Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

The complete program for the testi-
monial to the government bands. which
is to be held at Brightwood reser-
votr Saturday afternoon. was an
nounced today by the citizens COM
mittee that Is arranging for this
unique event in the history of Wash
ineton's outdoor entertainments.
Twelve events. including horse, pony
and mule races. Boy Scout and high
school cadet drills and artillery and
cavalry exhibitions. make up the pro-
gram. which will be staged on the
green meadow At the western base of
the reservoir and will be entirely free
to the public The show will start
promptly at 1880 pm. and is scheduled
to terminate at q few minutes past 4
o'clock.
Contributions to tho testimonial
fund. which Is to be divided among the
members of the government bands that
have been giving free concerts In
coming In slowly. but the COMMITTEES
IL hopeful that the big crowd which is
expected to attend the entertainment
will take advantage Of an opportunity
to be offered them to make voluntary
donatfoys. =.
Cadets to Be Collectors.
Ie is announced that high school
cadets. wearing large red badges in
scribed with the word collector" will
pass donation boxes through the crowd
and contributions Of any amount. from
cents up, will be gladly received
II every citizen who has enjoyed onS
or more Of the free concerts will do
nate cents a fund of sufficient size
would soon be raised.
Contributors to the rund thus far an
nounced by the committee include The
325: Mrs. N. c. Wyeth. $40; Brookland
Citizens Association, 81; Park View
Citizens' Association. 81: Midcity Citi-
Gems Association. IS. and Harry Shan
non. 81.
In addition to the cash donations,
prizes for the winners Of the various
events have been offered by the fol-
lowing: D. J. Kaufman. order for
fancy vest: M. Frank Rupert, whip;
John o. Evans. cup: R. P. Andrews
Paper Company. fountain pen. and Will
liam N. Calf & Co.. robe. The COM
and $50 in cash to winners Of the
events.
Besides giving what promises to be
an unusually interesting entertainment
in honor of the bandsmen and present
ing them with a testimonial fund, the
committee has arranged to treat the
members Of the government musical
organizations to light refreshments
which will be served on the grounds
The band members will be provided
with seats and other ARRANGEMENTS
made signalizing them as the guests
Of honor.
Public Expected to Do It's Part.
The committee feels that 1t has
worked hard to make the affair a sue
cess and looks to the public to do its
part toward showing appreciation OF
the splendid musical entertainment.
the bands have been giving in Wash
ington.
Special service will be provided by the
Capital Traction Company over its 18th
street line for the convenience of the
hundreds of Washingtonians who are
expected to attend the festival Bright
wood reservoir Is a block west Of the
end Of the 14th street line. Ample
parking facilities Will be provided those
who attend in automobiles and other
vehicles. while the grandstand slope
itself will afford seats for 10000 per-
sons or more.
Melvin c. Hazen. chairman of the
roping on of the show ring and race
course. Judges for the events will be
announced tomorrow. Secretary Tum-
ulty has promised to be one Of the
judges in the event he Is in town. while
President Wilson and his hancee, Mrs
Norman Gait. are considering invita-.
tions to attend.