Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-31
n0MF.oOMING WEEK.

HOMECOMING WEEK.
A meeting Of the committees having
charge Of the arrangements for the
Home Coming Week met a, the Sur
mise Thsatef this Rfterno d. Mr.. w.
Il Smoo.. president OF the George Wash
ipston Pax Associa ion, presided, aud
Mr.. A, J. Wed1eYburn acted % secre-
larry.
Mr. Wedderburn in short address
outlined the paris Ofthe different commit
tees; slao that Of the various organiza
lions which will participate. Mr.. We'd
derburu stated that invitations had been
sent to all lodges and societies Of the
city. The speaker said rare oppor-
tunity is Afforded Alexandrisns to sd-
ge,tise the city. He spoke enthu-
sisstlcalIy OF the enterprise, and PIC
tnred the good result from the dedication
of the PARK. The assoc aiion had per-
formed lie duty; il was nov up to the
merchants and others.
Mr.. Smoot called for reports from the
ohairmen OF the different committees.
Mr. Teylor Burke, of the 61auce COM
mitiee, aross sud eaid the committee
had not made thorough canvass OF the
CITY. and suggested ttat additional mem
bers be placed Ga the committee.
Mr.. Gsrdnvr l.. B iOthe said 1t would
REQUIRE at least 81 900 for the occasion
Mr.. E Z. Downhsm, ofthe reception
committee, reported progress.
Mt J. 7. Preston, Of the transportation
committee, stated the two-cent rate
would doubtless be allowed by most THE
railroads entering this city. The Nor
folk and Washington Steamboat Com
pany would sell tickets at reduced rates
on the occasion of the homecoming.
Mr.. r. IS. Barrett, OF the carnival
committee. outlined the features which
would be presented in the city during
the week. =.
Mr.. J. E. clements, of Alexandra
county. spoke enthusiastically Of the ap-
preaching Homecoming Week. he
thought many people from all sections
would be drawn to Alexandria at that
time.
Mr.. G X. Pickett, marshal Of the
Fairfax division, made favorable re-
port.
Judge O. F. NlcOl, OF the Prince
William committee, stated that his
county felt q deep interest 10 Alexau-
dris, cat the fact that it did not he as
close ~ Alexandra and Fairfax coun-
ties, it wosld probably send as many
visitors.
Mr.. r. w. Arnold, OF the Masonic
ceremonies committee, described the
work The committee bad accomplished
Nj A. D. Bfockett, Of the Chamber
of Commerce committee, stated that
there had been no meeting OF his COM
mittee.
Mr.. Martin Green, Of the decoration
committee, msde a succiuct report OF the
work of the committee, including the
erection of the court OF honor and light
ing the same, as we'll IS certain streets
during the Homecoming week.
Mr.. Green, in answer to a query. said
the committee had already spent $b25
The work Of the committee would cost
about 81, COO
Vauous other committees we're called,
but the chsirmen OF some we're not pres
eut; hence no reports we're made.
Ga motive OF Judge Nicol 1t was
sVreed thst when the meeting shall
have adjourned II be to meet again at
O'Clock uext Wednesday afternoon
Mr.. r. 3. Barrett aud Mr.. Wedder-
burn delivered addresses optimistic 10
their nature, both Of whom showed the
advantage the city would desiae by the
advertisement 1t would receive during
Home Coming Week.
Mt. Barrett said the movement CEN
tered down simply to one OF hoance,
aud that individuals should act as in
dependent committeeman in order 70
make the affair great success.
Both Mr.. Wedderburn and Mr. Bar
relt denied emphalically the destinations
that the movement was in the interest OF
real estate men.
The meeting adjourned at $3.50 O'Clock.
Several ladies we're present. during the
evening.