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For occasions of Grand Army encampments or re-unions a window devoted to a representation of camp life is very appropriate. This may be made by sodding the floor of the window with genuine grass sod, or, in the absence of this, any good imitation of it will answer the purpose. A little back of the center erect a small V-shaped army tent. This can be made of unbleached muslin. At convenient points imbed four or five miniature trees, say six feet in height. From beneath the folds of the tent let protrude two pairs of legs encased in army boots. Stack muskets at the sides, and knapsacks and camp requisites in convenient places for "filling." Now secure three rough sticks, about five feet in length, and cross them (standing upright) in the front center of the window. Swing from the fork of these a huge coffee kettle, hung with a chain in true army style, and place ashes and charred sticks underneath.
 
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