The evening world., 1889-09-09

fashion at the battle of North Point. and
probably saved the city of Baltimore from
destruction at the hands of the redcoat
invaders.
The bombardment and defence Of Fort
McHenry occurred the day after the North
Point affair.
10 do the anniversary of these events any
sort Of justice it was decided long ago that
President Harrison and q weeks festivities
were necessary, and to-day the President 10
here and the week is begun.
This is tho only day OF the President. It
is only one day OF the celebration.
The programme is thus outlined:
Monday; Civic and4 rades parade. 10 A; NJ.
Informal banquet to President Harrison. 4 P. N.
Fireworks at Plmlico. Z P, M.
ment at Timlico. P. M. Ball in open pavilion
At Pimlico alter tournament.
Wednesday Races at Pimlico, 3 P. n. Fire.
works at Pimiico, 4 p. NJ.
Thursday. Parade OF labor orRanizatlons.
4 naeDf mitsti on battle std a of NSrsS p Point ham Al Pimf Eep-
. Z. NJ. Vocal CONCERT and massOu band concert
at close Of battle. Dedication Of neg post.otfce.
SIP. M. Maryland ball. Concordia Opera-House.
Friday Parade of soldiers. o A. M. Races at
Pimllco, 3 p. NJ. Bombardment OF Fort Nc
Saturday. Races at Pimlico. 8 P. \.
The battle of North Point. as it will be re-
produced at Pimlico on Thursday, will bring
In troops from Maryland, Virginia. Pennsyl-
vania and Delaware, besides United States
regulars.
The reproduction of the Viege of Fort Nc
Henry will take place on the site Of the
original struggle and will be very complete
and faithful.
A number of United States wnrshipS will
take part.
A revelation in the possibilities of bunting
10 made in the decorations about town.
Not a public building or place Of business,
and scarcely o residence is without its con-
tribution to the gala array of coloiG.
A pretty and novel effect outside of the
regular decorations Is an arrangement OF pipes
about the great Battle Monument so that
when the water is turned on beautiful SPRAYS
are dashed about the shaft and the figure
which crowns II.
Guests for the day and many for the week
have been pouring steadily into the city for
hours. All the regular DEL and boarding
houses are do ng o rushing business, while
private houses are thronged with invited
the country people. who drive in. the city Ii
crowded and busting as it never was before.
The Federal offices in the city will be clo3ed
at early hours during the week, by special ar.
rangement with the Departments at Wash.
ington.
The President arrived in the city at 10. Al
this morning and went to Rennert's Hotel,
where quar- ers had been engaged for himself
and his party.
Among those who accompany him are Post.
master-G General Wannakaker and Secretaries
Tracy and Proctor.
1t is estimated that 90, 0OO men started In TO-
DAVIS parade.
Besides reviewing this immense body anG
attending the luncheon to be given in hi
honor the President will. from 8. 80 until 7.90
give u reception to the public.
For this purpose he will occupy the Mayor
reception room at the City Hall.
A special train will lake him back to Wash
ingtOn, leaving Baltimore at 8 o'clock.
The reviewing stand. occupied by thu
President and the 17b prominent citizens
during to-dNy's parade, is at EutAw ant
Madison streets, and many eyes were turned
towards il as Gen. Harrison took his place.