Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-06-18
THE ROSE CARNIVAL
A BRILLIANT DISPLAY
The Number and Quality Of the Ex-
hibits We're Highly Salts
factory.

The rose festival this year was
far more of a success than even the
most sanguine had hoped. The sea-
son has not been conducive to the
growth OF roses, yet everyone upon
entering the spacious skating rink
Thursday and Friday was impressed
with the quality as well as quantity
of roses displayed.
The special displays occupied the
center of the rink, arranged in
way both to secure the best artis-
tic effect and for showing each rose
to the best advantage. Here were
to be seen not only choice roses,
but several exhibits of choice varie-
ties of sweet peas. About the sides
Of the rink were massed roses of
every color, banked against a solid
background of fir boughs and ferns.
The ceiling was one mass of fir
boughs among which many electric
lights twinkled. The comfort of
the many visitors had been antici-
pated by arranging seats about the
halls, while cone ice cream could be
secured in tastily decorated bower
in far corner.
The number of special exhibits
this year excelled that of last, there
being q to the Z exhibits of last
year This in itself shows the in
creased interest that the citizens are
taking in the annual rose festival.
The following prizes were awarded:
For the largest collection of choice
roses, blue ribbon, Mrs. T. P. Cra-
mer; red ribbon, Mrs. j. H. Ahlf
Best IL varieties, blue ribbon, Mrs
T. p. Cramer Best varieties. blue
ribbon, Mrs. II. Il. TruaX red rib
bon, Mrs. f. w. Van Dyke. Best
collection of red roses, blue ribbon,
Mrs. c. +. Coffman. Best single va
rlety, blue ribbon, Mrs. r. H. Gil
flllan; red ribbon, Mrs. j. f. Burke.
The judges had no easy task in
awarding these prizes as the ex-
hibits were of such equal worth.
Mrs. Hersey, Miss Crane and Judge
Hale acted as judges.
The ladies who had the festival in
charge take this opportunity to ex-
press their appreciation to the many
who helped to make the festival this
year such a success. Those whose
roses were brought for decoration
performed as important service as
those entering exhibits for prizes. A
hearty appreciation was also felt for
the work of those who helped collect
the flowers.
The special feature of the festival
this year, the street parade, was
made possible by the generous offers
of the livery stables. Many of the
teams and traps appearing in the
parade were loaned by them for
which no charges were made.
The recognition given by the busl-
ness men was also much appreciated.
Another year plans are being made
to decorate the windows Of the busl-
ness houses in the club colors, white
and green.
This is a good time to begin plans
for next years festival. With the de-
tails of this still fresh In mind. every
one should have clearer line of ac.
tion mapped out for making the fes-
tival next year even more an indica-
tion of the progress OF rose culture
in Grants Pass.
The street pageant which inaugur-
ated the rose carnival took place on
Thursday afternoon and was an
event Of pleasing Importance and II
was highly commended by the largc
crowd along the line of march
Space will not permit MS 10 do full
justice TO the magnificent display
made on our principal streets. Many
OF the pieces were of fine design and
workmanship and all are deserving
OF special mention, The committe,
having the preparations In hand wer,
Mrs. Il. V lngles, Mrs. O. s. Blarch.
ard, Mrs Elmer Shank and Mrs. G
| {, Hall They are eutitled TO great
credit for the clever work. good tost,
displayed and originality shown IN
the numerous designs. Among thos,
appearing In the parade were Of
Ulcers of the Ladies' Auxiliary IN
carriages, ladies and girls in decor
ated carriages, Indians with tepe,
ON tloat Indians on horseback. iuven.
lie clowns, children each dressed 10
represent different flowers. sailo,
girls IN boat and others. One of the
pleasing features was little wagon
drawn by a small dog with a strl
smaller dog standing statue like upon
the seat The two little sunflower
girls Misses lugles and Hall. riding
In a wheel barrow operated nv n
aristocratic coon brought nm tho