The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-29
Montgomery Exploited
 h mree-MiLe Parade

strength of the lighting power of the company against the darkness. The last division of the great parade was made up of the attractions of the 1 carnival company from the fair grounds. This feature of the parade afforded the children much delight as 1t was a regular circus parade. Wild animals, cowboys. Indians. and last but not least the famous elephant. Too dles." carrying two gas ranges from the Montgomery Light and Water Pow CT Company.
 The line of march was over the principal business streets of Montgom- cry. Grand Marshal Hyman was ably assisted in the parade by corps of aides gaudily attired in yellow sashes and purple rosettes.
 Everyone pronounced the parade a success and an example of the true Montgomery spirit Secretary Hyman of the Commercial Club evolved the idea of Greater Montgomery Day two weeks ago and he immediately secur- ed the cooperation of the directors of the Fair Association. In the carrying out of his project he was ably assisted by several members of the Commercial Club. and was faithfully supported by the greater portion of the local mer- chants and business men.
 Following Is copy of letter which Dr. T. M. owen. chairman of the judges of the parade, mailed to Secre- tary Hyman last nights
 "I have the honor to advise that your committee of judges appointed for the Greater Montgomery Day parade has performed the duty assigned. and now begs to submit herewith its report
 At the hour designated the commit tee assembled at the reviewing stand on navfar Ayepua After a c01fArQnce the members of the committee agreed upon a course of procedure. Owing to the unavoidable absence of Judge Arr mistead Brown. due to official business Mir. A. W. LeBron kindly consented to take his place. Those acting as judges were: Thomas M. Owen. chairman; Hon. J. A. wilkerson, Mir. W. B. Da- vidson. MT. A. Nachman and Mir. A. W. LeBron.
 .The parade and the several floats were carefully inspected by the mem- bers of the committee, both on the march west and on the counter march. and beg to advise you of its unani- nous award of the prizes as follows:
 '.First-For the most original of de- signed floats, to the Citizens Light and Power Company.
 "Second-For the most artistic float. to the A. S. Knowles Dry Goods Com pany,
 'Third--For the best automobile, to Louis H. Moore.
 'The foregoing named parties are, therefore. entitled to the prizes offered by the Commercial Club.
 'T am directed by the committee to say that decision was not reached without difficulty. While the entire pa- rade was altogether excellent. 1t Is felt that particular mention should be made of the floats of the Seals Piano Com pany, and the Household Club of the Montgomery Fair for artistic quail ity, and of the floats of Cloverdale Homes, Sol Cadden. the Home Dairy. the. Durr Drug Company. the Nickel Coal Company. and the Tennille Com- pany for originality of design. The part of the fire companies in the parade was highly creditable.
 'I cannot close this communication and report without expressing the high of the committee of the honor shown in selecting its members to perform this duty. The committee wishes to congratulate the Commercial Club on it's enterprise. and the busi- ness men of the city for their enthusi- astic cooperation in making a success of this feature of Greater Montgomery Day.
 "To you, dear sir. we also tender our sincere congratulations for your part in the happy conclusion of the exer- cises of the day."