The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-02-01
FLORAL PARADE
PROMISES MUCH

No word was received by the Satur-
day mails from any of the other Islands
with relation TO the matter of appoint
ing prineesses TO represent them in the
Floral Parade on Washington S birth
day The committee has written to
prominent citizens in each of the coun,
ties with regard TO the matter, but
thus far not one has responded. There
Is a possibility that the mails from
some points may have been delayed on
account Of the rough weather in the
channels, or that the recipients OF the
letters are waiting until they have
something definite TO report before re-
plying. Chairman VIII MeInerny win
probably get busy today with the wire
less and endeayor to impress upon the
residents of the other Islands the de-
STABILITY of taking a prominent part
in the big celebration.
The general committee hopes to make
the Island Processes a leading feature
of the parade, and viii offer every in
dueement and assistance to the partiei-
pants from the outiaying islands, in
order that they may be able to be
represented by one of their fairest
daughters.
Manuel Peter, of the Territorial Mes
senger Service is taking much interest
in the matter of getting entries among
the bicycle boys in the Hawaiian fishes
section. Already there are half a dozen
or more boys who have announced
their intention of building great fish
model for their wheels, and going in
for one of the cash prizes offered. These
prizes are $50. SO an s. for the three
best productions in this line. Tom
Sharp, chairman of the prizes and dec
orations committee has taken an espe-
cial interest in this feature, and win
be glad to offer any suggestions and
assistance in his power to the boys who
take part. He hopes that there will at
least a dozen or more enter the com
petition.
Although there is much interest
among automobile owners in regard to
the parade. and Chairman Dowsett, of
the automobile subcommittee expresses
his confidence that there viii be many
more entries this year than any previ.
Gus wear. there is considerable secrecy
being maintained in regard to the de-
| tails of the decorations which are pro.
posed by some of the persons who are
making preparation 10 enter. Chair
man Dowsett stated the other day that
he had been advised of several fea-
lures which viii be startling in their
| novelty and the boldness of their con.
ception, but he IS bound to secrecy and
cannot divulge names or details.
IT. P. Wood, of the Promotion Com
mittee, who is secretary Of the general
parade committee has Just had pre-
pared two very handsome albums OF
pictures taken of the individual entries
| IN the last two Floral Parades. and
these will be turned over to Chairman
| Dowsett. of the automobile committee
today, who viii keep them on display
in his Office where for purpose of re
ffreshing their minds, and obtaining sug
aestions. anyone interested may SCI
them. Mr. Dowsett also has nurnbel
| OF other pictures taken at floral festiv
ais on the Coast, and in Manila, which
MAY be of some value in suggesting
ideas. He would also be glad to hea,
from anyone who may have any sucl
| photographs or cuts which might serve
| this purpose.