Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-07
(. 4. R. ENCAMPMENT
The Annual Reunion Brings
 Crowds to Washington.
DEDICATION OF CAMP ROOSEVELT.
Speeches by Secretary Hay, Com- mnnder I'm Chief Torrance and Others-OId Times Revived
 at the Campfres.

monies incident to the beginning of the thirty sixth encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, which com menced here yesterday, were varied in character and mostly only semioficial.
 The events of the day outside the dedication ceremonies at Camp Roose- welt included a fine regatta on the Po- tomac, an attractive automobile parade, an interesting procession by the Red Men of this city and neighboring cities and campfres in the evening. Com mander In Chief Torrance and his staff kept open house all day at the Ebbitt House and received many hundreds of callers.
 Many train1oads of people have ar rived, and it is now quite certain that the anticipations of an exceptionally large attendance will be realized.
 Camp Roosevelt, which is to be the headquarters of the various army corps represented here during the week of the Grand Army encampment, was formally dedicated at 80 o'clock in the afternoon. The camp is on the White lot, just west of the White House and between that building and
 
 beautiful green sward, located near the heart of the city, and also is other wise we'll adapted to the purpose to which it is to be put.
 The proceedings were begun prompt ly at the time specified. Colonel John McElroy, chairman of the reunion com mittee, called the meeting to order and summoned MT. Warner to the stand. After a brief invocation by the Rev. w. G. Davenport MT. Warner intro duced the Hon. Henry B. F. Macfar- land, one of the District commission CTS. Before doing so, however, MT. Warner spoke few words of welcome of his own. Referring to the beautiful weather, he said that the genial sun shine was typical of the hospitality extended to the old soldiers by the people of the national capital.
 MT. Mcfarland took his seat in the midst of 8 generous round of applause, which was renewed and redoubled whei1 t, Ton. John Hay, secretary of state, speak for the president. MT. his speech from manu- script, spoke so distinctly that his WorQs were plainly audible to all the vast number present. He was ap- plauded at frequent intervals as he proceeded.
 When the cheers which succeeded MT. Hays speech had subsided, Gen. of the Grand Army, was introduced to respond to the words of welcome. He spoke warmly in appreciation of the reception given himself and his com rades. which had been, he said, all that they could expect.
 Secretary Moody was next intro duced. He spoke for Secretary Root, who was detained by official business. MT. Moody expressed regret that the shalloWness of the Potomac had pre- vented the bringing of some of, the specimens of the new navy to Wash ington for the inspection of the old sol diers.
 Governor Bliss of Michigan spoke l very briefly. MT. B. F. Bingham. com mander of the department of the Poto- mac, delivered the welcoming address on behalf of the local Grand Army and was followed by few words of thanks to all by Colonel McElroy for their as I sistance in rendering the occasion so marked success.
 A fine specimen of the national colors then was unfurled from a tall pole surmounting the platform, and with the firing of national salute of twen- ty-one guns the exercises closed. Five thousand veterans and thei1 friends last night gathered in Conven tion hall and participated in the camp fire of the thirty-sixth encampment ot the c. A. R. The hall was decorated d entirely with American flags.
 I The principal. address of the evening was by General Ell Torrance, com mander in chief of the G. A. R., who congratulated those present on the hap piness of the hour and the unity o1 hearts. soc