The herald., 1894-07-28
THE LADIES OWNED THE CAMP.
Yesterday at the g. A. r. En-
campment.
It Was Ladies' Day and They Had
Great Time.
Haudsoms Addition to Bartlett Post
Monumsn Fund-An Elabor-
ate Programme for
Today.

SANTA MONICA. July 27.-Yesterday
was ladies' day o., the G. A. R. enoamp-
msnt and every one seemed to have good
time, all enjoying the entertainment
put up for them by the willing hands,
hearts and brains OF the ladies of the
W. r. O. and G. A. r.
The evening entertainment on Thurs
day was one OF the best of the camp and
the multitude of those present packed
the tent to its utmost capacity, Mrs. T.
E. Austin gracefully presiding.
As sort of prelude the drum and fife
corps gave couple of selections. The
first number proper Of the programme
was q piano solo by Mrs. Luther,
which was superbly rendered, her exc
cusion being fsultless. The second
piece was tenor solo, Let Me Fall &c q
Soldier Falls. by J. A. Osgood, whose
rendering OF the sweet melody was ad-
mired by all.
Mics Coral Harrison, artistically ar
rayed in rose silken costume, recited
The Three Lovers, and as an encore
Miss Gillhooley's Dude. Miss Harrison
has dramatic power Of wide range.
Tho charming little Misses Emily and
Rita Curtis gave violin duet, which
was appreciated.
Mrs. Austin then introduced Mrs.
Kate Tupper Gslpin as the orator Of the
occasion. She feelingly appealed to
every heart as she spoke for contribu-
tions toward the Bartlett post monu-
ment fund. Mrs. Galpin was ably sec-
onded by Comrade Fairbanks, and
$71.65 was raised among the audience
Ahile the fife and drum corps played.
Miss Levy recited excellently and
Mrs. Young and chorus consisting Of
Department Commander Wallin, Com
rades Brown, Osgood and Mrs. Brown
gave The Wayside Gross.
Miss Harrison then recited Searching
for the Slain in manner which would
have done credit to professional. Mira.
Brown sang Fsgori.a. Mrs. Levy sang a
solo, CommaE, ter Wallin made fare
we'll address, ffe audience sang Ameri-
ca, and the Entertainment was at an
end.
Afterward the participants were sere.
naded by Stanton corps.
CoURT-MARrAL.
The court-marlial was run by the
ladies yesterday with vengeance, one
old lady being tried for stealing water
melon and adjudged insane.
Capt. A. +. Dill Of San Diego ant
Senator Ed Sey mour were also tried for
disturbing the peace and resisting ar
officer, and fined $40, which was paid BY
collection being taken up in their be-
half.
There were, many ludicrous scenes
4 disfg,r Mas int issfy 1SaSe c6Gfts 1Mfolld
be when woman got the ballot.
W. r. C. PARADE.
The ladies had the floor, or rather ths
parade.ground, yesterday afternoon
and what parade it was, when tn,
flower of the camp was on inspection
with female drummers and fifers. Their
WAS lots OF merriment and plenty o
good marching. The ladies deserv,
credit for their ability to furnish q,
much amusement and entertainment Il
the members of the camp.
ToDAY's PROGRAMME.
Tomorrow Saturday is Santa Mcnic,
day. and the good people of the towr
have determined to make it the grea
day OF the encampmsnt, with a pro
gramme which includes parade, literary
and musical entertainment at Assem- blJ
hall at pm; water polo. and concer
by the Lowinski orchestra at NortI
Beach plunge: grand concert by Grac,
Remington Davis at North Beach batt
house at 8 p. M, and ball at Hotel Ar
cadia.
The procession will form at 2 80 D. m
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grand marshal:
Soldiers Home Band,
Encampment of Veterans, including
Ladies' auxiliary organizations
Delegation from soldiers Home,
| Sons of Veterans,
| Masonic fraternity.