The times., 1899-05-04
REVELRIES FOR THE
Big PEACE JUBILEE
The Plans for the Pageant Dis
cussed Last Night.
The Fireworks Committee Prepar-
ing for the War Spectacle.
Iusic for the Celebration-Militin
From Many States VIII Attend
Other New Features.

Everybody is talking Jubilee and BOOM
ing the big celebration. Each day adds
new interest to the coming pageant. New
features are being added and new aid en-
listed and ii is certain that the affair will
be colossal success. Five big COM
mittee meetings were held yesterday, and
much business transacted. Everything is
hustle and rustic and hustle and the head
quarters force are busy from morning un-
til night.
rousing meeting of the committee on
the Jubilee revelries was held last night.
Vice Chairman Barry Bulkley presided in
the absence of Chairman E. B. Hay.
About sixty members were present.
The various subcommittee reported
great progress and expressed assurance of
complete success. Chairman o. ]. Rick
etts reported that the committee on tickets
and invitations had made good contract
| with the Bailey, Banks & Biddle Com
pany. of Philadelphia, for the handsome
| invitations, souvenirs, and tickets for the
revelries. AS the rate is extremely low
| the report was adopted and the contract
ratified.
Chairman ]. Edwin Brown, of the COM
mittee on the stage peagaDt, reported that
the sum OF $1,000 would be required to
place the tableaux on the stage of Con-
vention Hall. This sum does not include
costumes. A force of fourteen stage hands
will be required to carry out the tableaux.
On motion of Col o. G. Staples it was
decided TO furnish those willing to par
ticipate in the tableaux with free tickets
to the hall.
h1f rr,lnr ifn nf hn nr,nft \ fa.a nm,
prizes, reported that that body had decided
to offer eleven prizes Three of these will
go for the most handsome ladies' costumes,
three for the most handsome gentlcmeD's s
costumes, three for the most unique cos
tunes, and two for the best costumed
groups. Many ideas for prizes were dis
| cussed and the report was adopted to be
referred to the executive committee for
adoption.
Chairman Sims, of the committee on
decorations. stated that bids had been
asked for and these viii be opened on
Friday night at 7:So.
Chairman Eberly, of the committee on
carriages reported good progress, as did
Chairman Simmons, of the committee on
reception.
r. w. BulkIey, chairman of the commit
tee on seating facilities, reported that if
little extra space were given up to seats
on the floor OF Convention Hall 3,4S0 seats
could be provided. The floor of the hall
is 275 feet by IS feet, and ample space is
assured.
1t was decided to grant the seating com
mittee all of the floor space not occupied
by the stands and throne, except 200x5G
feet 1t was decided 10 invite fifty High
School Cadets to act as ushers. The VOL
unteers will be admitted free.
Chairman Staley. of the committee on
comfort. reported that arrangements were
being made for good service and that con-
fusion would be avoided. The floor cont
mittee will arrange the hall into sections
and reported progress.
Herndon MorseIl chairman of the COM
mittee on music, reported that it had been
decided to secure the Marine Band for the
revelries.
The matter OF refreshments was discuss
ed at length, and it was decided TO allow
the subcommittee full scope and request
that bids be received for the privilege.
The committee then adjourned, to meet
on Wednesday next, at p. m.
The trades committee of the civic parade
held a meeting last night with Chairman
szegedy presiding. Letters from the fol-
lowing organizations were read, stating
that they would be represented in the
parade: Central Labor Union, Plate Print
ers Union, Columbia Typographical Un-
binders, Bricklayers' Union No l. Building
Trades Council. Plumbers and Gastitters
Union No. 5. The following organizations
affiliated with Central Labor Union will
be represented with that body: Building
Trades Council. Bricklayers' Union No. l.
Amalgamated Society of Carpenters No.
GS3, Granite Cutters National Union, Ma
| tional Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
No. 26, United Brotherhood of Carpenters
and rniDnrC nd Cab-
mems Union, Pattern Makers League,
Machine Trade Helpers, Brotherhood of
Stationary Firemen. Photo. Engravers'
Union, Journeymen Plumbers and Gasft-
ters' No. 5, National Union Steam En-
| gineers No II, Columbia Lodge of Machin-
lists No. ia, Horseshoers' Benevolent So
ciety, Allied Printing Trades Council. CO.
lumbia Typographical Union No. 101, Inter-
national Brotherhood of Bookbinders No.
4. International Printing Pressmen's Union
No. /, Feeders and Assistants Union No.
AZ, Steel and Copperplate Printers No. Q,
Cigarmakers' Union No. no. Bakers and
| Confectioners Union No. 118, Theatrical
Stage Employees Union No. %, Columbia
| Musicians Protective Association No Al
The fireworks committee held an i'm
portant meeting last night and completed
a grist Of business. About fifteen hustlers
were present and good reports were made.
Chairman George w. Driver presided, with
John A. Kapp as Vice Chairman, and r.
w. Armstrong as Secretary.
Lieut.. George Kreis, of the Business
| High School, appeared before the commit
tee and stated that the cadet company
under Captain Shannon had volunteered
| to act as ushers at each of the three big
! spectacles. The company is forty strong
and the services of the cadets were accept
ed with thanks. The Pain Fireworks
! Company will give the cadet company a
lump sum for its services, the money to be
! devoted to any purpose chosen by the
members
1t was reported tfat 500 men from the
| District National Guard had been secured
to take part in each of the war spectaeles.
| Permission has been secured from the
| commanding officers and the men will be
remunerated by the Pain Company.
A vote of thanks was rendered Prof.
Elliott Woods. assistant architect of The
Capitol, for his good services in aiding the
progress of the Jubilee. The committee on
electric lights reported that a contract had
been made for the hanging of thirty arc
lights in front of the scenery at the spec
tacles The lights will be suspended from
| cables.
The following supervising committee
was appointed: II. A. Hopkins, C. j.
James. II. C. Browning W. L. Evans, G.
W. Rea, Joseph Bristoe, George Jennison
The reception committee for the spe,tacles
was appointed as follows: Frank Butts, l.
NJ. Wright. r. II. Armstrong, John A.
Kapp. Prof Harry King, T. +. Alvey, w
NJ. Garrett, Prof. Elliott Woods, DR.. Ellis
Bliss, Robert Callighan, Joseph Auerhach
The plans for the seating stands were
| shown to the committee and discussed al
length The committee is very enthusias-