The Washington times., 1919-08-24
DC. WELCOME
PARADEPLANS
TAKING SHAPE
Elaborate Decorations and
Special Comfort Features to
Mark YankS' Visit.

Predicting the parade here of the
First Division next month will be the
largest spectacle Washington ever
has witnessed, including even inaugu-
raj professions, actual work Of those
in charge OF preparing the Capital for
its reception of the soldiers probably
will be begun by the end Of this
week.
Col. Robert n. Harper. president of
the District National Bank, who is
cooperating with War Department
officials in planning the welcome,
may take up with Congressman plans
for the erection Of stands along the
Avenue to seat thousands of specta-
tors. Colonel. Harper says these
stands will be similar to the accom-
mOdatiOns provided for inaugural pa
rades.
The decoration of the city is in the
hands Sf a committee of representa-
tive business men and of officials of
the District government. Through a
dag campaign among owners OF
business houses and residents of the
Capital Washington will be gayly
decorated.
Plan Arch Of Triumph.
The Court Of Honor, which is to
stretch for a block in front OF the
Executive Mansion, and which will
include an arch OF triumph, will be
less ornate than those erected for
inaugural parades, but will be elabo-
rately decorated, nevertheless, Colonel
Harper stated. Opposite the Presi-
dents reviewing stand viii be
Erandstand along the sidewalk, bor-
dering Lafayette Park and Pennsyl-
Vania avenue.
Within the week details will have
been completed at the War Depart
o ment for assembling in New York and
Transporting to Washington the
equipment to be used in the parade.
Announcement will also be made as
to where this equipment will be park
ed in Washington for a day previous
TO the parade, to allow inspection by
visitors and Washingtonians. Each
piece Of equipment will be marked to
show its use, while soldiers VIII be
detailed to act as guides" and con-
duct visitors on unofficial tours of
inspection.
Third Cavalry to Welcome.
Arrangements are underway at Fort
Ayer to care for part of the First d.
visions mounted quota during its
stay in Washington, and a troop of
the Third cavalry has been ordered to
New York to welcome General Per
shing and the advance guard Of the
division when It lands in Hoboken.
Welfare organizations, including
the War Camp Community Service,
the Red Cross, and the Y. NJ c. A,
are planning now for their parts in
caring for the $4,000 troops while in
Washington.
The District Motor Corps will fur
nish transportation for wounded, nom
ambulatory cases. These soldiers will
follow the procession in motor trucks
and Red Cross automobiles.
Headquarters Of the Canteen Serv-
ice will be maintained at the Union
Station. Along the line Of march two
branches will be established to serve
refreshments to troops waiting for
the parade TO get under way.
A first aid station will be installed
on Pennsylvania avenue, with an
emergency ambulance to answer calls
from any soldiers or spectators who
become i'll
The Washington Clearing House
Association will cooperate with the
Red Cross to maintain a branch bank
at Camp Meade for the soldiers dur
ing the period Of rehabilitation. This
branch bank will enable the men to
obtain money from banks in their
home towns.