The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-20
RAPID ADVANCE
OF The CARNIVAL
Everything is Being Rushed TO
Completion.
KNIGHTS OF THE HORSESHOE
Hold an Enthusiastic Meeting ut tho
T.P. a. Officers Elect
ell and Organization
Perfected.
KNIGHTS OF THE HORSESHOE

"A largely ATTENDED, diiu eAeios''
meeting of the knights of the Golden
Horseshoe was held at the Travellers
Protective Association rooms last night.
Much business in .perfecting the organi-
cation was transacted and a.large NUM-
Der OF members was added to the rolls'
After these gentlemen had been initiated
committee was appointed to nominate
the officers to command the knights du-
ring the Carnival.
SECRET ORDETs.
AS this organization is one in which
the greatest secrecy is observed, the
names of the officers could not be ascer-
tanned.
atter this committee had made the re-
port, the officers We're elected and peruia-
nent organization was effected.
At the request of the Committee on
Costumes they were given an extension
OF one week in which to complete their
work.
The membership of the organization is
increasing daily. and bids far,to be one
of the features of the Carnival
The following communication from a
former Ricimonder, now IN Washington
has been received here:
COMMUNICATIONS.
1T seems to me that full information
regarding railroad fares, boarding house
and hotel rates during the Carnival, should
be given and without delay.
washington will no doubt have large
contingent on hand and questions on the
above subject are being asked. AS for
mer Richmond citizen. the writer hopes
good accommodations will be offered al the
usual rates, and that there will be no ex-
toTtion anywhere. Let the fiat go forth
by the committee having such matters in
charge to that effect and, no doubt. good
results will follow. In this connection,
permit me to remark that there are many
points of interest near Richmond, within
few hours ride. on cars or steamboat.
where visitors viii wish to go. Let the
information be. also, given in the public
press about them. The writer is anxious
to see the home of mis- boyhood days make
the Carnival glorious success, only that
and nothing more"
MILITARY.
A letter has been received by the Mill
tary Committee from Captain Land. of the
Surry Troop. saying that his troop viii
arrive here with fifty mounted men on
May 18th TO take part in the Carnival
ceremonies on the 18th.
This is the only troop of cavalry in the
State, and their determination to attend the
Carnival, speaks we'll for this gallant
that took part in the Pocahontas expedition
a few years stree.
Thare will be an important meeting of
the Military Committee on Friday night
at $3.50 O'Clock at the First Regtmental
Armory when business of great import
ance will be considered.
| Direotor-GeEeral Benson has returned
| from a trip in the western portion of the
| State where ne has been for several days
looking after the interests of the Carni-
val and seeing what this section intends
to do in regard to making exhibits and at
tending the festivities. He is very much
pleased with the interest being taken in
the matter and tne hearty enthusiasm OF
the people. He says that arrangements
are being made in Roanoke5'to bring an
entire train-load of visitors TO the city
one day during the week.
JUNIORS MEET.
A meeting of the general committee Of
the Junior Order United American Me-
chanics was held Wednesday night
at the offices of Mr.. William II. Beveridge
and it was decided to make an extensive
parade during the Carnival Week
There will be large number of the
| members of this organization in line in
regalia, which will consist OF red, white
and blue sashes. alternating throughout
the entire line. Besides this large rep
resentat alton. the Juniors will have two
very handsome floats in line.
They viii represent the tenets of the
order-the ancient and modern school
house.
LOG-CABIN SCHOOL.
The first float will have the old log
cabin school. in reduced size. bang about
five feet square by seven tall and will be
a beautiful and striking addition TO the
parade. The other float will represent the
modern school house. being brick school
with all modern appliances and improve
| ments.
This will be about eight feet square by
six feet high.
The Juniors are greatly interested in the
matter and will make fine showing.
Mr. David Bottom, Grand Councillor.
will have charge of the Juniors and will
be assisted by a committee OF three from
each local council.
The contract with the Richmond's Blues
Band for that organization TO take part
| in the musical programme for Carnival
i Week, and it has been listed as Band No.
l.
The premium Committee has about COM
! pleted its work and the full list of prizes
and premiums are now in the hands OF
the printers.
AS soon as these are completed the en-
tire list will be given out to the public.
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