The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-04
PARADES ANO PRIZES
And Low Railroad Rates for
the May Car
nivaI.

Mr. c. e. Hunter, chairman Transpor
tation Committee for the coming Carri-
val, reports that very satisfactory ar
rangements have been made with all tn,
railroads running to Raleigh and yer.
low rates will be furnished.
The parades will be a great drawing
card many prizes are offered.
PARADEs AND SPECIAL DAYS.
Irwin r Jones, Chairman.
Monday, May 4th, opening day, 1:
oclock-Industrial and Trades Parade.
Monday night, 80 p m.-Tour of the
World, on the Midway.
Tuesday May 5th, II o'clocl1-Elks and
Red Mems Parade.
Tuesday night, 1880 p. m.-Battle O
Flowers.
Wednesday. May 9Th u oclock-Mili-
tary and Farmers Parade.
Wednesday night, 1880 p. m.-Illumi
mated Bicycle Parade.
Thursday, May 9TH, u o'clock-K. of p.
and Floral Parade.
Thursday night, 7:S0 p. m.-Queen OF
the Carnival Parade and Carnival Ball.
Friday, May Sth, II o'clock-Odd Eel
lows and Jr o. U. A. NJ. Parade.
Friday night. 7:3O p. m.-The People OF
all Nations from the great Gaskill-
Mundy-L Levitt Carnival Company.
Saturday. May 9th, u o'clock-School
Children's Parade.
Saturday night, 1880 p. m.-Mard Gras
Fete. Masquerade Parade and Battle Of
Confetti.
OT1 uDTzEC
Monday-For the best Decorated Mer-
chants Float in Trades Parade, $4,000 in
gold.
Tuesday-The largest visiting Body oi
Elks, set of Gavels. The largest body
visiting Red Men, a Senior and Junior
Sycamore Regalia
Wednesday-For the best drilled Mill
tary Company, gold medal valued at
$500. To hold this contest there must
be at least three companies from outside
of Raleigh, the rules governing drill 20
be handed to captains of companies,
sealed one hour before competition. For
the largest man $1.OO. For the largest
woman $1.0O For the largest family-in
competing for this prize the competitors
will be required to be in a vehicle, and
The man with the largest feet, pair OF
shoes. The man with the largest head
hat. For the homeliest man, open &c
all corners, prize a secret.
Thursday-Thc largest visiting body OF
X. of T.. c. C. and V. c. Regalia The
Queen of the Carnival. diamond ring,
valued at $l25.OO Public Wedding at
1880 p. M, goods to the value of $3.50
will be donated to the couple. and all
licenses, fees. etc. furnished by the
Carnival Committee.
Friday-The largest visiting body Of
Odd Fellows. set engraved Gavels The
largest visiting body of Jr. o. L. A. NJ,
American flag.
Saturday-The Handsomest Decorated
Merchants Booth, $1,000. The largest and
best Display of Merchandise in Booth
$500. For the best Illuminated Place
of Business, there to be three or more
competitors, $25. The Handsomest Dee
GRATED place of Business, $15 For the
most grotesque costume on Carnival
night, lady or gentleman $500 First
child born during Carnival Week
which commences at II p m. Sunday
night, May 4th. The child receiving the
premium to be named after the city OF
Raleigh, such will receive a G~adla
valued at $1,000. For ,the prettiest
baby, not over twenty months old
order for one dozen Photos For
the largest body of School children
in line of parade Saturday March 9Th
each class will be counted as a separate
body. This classes as white Public
Schools only. Silk American Flag
valued at $25-00. For the smallest Grown
Woman. $l.o0. For the smallest Grown
Man, $t.00. For the oldest couple, Easy
Chair. valued at $40.
In awarding premiums there vii
be a &c mot less than three
ladies genuemen appointed for th'
Judging and awarding of all prizes.
All premiums will be presented to The
proper parties from the K of p. Booth
where the entries are Seceived. Thi'
Booth will be located in front of tn
postoffice.
All prizes offered will be determine,
| on and awarded on days herein set forth
Mr.. Massee Accepts.