New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-08-26

Madi Gras Great Success Despite
Cold BreeSes.

Not even the bleak wind from the could
suppress the gayety of the thousands who gathered
yesterday in Arverne for the floral parade and
mardi gras.
The parade formed IN the Ocean avenue driveway,
east OF storm avenue and passed down Ocean ave-
nue. 90 the Boulevard, along which it wendell its
way TO Park avenue where it turned ana counter
marched in the Boulevard to Remington avenue
passing before the reviewing stand, where stood the
judges and guests. From the reviewing stand the
parade proceeded 20 the boardwalk. countermarch-
ing 20 Story place, thence 10 Jessca avenue. and to
the Boulevard
The parade was composed OF such an assortment
had never before been gathered together on the
shores OF Arverne The police in the parade were
mounted. and their horses seemed to know
they expected 20 bow before the beauty show.
and pranced about TO please their masters The band
following the police played popular airs Grand Mar
shall I. II Rosenged end the officers os various
socistons followed the band, the grand marshaTs
aids having their hands full with the PRONUNCIATION
Of the myriad orders ne found it necessary to give
Automobiles OF almost every known make-touring
cars, runabouts electric cars, steamers and gaso-
lenes-al! were represented The automobile line
was exceedingly long, and would have lacked inter
est because of sameness were it not for the varied
decorations many displayed.
Following the automobiles were the equipages
drawn by teams. after which single horse vehicles
and pony carts into view. The latter were
applauded vigorously their little occupants often
accompanied by nurses, drove happily along the line
Of march. The trades division was varied and ex-
cited considerable interest II was followed by the
children's division. which was second to nothing in
the interest excited unless the faces Of the pretty
girls could be considered a division by Themselves
Little girls costumed flowers of various kinds,
little boys comically attred swallow tailed coats
plug hats and striped trousers. to represent Uncle
Sam: little sailors and still Hitler soldiers were
warmly welcomed as they passed along the streets
Their childish voices joined in singing songs and
everywhere. 1t seemed If all the greenhouses in
the country must have been stripped to furnish
such display. The Odor of the flowers, combined
with the pungent odor OF the sea, was exceedingly
pleasing.
After the floral parade the participants enjoyed
dinners set for thousands in the Arverne Hotel,
AverY's Inn, and other places The guests were en-
teri aimed in the ArVeTne where the crOwning of the
Queen later took place
Directly after supper the Old Guard Band rem
deTed q concert on the boardwalk.
Amid pOmp and splendor that in point of beauty
OF person and ornament probably far exceeded many
crowned in the Arverne Hotel in the evening
Scenes OF wild abandonment to the gayety Of the
hour were witnessed the boardwalk and else
where in Arverne throughout the remainder Of the
cipal hotels but less tlaN of those enjoying
the mardi gras could squeeze within the crowded
parlors. and perhaps those the boardwalk had
as good time. With all the abandonment there
laughingly threw confetti at young men. who
chased them In and out among the crowds seeking
revenge. but usually missing them among the other
pleasure seekers.
cess. President Charles T. Cunningham and Queen
Sadye were delighted with everything. That the
fete will be yearly summer pleasure in Arverne
he1ceforth is almost certain.