The Washington times., 1914-06-11

been given for. the setting up Of a
half-mile track.
A drill by troops from Fort Myer
will be part Of the program there
and the Fifth Cavalry Band VIII
provide music. Colonel Wilder,
commandant Of Fort Myer. has
offered to cooperate with the COM
mittee In every way.
The horse show 10 expected to
bring out some of the finest sI,eci-
mems of horses in the District. II
will be free to the general public.
. Two races will be held, one for the
best runner. and the other for the
fastest pony In the city
The scene Of the days entertain
ment again shifts to the Monument
Grounds in the evening. At 5
the United States Marine Band, pa
triotic moving pictures viii be
shown. Such historical incidents as
The Battle of Bunker HILL" The
Signing Of the Declaration Of Inde-
pendence." and Washington Cross
ing the Delaware" will be depicted.
One reel: The star-spangled Ban
at Fort McHenry writing his ia
nous song. Another will be a
dramatization Of Julia Ward Howe's
famous Battle Hymn Of the Re-
public.
These "movies' will be shown on
the largest screen ever used in
Washington. This sceen, p by 20
of the trees on B street, thus az
fording an opportunity for about
5000 persons assembled on the slope
from the Monument to obtain view
Of the pictures.
Fireworks st Night.
At $50 o'clock the aerial fireworks
will start. The fireworks program
will be entirely made up of pieces
the city IL the view Is not OBJ
structed. II will be possible to get a
full view Of the entire fireworks pro-
gram from any high point in George
town, in Columbia Heights. In East
Washington. and many Of them
will be visible across the Maryland
line.
Many novelties viii be provided
for this program. It's length win be
determined by the amount Of the
contributions yet to be received.
There Is now only about 500 con-
tributed, but 1t Is hoped this amount
will be considerably augmented be-
fore the final arrangements sre
Of appeal are being sent to business
and professional men OF the CITY.
and II is believed that. because OF
the universal nature Of the amuse-
ments to be provided. they VIII re-
spond generously.
Committees In Charge.
The citizens committee has its
headquarters at room 500, District
building. and all contributions are
being received there. Commissioner
Oliver p. Newman IL chairman OF
the general committee. F. William
Mackenzie is secretary and Edmund
s. Wolfe il treasurer. Others on the
committee are ]. Harry Cunning
ham. Judson c. Welliver, e. b
Dean, Edward F. Colladay.. A. T.
Burklin., A. M. Fishel, and j. L.
Goldberg.
are in charge Of the arrangements
for various events. These chairmen
are e. c. Graham. fireworks and
Nominations; Major E. h. Neu-
meyer. luncheon stands: n. G Ha-
zen, tournament; c. e. Beckett
athletics; w: H: Singleton: law ana
tions; Roy c. Claim. public com
fort: Maurice Splain, transporta-
ton: A. Brylaski, moving pictures:
z. II. Droop.' music. Edmund ..
wolfe, finance. and Charles ]. Col
umbus. publicity.
An effort will be made TO nave not
only public buildings decorated with
nars and buntings, but to have pri-
vate houses so adorned az well
Flags viii be- hung frofnx the win
dows of the Washington Aonupnent-
At night a unique and beautiful ef-
feet will be gained If permission
is given for the draping OF a large
a. - "a NnnnrnAnt
ITpon this a searcflight will play.
and the Illuminated Stars and Stripes
will be visible from all parts Of the
city. The largest flag 1t Is pos
sible to procure will be used FOR
that purpose