The times., 1899-05-14
ending the placing of the posters.

l.. NJ Saunders, chairman of the COM
mittee on railroads, made very good re-
port, stating that the rates granted were
the best ever conceded during any celebra-
tion in this city.
DR.. F. T. Howe reported that the COM
mittee on music was getting things into
shape, and asked that a sum be appropri-
ated for the printing of cards of patriotic
songs for the singing brigade The. report
was adopted.
Chairman George W. Driver, OF the COM
mittee on fireworks, reported that the work
of constructing the big war spectacles is
well under way, and will be completed by
Saturday next. The contract for the big
artificial lake was awarded to Dodson G.
Hodgson for $685.. The lake will be twen-
ty-siX inches deep.
V. Baldwin johnson reported progress
for the committee on the historical pa
geant, and stated that the floats would be
completed on Saturday next. The commit
tee was authorized TO secure seats for the
nine lady members of that body. A letter
was read from Col W. H Michael re-
questing for Secretary Hay that invitations
be extended the Diplomatic Corps through
the German Ambassador. The letter was
referred to the committee on invited
guests.
Capt A W Kelley, Vice Chairman of
subscriptions were rapidly coming in and
the outlook was good.
Vice Chairman Barry Buikley reported
that the committee on the Jubilee revel-
ries was making great preparations. An
extra appropriation of 1921 for the renting
Of Convention Hall and extras was granted.
Chairman NJ. Dyrenforth, of the commit
tee on decorations, made a report of pro-
gress, and stated that the court OF honor
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constructed for a celebration in this city
Chairman j. C. Hornblower reported
progress for the committee on stands, and
stated that a full report would be ready
on Monday afternoon.
Chairman s. s. Yoder, of the committee
on salutes and chimes, stated that as
funds were rather low he would take IL
upon himself to furnish the necessary cash
for his committee. The thanks of the ex-
ecutive committee were rendered Mr..
Yoder and he was instructed to make all
the noise possible on the first day OF The
pageant.
The badge color chosen by the committee
was white, and each member of the body
was instructed to purchase one OF these
distinctive marks of honor.
Chairman Allison Nailor, of the COM
mittee on finance, stated that letters lad
been sent to every member of the various
committees and urged hustling so that
funds might be forthcoming without loss
of time
The committee then adjourned TO meet
on Thursday next at p. m.
Dr. Donald b. Macleod, leader of the
National Guard Band. has composed a
march which is dedicated to the coming
celebration and is entitled the National
Peace Jubilee March" The composition
was issued yesterday and delegation of
prominent "Jubileeites" gathered at the
music store of Saunders & Stayman during
the afternoon to hear the original rendi-
tion, which was given by Messrs. Percy S.
Foster and Sheets. The march is a re-
markably catchy number and contains a
swingy refrain which will be whistled
everywhere and which ranks with the eff
forts of Sousa and Herbert The march
will be given its first public rendition on
the first day of the Jubilee and is sure to
score a success.