Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-10-18
FLOWER FEAST
WILL BE THE PARADE TO TAKE PLACE OCTOBER
 27-28
GRANDEST EVENT OF FAIR.
Everything Assuming Mask of Success-Unanimous Coop
 eration of Citizens.

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 eration of Citizens.
 The long and successful labors of the Fair management are nearing an end. Success is assured. Every thing seems covered with determin ed resolutions that go to make itso, The unanimous cooperation of the citizens stamps their approval of the plans specified and carried out by the fair people. Everyone is elated to kno < and feel that the Third An nual Fair will be the grandest ever presented to the people of the State of Arkansas. Expressions from neighboring counties, predicting the Fairs's success, is one of the pro- polling forces that causes tine ma thinery to move all things il the channel of success and on to the Fair.
 One of the grandest events of the Fair will be the flower parade. The unified action of the ladies of Pine Bluff demonstrates this fact; every man, woman and child is assidn- Ously working and giving their time and influence to the interest of the Fair. Such manifestations are eH- couraglng. Concerted action of this nature, stamped with determi- nation, causes thereby the Fair. be- fore it's opening day, to appear, and justly, too, in the mask of success.
 Many cities throughout this State, Texas and Missouri have enjoyed flower carnlYais. They have met with public approval and financial success. Little Rock and Hot Springs. not later than a year ago, were both the recipients of gala day in the way of flower parade. The flower parade to be held dur ing the Fair on the two last days. Friday and Saturday. Oct, 27th and 18th, is under the efficient manage ment of Messrs. Bradford & Knox.
 Through the kindness of President Langford, Secretary Bloom and Nessrs. Bradford & Knox, we give partial list of those who have ex- pressed their willingness to partici- pate in the flower parade. Others are daily announcing their willing ness, and the wave of interest will continue from day to day. Presi dent Langford says that the Fair has specially engaged two well known expert decorators, both for the carnival and the Fair grounds.
 In the flower parade the following is the names of those who will have tandem teams: Misses Marie Mat thews, Gussie Taggart; Messrs. Ike Hanf, Bradford & Knox, RJohn Speers; Mesdames Fred Senyard, P. D. Atwood, NJ, {. Bloom and C. E. PhilpOt.
 Mrs. W. H. 1 angford will drive a four in hand with four Executor colts. Mrs R. M. Knox, open car riage. Mrs. Geo. List, surrey. The Dewey team will be held by Messrs. E. B. Bloom, Wiley Jones and Rob Wilkins. Mrs. W. D. Hearn and Mrs. E. c. Howell will have double tan dem teams profusely decorated to represent Americas welcome to Dewey. Mrs. John Rutherford will have double team.
 Those who will have single traps: Mesdames J. W. Withers, A c. Jor- dan, o. c. Hankison, ". L. De- woody, T. E. Gillespie, c. Voss. E. A, Sheppard. J. L. Caldwell, c. W. Daniel, Simon Bloom, A. Dryburgh, ". S. Jeter, W. H. Nichol, c. F. Moore, D. NJ. Bluthenthal. N. B. Trulock, P. P. Byrd, W. W. Byrd, Fred Fox, Hugh Fox, John Mccain, J. H. HiDemon. R. Nj. Galbraith, W. J. Galhraith, J. A. Coles, T, B. At kinson, J. F. Simmons, R. ". Ware. w. D. Jones.
 Messrs. Frank Ragland and Jlm Allen will have the two smallest rigs inthe world.
 Those who will represent Gay New Port by flower decorations will be Mrs. Will Riley, Mrs. H, C. Rather, Rev. w, D. Buckner and Miss Future