The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-05-17
ENGA.MP PMENT
Of GAR. OPENS
IN MANN|NGT0N
Interested Program Pre-,
sented For the State
Gathering

Especial to The West yirginianl
3iANNINGToN, May 1.-THE
first step toward the opening Of the
s9th annual encampment Of the
Grand Army Of the Republic in this
state was made this afternoon. when
the tprogfam to play atsthe sfesep4
was mac y known ana sine eept in
and greeting formsfly gone tsa.
The first thing On the prog ram, alri
which Biil last fof three days was
the welcome address which was de-
liyered ID 2 O'Clock by Attorney w.
N. Hess. It is understood that an
orchestra will arrive from Fairmont
this evening to furnish music, with
the local orcestra which was on,
the protgram to play at the recep-
ton this afternoon. With the two
orchestras and other musical attrac-
tlons there will be plenty Of music
for the members Of the G. A. R, ana!
the Ladies' Of the G. "A. R. and the
Women's Relief Corps. all OF which.
will unto to make this one Of tho,
best encampments ever held.
At 1880 thislevening at the church
the memorial Services Will be held,
the safe commander w. S Grafton,
will be in charge OF these services,
and a large, turnout OF the citizens
is expected. There will be special
music for this evening by the or
chestra and the choir. The state
commander will be assisted by the
Women's Relief Corps Tomorrow
will be the busy day for the en-
canpment.
AT 10 O'Clock tomorrow the os-
ginning Of the encampmert work
will be started with big street pa
rade. The parade will Sc in charge
OF the Charles Millen Post, 20, Of
the American Legion, and those
who are to take part IN this event
Will assemble at the high school
building at $3.50. For the old SOL
dters who are unable to walk there
VIII be several automobiles furn-
ished and Immediately after the pa
rade. The parade will be in charge
on several enjoyable short trips.
a few OF the members who arrived
early yesterday afternoon were TAX
en- out in cars to different parts Of
the town for rides. Lunch win be
had at the NJ. E. church at noon to-
morrow in charge OF the w, C. T..
.. After lunch, at 1880, the living
flag will be presented at the north
end OF Market street by the Man
nington school children, This work
has been in charge of Mrs. Virginia
Hall Donnelly, Of Wheeling. At
$3.50 there will be a business meet
ing Of the encampment at the NJ. e.
church. From $3.50 to $3.50 all the
visiting veterans are invited to at
tend the show at the Burt theatre
AT 2 o'clock an open air concert
has been planned ana a half hour
later the Camp Fire meeting will beI
held at the church. Music will !beI
a feature again at this meeting and
1t is anticipated that this meeting
will be largely attended, Refresh
ments will be served. On Thursday
a business meeting will be held al
9o'clock at a place to be announe-
ed later.
For the benefit Of the crowdsthat
are expected to be in Warrington
for the encampment the Mononga-
hela Power and Railway company
has arranged I oproyide additional
car service. Beginning at & o'clock
tomorrow morning there will be an
extra car on each trip on the Man
ninEton end Of the line, and any
other service that may be needed
-v'll be supplied.