The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-24
Times NewSboys Band to
Be Feature of EXPOSE
ton Tuesday.
TO BE PRESENTED WITH FLAG
Social and Visiting Military Feature Last
Night-Gay Uniforms Make Pretty
Picture-A Generous Welcome by Com
mander Baird.

be continued during the first three days
of next week. This decision was reached
at meeting of the executive commit
tee last night in response to the demands
of the public ard the urgent representa-
lions of those who have been directly en-
gagged in the promotion of the enterprise.
There will be matinee from until
o'clock p. m, on Tuesday. On Wednes-
day morning the doors will be thrown
open to the public and remain open con-
tinuously until they are finally closed on
one of the most successful expositions
ever held in the District of Columbia.
Season tickets will be honored at the
door upon presentation.
In response to the public demand and
in compliance with the individual desires
of the executive committee, that body
last night decided 10 extend to the
Washington Times Newsboys Band an
invitation to be present on Tuesday
evening next and provide the entire mu-
steal programme for the fair. The lit
tie fellows will occupy the grandstand
at the entrance to the hall, and will be
the honored guests of the evening. In
recognition Of the free and generous
manner in which the boys have contrib
uted their services 10 the benefit of the
fair. and a testimonial to the ex-
cellence of their work. President Frank
II. Thomas. of the executive committee
will on that occasion present them with
beautiful stand of colors suitably in
scribed.
Last night at the fair was one of the
most enjoyable yet experienced. While
there was little diminution in The num-
Der of people in attendance. the crowds
were continually coming and going. and
as a result the halls and passageways
were at no time crowded At no time was
1t difficult to move about the immense
rooms, and TO crown 1t all a system of
ventilation was resorted to that kept the
hall comfortable at all times.
Military Out in Force.
1t was military night. and the boys in
fancy uniforms We'd with those in fatigue
dress to exhibit the greatest gallantry TO
the ladies and 20 successfully dispose OF
the money that they had brought with
them for the purpose OF being welded into
portions of the new and beautiful temple,
the erection of which is assured by the
success OF the present enterprise.
The soldier boys assembled at the ar
mory of the Washington Light Infantry
Corps on time, but were considerably late
IN. reaching the fair. In the march down
Pennsylvania Avenue, from Fifteenth
Street they were headed by the Old Guard
Drum Corps, which escorted them to Con-
vention Hall. II was nearly 8 o'clock when
they reached the hall and entered the fair
room with Haley's Band in the lead. The
Minute Men, under the command of Col
M. A. Winter, occupied the right Of the
line, and were followed by the other or
Plantations in the order indicated: Old
Guard. Captain Edgar; Alexandria Light
Infantry, Capt. ]. E. King; Washington
Light Infantry, Major S. Porter House and
the Corcoran Cadets, Captain Edwards.
The usual ceremonies were observed.
After an informal exchange Of greetings.
Commander Baird. L. S. ", welcomed the
guests on behalf of the executive COM
mittee. He said:
A Generous Welcome.
Gentlemen: II is with unfeigned
pleasure that greet you this evening and
bid you a hearty welcome to this. the
greatest fair ever held in the National
Capital OF the great Republic.
Il have the distinction of being desig-
mated to say these words to the military
organizations, which kindles an emotion
in my heart. j have been in one of the
great arms OF the countrys defense, and
have worn its uniform for nearly half
century The sight of your young and
sanguine faces carries me back to my
own youth, like the music Of pleasing
dream.
ITO the military organizations beg to
say that the men who have entered into
such q pledge are the very flower OF our
community That man who is willing to
make such sacrifices; that man who is
willing to face the gunpowder OF our enc |
my. is. indeed the hero of the hour.
1.-The lights and shadows OF the fair are
heightened by the presence OF SO many |
weli-itting uniforms, and the beamias |
faces of the girls are but the reflection |
of the youth and health and vigor OF |
your own cpuntenances
.'The uurnose of our fair is TOO well |
known TO you TO need any mention from
me A Masonic fair, however, is unusual. |
The presence of the militia is becoming |
at a Masonic fair. for Our army has ever |
been full of Freernasons. Every general |
officer of our Continental Army was
Mason: The commanding general OF our
present army is a Mason. and he begun |
his great military career as a militiaman. |
The President of the United States. a |
Mason, was a volunteer officer in our /
last war, and was a record breaker.
Now. gentlemen, | beg that you will |
consider yourselves as our special guests: /
/ trust you will give the girls a treat,
by showing your glad and gallant faces
at every booth. in every aisle, and under
every light in the hall. Keep going, |
There are no mile stones here. The |
grand master Of Massachusetts, when on
a visit TO Ireland told the driver OF the
haunting car TO get down and read the 1
inscription on what he thought a tomb
stone 'Sor' said the driver, the de-
ceased was very ovid; wan hundred; and |
his name appears TO be Miles, from Dub
lin.
Response in Happy Vein.
The address was received with applause.
II was responded to by Lieut.. Col. Paul |
Beckwith. of the Minute Men, who said: 4
1T is with unfeigned pleasure that |
o ccept the duty detailed upon me by our
On behalf OF our Minute
Men and the other military or
ganizations present thank you. Our lines
are similar and are typical OF the nobiest
traits in human character-charity, of
which Masonry is symbolical, and patriot
ism, for which the soldier has always
stood II will now be our pleasure TO join
in the festivities so that when we leave
here tonight our hearts will be as over
flowing with good fellowship as our
pockets may be empty OF cash"
In addition to the commanding officers,
the following officers of the several or
occupied the stand and par
Iicipated in the reception: Minute Men
Capt Thomas w. Sweeny, Capt. John
Doyle. Carmody. Majors Smith and Anton
Coe, Captains Wood, j. S. Fletcher, Peck
ham, Carmody and Morgan, Lieutenants