The Washington herald., 1909-08-08

The Florist Club Of Washington, which
numbers among its members nearly all
the prominent flower dealers Of this city
has offered. through its president. F. NJ
Kramer. to cooperate with the Chamber
C: Commerce toward the success OF the
automobile floral parade, which is 10 be
given under the auspices OF the Chamber
on September 90
In a communication addressed TO w. T.
GUIDE, president OF the Chamber OF Com
merce, Mr. Kramer stated that at the
last meeting Of the club the matter had
been discussed at length. and that the
members considered II not only a pleas
ure but duty 10 lend such assistance as
lay In their power to make the pageant a
success.
AS an initial step TO this end Mr..
Kramer stated that he had entered IN the
parade. in the name OF the club, q large
car. and that money had already been
appropri9 ted from the clab treasury with
which 10 purchase decorations. He also
stated that this car would not compete
for any OF the prizes.
silver Cup Donated.
In addition 70 the car he said that the
club would be glad 10 donate a silver
cup TO be awarded as a prize in some OF
the different classes.
In consideration Of this. Mr.. Kramer
asked. in the name OF the club. that
the use Of artificial flowers be prohibited.
| and failing that that two classes be Gre
ated. one for artificial and one for nat
ural flowers
MI Kramer also suggested that in
order 70 secure absolute impartiality. II
would be well to select. as one OF the
Judges, a nonresident OF this city.
In this connection he submitted names
OF several men who are all prominent
figures In florist circles In the country.
and any Of whom, ne said. could be pro-
cured 70 act In the capacity Of Judge.
Among the names mentioned were those
OF Philip BreitmeyeT. mayor OF Detroit.
Mich, and one OF the most prominent
florists In the United States: A. G..
Beatty. OF Oil City. Pa, treasurer OF the
Society OF American Florists; and VIII
liam c. kasting. OF Buffalo. n. y. an
alderman, and well-known flower dealer
Upon receipt Of the communication from
Mr.. Kramer. Mr.. GUIDE Immediately re-
ferred II 70 Isaac Cans, chairman OF the
committee on arrangements, who ex-
pressed himself as heartily in accord with
the suggestions contained IN the letter
and that he would bring the matter 10
the consideration OF the committee st its
next meeting, which is scheduled 70 take
place on Wednesday next az the Wash
ington Automobile Club.
Long Step Toward Success.
Mr.. Cans IS enthusiastic over the orer
OF the Florist Club. and stated that CO.
operation OF this body with the commit
tee would mean longer step toward the
success Of the parade than any other yet
taken.
he also expressed the belief that a ma
Jority Of the committee were also in ac-
cord with the suggestions OF Mr.. Kramer
and that in his opinion little difficulty
would be experienced in reaching an
agreement with the members Of the club
Although sanguine as 10 the action OF
the committee. Mr.. Cans stated that moth
ing definite would be known until after
the next meeting.
The Terminal Taxicab Company the
Vermont Garage Company. Col F. G.
Randle. Joseph Strasburger, T. 3. Spence
and William D. West have generously
donated the use OF their ears to convey
the members Of the committee 10 the
Automobile Club next Wednesday night.
Chairman Cans also announced that
George V Buck. the photographer. OF il1s
T street northwest. had contributed a
framed water color picture &c be awarded
as one Of the second prizes in the parade