The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-10
PLANS AGAIN DISCUSSED.
Hon. Thomas r. Ba ard Will Present the
Bowl to the Whining tOn-Other Ar
rangements.

Tho "Silver Service commIvres neld
another meeting in the Board of Trade
room last evening at which the plans for
the presentation of tho lemonade bowl to
tho gunboat Wilmington on November
% were further discussed. Those OF the
committeepressnt were: Mayor McLear,
Alvin II Morrison, G.. W. Edwards. A. 7.
McCausland, S. Vernon, William Law
ton, Low "A. Bertolette and Harry w.
ZebIey.
General Hart who was also present, was
asked il tho down State militia would be
present on tho OCCASION. but tho official
was,0f the opinion that the militia in its
entirety would not attend
w. Scott Vernon suggested an orchestra
for use mt the Opera House and stated that
he had an offer from an organization the
service to be rendered gratis. No final ac-
tion was taken on tho proposition, how
evor.
1t was decided to ask Eden Lodge for the
use of its banner containing Che Bluo Hen
and her chickens on the day of parade.
Gehcral Hart reported that ho would
confer with the other gentlemen who have
charge of the parade and make n f"al re-
port Saturday night us to what would be
done in that respect.
Chairman Morrison reported that ho
had called on Hons Thomas n. BAyard,
Gray and Anthony Higgins and received
the assurance that they would takc part
in tho exercises. Mr. Bayard sent a lot
ter acknowledging the invitation to make
the presentation, and the same was filed.
ltwas also reported that General Hart,
Major Mitchell and General Postes ould
take charge Of the parade
Edgar NJ hopes sent IL letter stating
that no had communicated with the Pom.
syivania and Baltimore and Ohio Eailroad
Companies relative to securing low rates
from nearby points to tins city on the
day OF presentation. and had found
that the companies were wiling to make
spo cial rates.
jesse X. Baylis again offered the use of
the Opera House Tor the presentation and
upon motion the previous motion to en-
gage the Audlt0rium wn3 rescindCd and
Mr., Bavlis' offer accepted.
The question Of music for The parade was
discussed aud IL was the opinion Of tho ma
jority of tho committeemen that two bands
would be sufficient.
If the organizations which turn out
should surpas5 the number now expected
as many more blnd5 aS are needed will be
engaged. The matter will be finally dc
tcrmincd at the next iLrDiing.
A n.hntiny of cont ributorS will be held
Friday night at which time tho proposed
banquet in the Auditorium in he evening
will be discussed.
Mr. Edwards reported having conferred
with Henry q. Morse relative to the dock.
Ing of the Wilmington at the yard of tho
Ha. Ian aud HOliingsworih Company.
Mr.. Morse said tue Company wOuld DO
put to at least $500 expense in opening he
yard while the gunboat was here, hut
off red To fence off IL portion of the yard if
the committee preferred 10 hlvc the boat
lay there No &c ion was taken on the
proposition. Several sanplp badges for
the committeeman were offered.
TnC purchase Of 100 souvenir silver but
tons fer the crew of the boa was ordered
Thee buttons will not cost more than Is
cents apiece and will bear tho wol,is ~. |
5. 5. Wilmington. November 30 1897" sur.
"Blue Hens Chlcilcn" Adj
journmcnt was then made until Saturday
night.