Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-03

south lawn, Col. SymonS mas arranSeo'
through his representative, Mr.. Frederick
D. Owen, for such decoration as is prac-
ticable at the speakers stand and behind
it. Seats will be provided for the repre-
and the committeeman who have actively
worked for the success of the celebration.
The number. of course must be limited:
All the features of the program will be
utes each. Admiral Dewey will preface the
reading of the Declaration of Independence
with an introduction of Barry Buckley. the
reader. Secretary Moody will speak for the
national government Commissioner Mac
farland for the District government under
whose auspices the celebration is to be
held. and Ambassador Jusserand for
France, our ally in the revolution. 1t will
be the first time that such speeches have
been made on the White House lawn. The
musical numbers will all be patriotic. The
souvenir program. which will be furnished
to all attending, contains the two national
hymns that will be sung by the whole au-
dience. led by the adult chorus. That cho-
rus will sing separately, as will also the
chorus of school children. The Marine
Band will furnish the instrumental music.
The Fireworks Display.
An attractive feature of the public cele-
bration will be the grand display of aerial
fireworks at the Washington monument be-
ginning at o'clock in the evening.
The representatives of the fireworks con-
the fireworks committee is satisfied that
the display will be q fine one. 1t will be
entirely in the air and higher than the
Washington monument, so as to be visible
from every section. It is not only not
necessary for people to go down to the
monument grounds but it is very undesir-
able because it will only give extra trou-
BILE to the police.
The Fourth of July fund, as reported
today, amounts to So 2a9. 49, the following
sums having been received since the last
report: Collected by w: W. Dudley. $24;
the George w. Knox Express Company,
So: James G. Hill, 50; additional from
Hilsdale Citizens Association. 81: cash. 81;
Jackson Democratic Association, James
l.. Norris. president, $6.2o; additional con-
tribution from the government printing Of
flee, 1886.
Of the foregoing amount the Brightwood
Park Citizens Association contributed 800,
the contributors being as follows
Previously reported and credited. $3.50
E. 3. Stumph, s.: Calvin Cain, 81; John H.
Alexander. 81: w. S. Torbcrt 81; w. E.
Wright. 30 cents; Joseph R. Fague. 30
cents; c. II. Manning, 30 cents; H. a.
Gwin, 80 cents; Geo Preston, 80 cents;
Giles Pitt. 30 cents; Theo. Brown. 30 cents;
w. F. Walsmith. 30 cents; A. M. Condra,
80 cents: Thos. OBrien, 30 cents; ]. p.
Richie, 30 cents; 1. J. Smith. 80 cents; Ed
win Perry, % cents; c. A. Devers. % cents;
W. Mex. Clayton (additionaD, So
The reception committee at the White
House consists of Frederick D. Owen
CHAIRMAN. Nli1aNl +. van "lChie, III
Marcus benjamin, w. C. Hibbs, John e,
Fenwick, Philip Walker. William II. Bay
ley, Thomas P. Randolph Wallace d. Nc
Lean, Henry w. Samson, Sidney l. Bes-
selievre, DR.. J. H. Mccormick, Frank B.
Smith, Dr. Joseph S. Wall. DR.. Charles C.
Marbury, f. G.. Eiker, George B. Pitts, j.
Kennedy Stout.
The Oldest Inhabitants Association of the
District has made arrangements to observe
the Fourth of July in an appropriate man
how will and hn n
meeting on the White House grounds in
body tomorrow morning. and in the after
noon they will go to the farm of Mr. John
H. Small. on the Brentwood road where
special program of exercises will be held,
after brief business meeting. The address
of the day will be delivered by Commission
er Henry l.. West, and the Declaration of
Independence will be read by Mr.. Benjamin
C. Wright. Special literary and musical
features are also included in the program.
Afternoon Demonstration.
Elaborate preparations have been made
by the United Societies of Patriotic Women
of the District to celebrate the Fourth of
July In fitting style. The celebration will
begin at go o'clock tomorrow afternoon
the lawn at Sherman Square. A varied
program will be rendered consisting of adj
dresses by Rev. John Van Schaick, jr.. and
Mr.. William E. Andrews. auditor for the
Treasury Department, the latter speaking
on the subject, american Soldiery and
Womanhood;' musical numbers by Mrs.
Flora G. Lewis, president general Of the
Spanish War Auxiliary; Col. George Lilli-
bridge, Prof J. M. Layton and his little
son, Master Turner Layton; little Louise
Meacham Luk and Miss Houchin. There
will be a flag drill by sixteen young ladies.
recitation by little Esther Jennings and a
number of other pleasing features. Com
mander Kimball of the Department of Po-
tomac G. A. r.. will preside. and the Min
ute Men, Col. M. A. Winter commanding,
will act as guard of honor.
At Post Office Department Today.
The celebration of Independence day by
the employees of the Post Office Department
began shortly after o'clock this afternoon
and the following program will be rendered:
Assembly" bugle, DR.. F. A. Swartwout;
prayer, Rev George F. Dudley, late chap
lain, District of Columbia Regiment; sing
ing, America" entire assemblage; recita-
ton, Professional" Kipling, Mr.. f. E. Bar
bour; solo. Battle Hymn of the Republic