Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-29

Masons will fall 10 line at the corner of
Washington aud Cameron streets and
when The procession reaches the park
open ranks will be formed aud the
lodge will march to the spot where the
cornerstone is to be laid and perform
the ceremony.
should The president be in line the
Redmond Light Infantry Blues will sc
of his special escort marching in front
as his csrrisge.
THE FIREbIEN
The Columbia fire company will ap-
pear 10 line with their engine, hose
wagon aud reel. The engine will be
drawn by three horses and the wagon
by two. The reel will be drawn by the
members in their uniforms and will be
handsomely decorated. The company
will be commanded by Foreman Frank
Pettey.
The Reliance FIRE company VII ap.
pear with their engine, with few
decoration, their hose wagon. The
engine will be drawn by three horses
and the wagon by two. The members
10 uniform will march 10 front OF the
engine. The company will be- COM
manded by Capt. A. d. Grimes.
The Relief Company will sppear with
their bar dsome truck, without dscora-
;ior, drawn by three horses and with
twelve uniformed men in line, command
ed by Lieut. JOHN Webster.
Forty-six Uniformed Rremen Of the
Washington FIRE department will be sent
to Alexandria tomorrow to take part In
the parade.
The bands in line will be as follows
U. S. Marine band; Naval Academy
band from Annapolis; U. 8. Engineer
Corps, band; Richmond Blues band; U.
S. ssilors baud; mounted cavalry band
from Fort Mytr, and number of other
Independent bands.
The U. S. S. Dolphin will be anchor
ed of Alexandria tomorrow, and prob
ably will fire a salute.
The AlexaOdris Light Infantry will
parade with fifty men in full dress uni
forms and will be commanded by Capt.
F. l.. Slsymaker and Lieutenants X.
II. o. Beverley aud O. II. May.
The Red Men. the Jr. 0. U. A. NJ.
and the various branches OF these orders
10 this section will be one OF the features
of the parade.
Among the prominent guests who are
expected are President Taft, VICE Presi'
dent sherman, Speaker Cannon, Sscre-'
tary Of the Navy Meyer, Assistant Sec
rotary Winthrop, Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson, Senators Daniel and Martin,
Gov. Swanson, Lieut.. Gov. EuysOn and
their staff in uniform; Congressman Oar
lin and other Virginia representatives,
District of Columbia Commissioners
Maeiarland, West and Judson. Capt.
Oyster and the Washington Board of
Education, Mayor Mshool and City Eu-
gineer Fendsll, Of Baltimore, and others.
At the meeting Of the Washington
Board OF Trade held on Wednesday night
on motion of Mr.. Isaac Cans q resolu-
ton was unanimously adopted convey
ing the greetings Of the board to "its
neighboring city, Alexaudris, now Gel
ebrating its Homecoming Week, with
beat wishes for its success"
The mayor has issued proclamation
declaring tomorrow to be legal holiday.
King street Is now an avenue of bunt-
ing. The effect is striking by day and
at night, when the thousands of electric
lights on the street are In operation and
the lavish display OF electricity in front
OF buildings is flashing. the scene Is en-
CHANGED q thousand fold.
Workmen were busy last night erect.
ing the reviewing stand for the president
and reviewing party. This stand is To-
Gated at the intersection of Washington
and Princess streets, on the east side.
The stand now located on the west side
will be used for representatives Of the
press, members Of Congress aud other
guests.
A letter was received this morning
from the Richmond Howitzsrs, sn-
nounciug that they will leave Richmond
tonight and remain 10 this city over
Sunday. The entertainment Of all
visiting military will be at the Armory
ball, and will be in charge Of MIR. Peter
Won de Westelsken, chairman of the
entertainment committee.
The car Mt. Vernon of the Washing
ton, Alexandria q Mt Vernon Railway
will he the means of transportation
for the distinguished guests. The re.
ception at Lee Camp Hall will began
promptly at one o'clock, closing at three.
Among those who will entertain are
Hon. o. @. OarliD, Mr.. William B.
Snoot, Mr.. J. A. Marshall, Major Will
liam NJ. Smith aud others. Visiting
trades from the vicinity of Alexandria
will be entertained by the Chamber Of
Commerce at their rooms, Garner of King |
and Washington streets.