The herald., 1894-06-28
A GOOD TIME COMING.
PROSPECTS FOR A SPLENDID EN- EN-
CAMPMENT AT SANTA MONICA.
Everything Points to Worry Large At
tendanos-Dstaiis of ths Arr
Engagements That Have
Been Made.

Pursuant to the resolution adopted By
the Southern California G.. A. II. associ-
alton at their meeting in this city last
January, the old soldiers and sailors OF
Southern California, with their kindred
societies. the Woman's Rslief corps,
Ladies OF the G. A. R., and Sons OF Vet
Grams, will pitch their tents in Seventh
outing, commencing July 23d, and every
thing indicates that this will be the
largest reunion of veterans ever held on
the Pacific coast.
Since the organization of the associa-
ton seven yesrs ago, it has been steadily
growing both in membership and popu-
larity, until it has passed the etage of
local repute and has been mentioned in
in the national encsmpment as q model
reunion organization. As an evidence
of this, Commander-in-C Chief Weissart
came across the continent last year to
visit the camp at Santa Barbara, and
this year the present commander-in-
chief, General Adams TO Massachusetts,
has written Commander Kutz that lie
will be present. No initiation fee or dues
are necessary to become membe of the
organization. Any soldier, sailor or
marine who served during the war Of
the rebellion, and was honorably dis
charged, or the l;neal male defendants
CT such, became members upon signing
the camp register. The neighbors and
friends of the comrades, or of any of the
kindred organizations mentioned above,
who wish to camp with them are always
,at rr;f Il rtxv al do
feel at home.
pleasant one. There ia plenty OF shade
the camp will be illuminated with cleo
tric lights and Chinese lanterns. In the
center OF the camp will be situated the
various headquarters OF the different
orders, facing inwsrds upon Lincoln
circle, and from this circle radiate six
avenues named Grant, Sherman. Sheri-
dan, Foote and Porter, after the then
greatest generals and then groatest ed.
mirals of the war. Between these ave-
nues are six triangles named respective
ly Gettysburg. Antietam, Chickamauga,
Mobile Bay, Kearsarge and Monitor, and
commemorative OF some of the most not
able land and naval battles. Facing these
avenues and triangles will be placed the
tents Of the various organizations at
tending the camp, each tent numbered
and record of the occupant kept at the
adjutant's Office, by reference TO which
any conrade or participant in the camp
can be readily found. A large tent, 120
by % feet, will be erected, in which
each night will be given a free enter
tainment, consisting Of literary exer
cises, speeches, personal "reminiscences,
vocal and instrumental music, enc. The
tents to be rented are to be 10 feet by IL
feet, and will cost So per tent for the
term OF the encampment, All who wish
tents should apply at once to Command.
or kutz at the county clerks office, as it
is desirable that the assignments to
quarters should be mace on july 9th,
Cots, mattresses, chairs, etc., can be
rented at email outlay on the camp
grounds.
Those who wish to bring their own
tents are requested to notify the com.
mander, giving eize Of tent, in order
that epace for the same may be assigned
them.
No peddling of any character will be
allowed upon the ground. Provisions
and supplies will be supplied by the
merchants of Santa Monica, who will
solicit orders and deliver goods. A list
O! merchants end others who contribute
to the camp fund will be placed in each
tent. and campers are requested TO pat
ronize only those whose names appear
upon said list. Wood for cooking and
straw for beds will be furnished free.
All tents and camp equipage will be
transported to and from Santa Monica
by the railroad companies. The camp
grounds will be lighted by electricity,
and water piped to all parts OF the camp.
No Intoxicating liquors will be sold
in the amp and no drunken or i'm
proper peraons allowed therein. This
rule will bs strictly enforced. The
camp will be under competent police
control both day and night.
Each q. A. r. poat and camp OF S. V.
ia requested to bring all their flags and
arms. Attention ia called to the circu-
lar letter OF April 10th from theee head
quarters. The railroad companies OF
Southern California will shortly issue a
folder giving rates from all points,
which win be obtainable from any rail-
road ticket Office or from headquarters.
The camp will undoubtedly be- great
success, and we shall refer to it again as
tbs work progrensoe.
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