Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-10-11
FRIDAYS Ceremonies.

FURTHER ARRANGEMENTS FOR RECEIVING THE
FRENCH AND GERMAN GUEsTs-A PROPOSITION
TO CHANGE THE PROGRAM DEFEATED.
The executive committee of the Yorktown
celebration association met last night at the
office of City Postmaster Anger to complete ar
engagements for the reception and entertainment
OF the French and German visitors on their way
to the Yorktown centennial, the president, Mr.
Dent, in the chair and Mr.. Parker secretary
The chair stated prior to assembling that he, in
company with Col. McKibben had had con-
ference with Assistant Secretary of State Mr..
Walker Blaine, and he had suggested that the
civic portion of the program be dispensed with.
The chair thought it a good suggestion, as it's
adoption would relieve the committee OF much
embarrassment; the military would perform the
necessary escort duty, and the illumination and
fireworks part of the program could be carried
out with less embarrassment.
THE ORIOLE COMMITTEE.
The meeting having been called to order the
secretary read letter from the mayor of Balti-
more accepting, as chairman Of the Baltimore
OrlOle committee. an invitation from the York.
town celebration committee of this city to the
OrlOle committee to be present to take part in
the reception ceremonies in this city.
DIR. kimball, of the music committee, stated
that he had engaged several bands, and asked an
appropriation of $3.50 TO pay for them; carried.
MIR: Miller moved that $500 be appropriated to
pay for the bands, which would be stationed on
night of the fire works; carried.
THE COLLECTIONS.
Mr.. F. X. Ward stated that he had few more
subscriptions. The prOprietOrs of the Metro
pOtan hotel had subscribed and paid $50 the
National Fair Association 800; Mr.. H. H. Dodge
$50, and Mr. John Knox $50. Mr.. Cross, treas
urer. stated that SO far the whole amount of
cash contributions actually received was only
50, $50 IS. He also reported that he had COM
muncated with the officers of the different rail-
road companies reported by Mr.. Ward as having
made liberal subscriptions, but had not got
cent from them. letter had been received from
DR.. Duhamel in reply to notice sent him, in
which he states that he has been making some
cash collections to 60 towards entertaining the
French and German guests at Yorktown, and
that his accounts were found to be satisfactory
Mr.. Cross stated that the banker, grandson of
British soldier, mentioned by him at the last
meeting. had since subscribed $50. Mr.. Lut-
treli. one of the collectors, reported subscrp-
ton of $50, and cash collections of $50, which
he handed to the treasurer. Several contribu-
lions were then made by the members of the as
sOciatiOn-Messrs. Anger and M. NJ Parker
paying S25 each, and the treasurer stated
that his cash receipts footed up 50 334. Is.
Colonel Webster stated that he would want
three bands of music and the horses necessary
for hauling the District light battery. Ali would
cost $3.50.
AGAINST A CHANGE OF PROGRAM.
Mr.. Dickson, from the committee on civic pro-
cessiOn, entered his protest against the pro-
posed change of program. This was simple
republican government. he said. and why should
they wish to receive foreign guests with bayo-
nets.
Colonel McKibben, from the National Fair
Association, who was present, stated that this
whole project Of public reception had been
originated by the members of the Fair AssOcia-
ton with the hope that it might be turned to
some profit by their association. He saw but
little hope Of it, however; at the same time. if
there was anything left after settling up their
contracts he hoped it would be turned over to
the Fair Association. as the latter had made
considerable outlay for the purpose of giving
the visitors good reception at the club rooms
on the grounds and winning and dining them.
THE PROGRAM NOT TO BE CHANGED.
Col. Webster made motion that the original
plan of military and civic procession be carried
out. The chair stated that after what Mr.. Dick
son had stated, he was in favor of the original
plan. Col. Webster's motion was unanimously
adopted. An appropriation was then made for
the expenses fthe civic procession.