New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-27
EVERYTHING READY AT THE TOMB.
WORK COMPLETED on THE STANDS AND
THE DECORATIONS.


Everything Is in readiness at Claremont for the
dedication exercises. The work OF erecting the
gigantic stands that are seat over 1900 persons
and The building OF the diningroom the approaches
To the triumphal arch. and the arch itself, under
which the parade is to pass, were finished shortly
after o'clock last night In the massive structures
not a defect was TO be found after most careful
inspection. Much praise was given TO John l.
Brady the contractor, for completing his abors at
the mausoeum so well and with the brief period
allotted to him 10 do it in. In five days the big
stand that extends along the east drive from one
hundred TWEEN -second-st 10 One hundred-and
twenty -fourth-st. was completed: day was all
that was necessary to swing in place the massive
copper doors of the tomb another day and the din
ing-room and the approaches to the arch were
nearly finished and the trumpha arch the finish
ing touches Of which were attended TO late in the
afternoon WAS built in three days.
As early as O'Clock yesterday morning tine work
of putting In shipshape the raised ground on which
the mausoleum stands began BY noon all the
rubbish or the approaches had been removed. and
when darkness came the grounds were in perfect
condition for the coming OF the patriotic hosts and
the honored guests of the city.
The decorating of the big stand between One
hundred-a -twonty-sec and one hundred and
twenty-fourth SITS. opposite the tomb. was COM
pleed early IN the day. The front of it is covered
with red and white bunting. This is Sc: off by
purple cloth. pretily draped. Purple cloth adorns
the front of the speakers stand and the reviewing
stand The canopies of these two stands of
white canvas.
The work of decorating the tomb will be at
tended TO early this morning. Within the tomb
viii be placed many palms and in each Of the
futings of the six columns of the mausoleum will
be ARRANGED cycas circiunas leaves, which were
imported from South America for the occasion.
The leaves are twelve feet long. and will extend
the columns will he banked garands and above
these floral decorations will be wreaths which will
sf.I fFh llrfr h1us of ra1a ,fLT
expected that at an early hour this morning sev-
eral Grand Army posts will visit tho tomb to lay
After the carpenters had finished he Construction
of the trumphal arch YESTERDAY afternoon the arch
being built entirely of marble. on the facade of the
arch are the words of General Grant. Let us have
peace" In the centre is eagle made of plaster
work This morning tho stands will be decorated
All last night about forty cooks and twelve chefs
were busy at work In the kitchen attached to the
guests There will be some 300 walters to attend to
the wants Of the diners.
Special arrangements have been made by Ralph
A. Gushee lessee and proprietor Of the Claremont.
dent Mckinley and the city's guests. The following
is the menu. and it is estimated that more than
five hundred persons will enjoy it:
co1:omne de Volatile ta.se.
Olives RAIDS. teecy Amandes saiees
sab6an MS%9rd datorG a IA oN NeEgqrs El}9Is,.
Croquettes de Volatile peti,s poi-
Bouchees de Riz de yeau ia Toulouse.
Bruf rou. Aencau Lansue Jambon.
Salades de Hopard Dc Volatile.
Sandwiches R.lettes
Charlotte Russo. Geles
Gldces GateauX assOrtles.
CafG.
c. II. Miynm & Co Extra Dry.
Every effort has been made to prevent confusion.
and Mr.. Gushee believes that there Will not be :he
slightest hitch in the arrangements.
Thousands of visitors yesterday afternoon
watched the work of building high fence around
the old repository preparatory to tearing IL down.
George g. Meade Post No. | has been designa ted
by the Grant Monument Committee to crown the
monument with a wreath of laurel this morning.