Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-10-14
Merchants and Manufacturers Free Street
Fair and Carnival. Knoxville. Tenn,
October 81, go, 20, 1896.


The progressive citizens, business
men and ladies of Knoxville, Tenn,
have conceived the idea of inaugu-
rating a street fair which will resemble
in in its parades the Msrdi Gras Carni-
walls which have made New Orleans
famous, and to couple with these fes-
tivities, exhibitst farm, dairy, kitchen
and manufactured products, as well as
the natural resources of Knoxville and
the surrounding territory.
II Is proposed to make this Carnival
and Fair an annual occasion; the first
of which will be held October 81, 90,
23, 1896.
The program of the fret Carnival
will be about as follows:
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 81, 1895.
10 A. M.-Parade escorting Great
Prophet of the Smoky Mountains into
the city, accompanied by various floats
representing characters in history and
fiction, as well as others representing
the different trade industries of Kpox
Vile.
2 .M.-Dedication of Knoxville 8
civic flag at City Hall Square.
1880 P.M.-Grand illuminated and
spectacular bicycle parade.
$50 P. M.-Concert ut Music House,
Macarthur and Son.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER %, 1895.
Forenoon-Live stock parade.
Afternoon-Foot ball game between
University Of Tennessee and Williams
burg, KY, University team.
Evening-Grand carnival parade, in
which there will be displayed upon
floats various historical, allegorical,
emblematio and educational charac.
ters. This parade will be headed by
Napoleon and Josephine, Rulers of the
French, in all their regal beauty.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2S, 1896.
9P. M.-The day win be devoted to
the awarding of premiums. Entire ex
ercises will be closed by n magnificent
Empire Ball at Staub's Theatre, under
directionof the ladies Of the Hospital
Board.
AS a prelude to the ball, there will
be two minuet dances in fancy O
tune, each of which will be partici-
pated in by eight couples.
The above gives a list and plan of
the festivities, and the exhibits will be
arranged in special buildings provided
for the same on the principal streets of
the city.
There will be- six buildings for this
special purpose, designated as follows:
Administration building, Women g
building, Art, Floral and Historical
building, Agricultural, horticultural
and Poultry building, Manufacturers
building, and Machinery Hall.
Splendid premiums will be awarded
to brass bands from outside Of the city
that may desire to engage in this must
cal contest, and there will be other
numerous premiums awarded for ex
hibits, etc.
The city will be gaily decorated for
this occasion, and the three grand pa.
rades, together with the foot ball and
bicycle contests, and other sports, will
afford amusement, entertainment and
instruction to the visitors and specta
tors.
The Inauguration of this fair will
fo' biS"V thiuk iOI VIE oAuiUio vi
manufactured products, natural re
sources, ETC., Of East Tennessee, anG
will be one of the best opportunities
ever offered 10 advertis the resources
and riches of this natural wealthy sec
ton OF the world This first effort may
be largely of a local nature and fol
that reason 1t should be ~patronized al
the literally by Tennesseans, &c
that If 1t Is made q success in this frs
venture, the succeeding efforts may
reach out and bring in visitors from
adjoining States and from the NORTH
and East.
The Southern Railway will make ex
ceeding low rates for this occasion
and will sell tickets at rates Of one fare
for the round trip from Bristol, Rogers
Vile, Paint Rock, Jellico, Hartman
Junction, Chattanooga and all inter
mediate points to Knoxville, Tenn.
and return, OIL October 20, 81, 20 ant
~, limiting tickets to October "a.