The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-22


socIatscn-To appoint Committees.
The Development Of the plans for the
National Peace Carnival, 10 be held in
this city in May. and the great interest
manifested in that event all over the
country, has brought the organization
which conceived and arranged for the
peace carnival into prominence, ana the
Business Mems Association of Washing
ton has already become an organization
Of national interest.
This association has within two months
grown from an idea TO giant ossanIZa-
ton, with membership of over 500 prom
inent business men, and ii is still growing
rapidly. 1t has bound together al C asses
of business and trade. and represents tee
life of commercial activity in the Dis
Jrict.
On November s last a few business men
met in the office OF L. X. Raymond, at 1914
+ Street upon the Invita- on Of W. s Nc
Kean, and the foundation of the o-ganiza-
iion was then laid. The men present at
this meeting were +. X. Raymond, W. S.
Knox, Conrad II. Syme, Jesse c. Ergood,
{. Z. Wood, L. l.. johnson, +. =. Murphy,
and W. S. Mexican The idea Of thu o.
participant. ard was carried out at once.
Endcavor Rewarded.
Mr.. Mexican had been endeavoring TO
arrange for a centennial celebration in this
city for 1900 and had concluded that an
association of business men en- broad and
popular lines was very necessary in Wash
ington. Invitations were then prepared
and sent out for meeting at the Hotel
Regent on November IL More than sew
enty-five business men attended this meet
ing and the association was formed by the
selection of ". S. Knox as chairman, o.
G. Staples, treasurer, and W. s. Mexican,
secretary. Forty-nine new members were
received and much enthusiasm was dis
played.
The next meeting was held at Wizards
Hotel on November 25. One hundred bust
ness men were present and sixty new
members were received. The constitution
of the association was adopted and a full
list of officers and a board of directors
elected. The officers are as follows: Presi-
dent, William s. Knox; first vice presi-
dent, Mitchell Dyrenforth; second vice
president, V. Baldwin johnson; general
counsel Conrad II. Syme; treasurer, o. G.
Staples secretary. William s. Mexican.
Following is the board of directors: r. P.
Andrews, F. ". Behrens. W. A. H Church,
liam +. GUIDE. E. L. Jordan, W. G. Lown,
+. X. Raymond, O. G. Staples. C. H. Syme,
George NJ. Bond. c. b. Cropley, w. w.
DanenhOwer. Norman T. Elliott, Henry +.
Getz, William Hahn. John Leetch, R. P.
Murphy. William Ramsey, s. c. Smoot, E.
II. Tolman.
Aims and Purposes.
The aims and purposes of the associa-
ton, as adopted, are as follows:
First-To bring the business men of the
District of Columbia into more friendly in
tercourse and closer business and social
relationship for mutual advantage.
Second-To obtain from time TO time the
combined judgment of the business men of
The District relative 10 matters involving
general and special business interests.
Third-To adopt ways and means from
time 10 time TO promote the advancement
OF the business interests of the members of
the association individually and the Dis
trict OF Columbia generally.
The first general meeting OF the associa-
ton was then held at Willard Hall on De-
cember u. Over 800 business men attend
ed this meeting, which was addressed by
Commissioner Wight. Since this meeting
the membership has grown until IT now
exceeds 500 and includes many of the most
prominent business men in the District
This association is doing n good work
for the city in endeavoring to secure con-
ventions and meetings for Washington.
Already efforts have been made to secure
The annual conclaye of the Imperial Coun-
Gil OF the Mystic Shrine and the annual
meeting OF the American Historical So
ciety. Invitations have been scattered
broadcast all over the country and the ad-
vantages of Washington as meeting place
have been proclaimed.
The association has also int crested ifsalf
in all matters pertaining to the citizens
OF the District, and is giving its earnest
support 10 all efforts looking toward i'm
proyement and progress.
Bright Prospects.
The prospects of the association are
very bright, and it is expected that by
May the membership will exceed 1000
The association is working hard for the
success of the National Peace Carnival
and its efforts are being rewarded. Presi-
dent Mckinley has endorsed the carnival
and promised his aid. The Board of Trade
and the various citizens associations OF
the District have responded 10 the invita-
tons TO cooperate in making the carnival
a success and delegates have been elected
10 the general committee.
Following is the programme for the
National Peace Carnival, which has beer
accepted and will be followed:
lutte from gunboats; ringing of chimes
j m.-Salute to the Union from gunboats
Fort Myer and Arsenal grounds; ringin,
Of chimes. ] p. m.-Parade of military
naval and civic organizations. 10 be Ie
viewed by the President, Cabinet officers
foreign ministers, etc. Night-Public re
ception by the President; outdoor pro
gramme band concerts, one 1T south from
OF Treasury and one at Peace Monument
Avenue brilliantly illuminated with cleo
trio lights. lanterns, Co.ored fires, etc
illumination OF Capitol, Monument pub
lie buildings, business houses and resi-
dtuces.
Wednesday, May IL a. m-Parade O
Sunday school children up and down Penn
sylyania Avenue, and then in review 0
President, etc; 20 TO White House ground
or White Lot. and there have exercises il
full keeping with the sentiments cf til
carnival. ! p. m.-ReceTtion to Queen O
Flora at one of the railway stations, b
special escort. the queen TO come in o
special and fOwer-deoorated train, he
court accompanying-bOys and girls /
fancy costume and as far as possible rep
resenting spring flowers, and escorted I
head Of floral parade, in waiting near by
parade OF hower-decorated private equip
pages Of all kinds. in classes, for whic
suitable prizes viii be given. This parad
viii be followed by another Of nower-dec
GRATED public conveyances, business wag
ems, etc, including bicycles Ccompetltive)
Review by the President. Night--Pag5 an
OF specially designed noats-loral. ia
triotic, and fraternal in theme. with Sc
lected features of the daylight parade
Review by the President: Band concert
as before after parade; Nominations a
before; Display OF aerial fireworks froI