Evening journal., 1899-07-19
G. A. R. MEN ACTIVE.
Arrangements for the Encamp-
ment Well Under Way.
SPLENDID COURT OF HONOR
no BE ERECTED ON BROAD
STREET At A COST OF $4,000
AND INDEPENDENCE HALL TO
BE ILLUMINATED

/ AMI AANDALA AaANAtE4NOI HALL ~
BE ILLUMINATED.
Wilmington G. A. r. men and many
of their friends who will attend the
National Encampment of the G. A. r.,
in Philadelphia in September, are in
terested in all matters pertaining to
the reception Of the old soldiers.
At themeeting Of the general commit
tee arranging for the encampment yes
lterday afternoon in Philadelphia, Col
onel Maginniss, of the camp and free
quarters committee, reported that he
had received applications for the ac-
commodation of 14.519 persons, and
that he had secured halls, churches
lmmories, boarding houses, etc, for 23.-
1888. 1t is expected that accommoda-
tions can be provided for ZOO more
than was at first expected in the old
Ninth ward gas works. The opinion
was that most of the comrades, when
they see the camp in the park. will be
anxious to take their belongings there
and pass the week in the beautiful
spot.
Captain Frank Furness, from the
committee on decorations and illumi
nations, reported that the Court of
Honor on Broad street, would extend
from the south side Of Walnut street
to the south side Of Cherry street, and,
as revised, the cost would not be more
than $4,000 The original plan would
have cost $4,000. Contracts, Captain
Furness said, have all been awarded
and work is progressing satisfactorily
He submitted figures Of a soldier and
a sailor. modelled by the Sculptor
Boyle, which he thought could be re-
duced in size and manufactured in
large numbers and disposed of among
I the visitors in the city as souvenirs.
Captain Furness also reported that
he had an interview with the mayor
and Director of Public Safety English
|. in regard to the illumination of Inde-
I pendence Hall They had agreed that
S electric lights should not be used in
Y the building for fear of fire, and it
was decided that the best
S plan to illuminate the building.
d and Chestnut street as well, would be
o by search lights. 1t was thought that
r three large search lights would be suf-
f fiicient to make the street as bright as
e day from Fifth to Broad. and also to
e make the State House attractive. The
mayor promised to issue a proclama-
g tion requesting the business men and
+ others along the route of the parade to
b decorate their establishments and give
It greeting to the veterans.
@ General st. Clair A. Mulholland an
d nounced thaS-ihe mayor had promised
h to keep independence Hall open to the
n public, during the encampment week,
Z, until II o'clock at night, and to il
e Illuminate the interior with wax can
r. dies, after the old style Another in
r. teresting point, which a sub-commit-
Il tee was wrestling with, was the ques-
p ton Of Illuminating Independence
e Square, and, possibly, also Washington
II Square. The plan was to fill the trees
with varicolored incandescent lamps,
S, something after the one in Willow
n Grove Park. Another idea which the
2 committee was considering was that of
ie having the old Liberty Bell taken from
the hall on the day of the great parade
o and placed on a stand in front of the
n building until after the procession, so
If that all the veterans in line could see
# the relic while on the march. The gen.
eral also suggested that the proper
Is committee should see that old Car
N penters' Hall should be open day and
b. night during the jubilee week.
p Colonel o. S. Bosbyshell, from the
IN committee on music, reported that
through the libsrality of William J.
N Thompson, Of Washington Park, OF
n the Delaware. arrangements had beer
be made to have Liberatis Band. Of 100
e. performers, to lead the grand parade
without cost to the committee. In ad
es dition, Mr.. Thompson will entertain
free, numerous comrades and theil
rs families at Gloucester.
en- 1t was also reported that contrac
in for sS56.5O had been awarded to fur
n nish 3,10O costumes for the children
who will sing on the grand stand il
de front of the City Hall as the parade il
ms passing. Arrangements have beel
en- made with the Temple Chorus, of sO
voices, to sing at the meeting at tn
to Academy of Music, on which occasion
70; also, Madame suelke will sing tn
ct, Star spangled Banner" The Ma
ry tional Band of Frankford, twenty-fv
pieces, has been selected to furnish mu
le- sic at Camp Sexton day and NIGH
ck This will be in addition to the regula
ce. park concerts at the same point.
Chairman Nagle, Of the press CON
,,,fttoo ,.ood a 1afto. from, tho caorafor