The Washington herald., 1909-04-08
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Alexandria. Va. April With the pres
ence OF President Taft. and perhaps sew
eral members of his Cabinet. the District
Commissioners. and other notables the
success Of the parade incident to the dedi-
cation OF George Washington Park, April
5. is now assured. There was great JOY
among the projectors OK the enterprise
this morning when the announcement
was made that the President would aid
the movement by his presence here on
that occasion.
a programme os the events 10 be held
that day in connection with the home
coming week ceremonies will he arranged
early next week. and copies Of II VIII be
sent 10 the distinguished guests expected
here. Although no hour has been set for
any Of the events, it is regarded as more
than probable that the affair viii occur
in the afternoon
The following committee, headed by
Senator Daniel and Representative Car
lin. visited the White House this morning
and extended an invitation TO President
Taft to be present. A. u. Brookett. J. Y.
williams. NJ. p. Greene. G. e. Swan. ".
A. SmOot. jr.. f r. Downham. and o.
r. Kirk.
/ The same committee afterward visited
{ the Secretary Of War and the Secretary
OF the Navy. The former informed the
committee that he would send 20 this
city on the day of the parade all the
troops they desired. while the latter In
formed them he would send a number or
marines and several scout cruisers. which
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fetes incident 70 homecoming week
The committee also extended an invi-
tation 20 the District Commissioners 10
be present and they accepted. 1t is un-
derstood that efforts viii be made 10 in
Guce the Washington authorities 10 give
the schools either whole or a halliday s
holiday on the day OF the parade II is
regarded as more than probable that the
Washington High School Cadets Will
take part IN the parade.
Invitations viii also be extended 70 the
District National Guard and other Wash
ington and Virginia military companies
to be here on that occasion. Il is now
estimated. with incomplete plans. that
the parade will be fully a mile long
Announcement was made that the
Southern Railway Company would fur
nish a 2-cent per mile rate FOR excursion
parties 10 this city during the festivities
The electric railway company and steam
boat lines are also preparing TO handle the
crowds expected here during the event
Meetings Of the Friendship Veterans
Fire Association and the Columbia Fire
Engine Company were held tonight. and
plans we're made for taking part in the
parade. The former decided to turn out
on that day with their historic old fire
engine and the latter company will also
participate in the parade. Various secret
and social organizations in the city have
also planned 10 participate. A large num-
Der of Washington organizations are ex-
pectcd-
The students OF old St Johns Military
Academy held meeting tonight at the
rooms OF the chamber OF commerce. and
decided 10 give a banquet April %. The
following committee was appointed to Sc
cure hall and make other necessary az
rangements: r ". Arnold s f Lind
sey, and F. J. Paff A committee consist
ing OF Capt. ". II. Sweeney. W. II. Mel
choir. and Charles Bendheim was ap-
pointed 10 make arrangements 20 secure
badges.
A largely attended and enthusiastic
meeting Of the Old Dominion Boat Club
was held tonight in the offices of ]. r.
and H. B. Caton. and the following off,
GERS were elected for the year: z. H
Kemper. president: William Lewis Allen.
vice president: J. T Burke. ir- treasurer;
Louis n. Duffey, secretary; G. L. BoOthe
William Lewis Allen. Arthur Bryant, and
Arthur Herbert. jr, board Of governors;
Edward S. Fawcett. captain; D. n. HUI