Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-27
Midshipmen to Appear in
Naval Parade.
WILL GREET G.. A. R.
SOUTH IS WIDELY INTERESTED
IN ENCAMPMENT.
Yacht Mayfower to Be in Washington
During Reunion-Soldiers' Home
Will Entertain.

After consultation with Superintendent
Wainwright OF the Naval Academy Secre-
tary Moody has directed that the battalion
OF naval cadets shall come to Washington
on the 7th Proximo to participate In the
naval G.. A. r. parade that day. The
cadets will leave Annapolis in the morning
and return In the evening, as is customary
on such occasions.
Secretary Moody has directed also that
the naval yacht Mayflower. now undergo
ing repairs at the New York navy yard,
shall be at Washington October for the
use OF the President in case he should de-
sire to make a trip down the Potomac. The
Mayfower will be the flagship of Admiral
Dewey during the naval maneuvers in the
Caribbean in the winter, having been
placed a the admirals disposal by the
President.
1t is said a the Navy Department that
there is no Significance in the movement
of the Mayhower to this city, and that 1t
does not indicate that President Roosevelt
has any intehtion of leaving Washington,
and although the vessel will be in Wash
ington during the Grand Army reunion
there is present intention Of having that
vessel take any part in the ceremonies.
Program of Ex-Prisoners.
Gen. J. u. Walker, commander of the
National Association of Union ex-PriSoners
of War. called this morning ar encampment
headquarters. In the course CT a confer
ence with Secretary Bullley OF the citizens
executive committee Gen. Walker presented
his general order announcing the reunion
of the ex-prsoners and stating its program.
Gen. Walker talked enthusiastically of the
forthcoming encampment. In Fitzgerald,
Ga. whore / have been spending a few
days" he said, Il found the most active
interest in the encampment. Over 100 per.
sons have engaged to come in a party from
that town alone. Macon, Americas and
Atlanta will send large delegations. The
prospects for passenger traffic over south
ern lines during the week before the en-
campmenh is very encouraging 1 am con-
fident the attendance will suTpaSs any from
the same section which Washington has
known in earlier years.
Chairman F.. Il. Hay of the committee on
music has arranged to have a chorus of GOO
school girls sing marching songs while the
veterans pass the south front of the treas
ury. This chorus will be made up entirely
of girls from the eight grade schools in the
Jefferson. Franklin and Central buildings,
and will be directed by Mr. f. ID. Tracy,
who conducted the chorus a the flag day
exercises and has served in similar capaci-
ties many occasions. Lieutenant San
telmann. conductor of the Marine Band, has
transferred to Mr. Tracy the manuscript
OF the songs sung flag day, and these
will probably be included in the repertoire
of this chorus. Rehearsals have al
ready begun
Welcome at Soldiers Home.
Col. Jacob Moore. past commander of Will
sonsPost q. a. r., which is composed of
the retired war of the rebellion regulars
at the Soldiers Home, has written Col s.
F. Faurce chairman of the committee on
campfros that in arranging for the COM
ing encampment campfires. he is to remem-
her that Stanley Hall at the home is avail
able for that purpose and the Soldiers
Home Band. which is considered fine or
ganization. will play during the week. when
ever required at the home. Wilson Post
Will serve luECh during the entire week Of
the encampme Mt. in lower G. A. r. hall
This courtesy will be extended to all the
visitors at the Soldiers Home during the
week. and Col. Moore states that the home
and pleasant for their guests as possible.
Col. Moore also suggests that Stanley Hall.
place for campfire Of the old Regulars"
and ii Is probable that such arrange
ment will be made
The headquarters of the 3D. New York
Cavalry will be located at 1913 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest during the encampment
Col. John McElroy, chairman of the COM
mittee on reunions. received a letter this
morning from the Secretary of War in
forming him that at his request battery OF
artillery will be stationed in Camp Roose-
Welt during encampment week. and that ii
will fire the sunrise and sunset guns and
give the military salutes during the week
as may be required. This action of Secre-
tary Root pleases the committee immense
". as without this military feature the life
and routine at Camp Roosevelt would have
Deem lacking in very essential feature.
An annua! meeting Of the Washington So
ciety of Civil War Nurses was held last
evening at the residence of Mrs. Martha
Wood Ferguson / street when an in
teresting account was read of the forrna-
ton of the society in the studio of Miss
Ransom. lssl and the kindly interest taken
In the matter by Mrs. Garfield Miss Dix
being made president ex-officio 1t was
decided by the advice of the president.
Mrs r S, Brinton to occupy the Mother
Bickerdike Tent Thursday and Friday
October and 10. for the entertainment
of visiting nurses in the way of rest and
quiet and social cup OF tea. The tent
Will be used also for a reception by all
members who can be present for any vet
Grams who were under their care during
any period of the war. The society will
be represented by Mrs. Emma SouthHick
Brinton and her associates.
Odd Fellows Will Keep Open House.
A movement started In Central Lodge, No
I. I. o. o. F., short time since, to provide
some kind OF entertainment and a rendez
vous for Odd Fellows and their friends who
Will visit Washington during encampment
week has resulted In the organization of a
committee composed of three me mbers from
the Grand Lodge and like number from
each of the seventeen subordinate and four
Rebekah lodges OF the District. The Grand
Lodge hold special meeting on Wednesday
evening TO approve of the movement ard
appoint its committee. The several COM
mittees met last night and organized by the
election OF Grand Warden w. II. McNiel
Chairman: Grand Marshal E w. Bradford
secretary, and Past Grand w. j. Brewer
treasurer
Inc work is to be divided among several
subcommlttees, as follows: Reception OF
guests. entertainment of guests bureau of
information. press and advertising AMI a
special committee TO advise with the gen.
erai q. A. r. reception committee consist
Ing OF Grand Master Geo. q. Collision Grand
Patriarch John II. Wood and Grand Repre-
sentative +. A. Stier
The secretary was appointed chairman OF
the press and advertising committee. blu,
the appointment OF the other subcommit.
tees was deferred to the next meeting Of
the committee. which will be held Thurs
day evening. October ., in the blue room
Odd Fellows Hall. An outline of the pIar
provides for keeping the 18th street hall oper
during the week and committees In attend
ance to receive and make comfortable al
visiting Odd Fellows and friends who may
accompany them. serve light refreshment.
and provide place for rest and socia