The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-06
WILL HAVE NO sToRMING.
But There VIII Be Pageants o
Handsome Floats,


The carnival directors hsxe decided
to pay more attention this year to
floats than ever before, and, to secure
as many and as handsome ones as pos
sibIe for the various big pRfHdes. The
association will not only have a num-
ber of handsome ones constructed, but
will offer every inducement to the
various clubs to do the some.
To this end committee consisting
of A. H. Stem, Fred E. Powers and
w. L. Banning has been appointed,
and as ali Of these gentlemen are ac-
quainted with not only the artistic,
but also. the practical requirements Of
the work, great results are expected.
The committee met informally yester-
day at Mr.. Stems office and exchang-
ed opinions and ideas.
Mr.. Stem thought that as the artistic
idea had been taken up in the adoption
of the Parthenon as a model for the
palace 1t should be carried out to
the end and the designs for floats
should be in harmony. Messrs. Ban
ming and Powers agreed and the feast
bility of a representation of scenes from
Greek mythology was discussed. Mr..
Powers was of the opinion that there
should be fifteen floats, or ten at least,
Mr.. Stem opposed the custom of
storming the ice palace as inappro-
pirate for this year. 1t was proper
enough to storm an ice castle, but not
the Parthenon. He was in favor OF
fireworks, however, and thought the
display in this line should be extensive.
1t was estimated that the cost of a
float would be $240.
John Davis, formerly q scenic artist
in this city, but now resident of
Toronto, Canada, was proposed as a
proper person to direct the construction
Of the floats.
The directors will use every effort to
induce the best bands in the country
to come to this city, as they recognize
the great attra activenesS of good music.
Correspondence will be had with Sousa
and the directors of the Iowa and Chi
cago Marine bands and others of wide
reputation.
The Capital City Driving club has
entered with will into the prepara-
tions for the carnival, and the best of
racing is assured. Horse owners from
all neighboring cities will be invited
and urged to participate in the racing
here and will be extended every cour-
tesy by the club. 1t is very likely that
chariot races will be introduced, as the
novelty of such events will prove a
good drawing card. This year it is
proposed to have the carnival grounds
larger than ever before, and sufficiently
spacious to accommodate all attrac-
tions, except the horse races, which
sibly be afforded. The finance COM
mittee has now got fairly started upon
it's work and the results are such as to
cause the directors the greatest salts
faction.
All members Of last years Summit
Skating and Carnival club are request
ed to attend special meeting today at
1:30 D. m. sharp, at the Summit club
rooms, Rice and Fuller streets, to make
arrangements to turn out in the carni-
val clubs parade Thursday evening.
The Boston Carnival club has decided
tn increase It's membership to 100 and
wish to complete the list at once. All
persons desiring to join are requested
to send in their applications immediate
ly, as the list will remain open for a
few days more only. All information
in regard to membership, uniforms, ETC.,
can be obtained by addressing the sec
retary of the club. Frank B. Fox, The
Boston.