The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-18
vALposrA,s CARNIVAL.
Coburn and Kfnsey OF Savannah
Win Prizes.

Valdosta, Ca, July 1T-There were ten
thousand people in VaIdosta to-day 10 Wit
ness the different features q the pro-
gramme which had been prepared for the
midsummer carnival The crowds came
from every point OF the compass and in
every imaginable mode OF conveyance.
Many from stations below here. who could
not get on the trains coming this way yes
terday. came through in private convey
ance and will remain until all Of the eXer-
cises are over.
Gov. Atkinson and his stan were given
a brilliant reception last n5snt az the ar
mOry Of the NaldOsta Nidettes- The beauty
and cniYalry OF the entire section were on
hand 10 compliment the governor and he
met all who came with a cordial hand
shake and a fitting word. The tributes 10
the governor were very cordial and II was
evident that he appreciated IL.
The programme this morning opened at
10 o'clock at the Wheelman's Park with
bicycle races and il may be added that
Savannah riders captured nearly all OF the
prizes. The frst race Of the day was a
one mile novice for a gold medal, first
prize: gold cum buttons, second prize. The
entries were ParamOre Of Madison, Fla !;
c. D. Coburn of Savannah, J. T. Lott Of
Macon, r H. HOgue Of Americas, q. A.
Sims, of Macon. COburn Of Savannah won
In 2;4li3, with Lott a close second.
The second race, one-half mile open,
nrst prize, gold medal; second prize, a
diamond locket, was won by Willis GerOW
of Jacksonville, IN :15la. with I. L. Kinsey
Of Savannah second. There were ten entries
in this race, and the contest was a pretty
one from the start
In the third race, which was a one mile
handicap, for a gold watch. first prize
and gold ring second prize. The race was
won by /. Z. Kinsey of Savannah, with
Willis Gerow Of Jacksonville, second.
The fourth race was quauter-mile open
for gold medal and a diamond scarf pin.
1t was won by Coburn Of Savannah, with
GeroW second. Time 36 seconds. Coburn' s
record in this race was remarkable, IN
view Of the fact that he fell from his
wheel just a few minutes before the race
opened and many thought that he was
seriously injured. GeroW had a good lead
until he had gotten within fifty yards of
the line. COburn made a lightning dash,
and crossed the line probably a wheel IN
front of Gerow, who had turned on his
wheel to look back, not knowing the
dash which his antagonist was making.
There were six entries in this the last
race of the morning
The races were watched by about 1900
people. Immediately after the races
were completed the parade Of industries
was started out and made a tour of the
town, going along all of the principal
streets. The many floats were very much
admired by the thousands Of people, who
lined every sidewalk in the city.
The grand barbecue in Pecan park, on
River street, brought probably 5000 people
to that part of the city and there was
plenty to eat for all. The tables were
over a half mile long, and special places
were reserved for the old confederate vet
Grams and the Masons, hundreds of whom
had come to the city to attend the re-
union and assemblies Of the two honored
institutions
At o'clock Grand Master John P. Shan
non delivered the address at the court
house square, and his subject was Free
Masonry. 1t was one Of the most eloquent
addresses heard here in a long time,
The language was superb, and the clas-
sical illusions, with faultless delivery
made it appreciated by every one in the
vast audience.
The reunion OF confederate veterans fol-
lowed upon the heels Of the Masonic dem
onstration, and there were FIVE hundred
old soldiers present 70 hear the address
of Hon. Robert Mitchell of Thomasville
An organization of old soldiers was formed
and regular annual meetings will be held
hereafter. Capt. s. T. Kingsbery, Judge
Smith and Mr.. c. c. Narnadoe had charge
of the old veterans during the day.
To-morrow's programme is the hveliesi
of the week, the features being a water
melon cutting, bag races bicycle races
baby show, etc. 1t is also expected that
the largest crowds of the week will be
here tomorrow.