Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-19
The PROPOSED CARNIVAL.
Eiks Explain the Project to the Members
~ of City Council.

After the meeting of City Council
Thursday large delegation OF MEM
bers of Wilmington Lodge of Elks
visited Council chamber for the pur-
pose of comforting with the Council
men relative to the proposed street fair
and carnival next June.
After The object Of the conference
had been stated by President Of
Council Alexander, Horace G. Knowles,
on behalf of the Elks, addressed the
assemblage and gave clear statement
of the proposition which is under con-
sideration. He said the chief object
of the undertaking is to awaken the
people of Wilmington to the necessity
of doing something for the benefit of
the city. There is lack of civic pride
among the people which permits trade
to go elsewhere. Comparisons between
Wilmington and western critics have
resulted in favor of the western uities,'
as rule, as the people in the West are
awake to the interests of their cities.
The proposed fair and carnival, he
said, cannot be successfully carried out
by the lodge of Elks or any other one
body. All of the people must be
interested to make it success, hence
the visit of the lodgemen to Council.
Wilmington needs something to wake
it up. Some big thing in the COM
munity is necessary. To make this pro.
posed fair a success $40, 600 must be in
sight; that is, the co. operation OF the
people to that extent.
Mr.. Knowles explained what the
proposed fair would be. 1t would be o
miniature exposition such as was
recently given in Philadelphia. To nave
ne nE fbrpc Z rptn ha
necessary for portions of several streets
to be given up for the time being to
the purposes of those interested. A
portion will be devoted to exhibits of
local manufacturers and merchants
andsanother portion to midway, with
its various attractions, such as were
seen at the Worlds FAIR. 1t will be
on gigantic scale, $3.50, 900 being in
vested in the enterprise by the man.
agement There will be oriental
theatres, menagerie, &C., and, In adj
dition it is expected that the people
here will provide attractions. The
hospitals will probably have temporary
wards there, fully equipped.
1t is intended to have parade each
| day, and an effort will be made to in
terest the people throughout the PENN.
sula and in Western New Jersey. There
are thousands of people in the terri
| tory mentioned who know nothing OF
| Wilmington and it is hoped to attract
them hero SO that they may become
familiar with the city and its business
facilities.
Mr.. Knowles appealed to the Coun-
cllmen, as representatives of the people,
for official recognition. Members Of
the Board of Trade are enthusiastic
over tho matter and he hoped Council
would join hands with them.
He said he did not want it under.
stood that the undertaking was lodge
affair. The lodge wanted the people TO
know that it was ready and willing
to take hold Of anything that is for the
benefit Of the city. II there should be
any profit the lodge proposes to divide
with the two hospitals.
Some day next week, probably on
Friday, a representative of the manages
ment will be in the city to confer with
merchants ard Others interested and
Mr.. Knowles invited the eouncilmen to
attend the conference. He asked Council
for its cooperation in the matter.
DIR. Swithin Chandler followed Mr..
Knowles. He said the carnival would
prove the greatest educational under.
taking that was ever brought to the
attention of the people of Wilmington.
1t would interest alike manufacturers,
merchants and the lahoring people
men, women aud children. He ex-
planned how the people would be
Benefited. He said from two to siS
squares would be necessary. 1t would
be boarded up with 10-foot fence,
within which the exhibitors would
| hna thntn hna ha 10. IL l..
would be held. At least $1,000 worth
of advertising will be done throughout
the Peninsula, New Jersey and Penn.
sylvania. 1t is proposed to have fire
mems day, military day, merchants
day and charity day, not only at the
exposition but also in the parades
Charity is to get a good share of til,
profits. On industrial day there viii
be floats of all kinds There will b,
Elks' day and citizens day also.
The lodge, he said, was not askinf
for money from Council, but its co
operation. The lodge has assumed tina
responsibility. The members simrl,
want everybody to become interested.
Robert S. Baird spoke of the success
in Manchester, Mass, and other place.
! Of similar undertakings. Speaking o
tine street fair to be held in Richmond
Va, during the week beginning Ma.
l4th, he said great preparation is beinl
made there, the street railway compap,
having placed an order with the Jack
son Il Sharp Go. of this city for % car
J to BIO delivered in Richmond by tn
14tb Of May.
Councilman Smith favored the projec
: and said he believed that was the senti
! ment of Council. He hoped the affai
would be success and would do all b
could to assist.
President Alexander congratulate,
) the Elks upon the interest they hav
; taken in the matter and said he fel
proud of having received visit from
< the Elks and heard of the details O
: the undertaking. He felt sure the,
9 would receive the cooperation of th
Q people.
. After the conference the members O
, Council were entertained by the lodg
G men at their headquarters.
PROPERTY TRANSFERS.
t The following transfers of real estat
A | have baen repnrfled at tho nj tv on n ;uaar