The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-25


portunity of viewing the jubilee pa
geant tomorrow night. meeting of
the executive committee of the city
was held yesterday afternoon and re-
I vised the route, thus taking in about
a mile more of territory.
The size Of the body had grown to
such unwieldy proportions that the
committee felt. agreeing with Chair
man Ferrandini, that ii would be bet
ter all around to enlarge the route.
Chairman Martin. Chairman of Pa
rade Committee Ferandini and DIR.
Charles v. Darlington, of the trans
portation committee, went over the
route In an automobile yesterday af-
tern oon. and found the streets In fine
condition. With the exception of two
short blocks, the entire route Is over
smooth paving.
Among the guests announced as be-
ing among those to make short
each) at the auditorium are Senator
Swanson. Governor Mann. Mayor
Ainslie. Hon. Harry St George Tuck
err, Hon. Henry c. Stuart. Congress-
man Eject Montague, Congressman
Lamb and Congressman Elect Wat
son.
1t Is not certain that Mayor Cam
eron may be able to reach the city.
owing to previous engagement, but
he will have representatives present,
and Southsider viii mount the ros-
trum.
Other speakers viii be announced
today.
Five Thousand I'm Line.
Fully five thousand people have ex-
pressed their intention of entering the
parade. This is about twice the num-
Der the committee expected. But SO
rapidly and energetically has Chair
man Ferrandini worked that the pa
rade will prove to be the largest and
most attractive ever seen In the city.
1t was found necessary to order more
fiambeaux, and a shipment of FIVE
thousand additional red torches Ia ex-
pected this morning.
In order to facilitate the work OF
forming the line. the various divisions
will be banked In the side streets off
of Broad, and will be directed into
line by the aides to the marshal.
In Eighth street north Of Broad will
be massed the city Democratic COM
naittee. invited guests, Petersburg and
South Richmond Clubs. East-E Citi-
zens' association. Henry Clay club.
East End Progressives, Italian Amer
lean club. besides the chief marshal
and his aides, the police and Kess-
nichis band.
In Ninth street. north of Broad
Newport News band, Mayor Ainslie
and staff, the city departments, Insur-
ance Mems club.
In Tenth street. north Of Broad
Blues band. Blues battalion, First
Virginia regiment. Howitzers, Bene-
d.ctine college cadets, Boys brigade,
Sammis Grotto.
In Eleventh street, north of Broad
Petersburg band. LOGON olive Works
association, Massie Business college,
Old Dominion Motorcycle club, Noide
Democratic club.
In Twelfth street. north Of Broad
Richmond Automobile club. Univer-
sity of Virginia Alumni association,
Medical College of Virginia, Univer-
sity College of Medicine, John Mar
shall High school
Citizens unattached. groups from
business houses and clubs, either
mounted or on foot.
Two Miles In Length.
Chairman Ferrandini stated last
night that he estimated the parade
TO be about two miles in length.
The actual marching distance as
measured yesterday will be about
three miles.
Citizens along the line Of march are
requested by the committee to dis
play flags and to light their windows,
so that the city may appear a mass
Of light and color.
An attractive feature OF the parade
will be the eight floats. representing
scenes In the career OF the eight Vir-
ginia pres deats. from Washington to
wilson. These floats were de igned
and are being built In Richmond The
figures will be represented by ladies'
and gentlemen lily nS ip this CITY. and
the whole ensemble VIII present
beautiful sight. In addition to these
floats there win be dozens OF old
fashioned transparencies, with appro-
pirate In criptions, all displaying the
old Democratic rooster. Many of the
clubs and other organ cations will dis
play floats and banners descriptive OF
po itical events,
The Howitxers win introduce some
thing new and amusing. while the
Blues will be appro .,rlatsly g tame
The Southside Democratic club will
make fine appearance. They have
gone to considerable expense TO COM
plete the arrangements, and are figur-
irg on being able to get the greatest
applause and most attention Of any
organisation In line.
The East End Progreasives say they
have something up their sleeve. What
1t is President Brophy declines to
state.
The young doctors from the medi-
cal colleges win also present several
unique designs and floats.
The members OF the University OF
Virginia Alumni association will car.
~ the colors Of the university.
Richmond Aut0lsts In Line.
The Richmond Automobile club has