The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-05-07
THE W. G. T. q. BAZAAR.
The Parade Decided Success-The
Prize Winners-The Bazaar Clos
es This Afternoon.

with one Of the prettiest parades ever
seen in this city.
It is generally conceded that this
was the longest as we'll as the best
gotten up parade that has ever been
seen here. Those who participated IN
it deserve great credit.
The following is a description of
some of the floats, automobiles, car
riages, etc.
The first automobile represented
the Calvin Crozier Chapter, !. D. c.
This automobile was most beautifully
decorated in the l. D. C. colors and
roses. In this automobile were Mrs.
R. H. Wright, Misses Martha John
stone, Ethel Bowers, and Lalla Rook
Simmons.
The second automobile represented
the Drayton Rutherford Chapter, I.
D. C., Of which Mrs. J. A. Burton
is president. In this were Mrs. A. T.
Brown, Mrs. Geo. Johnstone, Miss
Elizabeth Dominick, all officers of the
chapter, and Mrs. R. D. Wright,
State president U. D. C. This au-
tomobile was also exquisitely decorat-
ed, and the colors of the Confederacy
we're again floating in the balmy
Southern air.
The third automobile represented
the civic association, Of which Mrs.
L. W. Floyd is president. In this
We're Mesdames Jas. Mcintosh, E. NJ.
Evans, R. D. Smith, and W. G.. Hous-
cal. They rode in the white Rambler,
signifying perfect cleanliness.
The Junior Civic association was in
charge Of the fourth automobile and
this was also decorated in white, and
was very pretty.
Following the Civic autos came the
trash cart, which was immaculate in
it's white trimmings, armed with num-
erous brooms, and driven by faithful
"Uncle Billy"
Hon. Geo. S. Mower, son of the
founder of the W. c.. T. y. in New
berry, and Rev. D. G. Phillips, rode
in a handsome victoria, decorated in
white ribbons, and drawn by pure
white horses.
The officers Of the local chapters
W. c.. T. T., Mrs. J. W. White, Mrs.
NJ. A. Carlisle, Mrs. A. J. Bowers, Mrs
". H. Hunter, rode in carriage dec
GRATED in pure white and drawn by
white horses.
There was a trap occupied by two
little boys, and two little girls, car
rying the banner bearing the inserip-
ton, "Protect the home'
Then came the L. T. L. boys carry
ing the banner, "Coming citizens Of
South Carolina The decorations
here were in red, white and blue.
Then came a float which attracted
much and favorable comment. It was
occupied by pretty little maidens in
dainty costumes representing flow
ers. They carried banner with the
inscription, BLOSSOMS of the home. -
Following this came the boys ca
noe, Mr.. J. H. Summers beautiful
ly decorated carriage, covered with
white roses, bunting, etc.
Then came Newberry's mounted po-
lice, handsome and we'll equipped ;
and also the fire department in excel
lent shape. These we're two Of the
best features in the parade.
Then came J. L. Bowles' trade dis
play. which was splendid. On this
float was piano, which was played
by Miss Sarah Simmons, and two of
her little companions we're in the
float with her.
The cotton wagon exhibit was very
fine. On this float was bale Of cot
ton and seated on the bale were the
cotton buyers Of the city,.
The winner Of one of the prizes was
the Farmers Oil mill float, which
was drawn by an OK. In this float
were % children dressed in white,
and managed by Mr.. JohnH. Wicker.
The city fathers were also in the
parade, and the mayor and aldermen
lent dignity to the occasion.
Mr.. G. NJ. B. Epting's furniture
exhibit was also splendid.
The beautiful white float represent
ing the States was we'll gotten up.
The prohibition States were repre-
sented by girls dressed in white, and
the little girl representing South Car
olina was compelled to wear a dress
half white and half black.
There was a beautiful float drawn
bv Mr.. p. F. Baxter's magnificent