Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-21
THE PLANS COMPLETE
FUNDS IN BAND FOR CELEBRA.
TON EXPENSES.
Program Of Exercises Memorial Day at
Battle Ground Cemetery-Meet-
ing Of Committee.

A meeting Of the chairmen of the various
committees having charge of the cere-
monies at battle-ground cemetery on Bright
wood avenue May 80. 1903 was held in the
banquet hall of the Brightwood hotel last
evening, through the courtesy of Mr.. Theo.
Felter. proprietor. All arrangements have
been perfected for the ceremonies that day.
These exercises will be held under the aus
pices of the Brightwood Citizens Associa-
ton and the Grand Army of the Republic.
1t is estimated that at least 1000 people
were present May 80 of last year.
Mr.. Louis P. Shoemaker, chairman of the
finance committee, reported that liberal
contributions have been made and that his
committee is already in possession of ample
FUNDS for the occasion. The expense of
these exercises falls entirely upon the in
terested citizens of Brightwood and Ia
koma, without assistance from the Depart
nient of the Potomac. G. A. R.. which has
charge of the decorations generally at Ar
lington, Soldiers Home and elsewhere in
this vicinity.
Major Henry Romeyn. chairman Of COM
mittee and in charge of exercises, reported
that all the various committees are sue
cessfully at work and it may be safely said,
that with pleasant weather. success is al
ready assured. Good speakers have been,
engaged, also instrumental and vocal music.
Seating capacity will be ample and the en-
hStiIiS VI TIE SOulH VI bTlSutWOOu anu d.
koma in the movement, particularly those
who attend the public schools will be en-
couraged as heretofore. A detachment Of
the regular army from Fort Myer will be
present and assist in the ceremonies. A
committee composed of young school boys
and girls will. as heretofore, plant flowers
upon the graves after the speechmaking,
under the direction of Mrs. Louis P. Shoe
maker and eother ladies constituting the
floral committee
| In Memory of Heroic Dead.
These memorial services are especially in
honor OF the men who fought and died in
the vicinity of Washington July II and II.
1864. while repelling the advance of the
confederate forces under the command of
Gen. Jubal A. Early. Fort Stevens, near
the cemetery. has an especial interest to
the patriot on account of the presence
there at the time of the engagement of
President Lincoln, who was for time ex-
posed to the fire of the confederates while
standing on the rocks viewing the advance
| of the attacking force The executive
| committee has extended general invita-
| ton to attend the ceremonies. The eXer-
cises will be varied in character, and an
| interesting program will be rendered. It
| is announced that visitors may reach the
| cemetery by way of the Brightwood, Ia
koma and Forest Glen electric cars.
| The following is the membership of the
| executive committee having charge of ar
| rangements for the services: Mai. Henry
| Romeyn, U. s. A, chairman; Nathan Bick-
| ford. past commander Department of Poto-
| mac. G. A. r.. vice chairman: A. S. Per-
| ham, secretary: Gen. Frank Wheaton, u
| s. A: w. V. Cox. chairman reception COM
mittee; Louis p Shoemaker. chairman fl
rance committee: w. NICK. Clayton. S. B.
| Kinnear. DR.. Franklin T. Howe, Prof W.
E. Nalley, James w. Dyre, DIR. G.. v.
Pettyes. L. c. White. Col. s. E. Chamber
lin. Gen. Thomas M Vincent. U. 8. A. and
Gen. George III. Harries of the committee
on transportation.