The age-herald., 1901-04-30
Ciy is Filled With Thongs
 of Visitors
 GREAT STREET FAIR OPEN Floral Parade Magnificent Pro cession of Decorated Traps BEAUTIFUL PRIZES AWARDED 
BEAUTIFUL PRIZES AWARDED
The Midway, Improved anc Enlarged, Draws All Visitors Who Enter the Gates of the Street Fair.
 Many Handsome Booths.
BY ANNIE KENDRIck WALKER.


 From both an artistic and social point of view the floral parade notable success. To say that 1t was d beautiful and picturesque event will be but to ex- press the sentiments of the thousands who viewed 1t yesterday afternoon from the balconies, from the awning g-shaded avep- es, from the terraces along which it passed.
 Lead by platoon of mounted policemen and detachment from Troop D. 1t passed along the avenues, fanked by thousands, while from every vantage point along the route groups of people were stationed.
 At the Capital Park, where the parade formed, the spectators made in them selves a picturesque feature. The sum- mer weather brought out the summer gowns and the broad avenue at the en- trance to the park resembled a garden party.
 The traps, as they dashed past to the positions assigned them, made a flashing spectacle. The marshal of the day dashed here and there. The military part of the parade lent a brilliant color The mar shal's aides came forward and more flower -bedecked traps took their position. The avenue became a 1ower-laden vista, a sea of blooms, among which glimmered summer gowns.
 At a word from the grand marshal the mounted police formed in line. The de- tachment from Troop D, in command of Capt J. Bruce Morson, took their place in the parade. The aids refined in their horses. while down the line the traps were given the order to start.
 Creates Flutter.
 There was a fiutter The wheels of the traps, thickly studded with blooms, made one dizzy as they rolled away in the bril- liant sunlight. The gay trappings against the sleek coats of the horses made a pie turesque contrast. There was the swish of flowers, and everywhere a wealth of color. To close ones eyes was to see dream of blossoms. to open them was to welcome a reality. From the cloudless sky above to the sun-lit avenues, there was nothing to mar the effect
 The parade moved promptly. Grand Marshal E. J. McCrossin is accustomed to managing street pageants. and every feature of the parade was splendidly
 
 ted. The aides were Col. E. L. Higdon, MT. R. E. Jordan, MT. Bradley J. Saun- ders, Capt. B, Hennick. MT. Sid Jones, MT. T. V. Boardman, Mr. AssNewberg, MT Robert Munger.
 The parade formed just south of Cap ital Park. and the line of march was southward to Third avenue, thence in Third avenue to Nineteenth street, Nine teenth street to First avenue, First av- enue to Twenty-first street. Twenty-first street to Third avenue, Third avenue to Twentieth street. Twentieth street to Second avenue. Second aYonue to Twen- ty-first street, and then down Second av- enue through the Street Fair, thence to the Southern Club, where the prizes were awarded.
 The parade was probably seen to the best advantage when 1t passed through the entrance to the street fair. Within its gates it went the entire length of the booths, and counter-marching, gave the spectators a magnificent opportunity of observing 1t in detail. Here it passed in review before the judges stand, and pass ing out through the beautiful gateway, went thence to the club.
 At the Club.
 The picturesque balconies of the South ern Club were thronged. The terrace was aautter. From within gay melodies foated out, and toasts were being drunk to the occasion The traps fluttered by and formed a brilliant scene.
 The queen and her maids of honor re- ceived upon the balcony The women in the floral parade stepped from their traps amid the f1uttering of many handker- chiefs, the applause of a very gay throng.
 Within the club house were the judges They were Mrs. W. s. Lowell. Judge Dan Greene, MT. J. H. Lory of Louisville. Ky. They were conferring in little corner of the club.
 Presently they stepped forward. There was futter of excitement. The women ceased their chatter. the men their laugh ter, The orchestra in the balcony without paused in the middle of melody.
 Prizes Awarded.
 Judge Green announced the decision of the judges. The official result was as fol- lows:
 First prize for double team. Mrs. Walk CT Percy and Mrs. William H. Kettig.
 Second prize for double team, Mrs. Rob- ert s. Munger
 Third prize for double team. Mrs James Hardeman-
 First prize for single team. Mrs. John W Tomlinson.
 Second prize for single team. Mrs. T. c. Thompoon.
 Third prize for single team. Miss Mary Carolyn Yarbf ~ --.-..-..--
 First priY Mrs. John