New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-14
ASBURY'S WATER FETE.
FINE ELECTRIC EFFECTS.
Elaborate CdrniUaI on Wesley Lake
Seen by Fifty Thousand.

Asbury Park. n. J., Aug 10 (speciaD-At least
nifty thousand saw this evening beautiful water
carnival on Wesley Lake. the small but picturesque
stream which separates Ocean Grove from its
worldly neighbor Asbury Park. The boat boys
had been planning for the fete for weeks. The
boats were particularly pretty. and the electric
effects and fireworks more elaborate.
The carnival In charge of a commission
made up of Asbury Park and Ocean Grove bust-
ness men. with Alderman T. Frank Appleby, OF
Asbury Park. chairman. This commission
spent a large for fireworks. Greek fire and
electrical novelties On both sides Of the lake be-
tween the two bridges large white columns. IN
Imitation of marble. were erected. These were
surmOunted with flags, and were connected oy
strings of white incandescent lights Between the
two bridges spanning the lake wooded island
had been constructed. and from the centre OF the
island electric fountain played. Another foun-
tain was between the beach end OF the lake and
the Heck-st. bridge In the centre OF the lake. at
Grand-ave there an imitation full rugged
yacht, the Twin Cities with the lines OF the
Spars and rigging formed of electric lights. the
fireworks were discharged from one OF the bridges
PRIZES FOR BOAT DECORATIONS.
Cash prizes were offered by the commission for
original boat decorations and this in
centive for the youthful mariners to Guido them
selves in this line. japanese lanterns. bunting
flowers and tnsel were used for decorations. and
there were designs to represent the cup defender
Reliance flying machine and all sorts Of ale
goricaI groups. An especially original conception
was that CT NJ D. Banks. OF New-York. captain
of the Neptune His boat showed three prancing
white steeds drawing the chariot OF Neptune
through the water. Neptune was impersonated o.
a youth who looked the part. and a calcium light
in the rear OF the boat illuminated the surround
ings.
The boat parade started after $50 p. m
Conterno's military band furnished the music for
the fete The fireworks display began at the same
hour and continued the boats moved in pro
cessiors up and down the lake, amid the applause
of the spectators. who occupied improvised grand
stands constructed of barrels and boxes Inc JUDGES
occupied position the Heck-st bridge. These
included Congressman Benjamin F. Howell. OF
New Brunswick N J.; ex-senator Edward C.
Stokes of Trenton: Senator Charles P. McClelland.
Of New-York Congressman l. w. Hit. of Illinois;
Mayor Henry NJ Doremus. OF Newark. \. j.; eX-
Mayor Edwin Stuart. of Philadelphia: C NJ Burt.
Of the Central Railroad of New-Jersey; William B.
Selby and n. z. Blanchard of Newark, N J.; P
T. Wood and Professor I. F. Russell OF New-York,
and Mahlon r. Margerum. of Trenton.
COTTAGES ABLAZE WITH LIGHTS.
Prizes were offered also for lawn and cottage
decorations and a number of the cottages border
ing the lake ablaze with lanterns and cleo
trio lights. The lawns surrounding these cottages
were crowded with spectators. many of whom
came from Long Branch Allenhurst, Deal Beach,
Belmar and Spring Lake. The parade was over by
as follows;
Captain NJ. D. Banks, OF New-York; second, Merritt
Bradt. float representing Uncle Toms Cabin,
Princeton. Captain Carl Maser fifth. Pastime. Cap
tain Charles Briston.
". C. COttrell: second. DR.. Cyrus W: Shafto; I'm
Ocean Grove. first. Judge Randall. of New-YOTk.
second Terrace Lodge which showed the words
God is Love-, composed of japanese lanterns.