The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
DISTRICT DAY"
DELEGATES BACK
HIGHLY PLEASED
Foul Weather Failed to
Dampen Ardor of the
WaShingtonianS.
Party Royalty Received
by Management and
Well Entertained.

The steamer Washington. bearing the
official party on arrangements for Dis
trict Of Columbia Day at the jamestown
Exposition yesterday, arrived this morn
ing from jamestown at 1880 o'clock. and
the Newport News, bearing the Cham
Der Of Commerce, made dock an hour
later
The passengers Of both steamers were
enthusiastic concerning the success OF
District Day at the exposition, which
was thoroughly enjoyable occasion. in
spite OF the depressing and disagreeable
weather.
The success Of the days program
was due largely TO the efforts Of the ex-
position officials who had it in charge.
q. i. Sheppard, secretary, and r. II.
Sexton, chief Of congresses and special
events. The latter was waiting for the
Commissioners and the rest Of the Off
ciai party from the District, who were
TO arrive at the exposition leepwater
pier at 7:30 in the morning. He had car
rlageS IN waiting 10 carry the party 20
The Inside Inn for breakfast, so that
they might have plenty Of time Tor the
exercises Of the day.
Ihe Official party had luncheon at the
SWISS Ina, after which the formal exer-
clses OF the day began in the Audi
tOrium.
Governor Swanson Speaks.
Governor Swanson. OF Virginia. came
into the building during the exercises
and was introduced by General Wilson
He made a brief but eloquent and ring
ing speech
In connection with the afternoons
program the director of music, Sidney
Lloyd Wrightson. had prepared an ex-
cellent musical program with the band
and pipe organ. At the request OF Cen
eral Wilson, Mr., Wrightson concluded
the exercises with the Lost Chord,
singing II to the accompaniment OF the
full band and the organ
After the afternoons program at the
exchange yesterday the members OF the
Chamber Of Commerce boarded their
steamer and proceeded TO Norfolk.
There they were welcomed by the Off
GERS cf the board of trade and business
mems association al the board OF trade
bCtlding, and rendered a delightful re-
ception, from until $3.50 O'Clock Presi-
dent William T. Anderson had prepar
for the visiting chamber a reception
and luncheon Of which every member
OF the chamber afterward spoke in the
highest terms.
Then to Old Point Comfort.
The official party was driven after the
ceremonies at the Auditorium to the
deep water pier, where they took a
steamer for Old Point Comfort. and
their own steamer from there later.
On the Chambers steamer. which
pulled out Of Norfolk last night AT 3
O'Clock. everybody was weII-nigh tired
out, but soon after leaving President
Harper called the members to order for
the purpose Of holding the regular .June
meeting, which came on June ii. Chapin
Brown moved an adjournment subject
70 the call OF the president That was
al there was 10 the formal meeting. bur
immediately after adjournment Presi-
cent Harper announced to the members
mat the police chiefs of the United
states would stop in Washington tbis
month Tor a day at least. en- route 10
their convention at jamestown. He said
that about $50 was needed TO entertain
them on that day. It took about ten
minutes 20 raise $40 for the occasion
ana 70 collect the money.
Trip Big Success.
Commissioner mcfarland. in speatfng
OF the observance Of District Day AZ
jamestown, said today:
1t was great success in spite Of the
weather. The arrangements made bv
the citizens committee of which M Ma
Parker was chairman and Edgar n
SldW, secretary, were admirable Pres
ldeht Iucker. Secretary Sheppard and
tAS OllSI exposition officials did eveY.v-
thlng IN their power to make the dsv
notable and show US hospitality. Mrs
!Jonald McLesn. who asked ms to +bo
New York State building; Governor
swanson. Gen Frederick d. Grant, and
Vln6rs were very hOspitable.
Inc Chamber of Commerce contrib
uled largely by the presence of its mem
Ders and their enthusiasm towards car
rylng out the purpose of the day. to
MAKE the National Capital and its nos
Sibllties better known to the country
Feople from many States were at the
auditorium meeting, and learned much
thdt they did not know about the citv
IA which they are all interested. Every
uIne we get an opportunity 10 tell what
washington is and what ought TO be
ID uone Tor II, we strengthen the public
Sehtlinent In favor OF its more rapid
SeVelopment and more liberal treatment
by Congress.
We knew nothing of the distressing
n,s .oss OF the young officers and men of the
It,iihSSota ", until Just as we were leaving
Olu ONT comfort at o'clock last
sNehinng, Wnen the news came over from
nv Heet. washington suffers a special
loss IN lne death OF MidshIpman Hol-
comp one Of the finest of the recent
netvSi l..tt,a academy graduates, and we mourn
ne jamestown Exposition Is remark
aoIy good, considering all the difficulties
anu anu oostacies which the courag geous and
!nueIatlgaoie management has sur
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