Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-11-09
Preparing To Give President
Taft a Royal Welcome.

Elaborate plans for the reception OF
President Taft upon the occasion OF his
visit to Frederick city during the con-
vention of the Associated Boards OF Trade
on Wednesday. November 10, were out
lined at special meeting of the Freder-
lex Board of Trade Friday evening. AL.
though no definite steps can be taken
until the exact time he win arrive here
is known, fitting ways for the city to
welcome the President were determined
upon by the local organization.
1t is thought that the President will
leave Washington in his automobile, in
the event of favorable weather, in the
afternoon after he has finished his office
work for the day, and will arrive here
some time before o'clock, it being
about two hours ride to Frederick. In
case the weather is not favorable on that
day, the members Of the Board of Trade
ec,ded to make arrangements to have
spec ial trail. ready to bring the President
on to Frederick.
Upon his arrival. it is planned to have
a large escort of Frederick people well
come him. If he comes by automobile
all autos in the county will be asked to
turn out and meet the Presidents ma
chine at Frederick Junction, and in this
way he will be escorted into the city.
If the plans are carried out the prin-
cipal streets of the city WILDE decorated
and illuminated in honor of the President
and all Frederick will take on its gala at
tire for the distinguished visitor. Bells
will be rung as the chief executive of the
nation enters the city. All the merchants,
manufacturers, business houses, etc.,
will be asked to close an hour before the
usual time on that afternoon.
The city will also be asked to furnish
as much illumination as possible during
the night the President is here.
Mr.. Noah E. Cram r who lives at Rose
Hill, the home of the first governor of
Maryland, had the suggestion offered by
Mr.. J. Clarke kieffer at the meeting
that if the President arrives in time he
be taken on an automobile ride through
some of the pretty country surrounding
Frederick. In that event he hoped that
the President would have an opportunity
to visit Rose Hill, which Mr.. Taft has
expressed his desire at some time to see.
The idea that some ceremonies be held
at the monument of Francis Scott Key
as soon as he arrives over the George
town pike was offered by Captain d.
John Markey and was favorably received
by the members 1t is likely that the
bureau of hospitality, S. Lewis Motter
chairman, will look to arrangements
along this. line The President would
probably deem it an honor to place d
wreath upon the grave of the author OF
the "Star Spangled Banner
Plans for having procession were
threshed out and it is likely that the
committee on arrangements will take
steps along this line.
If the President comes to Frederick by
auto this will be the first time he will
have Travelled over the route which has
been discussed for the proposed Lincoln
Memorial Highway from Washington to
Gettysburg, passing through Frederick.
The road is said to be in good condition
at this time. 1t is thought the President
will be impressed with the desirability
of such useful memorial to Abraham
Lincoln, passing as it does through the
Monocacy battlefield, and on through
Frederick. --NeUs.