The Greeley tribune., 1906-08-16
THEFE|STIVAL
HARVEST FESTIVAL BUT ONE
WEEK AWAY
The Big List OF Prizes Named
to be Offered for Decorated
Floats, Carriages and
Automobiles

Automobiles
1t is going to be the greatest event
in the annals of Greeley. 1t is not
going to take back seat, except as
to quantity, for the Festival OF
Mountain and Plain that used to be
the boast of Denver. In fact 1t Is
not going to back down very much
for the pageants of old Rome.
Every day the enthusiasm grows, and
may we'll be expected to reach the
sizzling point about the middle of
next week.
Numerous letters have reached the
board of directors, anxiously inquir-
ing If all the space is taken. The
answer in all cases is, why bless
you, no; there are few outlying
streets not yet filed, and should
these be taken by the time the
parade starts the directors will be
prepared to open up several new sub
suban divisions, and, if necessary,
annex the balance of Weld county,"
These may not be the exact words,
but they cover the meaning. There
is bound to be plenty of room for all,
so long as the vast undeveloped west
lies outdoors.
The meeting of the directors Mon-
day night was attended also by the
committees, and the following prizes
we're agreed upon:
For best decorated farmers float,
$40, s25 and SIS
Automobile S25, 8l5 and 80.
Carriages, single or double, s25,
SIS and 10.
Business float, s25, SIS and $40.
Lodge float, s25, SIS and $40.
Pony rig, $40.
Burlesque, $40 and S5.
Saddle horse, ridden by lady, $40
and S5.
Pair draft horses, $40.
Pair driving horses, $40.
Single driver, go.
Total for prizes $3.50.
President Mayher Of the board Of
directors asks that this statement be
made, that it may be we'll under
stood by the judges. whoever they
may happen to be: In awarding
prizes for business floats the fact that
some lines of business are not so
susceptible of beautiful decorations
as others should be taken into ac-
count. Prizes should 60 to the firms
making the best possible display
from the merchandise carried"
For instance, lumber ana coal
could hardly be expected to be as
atistic in their display as dry goods,
nor as unique as farmers products,
but If the judges bear these facts in
mind, fair awards will no doubt be
made.
"Will the festival be better than
last year?" is the question often
asked of Mr.. Mayher, and his answer
is: No, not better; that is not
possible; but lots more of it."
There being no room left in last
years exhibit for superiority in
quality this years festival can excel
only in quantity. But in that 1t
will excel and probably to such an
extent that last years parade could
be dropped out or this without ever
being missed.
A splendid display is expected
from the farmers. The Western In
vestment and Land Co. of Denver,
which owns large tract of land in
the vicinity Of Perkham, has applied
for position in parade for two autos
to be brought from Denver decorated
with grain and vegetables grown on
their lands at Peckham.
A fine feature of the parade will
be the company of young lady horse
back riders, of whom it is expected
about seventy-fve will be in line.
There will be an abundance of
muisc, about $500 being appropriated
for that purpose.
The ladies' fraternal organizations
will be out in full force and some
fine displays may we'll be expected.
Another meeting of the directors
and committees will be held next
Monday night, at which time all