The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-17

n1ittee. This view was disputed by others
and no definite action WAS taken
TO MEET THE DIRECTORS
Mr.. Benson was requested to meet the
Board Of Directors next Tuesday. MI.
Benson stated that if it was the desire
of the association he would furnish
ideas ard designs for floats and assume
the general management OF the carni-
val for $3.50, but would not build the
floats. He was willing to let his work
talk and let himself in the hands OF the
association to decide whether he had
made good his promises. Mr.. Benson
would also assume charge Of the floral
decoration. He stated that he woHld
assume immediate direction of affairs.
Colonel John S. Howard. DR.. H. {.
Jones. Messrs. II. d. Eichelberger. A. j.
Marcuse and Jake Wells advocated me
euployment Of director-general
On motion of Colonel Murphy, ADJOURN
ment was taken until to-day at o'clock
Mr.. Benson was instructed to meet the
Board Of Directors at this hour, and sub
nit in writing his proposition, giving
his duties and the amount demanded Tor
mis- services.
MIR. BENSON TALKS.
ir George d. Benson was seen al
Murphy's Hotel last night. Mr.. Benson
spoke of the excellent opportunities that
n,ond Carnival an unprecedented success.
Said he: 1.-THE Carnival would be che
of the crandest affairs of the kI!l eVc!
field in this part Of the country. From
what have seen ana heard. the entau-
silsn the readiness ard Willingness Oh
ca.a nd all to do "Jc-yth'n- pcss.plc 70
make the Carnival 4 success. uo MT
know why the occasion should not marx
an epoch in the history OF the CITY OIL
Richmond and trade circles of this sec
ton. The last fair that l directed was
held at Columbus. Ca, in November, ana
it was a pronounced success, but Rich
mond with her increased facilities and
adantability can Guido the Columbus
celebration There is no reason why the
Carnival, from the time the royal barge
reaches the wharf and of the masnt1l-
cent coronation ceremonies through the
entire week of fetes Of beauty and fun
TO the last night and farewell reception,
should not be one OF unqualified success
es.''
In speaking of features for the Carn--
val Mr.. Benson mentioned as among the
most striking the beautiful flower pa
rades and battles of flowers: the spec
tacular night pageants. with calcium
and other light effects, and the military,
fraternal. and industrial parades. AS to
the floral features. Mr.. Benson stated
that most elaborate and attractive dis
plays could be made at q surprisingly
small outlay. Few realized the beauty
of these parades, and as q feature they
more than repaid for time. trouble. and
expense made necessary il: their prepara-
ton.
In speaking of the night pageant, MI
Benson recalled the fact that for years
the feature OF the New Orleans Nardl
Gras festival was the pyrotechnic dis.
play, and that this one feature proved
the greatest of that fes tival'S drawing
cards. AS to the military, civic, and IN
dustrial displays, Mr.. Benson said that
their popularity was too Well recognized
10 need any comment. He said that his
experience, gained in conducting THESE
fairs. has been that the firms paruclpat-
ing in such displays have invariably been
benefited, and that Richmond. being, as
she is, manufacturing and jobbins CEN
tire. as well as one of the leading retail
cities of the South. should be able. to
make a display unequalled by any.
When asked as to what he considered
a fair estimate as to the number of visit
ors. Mr. Benson replied: II should say
0.Qoo at least. and every one would go
away with fondest memories and Rch-
monds fame would grow still more"