The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-05
VALUABLE PRIZES
FOR AUTO PARADE
Chamber of Commerce Offers
Massive Punch Bowl.
MAY HAVE A FLAG DIVISION
Committee Meets 90 Talk over De-
tails nt Washington Automobile
Club-DirectOrs Hold Meeting and
Adopt Report on TrOphy-otker
Rich Premiums Donated.

Enthusiasm was on tap at the meeting
Of the committee last night having charge
OF the proposed Chamber Of Commerce
automobile parade. set for September
90, in this city.
The cause Of the enthusiasm was the
announcement by William #. GUIDE. pres
ident OF the Chamber. that the directors
a few hours before had authorized the
purchase Of a $500 punch bowl as the
grand prize OF the carnival
Speeding out 70 the coy home OF the
Automobile Club last night. the commit
tee surveyed itself and the immediate
future with optimism. listened too cheer
ing news from those who win donate
prizes TO DO competed for in the parade.
and talked over all manner OF details.
The COMMITTEES could not discern a cloud
on the horizon.
May Have Flag Section.
The idea Of a flag section In the parade
was advanced by Commissioner Macfar-
land. and steps were taken TO insure its
adoption.
I think a separate prize should be
offered FOR the cars carrying flags he
said. THE colors should not be carried
as bunting. They should be free for
there is no more beautiful sight than
our flag properly displayed"
More than 800 entries have been received
for the event, aud others are coming In
daily.
1t Is now hoped 10 have the leading
newspapers OF the country-through their
Washington bureaus-represent in the
parade. a number OF papers have already
been approached on the subject. The same
idea may be applied TO other branches
and industries.
Minor Prizes Numerous.
Donors have eagerly responded TO the
call for volunteers. A list OF letters was
read from automobile concerns last night,
showing a numerous and expensive array
cf minor prizes. They win gladden. the
heart OF any motor enthusiast ranging
from tires to nOnhuid oil. Outside COM
panies have done their share TO make
the project a success.
Informal discussion OF the route OF the
parade indicated that the starting point
viii be either the District Building or
Potomac Drive. The cars will pass down
Pennsylvania avenue. around the east
front OF the Capitol, and return. De-
tails will be worked out by the committee
IN charge. and the question OF decoration
OF buildings VIII be considered by Joseph
Strasburger and his associates.
II Is possible that the incandescent
arches which proved so prominent a
feature Of n @ Fourth OF July celebration
will again food the Avenue with thei.
briTiance. It will be necessary 10 appro-
pirate 1900 for this purpose.
Capt. Oyster Heads Committee.
An uusought honor was thrust upon
the head Of Capt. James F. Oyster. who
VIII henceforth be chairman Of the
finance committee. B. +. saul declined
this place. owing 10 the pressure Of work
and Capt oyster was the logical choice
for Il.
Transportation IS in the hands OF g. II.
Call. who Is procuring the cooperation
on all the railways. George 2. James
Will act as O member Of the committee.
Not only is It probable that the railroads
VIII OFFER tempting rates for the event,
but they Will aid IN advertising It
throughout all Maryland and Virginia
Gov Crothers. OF Maryland. accepted
an invitation 60 act as one Of the judges.
and letters from Ernest Moore. the artist
and Percy Foster, were received relating
70 the artistic features Of the event.
The next meeting Of the committee will
be held next Wednesday evening. The
invitation Of President West, OF the au-
tomobile club. to hold all meetings in the
clubhouse. was accepted.
Chamber VIII Give Cup.
Competitors in the proposed Chamber
OF Commerce automobile carnival will
have an opportunity to capture beau
tiful gold-lined punch bowl. worth $780,
which the Chamber viii ofTer TO the per-
son having the most ornate car. accord
ing to the opinion OF the judges OF the
parade. The committee having charge OF
procuring the trophy made its report "a
the directors at the August meeting yes
terday afternoon, and was authorized "a
order the bowl
A. Leftwich Sinclair made the report tc
the directors IN behalf OF the committee
He said that after going over the pos.
sibiliues OF the situation the committee
he had determined TO recommend to the
directors the purchase Of a fine punch
bowl for the trophy. He said a number
OF cups had been given, and inasmuch as
the carnival is TO be held under the auspi
ces OF the Chamber OF Commerce, the
committee came 70 the conclusion that &
beautiful and valuable prize should b.
offered.
The committee decided upon the punch
bowl. which Is O. ornamental design anC
admittedly worthy Of the Chamber o.
Commerce as a gift and OF sufficient
value 20 arouse competition for its win
ming The committee recommended. II
view OF the value Of the cup. that 4
should be given 20 the person winnine
tie first prize in three festivals. The idea
OF the committee was that the winner
this year should hold the prize for
year. then surrender it 10 the Chamber
20 be put up again I'm the successive,