Evening journal., 1914-08-12
committees READY
FOR OLD HOME week
Organization Perfected to
Give Wilmington One of
GayeSt Times Ever
SCHOOL CHILDREN AND
MILITARY TO PARADE

made possible the complete success of
one Of the most important civic affairs
ever undertaken by the city. evil
mington Old Home Week" was the name
officially chosen.
| torty-three organizations have prom
ised their support, and everyone of the
eity's official bodies will lend their best
efforts toward boosting the gala event.
Assurances Of aid were given by the
following organizations and supplement
those already received: Delaware Saen-
gerbund, P. 0. S. Of A., Reliance Fire
Company, dupont Trapshooting Club,
Central Labor Union, Independence Fire
Company, eolored knights OF Pythias,
Polish Community. Musicians Union,
Benevolent Pioneer Literary Associa-
tion, Odd Fellows, Modern Woodmen Of
America, Apex Club and three of the
local Italian societies. Practically all
of these gave their approval Of the
celebration.
| The representative of the seven lodges
of Knights of Pythias stated that the
Grand Lodge of the order will be in ses-
sion in Dover on October l5, and on this
account the organization is not sure
that it can take part. Efforts are being
made, however, to have the grand lodge
session transferred to this city, and if
this is done, the organization will take
part in the parade of the societies and
will make a fine showing.
The organizations represented last
night, and which have given their ap-
prevail of the old home week celebration
in addition to those already named, are:
| Washington, Union, Fame, Friendship,
/ Water Witch. Delaware, Independence,
Brandywine, Reliance, " eecacoe fire
companies, several conclaves of Hepta-
sophs, Organized Militia of Delaware,
practically every labor union in the city,
as the Central body has given its APP
prevail The president, j. Winfield
Scott a member of the executive COM
mittee, stated he thought all the subor-
dinate unions would take part and work
for the success of the event. The sew
eral tribes Of Red Men, the several
lodges of Odd Fellows, Sons of Veterans,
National Protective Legion, several
councils of Jr 0. L. A. NJ, Wilmington
Turngemeinde. ST. Benedict's Beneficial
Society, men Of Asbury NJ. r. Church,
Board of Education, Delaware Saenger-
bund, P. o. S. Of A., A. 0. H., Polish
] Community, Pioneers and Modern
/ Woodmen all gave their approval of the
celebration and practically their assur-
ance that they will participate.
The executive committee was ap-
pointed as follows: Councilman Well
Ter E. Slower, chairman; Councilmen
James Kane and George 3. Grant
land; David Snellenburg, E. B. Grit
fenberg, c. A. Rudolph, Winfield
Scott, I. P. Wickersham, Harrison
Cruikshank. President of Council
william P White, A. r. Saylor, n. B.
Sinclair, c. B. Hallam, A. o. H. Grier,
J H. Martin.
subcommittee chairmen we're also
chosen. They are: John ]. Ras-
kob, finance; Weller E. Stover, par
AIDES: William P. White. music Will
liam P. White. reception; N. B Sin
clair, publicity; David Snellenburg,
decorations; c. A. Rudolph, transpor-
tation: l. P. Wickersham, military;
Josiah Marvel. historical; z. B. Grif-
fenberg, automobile parade; Grantley
r. Postles. Mardi Gras and carnival.
Decision to hold a meeting of the
general committee every two weeks
was reached after it was pointed out
that the body should be constantly
in touch with heads of various sub
committees. AS to the latter it is
the plan to have each placed in full
charge Of all work assigned to it
and to make reports direct to the
general organization. In this way
all chance for confusion will be
eliminated.
One of the features of the big par
ade which will be the crowning event
of the celebration will be the appear
ance of the military and school chill.
dren. The Board of Education has
promised to do all in its power tc
further the affair and will urge that
all parents permit their children to
cooperate Question of the time fol
the parade Of societies was left open
for the present. This parade probably
will be held at night as it is believed
a much large number Of marchers will
be in line than if it took place in tho
afternoon.
The DUPONT Gun Club will be among
the organizations, taking a prominent
part in the celebration. The club will
give the Wilmington Old Home
Week Shoot" during the celebration
and will advertise the event all over
the country. Many of the best known
trapshooperS in the United states un-
doubtedly will be present.
The Wilmington Turngemeinde has
declared its willingness to assist in
making the celebration a success and
has informed the committee that it
will provide a float for one of the
parades. Nearly every fire company
has notified the committee of its pur-
pose to cooperate. Those who have
not done so, are expected to take ac-
tion at an early date.
Suffrage organizations are in har-
mony with the object of the celebra-
tion, and have promised to devote
their time, money and brains toward
making it a success.
The committee is much gratifieo
with the spirit shown by all civic, bus
mess, social and fraternal organiza
tions and feels that the celebration
will make an epoch in the city's his
tory. The committee will hold anoth
er meeting a week from Tuesda.
night, at which time reports of ap
points of subcommittee will be re
ceived from several chairmen.
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