New-York tribune., 1909-03-14
Alto CARNIVAL PRIZES
MORE PLANS ANNOUNCED.
King and Queen To Be Elected by
the Coupon System.

,rraza in the automobile trade who have been in
.-4sv-ed regarding the new carnival date, the
COX n April 2s unanimous in their approval
:. -l,s action taken by the carnival committee OF
=. Neu York Automobile Trade Association. BY
-, date the weather conditions will be much more
.s..ied than earlier In the month. An important
feature Of last years carnival was marred by
t.a,-,- rainstornl which set in at just about the
torr automobilists were journeying to Gramatan
Inn for the trade dinner.
An important decision was made at the last meet
ing whereby the success of the decorated section Of
he Tarade IS assured. A resolution passed to
.s+ aside 5000 in cash prizes for decorated cars
the manner in which the money is TO be divided
N be determined upon and announced later. r. G.
Howell chairman OF this committee. has already
tegzln active work the parade arrangements,
and promises many novel features.
With the cash prizes nucleus he expects to
interest individual motorists and firms TO a much
greater extent than year ago. and make the prin-
ctpal feature Of the parade the decorated adver-
Using and hoat sections. AS before distinguish
ing marks 10 show the name of the manufacturer
will be allowed any competing for a prize
TIE only Identification for the use of judges will
be the numbers. furnished by the committee to
each car Tor which entry blank has been signed.
There viii be absolutely no fee of any kind
charged for competition in the decorated DIVISION
although the entry blanks VIII be issued TO cars
only Of those makes which have supported :he
fund which ~fll make the holding Of the second
annual carnival possible. An unbiased committee
OF well known men will act judges and will be
stationed at point On upper Broadway, in
-ne central parking strip. where the cars can be
seen tw1ce the parade countermarches.
The lire Of march viii he planned so as to include
the least possible number Of streetcar crossings,
thus avoiding the many breaks and delays which
tended make last years parade test on the
good nature OF the spectators. Mr.. Howell has
named q members Of his parade committee I. H.
Manning. ". / Fickling and Orrel Parker.
The headquarters for the carnival committee
has been located in the American Building. at CO.
secretary. viii take possession tomorrow and will
be his desk 70 answer any questions which may
arise regarding carnival plans, arrangements and
events This viii also be the headquarters for the
various committees and subcommittee.
The great success Of last years feature of elect
ing a king and queen Of the carnival who shall
preside over and lead the carnival pageant on the
afternoon OF Saturday, May !. has Influenced the
committee 20 continue the custom this year. Va
rous methods have been suggested for handling the
popular vote. resolution adopted have
the carnival committee issue the coupons which
be purchased the leading automobile deal
sTs. news stands and business houses in any guam
t-y for one penny each These coupons must be
filed with the Of king queen voted
for and deposited with the secretary.
Frequent announcements in the daily papers will
tell CT the progress in the contest. The money
raised by the committee in this way Will be used
toward defraying the many expenses incident TO
the carnival Coupons and full particulars to
their distribution can be had from the secretary
IN about a weeks time.