The times., 1899-04-13
PEACE JUBILEE
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Floral Parade Promises to
BE a Great Novelty.
Promoters Hope to surpass That
Given in Nice.
Portraits of Army and Navy Heroes
and High OmciaIs in the
Fireworks.

Three important committee meetings
we're held at Peace Jubilee headquarters
yesterday. Some business of importance
was transacted and preparations for the
celebration are well under way The con-
tract for the night spectacles and displays
has been accepted and the arrangements
for the 1oral parade give promise that this
feature Will equal the displays of Flor
ence and Nice, and will prove a wonder
fully handsome spectacle.
The committee on the floral parade held
its first meeting last night, with Col. Henry
May as chairman, J. NJ. Rankin as vice
chairman, and Edward F. Riggs as secre-
tary.
Chairman May stated that he had been
considering the details of the proposed
parade and would suggest that the de-
corated vehicles be divided into three
classes, the decorated bicycles forming a
separate fourth class. Good taste would
be observed throughout the display and the
best artists and decorators would be asked
TO compete. There will be three judges
In each class
J. II. Rankin suggested that all those
desiring 10 enter the parade should be
asked TO send in notice so that they might
be given place in the parade, and any
Objectionable features could be ruled out
subcommittee on the regulation of We
hieles was then appointed. 1t was suggested
that all ideas for decorations be kept in
line with such outdoor flower as would
be In bloom during the latter part of May.
Edward McCauley stated that there would
be little trouble in obtaining flowers and
that the people OF the city who were able
10 enter into the parade would be per-
iectiy willing 10 pay the May price
Inc question of the scarcity OF flowers
during the Jubilee was then thoroughly
discussed and 1t was decided that there
was little fear OF any flower famine as
other markets could be drawn upon at
any time. Colonel May stated that his in
tention was TO surpass even the floral pa
rades of Nice. To this end no advertising
or other Objectionable features will be per-
fnitied in the parade and it is expected that
the social world Of the Capital will partici-
pate in force.
The question Of prizes was then taken
up. II was suggested that handsome ban
ners be given in place of cash prizes This
matter will be decided later The sum Of
$500 has been set aside for prizes. COM
mittee was appointed TO draft a circular
letter 10 those owning equipages in the
city, explaining the floral parade and in
yiting participation.
The committee adjourned to meet on
Wednesday next ct $3.50 p. m.
The committee on fireworks held a well
attended meeting and completed some inn
portant business. Chairman George w
Driver presided, with ]. H. Kapp as wee
chairman and r. NJ. Armstrong as secre-
tary. The details OF the contract with the
Pain Fireworks Company were gone over.
and 1t was stated that the company had
ofiered to add several new features.
]; is proposed to open the spsctacies and
displays on each night with large st
pieces. containing portraits of the heroes
Of the Army and Navy and prominent Gov
ernment officials. The portraits viii be
framed and will last for fifteen minutes
The contract was then accepted and will
De handed TO the executive committee on
Saturday night. when the fireworks com
niitee will have practically completed its
labors
The chairmen Of the various committees
on the Jubilee held a meeting yesterday
afternoon. The following chairnen were
present:
Stands etc. Chaplin Brown: badges and pro
ersmmss. II. r. Murphy: decorst tians and ill,,mi
nation, u. D,renforth; bands ard concerts. DR..
T. T. Howe; pres. II. L. West; civic laradc
William Dickson; fireworks. George W Driver:
Historical Pageant, Y. Baldwin Johnson; school