Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-19

Money has begun to be received by
George w. White, treasurer of the joint
committee for the celebration of indie
pendence day. as a consequence Of the
mass meeting last night at the Chamber
Of Commerce for the purpose of outlining
the plans of the celebration and drawing
attention to the need for funds to make it
a success
The following contributions were an
nounced today: Amount previously ac-
knowledged, $1,0s1.35; Four HIS. ST.;
William Selby. So; Frank Sewell. So;
Miss NJ. A. Davis, 81; friend, rs cents;
F. c. Riedesel, 2b cents; John Shughrue,
IS; E. H. Snyder & Co., So; James A.
Watson. S.; Oscar N. Johnson. SIS;
Henry Franc & Son, 81. Total, ST.
1925.
Representative citizens Of the District
were asked last night to begin the work
Of personal solicitation of funds, follow
ing the reading Of letter from John
Joy Edison, by Commissioner Rudolph,
who presided at the meeting. MIR. Edison
said: II stand ready to do anything 1
can to help perfect the arrangements. l
have already contributed, but will add to
my contribution If necessary"
Description of Pageant Given.
Last nights audience was greatly en-
Unused by a description of the pageant
to be held July 4 in connection with the
celebration.
This description was given by Mrs.
Glenna Smith Tinnin, who is in charge
Of the pageant Miss Ethel Smith. a
member of the pageant committee, also
spoke. Mrs. Tinnin pointed out that more
than 1900 children are now being drilled
for the big spectacles. The properties
and stands to be used are now being
made. and the construction Of the cos
tunes to be worn Is progressing rapidly.
The committee needs about 5000 more
than the sum already in hand. 1t is de-
sired that this expense shall be distri-
buted as widely as possible, SO that it
will not be q burden on any one person
or group Of persons. and 1t is stated that
il the citizens of the District will con-
tribute sums of from five to twenty-five
cents each there will be an abundance OF
funds.
1t was announced that large attend
rehearsal Of the chorus. to be held We'd
nesday, June 20, at s o'clock p.m at the
Mckinley High School. Heinrich Ham,
mer, director of the patriotic chorus
celebration, announced himself as being
gratified at the spirit shown by the
singers The chorus committee is re-
ceiving names daily, but a great many
more are desired.
Those at the Meeting.
Among those who were present at last
nights meeting or sent letters of support
and encouragement were the following:
Cuno H. Rudolph, chairman; George w.
White, Waldo c.. Hibbs, E c. Graham,
d. s. Porter, Charles J. Bell, Charles J.
Columbus, William T. Galliher, R. p.
Andrews, Isaac Cans, William ]. Eynon.
Thomas Grant. George H. Harries, Otto
James F. oyster. Henry B. F. Macfar-
land, w. c. Johnson.
Joseph Strasburger, Fred d. Owen. G.
Edward Beckett, w. b. Hudson, George
o. Totten. George Pitt, Edgar Embry,
Louis Wilson. John c: Poole, Rev.
Samuel H. Woodrow, William H. Saun-
ders, B. F. Saul. Claude E. Miller. w.
H. Moses. D. J. Callahan. John c. Wine
man, Rev. w. P. Wedderspoon, Hugh
T. harvey and Fred J. Mersheimer.
E. Garges, Rev. G: G; F. Bratenahl,
Clarence P. King, J. T. Mote.t c. S,
Kimban. Rev. Wallace Radcliffe, Rev.
DR.. William T. Russell. S. w. Woodward,
John Joy Edison, Roe Fulkerson. w. F..
GUIDE. Washington Topham. J. l.. Lever
Simon William D. West and George Judd.
H. c. C. Stiles. Rev. Roland Cotton
Smith, G. A. Lyon, jr.; Arthur Marks.
Rev. A. w. Spooner, Rev. Hugh i. Stew
enson, F. f. Ferguson, Harry king, 7.
Philip Hermann, Rev. James II. Taylor,
Chris. Gockeler. Charles Grain. Samuel
Hart. Isaac Cans, Otto De .Mon, Rev.
Wilbur P. Thirkield. Rev John Van
Schaick. jr; E. o. Whitford and S. j.
Prescott.