The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-05
PORTLAND ROSE PARADE
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these floats The escort ior the
Cherry Blossom procession waved
wands OF cherry tree branches, also IN
full bloom, and millions Of the deli
catcly tinted pink petals were Strewn
ON the crowd.
The cadets OF the Oregon Agrieul.
mral College, at Corvallis, carried
the monster crowd off its feet by
their perfection oi drills and bewildcr.
ing movements They were like a
unit and were given ovations as long
as in sight, Queen lsora's float which
immediately followed the squad Of
mounted police in the lead, was the
signal for the first outburst OF en-.
thuSiasm, The Queen Of flowers
vaulting over her, surrounding which
was golden crown, In her hand
Queen Flora carried her sceptcr, BY
wave Of which she acknowledged the
plaudits Of the thousands OF faithful
subjects gathered 70 do her homage
The body OF the float was filled with
great masses OF roses which has been
furnished by the Rose Society, aud
these the maidsoi-honor and flower
girl attendants showercd over the just
and unjust alike
The officers OF the Rose Festival
came next in rose decorated car
riage, preceded by an escort OF the
Portland Hunt Club; following them
came Grand Marshal i Q. Downing
and his staff. with De Caprios band |
The Portland Hunt Club in the
mex, division made the finest showing
in It's history, both as To the number
OF entries, their fine mounts, the neat
and artistic scheme oi decoration, 70
say nothing OF their new boots and |
saddles and costumes. The iull mem
bcrship OF more than POO were in line
and rode four abreast, The boys and
girls OF the Junior Hunt Club were
also out en- masse, and brought up
the rear OF the saddle horse section
with a score or more of decorated
ponies as the rear guard. The dane
ing Shetland pony simply threw the
into spasms OF delight, Tor
the little animal kept perfect time TO
the bands, and when the bands were
not playing the cunning little beast
his step, once cakewalk,
now waltz and again a two.step
The big prize OF the day was award
ed to the ring numbered Boo in the
horse and buggy class, and consisted
Of $500 trap donated by Studcbaker.
The second prize in this class was
awarded to rig No B-6. Other prize
winners we're
Tallyho, four or more horses-First
prize, A-6S; second prize, A.56.
Carriages and teams--First prize
Ala Or. Marie EquiD; second prize,
unknown
Special float or feature-First prize,
A-57; second prize, Alb.
Horse and cart--Eirst prize, By;
second prize, B-52.
Pony carriage and pair--I'irst prize,
:. W. Todd
Pony and cart -four wheels First
orize, B-59; second prize. B-7.
Saddle horses (tandem) First
,rize, B-l4; second prize B-32.
Saddle horsc-First prize, BIB;
second prize, B-40.
Saddle pony-First prize, B-49;
second prize, BIAS
Bicycle--First prize, B-2l; second
,rize, BIZ.
Best team of horses and single
edted Vcnlcle-first prize, I. l.. {
dinkler.
Best team OF horses and double
Gated vchicle--First prize, r. b. vii t
OK.
Best feature turnout with one or
more horses and two-wheelcd vehicle {
First prize, B-30.
Special prize, BOO chemical en- I
5ine, fire Department.; second prize,
'-97 battalion Chief Lauednklos, fire l
epartment). t
The judges we're: +. +. McLarcn, |
!. T. Mischc, II. c. Bowers, Ion
lewis and M. D. Wisdom. a