Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02

In each State-With the exception Of one
there are In addition to the local committees,
the central commissions. appointed by execu-
tive authority. whose duty is to act in n CO.
ordnating capacity. These commissions have
such useful purpose as guarding against con-
aicting dates for major celebrations, and I'm
other ways, keep IN touch with the local or
carnations and give such assistance Is may
be necessary.
The only State that is sttn to form q COM
mission is Rhode Island
But all this machinery would be Of little avail
II material lacking with which to work.
and in collecting and disseminating tnforma-
ton bearing on Washington for use in pro-
grams and in outlining the scope which these
programs should take the commission has re-
corded another notable accomplishment, even
going 50 far as to have matter prepared by an
expert In Braiiie, for use OF the blind
TO begin with, there was issued brochure.
now in its third edition. In which were
embodied suggestions for many ways in which
municipalities, organisations and institutions
might fittingly mark the Bioentenniai
Public meetings, festivals professions and
pageants. were forms Of demonstrations out
lined. Pilgrimages to historic shrines linked
with Washington the Revolution conspicu-
Sunday school lessons based on washington's
life: memorial tree planting; in fact, embodi-
ment of the Washington motif whenever and
wherever possible during 1892 was urged.
In this publication are IL programs covering
various phases Of the life Of Washington which
may be used for stage production and for all
OF which the commission not only Is furnishing
the basic material, including authentic coStum-
ing guides. but also gives q list OF selected
reference books where additional matter is
required.
In this connection also the commission has
issued set of Is papers on Washington. COM
H.
Albert Bushnell Hart, noted historian.
Especial attention has been paid to bringing
the celebration into churches and schools.
Special sermons have been prepared by the
leading clergymen Of the country. who have
unlimited facilities at their disposal to send to
those pastors in the less populated sections
where research might be limited. and who. be-
cause OF the demands their charges make upon
them. might have but little time to get up
special sermons.
for schools and colleges. and to stimulate an
terest further. Washington medals are to be
offered as prizes for essay and oratorical
contests.
Maps are in preparation which will show the
travels Of George Washington: his definitive
writings, with hitherto unpublished papers, are
being compiled by DR.. John G. Fitzpatrick Of
the Library of Congress. In the end, If there
is single item bearing on washington that 10
not available for general information. II will
be because no one connected with the COM
mission ever heard Of it. ..
Above all else. historical accuracy is being
sought in everything connected with the BIZ
centennial, and this striving for detail is als0
being carried out in connection with the dis
plays that naturally win mark It.
For the ofhcial washington portrait which
will be distributed ever the country. the Houd0n
bust at Mount Vernon has been chosen by the
commission as the model. As ID known. the
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