MASSACHUSETTS BAY COLONY.
Massachusetts is making elaborate preparations to celebrate in 1930 the 300th anniversary of the signing of the Massachusetts Bay Colony charter. Every town and city in the State is co-operating in arrangements which are being made under the direction of a representative Tercentenary Com- mittee with the object of reminding the world of Massachu- setts' long and colourful history, present attractions and achievements. Open-air pageants, country fairs, exhibitions, musical festivals, community drama, air meets, conventions, athletic and sporting events, marine displays, organized tours and excursions to places of historical and industrial interest form part of the generous programme which, beginning in March, will 'continue until October. The celebrations are expected to attract something like ten million visitors from different parts of the United States and from abroad. Official ceremonies arranged by the State Government are to be held at Boston in June, with the State House as a centre, and the whole city as a theatre for pageantry re-enacting events of
outstanding historical interest in the life of the State, from the days of the Pilgrim Founders. A host of distinguished American and foreign guests, including most of the members of the Diplomatic Corps, has accepted invitations to attend.
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