The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-19
PREPARING FOR
THE CARNIVAL
Much Work Done by the Executive
Committee.
GRAND DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS.
The Big Trades Parade IL Now an As
surcd Fact-Low Rates on the
Railroads-ArranginS
the Ga andstand.
GRAND DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS

The Executice Committee of the Civic
Carnival Committee met at Murphys
Hotel last night and transacted a consid-
cradle amount of business
II was determined 10 hold trades pa
rade upon the morning OF the launching.
and some discussion was INDUCED in con
corning the fireworks. Some OF the mem
bers favored Chmborazo Park as the
proper place for the display. as recon-
nended by the subcommittee, but when
IL was put 10 a vote the recommendation
OF the Committee was defeated by vote
OF 20 5.
The Committee on grandstand referred
the matter of erecting the stand TO the
full committee. and after Il was shown
that the builders OF the stand would re-
serve a portion of the stand for invited
guests permission was given Messrs. Bur
lngame Gere and Boykin 10 erect the
stand. Other committees reported pro
gress
Chairman Leon Wallerstein. Of the FL
nance Committee, reported that his Com
mittee had done nothing as yet. They
were awaiting the action by other Com
mittecs. before steps could be taken in
reference TO securing subscriptions.
THE TRADES PARADE.
Parade Committee. reported that that
Committee would need 500. The parade
will start at 1890 o'clock. and go through
the main streets. disbanding at Twenty
First and Main streets about noon.
Mr. J. l.. Hill. of the Committee on
Publicity. had done nothing or very little
nor could he do anything until the day
for the launching had been set. Chairman
Travers said he had conferred with Mr..
Trigg and found him I'm perfect accord
with the Committee He said that in all
probability President Mckinley and Sec
rotary Long would be present al the
launching. Nj Taylor Curtis said be be-
Hcved the launching would take place
some time between the 18th OF October
and the lst Of November.
Mr. Robert Lecky from the Transpor-
tation Committee. said that very low rates
would be obtained on the railroads. and
be expected official communication from
tho railroad people to-day.
Mr. a. J. Gallagher from the Invitation
Committee said his Committee was work
ing but had reached no conclusions.
BIG DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS.
Chairman c. II. Phillips. OF The Fire
works Committee. said that $500 would be
sufficient 70 give a fine display. They
nad QfcldcQ TO dlsplaN set plctfn OF Lii0
Mayn0wer. the James X. Polk. which Sas
built at the Tredegar in 1Si7; the Merri-
mack. the Texas. and the Shubrick. and
nkenesses Of number Of naval officers.
The place Of showing the fireworks was
aid on the table until the next meeting
IN reference 10 the Trade Parade IL
was determined TO issue invitations
through the press TO all organizations in
the city civic or otherwise 20 participate
I'm the parade and the Invitation Commit
tee was directed TO issue invitations 10
the President. Secretary Long, Commo-
dore Melville. Secretary Root Admiral
Dewey. the United States Senators from
virginia. Virginia Congressman, the ex-
Congresmen from this district, the Gov
ernor the ex-Governors Of Virginia. head
Of the state Departments. City Councils
of Richmond and Manchester Mayor Of
Manchester. Judges Of the State. City and
Federal Courts.
The Committee. after deciding that five
members should constitute quorum. then
adjourned to meet at the call Of the chair
man.