Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-27
TRE KEARsARGE MODEL.
n Complete Reproduction Of the FSnaous
War Ship Being Erected.


| a Complete Reproduction Of the FSmous
War Ship Being Erected.
MAJOR MICHAEL TELLS HOW IT WILL BE Ar
| RANGED AND WHAT THE EFFEcT Will. BE
WHEN THE vrssEL Is ENTIRELY COMPLETED
-THREE HOPS TO BE GIVEN ON HER.
/ Maj. W. H. Michael's mission to the Norfolk
navy yard, the purpose Of which was to pro-
cure masts, yards, rigging. small boats. davits,
additional flags, a ships bell, a compass. a bin
nacle, &C., for the U. s. S. Kearsarge. was en-
tirely successful. He found Capt Cromwell,
acting commandant. and Mr.. Bowles, naval
constructor, cordial and helpful in selecting
the articles needed and every facility possible
was extended in gathering the materials to-
gether and placing them on board the steamer
Norfolk for Washington. Much credit is due
to the gentlemen named for the active interest
taken by them in the enterprise, which is
bound to prove one Of the most novel attrac-
tons Of the great encampment and reunion.
There is no doubt at all that the erection of q
perfect model of the famous Kearsarge on the
ellipse forming the beautiful open space be-
tween the White House and the towering mon
ument to the memory of Washington will at
encampment week who would not otherwise be
present.
THE NOVELTY OF THE PROJECT,
as well as its appropriateness, have received
widespread notice by the leading newspapers
of the country. and the public will not be dis
appointed in this work Of art. for truly it will
be a work of art The q: - at the head
Of this article only family conveys the beauty
of the vessel when In full dress. The bright
colors Of the bunting arranged according to the
regulations OF the navy governing the dressing
OF a United States vessel on lines passing from
bow to stern. with the stars and stripes wav-
ing above from every top mast and her gunnels
and bowsprit and port holes draped in the
ever-pleasing colors Of the nations hag
cannot be conveyed by an illustration in
one color. To appreciate the scene one must
see it, and all corners to the encampment will
be given that opportunity. The masts will be
raised on Tuesday, and the molds to give the
fine shape and outlines to the bow and stern
will be placed in position the day following.
The ringers will commence work soon the
mssts are stepped. and it will be only q few
days ere the proud old vessel will begin to take
on something of the ifelikeness OF the day she
made quick and effectual work Of the Alabama
of Cherbourg.
THREE HOPS TO BE GIVEN.
Maj. Michael informed The STAR reporter
that the committee had fully decided to give
three hops aboard the kearsarge. one in honor
of naval officers and their wives and daughters,
one in honor of the United States Naval Asso-
cH..ioh anu one IN honor OF the ci'lZenS com,
work of the encampment and reunion. These
hops will be unexceptionable in every respect
Every detail VIII be looked after to make them
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Gus awning The decl itself IL Iaroe eno,uh 70
accommodate a large partv and viii no syeooth
and suitable for the most dainty feet M more
romantic and b;yb.one p,rtv ,y,o erar 60,
or enjoyed in The nations can;,ai tban vii he
those given aboard the Kearsarge "'''
The CABIN CoNvENlENCEs.
The cabin has been enlarged to I6 by Sc feet,
and will be provided with dressing rooms toilets
and every CON venience for oentleme, ord ,.d;oo
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tur"i.Sinns n ia, nife"u! oeen riade Tor Inc
WI W. iI =, III .he caoni anu uressihg rooms
w. n. Ioushtoh Co. tne entcrPrising furni-
'Ie anu cur per uea'ers. VIII iurhish ana decor
". .o $.oii anu ui,uer tneir 'horou2h ahG
a...,-.' ~, ~, "Ii oe i,'.1oe luxurious anu
Tar.o,t al nnthi, n inu 1.ntii5'ion VIII De
vide for the comfort and pleasure 81 the one,ts
OF the vessel
Inc 1orecastie rises several feet above the
hons and for rcnn;on ccas,ons MI; sa not one
uron TIE oner air Tho mn.ir will ha ,nr,';sh RI
by different bands. but on ali occasions il will
be first class. Refresbments will De- served in
and from the cabin. as the ve,the,. and other
conditions reuuire
COMMANDER MICHAEL AND STAFF.
The chairman Of the naval reunion COM
mittee. Mai. W. H. Michael. will be the COM
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