The National tribune., 1907-08-22

I formation concerning the Encamp-
ment. These circulars can be had by
addressing the General Passenger
Agents of the various roads.
A complete and thoro card registra-
tion is planned for all Departments
Some of the Departments which have
expressed a preference for the book
registration are those of Massac husetts,
New Hampshire. and those west of the
mississippi River.
The Parade.
The arrangements for massing the
parade in WoOdlawn Park are complete,
and for the first time in the history of
the G. A. r. the entire host of veterans
will be in sight of each other. The
march will be an unusually short one
and along one of the greatest thorofares
in the world. No place boasts a better
parade ground than Broadway. The
march will be dowr gentle slope for
almost the entire distance. At the ex-
treme end of the line of march a hill
of gentle grade is to pe assembled. The
street for its entire length is shaded.
The parade will be formed for the
afternoon, and ought TO be completed
in less than three hours.
The States Assistance.
held in the Business Mems rooms, and
| matters connected with the Encamp-
.nent were very carefully gone over. The
meeting was addressed by Village Pres
ident McNulty, Executive Director Ster-
rett. First Assistant Executive Director
Bull and Col Whitfield, of New York, 4
member OF the State Committee, which
will represent the State of New York at
the EncaE1pment. Col. Whitfield was
most cordially received, and his ex-
! PLANTATION of the intentions of the State
Committee met with cordial approval
Many of our citizens are receiving in
vitations to the reception of the Dandy
5th." of New York City. This is heavy
ARTILLERY organization, and quarters have
been engaged for it on South Broadway
The business meeting of the organiza-
ton will be held at their headquarters,
Tuesday, Sept. TO- From nearly every
State in the Union will come members
of the organization, and it is expected
that the Reunion will be largely at
tended.
The w. Il. c.
The Woman's Relief Corps will hold
its 25th Annual Convention in conncc-
tion with the 41st National Encamp-
ment of the G. A. r. The session will
odist Episcopal Church. Arrangements
have been completed for serving lunch
cons in the two days of the convention
in the Sunday School room of the
church. 1t is expected that about $50
guests vii! be in attendance at these
lluncheons.
The Program.
The Executive Committee has planned
an extensive program for the week of
Sept 9-14 as follows:
In addition to the regular business to
be transacted there will be number
of social events given under the aus
pices of the organization. At the Ma
tional Headquarters I'm the Grand Union
Hotel all members of the G. A. r. and
allied organizations will be received and
entertained. For this purpose a large
Reception Committee has been appoint
ed. On the committee all the State De-
partments are represented.
Sept. 9 the Delegates will present
their credentials and receive Delegate
badges.
Sept. 10 the Auditing Committee will
meet and the National Council will hold
business session at National Head
quarters.
In the evening fraternai greetings be-
tween the G. A. r. and all allied or
CARNATIONS will be exchanged in Con-
vention Hall, and a number of speeches
OF welcome will be made by the Off
cials of the G. A. r. The presentation
OF the silver jubilee praise offering will
also be made on this occasion, and the
veterans VIII extend their greetings to
the members of the w. r. c.
The Andersonville Prison Board will
meet in the afternoon, and in the even
ing reception to Chief
Brown will be held in the parlor of the
Grand Union Hotel. Members of the
official staff of the Chief
will also attend the reception. The af-
fair promises to be one of the social
events Of Encampment week.
Memorial 10 Mrs. Turner.
During the week a memorial service
will be held in honor of Lizabeth A.
Turner, life Chairman of the Ander-
sonville Prison Board and a Past Presi-
dent Of the w. r.. c. The service will
be held IN the First Methodist Episco-
pal Church on Sept. 10, and all veterans
are invited to attend.