The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-04-07
PARADES AND PRIZES
And Low Railroad Rates for
the May Car
niyaI.

Mr.. G. L. Hunter, chairman Transport
! tation Committee for the coming Carri-
val. reports that very satisfactory ar
] raneements have been made with all the
railroads running to Raleigh and very
! low rates Will be furnished.
: The parades will be a great drawing
I card, many prizes are offered.
PARADEs AND SPECIAL DAYS.
Irwin T. Jones, Chairman.
Monday, May 4th, opening day, L
/ o'clock-Industrial and Trades Parade
Monday night, 1890 p. m.-Tour of the
World, on the Midway.
Tuesday. May 5th, II o'clock-Elks and
Red Mems Parade.
Tuesday night, 7:30 p. m.-Battle of
Flowers.
Wednesday, May 9Th, u o'clock-Mili-
tary and Farmers Parade.
Wednesday night, 7:30 p. m.-Illumi-
mated Bicycle Parade.
Thursday. May 18th, u o'clock-K. of P.
and Floral Parade.
Thursday night, 1880 p. m.-Queen of
the Carnival Parade and Carnival Ball.
Friday, May Sth, II o'clock-Odd Eel
lows and Jr. o. L. A. NJ. Parade.
Friday night, 100 p. m.-The People o.
all Nations from the great Gaskill-
Mundy-Levitt Carnival Company.
Saturday, May 9th, u o'clock-Schoo!
Children's Parade.
Saturday night, 100 p. m.-Mardi Gras
Fete, Masquerade Parade and Battle OF
Confetti.
list OF PRIZES.
Monday-For the best Decorated Mer-
chants Float in Trades Parade, $4,000 In
gold.
Tuesday-The largest visiting Body of
Elhs, set of Gavels. The largest body
visiting Red Men, a Senior and Junior
Sycamore Regalia.
Wednesday-For the best drilled Mill
tary Company, gold media valued at
$500. To hold this contest there must
be at least three companies from outside
Of Raleigh. the rules governing drill 90
be handed to captains of companies.
sealed one hour before competition. For
the largest man $1.O0. For the largest
woman $1.00. For the largest family-in
competing for this prize the competitors
will be required TO be in a vehicle, and
appear in parade, one-haIf barrel of flour.
The man with the largest feet, pair of
shoes. The man with the largest head.
! q hat. For the homeliest man, open to
all corners, prize a secret.
Thursday-The largest visiting body Of
<. of P, C. c.. and V. C. Regalia. The
Queen of the Carnival. diamond ring.
valued at $125.0O. Public Wedding at
1:30 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. u. A. NJ,
american flag.
Saturday-The Handsomest Decorated
Merchants Booth, $15.00 The largest ami
best Display of Merchandise in Booth,
$1,000. For the best Illuminated Place
Of Business, there to be three or more
! GRATED place of Business, SIS. For the
most grotesque costume on Carnival
night, lady or gentleman, $500. First
child born during Carniva Week.
which commences at u p. IN. Sunday
night, May 18th. The child receiving the
premium to be named after the city Of
i1ale1gh, such viii receive a Gradls
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
tody. This classes as white Public
Schools only, a Silk American Flag,
valued at $500. For the smallest Grown
Woman, $1.00. For the smallest Grown
1!an, $1.00. For the Oldest couple, Easy
Chair, valued at $40.
/ In awarding all premiums there will
he a ommitt of not less than three
ladies' or gentlemen appointed for the
Judging and awarding of all prizes.
All premiums will be presented to the
proper parties from the X. of p. Booth.
Where the entries are 5eceived. This
Booth will be located in front of the
| poStoffice.
: All prizes offered will be determined
On and awarded on days herein set forth
MI. Massee Accepts.