Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-01

JUDGE THOMAS II. ANDERSON.
From present indications Independence
FAY will he celebrated in Washington
this year in the safest and sanest' man.
ner in which the Fourth of July ever has
been observed in the District.
Police regulations regarding the use
and storage of explosives next Tuesday
already have been printed al the order of
the Commissioners of the District and
are being distributed by members of the
police force in tina sections OF the city
embraced In their respective territory of
duty. While the regulations prohibit the
frng or exploding Of firecrackers. sauibs
or any sort OF firearms. the proviso Is
mace that upon the issuance of permit,
properly conducted celebrations. includ-
ing the use of fireworks. will be per-
mitted under the surveillance of the POI
lice
Although many will spend the day
quietly at home. great preparations are
being made by the traction companies
and other transportation concerns to ac-
fommodate the enormous crowds expected
TO enjoy days outing at the numerous
amusement parks, river resorts and other
places affording rest and recreation in
and about the National Capital.
OF the dozen-odd celebrations to be held
In the city for the stay-at-homes the
municipal exercises to be conducted on
the White House ellipse are naturally ex-
pected to attract the largest number OF
people. Field and track games. swim
ming for white and colored children,
fireworks and other diversions will be en-
toyed on and near the huge oval
Starting at $40 o'clock in the morning
the Marine Band will give a concert in
front of the municipal building, which
Oil l~xr ITIc %frn
Thomas H. Anderson and the reading
Of the Declaration of Independence by
Ernest Gichner. after which there will
be more music by the Marine Band,
when adjournment will be taken to the
White House ellipse to witness the day
light exhibition of fireworks. The 18th
Cavalry Band will play from IL to 1
O'Clock on the ellipse and. concert last
ing from l 80 10 30 o'clock will be given
by the I'd Infantry Band, ID. C.. y. g..
near the bathing pools The swimming
events at the bathing beach will begin at
/ O'Clock and the program of athletics
run off an hour later. including the boy
scout exhibition. The canoe races on
the tidal basin will be held from 3 to 8
o'clock.
Starting a, $50 O'Clock and lasting
until 10 pm. there will be display of
night pyrotechnics on the ellipse, and
from 9:45 until IL 40 Pennsylvania avenue
will be illuminated.
officials for the Celebration.
The officials for the municipal celebra-
ton will be:
Track and field events--Honorary ref
cree. Commissioner Cuno H. Rudolph:
referee. c. Edward Beckett: judges at
inish. c. l.. Harding. John T. Meany.
Charles E. Barker. NJ. D.: William Peet
and J. A. OShea timers. w. c. Thach-.
sr. c. Z. Edwards. Emory NJ. Wilson
and d. c. Grain field judges, Nils g.
Hansen, F. e. Schlosser. III. S. Neale, F.
n. Young. William Wetzel and w. Gill
lam; announcers. Cy Mcdonald and w.
E. Miller. inspectors. T. L. Fortune. D.
{. Bliss. s. r. Mlilken and William p.
Bowie: scorer. c. Byrd; starter. Joseph T.
england: clerk OF course. W. G. Stuart:
assistant clerks of course. B. Morse and
e. e. Wilcox; custodian of prizes w.
shipn1an.
Swimming events-Hcnorary referee
Representative J.. c. Dyer; referee, Dr.
E w. Grenfell: judges. DR.. c. l.. G. An
+. Meany and Raymond Falkeld: timers.
q. c. TEACHER. ID. c. Grain and w. w.
Vetzel; custodian of prizes, W. p. Bowie.
Committee on athletics-C. Edward
Reckett. chairman; William c. Thatcher,
DAME! e. Garges, ". G Stuart. Thomas
Kirsy Joe 8. Jackson. William Peet,
William p. Bowie. Frank II. Young. C.
Z. Harding, +. b. Henderson, William
5h0Sb. vi. II, L.. r. stokes, L.. Il. r or
.une. u. W. Holland, John I. Meany and
D IS. Bliss.
Committee on medals and badges-Dan-
cl l.. Garges chairman. Alonzo Twee-
ssR. W c. Hibbs, F. c. Lee. Ralph B.
Pratt. W. G. MacNuity, Spencer Bliss,
James A. OShea, +. Il. Henderson and
=. Helm.
II Potomac Park Concert
At 5 o'clock in the afternoon a concert
will be given at Potomac Park by the
nited States Engineer Band. Julius
Hamper. chief musician, with the follow
ns program:
March. National Emblem" ....... .Bagley
overture. Tampa. .,............,...H erold
Baritone solo. Tramp, Tramp. Thamp.'
Robinson
BY Corp. Jenkins.
antasle. 'FauSt .Gounod
Waltz. Spring. Spring, Beautiful Spring"
Linke
Recollections of the War. ...... Boyer
~zardas, Der Geist des Wojewoden,'
Grossmann
Selection. Bright Eye" Hosehma
lntermezzo, La Pepita" .Tobani
Medley overture No. s Bits of Remick' s
hits -. :.-............, ..... .Lampe
Medley march. '.1SR3" ............ Calvin
THE Star Spangled Banner"