Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-17
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Richmond, Va, May 1e.-Richmond
outdld herself on her Street Fair to-
doy, when the most beautiful event of
the week took place. 1t was the floral
parade. Hundreds OF vehicles. decorat-
ed with the most beautiful and costly
flowers. flied through the most FASH
ionable portion OF city.
One OF the veh. in the parade
which attracted III ked attention was
phacton automobile. the property Of
Mr.. John Shelton Williams, president
OF the Seaboard Air Line. 1t was oc-
cupied by Mr.. and Mrs. II. Lancaster
Williams, the latter president OF the
Norfolk street railways
Tomorrow the great military parade
VIII take place. 1t will begin at IL
o'clock, and will be participated in by
the Governor and staff, as we'll as mil
lta-y from various portions OF the
State. The Blacksourg Cadets, tho
Surry Troop, the Norfolk Infantry, the
Grimes Battery. OF Portsmouth, and
the Franklin company are here. Their
ranks will be swe!led by several COM
parics of Richmond militia, and there
will be number of bands In line
The Street Fair so far has been sue
ccssful beyond the hopes of its promo
tiers. and 1t is probable that 1t may be
made an annual occurrence.
TIoN-MILE BICYCLE FaACN
The ten-mile bicycle races to-day
proved an event of great interest, and
resulted in n second being clipped from
the track record. The time prize was
Won by Mr.. Q. c. Hope, who made tho
circuit in 26:29. Mr.. d. D. Dozior, of
Norfolk. was second In 262SM. The
former record was oH. 40
The race was won by Mr.. w. D.
Smith, OF the 1la-minutc class, with c.
f. Wade. OF the 2-mlnute class. a close
second.
SPRING RACES.
Tomorrow the spring races Of the
Deep Run Hunt Club will take place.
There are number OF entries and fine
sport is expected.
Special trains were run over tho
various roads entering Richmond and
thousands were brought to-day. Tho
Chesapeake and Ohio run special for
two hundred and fifty persons from the
James River and Peninsula division.
About 5000 people from Petersburg
were brought in and from various
points along the other lines entering the
city attributed largely to the crowd.
The Norfolk and Western brought In
the military from Roanoke and Frank
lin on 4 special
WATER WORKS MEN.
The American Water Works Associa-
ton. in session here, to-day elected Mr..
the Richmond water works. its presi-
dent over three competitors. Mr.. c. NJ
Priddy. of Memphis. Tenn. vice-presi-
dent: Mr.. w. Himrod, of Erie, Pa, Sec
ond vice-president; Mr.. Thomas N.
Hooper. OF Davenport, Ia. third Vice
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lotte. n. c., fourth vice president; Mr..
W. H Long. of Racine. Wis. fifth vice
President: Mr.. Peter Milne, Of New
York secretary and treasurer.
The Finance Committee was elected
as follows: Messrs. D. w. French, of
n noe0ssn' III n and Ji p r Swim GwInn Of Of
Memphis.
1t was decided to hold the next meet
ing Of the association in New York
City.
A BIG BABY SHOW.
One of the largest department stores
in the city to-day offered prizes for the
finest baby. The store was taxed by
the number Of parents that assembled.
There were $50 infants offered for in
spection, the parents of each being
firmly convinced that their progeny
was the finest exhibited. The prizes
were won by the baby boys OF Mr. John
Bliley popular undertaken. and Nh
w. NJ. Robinson.
VIRGINIA FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
The State Funeral Directors Associa-
ton met here to-day and will be in ses-
sion until Friday. Matters are under
, discussion OF especial interest to the
business.
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