Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-06

Final Arrangements for the Parade.
TIE PROCESSION WILL NOT CROSS THE BRIDGE-wHY
THE PROGRAM WAS cHANGED-rHE WORK OF DEC
GRAFTON BEGUN-THE FrREwoRKs


The PROGRAM WAS cHASGED-rHE WORK OF DEC
GRAFTON BEGuN-THE FIREwoRKs
As the time for the celebration OF the opening of
the free bridge draws near the enthusiasm OF the
entire population here increases The great desire
OF those connected with this Is to make 1t MEM
oraole event In the annals OF West Washington
Members OF the working committee met Col Car
penter, commanding officer OF cavalry at Fort
Myer, ane the marshal, Mr.. Austin Herr last night
al tue usual place OF meeting. Col. Carpenter sug-
gested that, on account OF the limited space near
the approach TO the bridge on the Virginia SIDE
the idea OF marching the procession across the
SPACE tbe3s Moa as ne thought that t9s
ana the ground would mo 1s than ' likely be in a
The suggestion was adopted, and it was concluded
That the procession would proceed from the foun-
tain along NJ street to Potomac avenue to street,
and from that point the original route will be
observed Col. Carpenter Is somewhat enthused
over the celebration, and he brought with him a
diagram OF the route, which was or service to the
committee and the marshal The idea Of crossing
the bridge TO meet the Virginia delegation by MILL
was decided that a committee Of ctizens be- an ..
pointed whose duty it will be TO meet the Virginia
delegation, and then escort them to the reviewing
stand, where the addresses will be made.
PROCESSION NOTES.
During the address OF welcome a detachment OF
the artillery will proceed to the knoll, near the
Virginia approach OF the bridge, and from that
point fire salutes after which they will return TO
their place In the line OF march.
No program has yet been formed, but the
artillery Will head the line OF the military, with
the cavalry following. There are now fully eight
or nine independent companies who have accepted
invitations 10 participate, as have also two bat
talionS
The latest acceptances OF Invitations to partici-
pate are those OF the Washington Light Infantry.
Wormley Zouaves, Capt. Vim. Neall, the Veteran
Fireman's Association OF the District, who will, IL
Is understood, send TO Baltimore for an old hand
engine, which is 10 be drawn by them. The PotO-
mac Boat Club will also turn out.
At least three fire engines and one truck of the
District fire department will be In the line OF
march.
Mr.. Maurice Cropley, OF the trades display COM
mittee Is under the impression that no less than
800 wagons will be In line. Instead Of the wagons
forming on Potomac and Prospect avenues they
bridge.
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.
Mr.. Leitch. OF the gas company, says that the
bridge will be lighted as soon as Official orders
have been received by him
The day fireworks will be displayed in the vicin-
fly of the reviewing stand, and the evening fire.
works will be set OF from the bridge
An invitation will be extended TO Mayor Down.
ham, OF Alexandria.
An order will shortly be issued TO the effect that
the military must be In position by 80 O'Clock.
Mr.. Wagner, OF the committee on decoration,
having received permits TO decorate, will commence
on Monday.
Messrsl Lang, proprietors OF the Morgan House,
have started the decorations and this morning the
well-knOwn old hotel was literally covered with
flags. The Farmers and Mechanics Bank will
decorate in a few days
be the Anal one will be held the first part OF next
week.