Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-04-13

TIE Annapolis Trades Display and
CaTnival held meeting last night It she
City Hotel. q number 81 ur business
men being present The meeting was
resided over by G. A. Dubois. president.
The question Of allowing blank car.
tridges 70 be fred along the streets during
the parade was discussed, and finally de-
cIded that II would not be advisable 10
allow u. The committee on printing re
ported that the display posters had been
printed and distributed throughout the
different sections OF the State, and that
the programme would be printed the
coming week.
The committee On music reported they
had completed arrangements with the
Naval Academy Band for about twenty
pieces for the occasion On motion Of
Dir Hodges Il was proposed to have the
Annapolis COrnet Band to furnish music
on the College green during the display
Of q e works at night.
The committee on transportation laid
before the meeting letter from the Mary
land Steamboat Company 10 which they
proposed to make the fare for that day
between Baltimore and Annapolis at so
cents the ro1ad trip. and also TO make
reduction on all frcights for the occasion.
A letter was also read from the A. s. b.
Short Line Railroad authorities, In which
they offered to transport ell freight inten-
ded for the carnival aud trades display,
free Of charge. and 10 make the fare be-
tween Baltimore rs cents round trip.
/ 1t was stated by the committee. that the
City Council had kindly rendered them
] the use Of the Assembly Rooms for the
occasion at which visitors could be invit-
ed to rest and partake Of refreshments
The committee on fireworks reported
that the College authorities had kindly
consented 10 give the use Of the College
campus for the display Of fireworks, and
they desired to make II great affair. and
need more money for that purpose to
make il success.
Mr. B. Flood, stated that the Board
If Pubic Works had placed the use Of
The states steamers 70 convey the mill In
from the Eastern Shore.
The committee Of arrangements and
invitations reported that they had receiv-
ed number of letters Of inquiry. and
there was every indication that . large
crowd would be present on that day, and
that ample provision should be. made for
their accommodation by our citizens.
The committee on subscriptions repor-
ted that many had failed TO pay over
| tuGlE buUSCtlPthO1S ygts oh0 An0t tuSy
would be waited on in few days by the
committee, as much money was needed
to complete their plans. aud they hoped
all would contribute literally TO the cause,
and help to make 1t q grand success.
A plan for rs foot high karch to span
vain street, In front of the City Hotel,
artistically drawn by Mr.. Edgar Hutton,
with designs Of The State seal and Shields,
la colors, was submitted by Mr.. Hodges,
and discussed. This II Is saidwould be one
of the most attractive features in the pa
rade. aud that the carnival and display
would not be complete without it. The
committee propose 10 have this arch II
subscribers pay up their subscriptions.
The cost TO erect such al arch would be
about &l40.
1t was proposed to wait upon the mer.
chants and ask them to close their places
Of business from II A. M. 2. p. n. After
discussing the route Of procession. and
some minor matters. the meeting adjourn
ed until Monday night.