Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-31

night OF the reception at Convention Hall,
as that band had already been contracted
Tor Tor two day, and was willing 10 provide
music for the occasion of the reception.
The subcommittee on decorations reported
that IL had been found impracticable to
procure flags from the government for
private decoration, but that with private
enterprise creditable showing would be
through its chairman, Mr.. Mitchell, reported
the proceedings OF the last meeting, as
printed in The Star, and requested an APP
preparation of $3.50 for the hire of messenger
boys. Several High School boys had been
10 him. said Mr.. Mitchell, and were anxious
to serve at one dollar per day, and would be
i'm uniform. IL was the general opinion that
these young gentlemen should be employed,
but, the suggestion of MIR. Lawrence
Gardner the question OF the employ OF
messengers was postponed. The report OF
the subcommittee on Information contained
the suggestion that tent be pitched in
the camp would be very desirable. but MIR.
Gardner stated that the committee on
camp and camp ground would soon have to
erect an office in the camp. the committee
on information could use that. This propo-
sition was agreed TO.
Naval Vessels Wanted.
Mr. Greenlees, chairman OF the committee
on entertainment. reported that he had had
on interview with the Secretary OF the
Navy, and that official had not given much
encouragement as TO allowing the presence
OF war vessels at Washington during the
encampment. IL the visitors could make IL
convenient TO visit Indian Head during the
day between the hours Of and 4 they
should be treated 10 tests OF gums and ar
mos. Mr. Edison thought that il would be
advantageous TO have display of some OF
the specimens Of our new navy which the
taxpayers were paying for, at Washington,
so that these throngs Of taxpayers, many
OF whom had never seen a warship, would
be encouraged. Ii was unwise Of the Navy
IN dan hp x.nr,la l4kf
Mr.. Greenlees is TO have another interview
with the Secretary of the Navy, and in
case OF failure which is not anticipated.
the President may probably be invoked.
The sum of SIS was appropriated for
postage for use by the subcommittee on
horses and carriages.
In the matter Of the proposal from the
joint regatta committee Of the Potomac,
Washington and Georgetown clubs, Mr..
Edison moved that although the committee
appreciated the offers Of aid extended, yet
acceptance of the same would be imprac-
ticable. Forty dollars was appropriated for
the use of the subcommittee on reception OF
the Uniform Rank. The report OF the sub
committee ON drill and drill ground an
nounced that the Washington Base Ball
Park had been secured for the drills and
| the time Of The drills would be 8 TO 3 on
August - and 80 all day on August 81 and
september 7. and also throughout the fol-
lowing Monday. IL necessary. Ii had been
determined TO admit 10 the grounds free all
members of the Uniform Rank who should
appear IN UNIFORM. The rates OF admission
and other details would be announced later
| All the plans thus far matured had been
sanctioned by Gen. Carnahan. Mr.. Edison
moved, and the motion prevailed, that Gen.
| walker, Chairman Of the subcommittee on
fireworks and illumination, be empowered
1 10 have introduced in Congress a Joint reso-
| luton permitting the illumination OF the
| dome OF the Capitol Mr.. Goodhart spoke
| on the subject Of badges, and IL was decided
| at tie Instance of Mr. Gardner TO send q
| notice TO each of the members of the sew
eral committees TO the effect that il they de-
| sired badge appropriate to their commit
| tee they should remit the cost of same,
| which would be fifty cents.
| Ar. John Joy Edison made an emphatic
| speech, In which he laid down that the
| auditing committee. Of which he was chair
| man, would indoise no expenditure TIL the
| funds TO be so expended were reported by
| the chairman of the finance committee Mr.
| Noyes. in sight.
Mr.. Medford moved that the President be
| asked 10 grant holiday TO all knights OF
| Pythias employed in she executive depart-
| ments on the two days OF parade and re-
view This was carried, ami adiournmens
| followed.