Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-20
ANACOSTIA.
ENTHUSIASTIC CELEBRATION MEETING.

ENTHUSIASTIC CELEBRATION MEETING.
There was joint meeting last night of com.
rsdes Of John A. Logan Post, No. 10, and the
citizens Of Anacostia to report progress, discuss
plans and perfect arrangements for the coming
celebration. General enthusiasm prevailed. The
people are confident that the approaching
ceremonies viii eclipse all prior similar events
and be a gilt-edged chapter in the history OF
the town The meeting last night was called
to order BY Commander of Logan Post A. ID.
Frisbie. IL had been designed to have the
parade form on Harrison street. but il was
finally decided to meet the visiting organize
tons on Pennsylvania avenue between Sth and
11th streets. East Washington. there form and
take up the line Of march to and through Ana
costa As vet it is uncertain whether the
local Mssons and the Anacostia lodge of
Knights of Pythias will turn out. but IL is hoped
they will. The AnacOstia and Prince George 8
County Democratic Club would have been in line
but ttas the invitation was extended too late
to allow the officers time to call the members
together. II had been decided that the Third
Artillery Band should head the Logan G. A. K.
Post of this town. but this was objected to on
the ground that it would be unfair to deprive
the battery of its band. Mr.. Vim. II. Peck was
made chairman of q committee appointed to
secure if possible a section of the Marine Band
and il was determined to raise the necessary
amount by subscription, which was promptly
done.
ASAcosrIA ORGANIZATIONS.
The Anacostia organizations which will pa
rade are the Red Men in paint and plumes. the
junior and senior tents of Rechabites and John
A. Logan Post, No. ID. The post will carry the
flag which its present senior vice commander,
G. +. Watson. carried in 1861 when standard
bearer in the Washington Light Guard. The
markers flags of the same command were Of
fered the post for use on the 23d, but were de-
elined. Capt. Julius Tolson was chosen chief
marshal, with George W. Fowler and ]. E.
Minnix as aids, to have immediate COM
mand Of the second or civic division
Of the parade, but to be subordinate
TO the military marshals. Col. Moore will be
urged TO accept the grand marshalship. The
civic msrshals were directed to furnish their
own horses, black suits. silk hats and sashes.
The Washington Continen tals have been invited
and there is reason to believe will attend. Col.
Powell Of the uniformed rank Knights Of
Pythias has been requested 70 turn out with
his command. Judge Armstrong on behalf of
Logan Post, has prepared letters of invitation
to scores Of public men. One letter was yes
terIlay mailed to ex-President Cleveland in Or
der to elicit an answer from him. twas agreed
that as most Of the invited guests have car
riages Of their own it would be needless for the
post to furnish eonveyances for them.
THE REVIEWING STAND.
There was a disposition manifested to have
the location Of the reviewing stand changed but
without result. The following carpenters have
volunteered to erect the stands tomorrow, viz
Geo. Abbott. W. H. Abbott, ]. h Butler, o. W
Butler and +. NJ Taylor. Mr.. III. y. Petty pro-
cured permits this afternoon from Building In
speetOr Entwisle. Messrs. Chas. ). Freeman
and John +. Fowler were delegated to visit the
War and Navy Departments to secure codes OF
signals, garrison flags and pennants for deco
ratiye purposes Mr.. Freeman submitted plans
which were approved. for draping Masonic
Hall and the stands. IL was decided not to
hoist the new flag in the prosaic way. but to
bend II on the halyard and break il from the
stan head. The cord will be pulled, as previ-
ously arranged, by Commissioner Douglass
Mr.. Dunn, the contractor on the new school
building has denied its use 10 the citizens on
the 23d owing 10 objections interposed by the
insurance companies. Supervising Principal
Freeman will be requested to permit the Use OF
the large range in the old school house for the
preparation % refreshments Mr.. Fowler re-
ported last night that he had ordered an
abundance Of eatablcs.
A large number Of prominent citizens Of
Anacostia will be invited TO seats ON the CRANE
stand on Jefferson street.
Everything Is booming. everybody is hust
hing and all signs augur rousing celebration
IL blessed with fair day Anacostia will prov,
her right to the title Of the empire suburb O
the District
MORE CONTRIBUTIONS.
Later contributions have been received from
Nicholi Bros, ]. I. CGmpbe Code 4 Bro. W
T. Tew, G.. W. Fisher, julius Tolson, r.
bradbury, J. W. Decking and shreve