO each stand
would be point of interest to the marching
men as well as the grand reviewing stand, where
the President would review the parade, in front
Of the White House.