The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-02
NO GROUNDS FOR THE RUIOR
THAT 1T MIGHT BE
CHANGED.
WAS NOT EVEN THOUGHT OF.
ATTRACTIONS FOR THE ENTER
TAINMENT OF VISITORS ARE
BEING INCREASED.
PUBLICAND PRIVATE DECORATIONS
Reports From Posts About the Coun-
try Coming in-NOtes of I'M
portant Meetings.

Considerable dissatisfaction was ex-
pressed at G. A R. headquarters yes
terday over a report which was given
out the previous day from unofficial
sources to the effect that it had been
found necessary to move the site of
Camp Mason. No steps have been
taken toward changing the location of
the camp nor has the matter even been
before the executive committee for
consideration. 1t was suggested re-
Gently, however, that owing to the
sandy ground it might be difficult to
properly stake the tents so that they
would Withstand a heavy wind storm
and several of the committee, includ-
ing Gen. Mason, Chairman Horn, of
the committee on accommodation, and
Secretary Pinney visited the camp for
the purpose of learning just what OBJ
stacleS lay in the way of its success.
A careful examination was made and
each of the gentlemen express them
selves of the opinion that there is alb
solutely no reason why the present
site should be changed. Gen. Mason
said yesterday:
81 looked the grounds over thor
oughly and while it is true the site is
somewhat sandy this does not necessi-
tate change in the location of the
camp. All that will have to be done
under the circumstances will be to
procure longer stakes with which to
hol1 the tents in place and the entire
difficulty, If there is any, will be read
lily overcome"
1t is the general opinion about
hno rio h
made to overcome more than a sandy
soil rather than to consider a removal
of the camp site at this late day. The
present location could not be improved
upon for convenience and it has al
ready been printed upon some $4,000
maps which have been sent through
out the country for the information
of prospective G. A r. visitors.
A new attraction was yesterday
added to the entertainment programme
which will consist of an excursion to
White Bear lake, to be given the Of
fetal members of the Daughters Of
Veterans and Home Workers. Sept. 4.
The excursion has been arranged by
the st. Paul & Duluth railroad which
will transport the visitors to and from
the lake gratuitously The village of
White Bear will also participate in the
entertainment of the excursionists and
will tender. them an informal reception
and lunch. The citizens of White Bear
will also arrange for a tour of the lake
for the party
Gen. Mason and /. L. Mahan were
yesterday engaged in looking up the
matter of decorations for the halls
where camp fires will be held during
the encampment. The Auditorium and
Market hall as well as all other halls
which are utilized for this purpose, will
be appropriately decorated and yester-
days investigations were for the pur-
pose of starting the work Immediately
Judge Kerr, who some time ago ten
dered his resignation as chairman of
the parades and review committee, has
written Gen., Mason that he is fast i'm
proving in health at Detroit lake, and
contrary to his former expectations
will be in st. Paul during the encamp-
ment. The resignation of Judge Kerr
has not yet been accepted and he will
now be asked to retain the chairman
ship of the committee, though the ac-
tive work in regard to the parades and
review will be carried on by j. c.
Shandrew, first vice chairman of the
committee
Bidwell Wilkinson, Post No 9, Of
Buffalo, N. Y, has notified the COM
mittee on accommodations that it will
attend the encampment seventy-five
strong, accompanied by it's own brass
band. The post will probably be as
signed quarters in the WaShburn
building, on East. Fifth street
There will be a meeting of the ex-
ecutive board of the Finance COM
mittee at headquarters tomorrow even
ing
The people on Holly avenue have
formed decorative association and
propose to completely Guido Summit
avenue in decorations and general
beauty during the encampment. and
especially on the day of the parade.
Liberal contributions of funds are
being made by the property owners
along the avenue, and the decorations
will be placed in charge of a competent
committee. which has instructions to
keep its plans secret from the general
public, but to Guido the rest of the
town at all hazards.
The people of Marshall avenue. be-
tween Grotto and st. Adams streets.
are on the move to Guido Holly ave-
nue., and they have formed an associa-
ton.
Secretary Pinney yesterday received
notice from the posts of Wabasha and
Mazeppa that they would turn out in
full force, arriving Monday evening,
Aug. 81, and remaining through the
week.
U. S. Grant post, of Chicago, will
have its headquarters during the en-
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