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22 ing was needed, such as the Munroe or Adams schools r' on the 19th of April, much confusion could be avoided and a form is available and should be properly filled out Mr. Rooney questioned the need for additional police on the 19th, but it was generally thought that the situation could be handled as in the past. Mr Gustin questioned whether or not enough money had been appropriated for fees for bands to be invited and as a result, the original appropriation was increased to include some fifteen bands as against seven. Mr. Gustin made the further suggestion that the committee should create a structure of units to be invited so that we would have detailed information to present to the town when making our request for funds Mr Gustin asked for a breakdown for transportation costs per band and it was felt that the average would be around $40 In relation to this suggestion the following was worked out the First Division (Federal Troops) - two service bands; the Second Division ( Veterans ' Organizations) - one Veterans' band, one high school or college band, one CYO band; the Third Division ( Colonial Troops) - Norwich University band, two high school bands; the Fourth. Division (Lexington Division) - Lexington High School Band and two CYO bands It was felt that in the Fourth Division anadditional four high school bands should be added and that we should also consider bands in, addition to CYO such as the South Weymouth Demolay Band and the Boston University Band. Mr. Hutchinson made the suggestion that a good kiltie band might be an asset. A discussion relative to awards and prizes was entered into and it was felt that they should be limited to ribbons and scrolls in order to avoid any public criticism of spending town funds for prizes Mr. Sawyer made the suggestion that possibly outside donations could very well be used for prize money for the best float On motion by Mr. Poehler, it was voted to adopt the budget for 1956 and 1957 as revised Mr Lewis made the suggestion that the town reception for dignitaries be held here in Lexington and not in Bedford as last year. Mr Poehler made the suggestion that the new Hastings school may be a possibility for either the reception or feeding of the participants of the parade Mr. Hutchins reported that he had been in touch with Mr Mutty of Concord and that, if our secretary would write to the secretary of the Board of Selectmen in Concord, they would be glad to for- ward any information for which we should ask L.