The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28

portloned among those who might be pres
emit and volunteer as collectors.
Some discussion was caused by the
proposal to employ paid collectors, ana
a{motion made to secure such agents was
defeated
COMMITTEES REPORT
IN ma king reports the Booth Commit
tee stated that over one hundred appllca-
tons for booth space were In mana. Inc
Military Committee reported progress.
Colonel Halves stated that abundant
sleeping quarters for the! visiting troops
had been secured and that he was III cor
respondence with the military author1ties
of North Carolina, and the outlook 1or
an excellent display was excellent.
volunteer hospital service would be Sc
cured. The Manufactures Exhibits Com
mittee, Mr.. Nrarcuse said, was not ready
to report, but that circular letters were
being sent out
Colonel C. OBJ. Cov:ardin reported on
behalf Of the Music Committee tnae
specified bands should be engaged LOT tie
week All of these bands would, vain one
exception, play each day and tnat oie
was engaged for three days The or
ranization aggregated $50 men. These
bands would be playing pracuca4ly an
the time. The commit tee has been given
sufficient appropria ton to secure ssu11lclent
music for the occasion. "A MOTION 1nade
by Colonel Murphy to have the FINANCE
Committee adopt the report OF one MUSIC cLsN;
Committee, as outlined ny eoioiiei
Cowardin, was carried.
Mr. Sam Stern asked that the Fat 0aels
Committee be instructed to march the
snarade 10 Twenty-second Street before
counter marching.
The elaborate decorationHof the Boom
street was referred to the Booth Commit
tee.
Mr.. John Stuart Bryan offered resolu-
ton requesting that the telephone, teie-
graph and electric companies haNlng
poles on Broad Street, grant the Carnival
Association temporary use Oh elie po'e>'
for the week.
Colonel Hawes moved that Mr.. H. Lee
Lorraine be appointed to solicit subscrip-
lions from the liquor dealers OF the Guy.
President Meyer stated that the Execu-
tive Committee had been asked to sane
ton a ball. The committee had refused,
and on vote the Board of Directors sus-s
tanned this action.
Adjournment was then taken.
The Finance Committee net immediate
Iy aft.rward, but only routine matters
were discussed.
TRIUNIPTlAL ARCHES.
A Added to the many suggestions for
triumphal arches and courts of honor,
already offered by patriotic citizens. is
one from Mr.. w. l. Sheppard, the Rich
mond artist, who is at work on a design
for the ASSOCIATE tons consideration.
Professor Stillwell, who has done con-
siderable work for the. yelled Prophet
Carnival" in st. Louis, has established
his headquarters in this city, and Will
submit designs for floats and work for.
the @NIardi Gras. to the various secret
societies and organizations. who contem-
plate taking part in this celebration.
FOR THE ELKS.
He has on exhibition a design for
Richmond Lodge, B. P. Q. Elks, which
represents the object of the Order. At
the entrance to the Ellks' lair, noble
stag is defending his mate and young
ones from a pack of wolves. This, sur
rounded by winter scene, will make
very impressive effect
There is on exhibition at Carnival head
quarters very extensive collection OF
paper flowers. the handiwork Of the
Richmond ladies, which is open to the
public.
To show how extensively the Carnival
has been advertised, there are more
than 1000 applications for buttons
now on hand from parties. outside the
city, and for booths from persons as
4 far West as West Virginia.
o next Friday railroad men represent
ing the interested lines will meet in
Richmond to fix the-rates for the Car.
rival to be held here May 18th to 18th
The fares will be fixed with view OF
Inducing tremendous crowd to visit
Richmond at that time from all over the
State. North Carolina and West Virginia.
AFTER THE MlCR0BE.