Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26

the subcommittee fireworks and Chair
man Louis ID Wine of the subcommittee on
street decorations The work of these sew
eral committees comedies to a great extent,
and the conference was suggested by Chair
man Edison. in order that the views of The
several suhchairmen might be presented and
discussed aud harmonious action secured.
Handsome Effects Desired.
The inaugural committee will make
strenuous endeavor to have the street dec
orations and illuminations more handsome
and dignitied than on any former occasion.
Chairman Edsons idea is that every house
holder and merchant along the line of
march, and throughout the city, for that
matter, shall display an American flag from
every window of his her premises. The
committee would like for the people to get
away ii is understood from the old idea of
decoration, which included incongruous
stringing Of v3ri-colored bunting that with
the first touch of rain either faded out en-
tirely or else mingled its colors that the
cotton cloth soon became most unSightly.
Mr. Edison believes that flags floating
from all windows make the best, the most
uniform and the handsCmest of decora-
tiOnS, and he urged upon Chairman Wine
OF the subcommittee on street decorations
the Importance of bringing out this style
of building adoTnment in the work of MS
committeeman. Mr.. Edson's idea as to
Examinations is that every establishment
along Pennsylvania avenue shall make
s)rle sort of an electrical display. Some
elaborate designs worked in incandescant
lights are expected to be arranged by the
larger firms, while some sort of simple !r
vice or plain outline illuminat ton is hoped
for from every house. If these plans cany
tn. national thoroughfare will be a mass of
futteling flags by day and maze of
brilliantly glowing bulbs by night.
Construction of Reviewing Stands.
It is practically assured now that the le-
viewing stands will be of uniform asign
an / construction. Mr. Larner still believes
the committee will authorize the construc-
ton OF the stands under it's own super
vision and management, thus securing pos
itiVaiy the much-deSired result of hand
some structures. In the event the COM
mittee shall not take active charge of the
erection, however, and determine to lease
the privileges every effort will be made to
have the contractors live up to the designs
and specifications with which they will be
furnished. The stands will probably be
painted white, with simple but impressive
decorations. So, as far as the appearance
Of the city is concerned, the conference
held today was one of the most interesting
to Washingtonians that has yet been held
Competition to BE Invited.
Chairman Larner of the subcommittee on
parks and reviewing stands has called
meeting of his committee for this afternoon
at 4:3O o'clock, when the preliminary steps
will be taken toward securing plans and
specifications for the presidential and other
reviewing stands The committee has been
authorized to offer much as $3.50 in
awards for the best plan for the presiden-
tial stand and has further been author
lied to prepare plans and secure estimates
as to the cost Of constructing all reviewing
stands under it's direct supervision.
The subcommittee on ball room decora-
tions, of which Mr.. James r. Marshall Is
was announced today, and will
hold its first meeting this afternoon in the
Inaugural rooms The committee expects
to spend about $4,000 in the decoration of
the pension Office for the ball and the
promenade concerts that are to follow. Mr.
Marshall Is expected to outline this after
noon general scheme Of decorations and
to possibly appoint subcommittees to take
charge OF certain details.
Subcommittee on Carriaxes
Mr.. William s. Knox, chairman Of the
subcommittee on carriages, has called
meeting Of his committee to be held Fri
day afternoon at 4:3O o'clock The COM
mittee on carriages is intrusted this year,
as on former occasions, with making ar
rangements, either by amicable under
standing with the owners of public con-
veyances or by regulation of law to secure
itors to and from the inaugural ball at
reasonable rates. The committee will on
this occasion also have charge of the erec-
ton of approaches to the pension Office
building at its various entrances. The an
proaches will be substantial in character
will be handsomely decorated by the COM
mittee on ball room decorations. All who
desire carriages going to and leaving the
ball will be supplied. although the same
conveyance may not be used in both in
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