Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-28
OLD HOME WEEK
 AT THE HUB

Boston, July 27.-Beans and cul- ture and other things for which Bos- ton is famous will be on tap at all hours of the day and night during the coming week, when it is expected that not less than 100000 former residents of New England will aid in making this city the real Hub of the Universe Incoming trains today brought thous- ands of Aa".y arrivals from all parts of the coul!;y, prepared to enjoy to the full the old home week festivi- ties which will 54Sln tomorrow and continue for seven days and whith will certanl.' eclipse anything oF the kind ever 5a,cr3 rianned by dn Amer ican city.
 Tomorrow Wal be do 4cted to ;'Ge c. ceptiOn of Yi5.g)rs aud to the n3- servance of Founders day with special services in the churches and band 1 concerts on Boston commons. The program for following days of the week is as follows:
 ] Monday, Patriots day--Mass meet ing of scores of patriotic societies in mechanics hall; reception in the evening; dedication of historical tab let on School street; swimming race for c. F. King trophy.
 1 Tuesday, Homecores' day-Muster of New England veteran firemen; public meeting of former residents of Massa- ] chusetts in Symphony hall; open air horse show and races; dedication o1 new Cambridge bridge; Fairbanks family reunion; reception on board the United States frigate Constitution.
 Wednesday, New England day Grand civic and trades parade; ban quet to visiting governors, mayors and other distinguished guests.
 Thursday, Massachusetts day-Au, tomobile parade; fishermen's race; atheltic tournament on the commons reunion of old time baseball players orchestral concert; great electrical pa rade at night.
 Friday, Women's day-Receptions by various women's clubs and organiba- tions; children's entertainment wheelmen outing.
 Saturday, Military day-Mobiliza tion day-Mobilizatio and parade oi the state militia; rowing regetta; yacht races; centennial anniversary celebration in Brighton; amateur ath- letic meet
 Invitations to attend the reunion have been sent to over 300,000 Massa- chusetts born people with their fami- lies living ill different parts of the country outside of New England, and many thousands of favorable de- sponses have been received A large Iproportion of these former citizens are now residing in the West and South.
 Arrangements for the great celebra- ton have now been practically com pleted by the committee of one thous- and, made up of citizens representing practically every industry, profession and activity in the city, assisted by an auxiliary committee of women Mayor John Fitzgerald is chairman of the committed
 The reunion of former citizens is the dominant note of the celebration To carry out his idea in an adequate manner the committee of one thous' and has engaged the Mechanics hall the largest permanent exhibition building in the United States, and dur ing the entire week the great edifice will be wide open to the thousands of visitors.
 Nothing has been left undone tC beautify the city for the reunion ant Boston has been fairly transformed by the most magnificent decorations ever attempted here. Welcome arches and innumerable festoons of lights, to- gether with miles of bunting an( thousands of flags, line all the princi- pal streets.