The National tribune., 1904-07-28

Chicago. July II. 1904.
l. The City of Boston is making elab.
crate and unusual preparations for the
Grand Army of the Republic. only brief
mention Of which can be made within the
limits of General Order.
In addition to the parade of Monday
Aug. Is. which is to be participated in by
the ex-Prisoners of War. Naval Brigade
Naval Jackies and Marines. and the great
parade of Tuesday, Aug. 16, in which al
comrades are asked to participate, there
are to be automobile parades. river carni
walls, fish dinners, and great variety of
entertainment. with opportunities for ex-
cursions to interesting and historic points,
continuing throughout Encampment Week
Monday evening will be largely given to
receptions.
monster campfire is planned for Tues
day evening in Mechanics Building.
Wednesday and Thursday. business SEES
sions of the Encampment will be held
Wednesday evening all visitors will be
taken to Waltham, where 1000 canoes
will dot the two-mile course on Charles
River, along the banks Of which visitors
will be given opportunity to view the
manuvering of the fleet and witness mag
nificent display of fireworks.
Thursday afternoon 100 or more ~ Ia
mobiles will be at the disposal of III, IL.
bers of the Encampment
Thursday evening will witness a unique
electrical parade of illuminated floats, pro-
ceeding over the surface railroads.
Friday the Entertainment Committee
Will fcb II ho Nn,ti
Shore.
Saturday. steamers will be provided to
take all to view the battleships down the
Bay.
Throughout the week the "White Squad
ron" will be in Boston Harbor. and visi
tors will have opportunity to see much OF
the Nations new navy.
With splendid attractions offered and
low railroad rates assured, the Com
mander-in-Chef again urges that com
rades throughout the Nation respond to
Boston's cordial invitation. rallying in
splendid force and assisting in making the
18th annual gathering a memorable one
in the history of our great and patriotic
organization.
Ill. Symphony Hall has been chosen as
the place for the holding of the forma
sessions of the Encampment.
Ill. Posts or Departments requiring
correspondence with Hon. William NJ
DIN, Chairman. Committee on Music
State House. Boston, Mass.
". Applications for quarters in lodging
houses and hotels should he promptly
made by letter to John f. Gilman, Chair
man, Committee on Accommodations
Room 347, Old South Building, 294 Wash
ingtOn street, Boston, Mass.
V. Comrades are recommended to con
fer with railroad officials ut an early day
and make sure that they fully understand
the rates and arrangements regarding the
deposit of tickets and the points at which
stop-over privileges will be allowed.
vi. The Department of California and
Nevada submit, for the consideration oil
the National Encampment, the following
Resolved. by the Department of Cali
fornia and Nevada, That the National En-
campment, G. A. r.. be requested t.
amend it's Rules and Regulations relating
to Past Department Commanders, so thai
when they change their Post membership
they shall not lose their membership i'm the
National Encampment, and the privileges
accorded them shall be the same as ar.
now enjoyed by Past Post Commanders il
State Encampments.
Also the following:
We most respectfully and fratemally
memorabilia the National Encampment
G. A. R., to so legislate as to provide thai
a comrade may at his death give or be
queath his G. A. r. button to his lega
heir, to the end that the G. A. r. buttor
may be immortalized and sent down tn,
ages teaching its lessons of patriotic serv
ice and devotion to the alag Of oul
Union" and assist in making our children
sons and daughters worthy of their sires o.
1861 90.
VII. The following is published at tn.
| request of the Antietam Battlefield Com
mission of Pennsylvania, for the informa
ton OF the members of the 10th, 18th
5Oth, 51st. Tooth. 124th, 125th, 12Sth
both. 1921 and 18th Regiments of In
fantry, the 18th Cavalry and Durell's Bat
terry of Artillery, of Pennsylvania Volun
teers.
Arrangements are in progress for tn.
dedication on the Antietam Battlefield OF
the monuments being erected thereon b,
the Commonwealth of PENNSYLVANIA, il
honor of the commands named above, OF
Saturday, Sept. II next. the iod anniver
sary of the battle. Tickets can be pur
chased at any point in Pennsylvania, goot
going from the 14th to the 18th of Sep
TENDER. and returning, including the 23c
of September, for a fare one way.
The Secretaries of the various com
mands, or the Secretary of the Commits
sion, Comrade o. G. Bosbyshell, p. o
Box 1893, Philadelphia, will gladly furnish
all information.
VIII. Additional Aids-de Camp upor
the Staff of the COMMANDMENTS Chief hav,
been named as follows:
Connecticut-Henry S. Peck, Post II
New Haven; II. +. Caswell, 40, Water
bury.
Massachusetts-E. B. Pearce, Post SO
Natick.
Missouri-S w. Kniffen, Post 131
Temple Building, st. Louis.
West Virginia-Thomas Skies, Post 4
Huntingdon; John w. Mason. Z, Fair
mont; Arnold Brandley, 10, Elkins; Rich
ard Robertson, IL, Wheeling; M. B. Bart
lett, IA, Parkersburg; Anthony Smith, SO
Harrisville; Romeo III. Freer, SO, Harris
vile; +. ]. Daniels, 70, Charleston.
TX. To fill vacancies in the Nationa
Council Of Administrat ton the Com
mander-in-Chief takes pleasure in nomi
mating the following comrades: Missouri
Frank M. Sterrett, Post 1, st. Louis; AL
ALBANIA, +. G. Sheppard, Post 1, Birming