The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-25
READY FOR H G.. A. r.
MUNCIE HAS TRIED HERSELF IN
PREPARING ACCOMMODATIONS.
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Special to the Indianapolis journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind., March 24-Arrangements
for the G.. A. r. e-ncampment, which will be
held in Muncie on Wednesday and Thurs
day of this week, are being rapidly COM
pleted, and no pains will be spared to give
the old soldiers and visitors a hospitable
welcome. All the committees have made
their reports and everything is in readiness.
Tn decorations are elaborate and beautiful,
and already the city is afiame with flags
and bunting. Accommodations will be
ample for all who may attend.
On Tuesday evening a reception will be
rendered to Gen. James r. Carnahan, SUI
preme commander CT the Uniform Rank
Knights of Pythias of the world, by the
Knights of Muncie, including members of
Welcome Lodge. No. 81, Silver Shield Lodge,
No. 403, and Muncie Division, No. 81, Uni
form Rank, at Castle Hall of Silver Shield
Lodge.
The department officers of the G.. A. r.,
the w. r. C. and the Ladies of the G.. A.
r.. accompanied by the Soldiers and Sail
ors, Orphans Home band, of Knightstown,
will arrive by special train on Tuesday at
2 o'clock D. IN.
The first business meeting will be held
by the credentials committee on Tuesday
afternoon at the Kirby House.
Mrs. Gertrude Mitchell, of New Castle. a
daughter of Col. Geo. W.. Leonard, who
eHS
candidate for senior vice commander of
the W.. r. c. Mrs. Mitchell is now Junior
vice commander. IF
The new order known as the Ladies of
the g. A. r. wi. be largely represented
at the eneampment and there is already a
strong rivalry for the election to the var
ious offices in the organization.
Commander-in-chief of tie 6. A. r..
Thomas G.. LawIar, will be present. and
will be rendered a special reception and
an enthusiastic welcome.
It is generally believed here that some
a0finn will he taken Inv tha annnvnnnoon
concerning the board of regents for the
soldiers monument. The expression among
G. A. r. men in this city is strongly in
opposition to j. G. Langsdale's appointment
on the board.
Following is the official programme, pre-
R Reld: this evening of the meetings to be
Tuesday. March 26-Reception of dele
gates and guests. 21O p. m.-Arrival of
special train from indianapolis and An
derson via Big Four railroad, to be met
by Williams Post, G. A. r., city band,
Assignment of delegates and guests to
quarters from assignment headquarters,
old Presbyterian Church, South Walnut
street.
The department G.. A. r. headquarters
for the filing of credentials of delegates is
street.
The w. R. G. headquarters is at the new
Church of Christ, corner of jackson and
Elm streets.
Ladies of the c.. A. R. headquarters is
in the reception lodge <. Of p, Patterson
oICSh, ~ l. dlo walnut StIcClS-
Receptions-6 to 8 p. m. to department
officers G. A. +. in the parlors Of the
and mlaDy ladies' haus Of the he t e. a. aep r. By w e1eeeas
Lodge. K. of p, Patterson Block. BY VIII
liam's Post, G A. r., No. Is, at
BY. Silver Shield Lodge, K. of p, to Com
rade J. r. Carnahan, in Young & Kessler
Building, East Jackson street; BY Mu-cie
gates and guests. By Robert Downing at.
WISER Grand Opera House.
ception of delegates and guests, and assign
ment to quarters by the committee. Con-
venlng OF q. A. X. encampment IN secret
House. Converting of w. r. C. at the New
Church of Christ. Converting of the ladies
journment of all the above business meet
ings at 11:So a. M Formation of parade.
al 1880 p. M. as follows. North on Val
nut street from National Hotel to Main
street, west on Main to High street, north
on High to Washington street, east on
Washington to Walnut. south on Walnut to
Main street. east on Main past the review
south on Elm to jackson street, west on
Jackson to Mulberry street. south on Null
berry to place of disbandment Recon-
r. G. and ladies of the G.. A. r.. at $3.50 p.
M Camp fires at 7;so ?. m; with special
Grand Opera House, Commander A. O.
Marsh presiding; Walnut-street Opera
House, Past Commander James T.. Johnston,
courthouse, General J. r.. Carnahan, of In
dianapolis. presiding. National Commander
Thomas G. Lawler, of Rockport, ILL.,, and
all department officers, and also the famous
Bald-headed Glee Club, of indianapolis, will
visit all the camp fires during the evening.
Thursday, March $3.50 a. m, continue
ton of business session.
Bureaus of Information are located at the
Old Presbyterian Church, corner Walnut
and Charles streets, and at the Courthouse
square, corner Main and Walnut streets.
Baggage and parcels checked free at as
SlgnmGnt HEADQUARTERS. Old PRESBYTERIAN
Church.
Following are lists of local committees:
Executive committee-Chairman, Mayor
George w. Cromer; secretary. F. J. Clay
pool; treasurer, G. w. H. Kemper.
Chalrmen of other committees are: Finance,
Edward Haffner; reception, George W. Gro
mer; hotels and accommodations, T. F.
Rose; decorations, w. s. Hickey: camp fires,
Major J. F. Wildman; badges. James Boyce;
parade, Captain w. j. Hilligoss; music, A.
w. Brady; transportation, J. c. Johnson;
Sons of Veterans, Captain Frank Ellis; w.
r. c., George f. McCulloch. Headquarters
in Commercial Club rooms, Patterson Block,
Walnut and Main streets.