Evening star., 1915-09-10
VETERANS TO SEE
THRILLING DRILLS
Cavalry and Light Artillery Will
Perform During G. A. R.
Encampment. j
MOST DARING FEATS,
COL. WILDER'S PROMISE
Progress Is Made in All Prepara-
tions for Coming
Reunion.

Feats OF daring horsemanship by two
troops of the crack 9Th Cavalry. sta
toned at Fort Myer. and a rip snort
er" light artillery drill as spectacular
features of the entertainment being
arranged for the Grand Army during
the encampment here September 27 to
October 2 were assured today by Col
Wilbur q. Wilder, commandant at Fort
Myer.
The band fs to be out in full force
at both events. The two troops Of
cavalry are to execute their drill on
the Polo Grounds Tuesday. September
20, at 8 o'clock. The artillery drill is
starting at 1880 o'clock. SO that those
who attend may have time to reach
the Arlington amphitheateY exercises
Col Wilder promised the committee Of
ARRANGEMENTS that these win be the
liveliest sort Of drills. and that ths par
ticipants will perform their most thrilling
feats for, thu benefit Of the veterans and
their guests.
J. Progress in Preparationa.
Reports showing progress in an de-
partments Of preparation for the q. A. r
encampment were received by the execu-
tive committee Of the citisenS G. A. R
committee at q meeting held in the Cham
Der Of Commerce this afternoon
s Chairman Gany Of the decorations COM
mittee stated that Elliot Woods has grant
ed the necessary permit for thu use o6
powerful searchlights contributed BY the
Navy Department to play on the dome OF
the Capitol each evening during the en-
campment.
Practically all Of the large stores
and buildings have registered their in
tention to decorate profusely with flags
and bunting and to keep their build
ings lighted each evening.
DR.. Frank e. Gibson. chairman OF
the entertainment committee, besides
announcing the definite arrangements
for the cavalry and artillery drills.
called attention to meeting tonight Of
ball game which will be held in the
Board of Trade rooms A report on the
proceeds OF the benefit games will be
made.
Members Of Women's Committee.
Miss Margaret Wilson and the wives
OF all the cabinet members are ex-
pected to be on the women's committee
for the G. A. r. celebration. of which
Mrs. w. e. Andrews is chairman. 1t is
understood that Mrs Andrews has in
vited them and that they have all &c-
cepted Mrs. Andrews said today that
she expects to announce all her COM
mittees tomorrow.
Details of the participation of the
army in the G. A. r. parade and for
the entertainment Of the G. A. R. en-
campment guests were the subjects of
a conference today at Fort Myer be-
tween Col. John McElroy. DR.. Frank E.
Gibson, chairman of the entertainment
committee; Col. Charles c. Royce,
chairman of the campfires and naval
veterans reunions committees; Col.
Chauncey. B. Baker, representing the
War Department, and Col. Wilbur G.
Wilder of Fort Myer.
The Marine Band will march at the
head OF the parade and will furnish q
concert at the court of honor and at
the public reception in Camp Emery
Tuesday evening. Many visiting or
ganizations have applied for bands to
lead them in the parade. SO that prac-
tically every band in the vicinity Of
Washington will be in the parade.