Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-08
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Kinley's first Inauguration this committee
was presided over by Gen. Nelson A. Miles.
commanding the United States army. The
committee ~ cnn1p<eeif' generally OF 1.-THE
and the clerk Of thai body the Justices Of
the Court OF Appeals of the District OF Co
lumbia, the justices Of the Supreme Court
Of the District. ths justices and the chief
sioners of the District. representative gen
e,als of the United States army. navy Off
GERS of high rank. United States senators
and representatives.. territorial delegates,
committee, and prominent men not only Of
Washington, but from neighboring cities.
On Tran aportation.
A committee On transportation viii be
appointed to obtain, as soon as practicable,
the lowest possible rates for the inaugural
ceremonies from all points Of the Union to
this city, and announce the same publicly
as fast as received. A press committee will
be appointed to make all arrangements for
the accommodation of visiting newspaper
men, extending them all necessary faclli-
ties. This latter committee is usually made
up or one or two representatives from each
local newspaper and press association and
the members of the press gallery at the
Capitol. which includes all of the prominent
&C correspondents.
There wall be a committee on carriages
to make such arrangements, either by am
| UNDERSTANDING Win the owners
public conveyances or by regulation of law,
to secure the speedy and safe conveyance
or adj visitors to and from the inaugural
ball at reasonable rates. The committee
shall also make similar arrangements for
carriage service to all points in the city
during the inauguration period
committees on civic organizations and on
military organiZa tons are to be appointed
cations of the respective character coming
under their supervision. A committee on
parks, and reservations will have entire su
pe1vision. control and sale of all privileges
In connection with The line of procession of
the inaugural parade, and at the inaugural
DALI making weekly reports to the execu-
tive committee.
Providing for Visitors.
The committee on public comfort will
have wide range of duties. 1t will be
called upon to provide quarters. either at
hotels, public halls or private houses, for
persons desiring them, and shall obtain the
names, address and rates of all household
ers willing to entertain visitors. The COM
mittee will establish headquarters near the
general committee and keep a list of OBJ
tanable accommodations with prices, etc.
This committee will also ascertain, il pos
sble, the number OF ratfons that can be
supplied by responsible caterers for the
subsistng of visiting military and civic Or
CARNATIONS The committee will also fur
nish the committees civic and military
organizations a. all times any information
relative TO quarters. The committee will
further take such steps as will rebound to
the credit of the city, and insure the COM
fort of the guests.
There will be another committee on pub
lie order which will cooperate with the
District Commissioners in securing the nee
essary means and publishing and enforcing
the requisite regulations to clear the ave-
nues and streets for the formation and
movements of the inaugural procession; to
clearing the streets leading to the inaugural
ball. and to provide general good order DUR
ing the Inauguration period.
A committee on music will be charged
with the duty of procuring music Tor the
parade, ball and other purposes. A com
mttee souvenirs and tickets will obtain
designs for souvenirs and all requisite
classes of tickets. TO have the same pre-
pared and delivered TO the control of the
executive committee committee on
printing Will be expected to furnish such
printing as may he ordered and required
for the use Of the executive committee and
subcommittee.
Street Decorations.
There will be a committee on street dec
oratinns. to secure tht decorations of pri-
vatc houses and public buildings and also
committee. on street illumination and fire
" 0rks. This latter committee will prepare
and submit plans and estimates for the
illumination of the avenue and aid in
vate buildings as may be practicable. 1t
will also provide for ia display Of fire
works the night nf March 4. When d plan
has been adopttA this committee will have
entire charge Of its execution
The committee on badges. another sub
committee of the executive, will have
charge If the designing of badges author
ize:l and appropriate for the several COM
rnttces. There VIII be an auditing commit
tee consisting of three members, whose
duty it will be to examine all bills which
bear the approval Of the chairman of the
appropriation subcommittee.
The inaugural Ball.
number of committees will be appoint
ed for duty in connection with the inaugu-
raj ball. The committee on comfort at ball
room will have charge of the hat, cloak and
retiring rooms and control of all arrange
ments connected Herewith for the comfort
of guests The committee on banquet Will
have charge of all matters and arrange
ments connected with the supper at the IN
augural ball The committee on decoration ION
of the ball room will be charged with the
decoration and illumination of the hail
where the function is to be held The noor
and promenade committee Will have charge
of the inaugural ball and its flor manage
ment.
Annual Meeting at PrO-Cathedrnl.
Bishop Satterlee was greeted Thursday
night by a large congregation OF church
workers connected with the Pro-Cathedral
of St. Mark. who gathered in the church in
annual session to hear reports for the year
trst ended There are twenty-eight socle-
ties connected with the church. Rev. Mr..
Rhinelander spoke. of the great mission
work connected with the mission OF the
Good Shepherd He said funds are needed
to begin the erection Of building, and it
was evident that this work should be aided