The Washington times., 1915-09-20
"An We Need to Make En-
campment Memorable Is
Veterans" Says GUIDE.
GRANDsTANDs COMPLETED
All Work to Be Done by Satur.
day So Sunday Crowds Can
See Them.

"All we need to make the g. A. r.
encampment Of 1915 the most memorable
in the history OF that organization ls
some visiting veterans"
Such was the announcement OF VII
liam F. GUIDE. chairman Of the citizens
committee. at the conclusion Of today's
special session Of that body. The meet
ing was held In the Chamber Of Com
merce. all chairmen being present and
presenting reports showing consummate
preparedness for the reunion which
begins next Monday and continues until
Saturday.
The reports show that the chatrnen
and their fellow-committeemen have
worked with thoroughness as we'll as
dispatch. and that many entertaining
and patriotic events will be staged
here during the encampment.
Big Stand Ready.
Chairman Harper, Of the finance COM
mittee on stands. reported that the big
grandstand in Lafayette square was
practically complete, and chairs would
be placed in 1t before the end of the
week President Wilson's reviewing
stand needs only a roof, and the car
penters have a sood start on the court
OF honor. Colonel Harper said all the
stands would be decorated by Saturday,
20 that the people OF Washington who
strolled through the downtown sections
OF the city on Sunday would be able to
look like throughout encampment week.
He also stated that the contract for the
construction Of the human flag stand at
the south end Of the Treasury would be
mothers and children wishing to take
part In the flag were being received in
great numbers by Flag Director W. r.
Ashby, rooms 6o3-6o5 District National
Chairman Isaac Cans reported that
headquarters Of the decorations COM
mittee. which will LEND large flags to
all citizens derositing bond for their
avenue today. and that the demand for
the standards had been most extraor-
dinarily large.
Arrangements Complete.
w. p. Van Wickle. chairman Of the
committee on historic sites, reported
that arrangements had been completed
for the publication OF a souvenir book
containing mention Of 800 places of in
terest in Washington. and that US rcd,
white and blue markers with inscrip-
ticns would be placed on ITS buildings
In the city tomorrow.
On motion of Mr.. Van Wickle. the
sale of the entire edition of the SOU
venir booklets to \ local news company.
the price to be fixed at 10 cents each.
Tho chairman said 1900 booklets would
served for the bona fide delegates to
the G.. A. K. encanpment and meet
ings Of the womer's organizations.
DR.. Frank f Gibson. chairman OF
am ready to go ahead with the sho&
today" z
He reported the completion Of all
arrangements for the drills. band con-
visits to warships: He was given a
certified check for 800 to deposit with
the superintendent Of public build
latter against injury to the swaTds in in
Potomac Park by the tremendous
crowds expected there during the
drills.
Cash Running Low.
Chairman Harper. who holds the
money bag. said the cash was running
low. but he believed that with proper
economy on the part of the various
chairmen there would be sufficient
funds to meet all legitimate expenses.
He said $l.4O0 had been pledged by
various persons. but not paid In, but
explained that $3.50 Of this would be
paid by October l. Colonel Harper
said. the committee on stands hoped
to have at least $4,000 with which to
decorate the court Of honor. where
the most elaborate display will be
made.
D. J. Callahan's scheme for the dis
tribution OF tickets to the reception at
the Emery building on the night Of
Tuesday. September 28, wa sapproved
the accommodations committee reported
that 1t had reserved rooms in all the
hotels and about 500 boarding houses
for the veterans and visitors, and
would be able to furnish quarters to at
least 2S,0O0 out-of-towners; the Boy
Scout committee announced that 1t
would furnish sufficient little troopers"
to perform all necessary guide, escort,
and patrol duty: the chair
man O fthe music committee and COM
mittee on campfres and reunions all
reported the stage set and ready for
the enCampment.
Mrs. W. T.. Andrews. chairman Of the
women's citizens committee, reported
that the aggregate of contributions Of
flag day was sl,421s5. with slight ex-
penses. The executive committee ap-
proved her suggestion that in the in
terest Of patriotism flags be sold on the
streets from now until after the en-