Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
AFTERMATH Of PARADE.
King Street Theatre of Carnival Pro-
ceedings-Part of Thoroushfare Dense
ly Packed Until Nearly Midnight
Happy Throngs Pass to and Fro-

happy AMohssS oS' w $500
Good Cheer Everywhere.
II was after four O'Clock yesterday
afternoon before the firemen's parade
disbanded. Ample preparations for the
entertainment OF the participants ilao
been made, and the members OF the
various. organizations repaired to the
places which had beeu arranged foI
them where the refreshments which
had been provided were enjoyed after
about two hours march.
The weather was sultry in the after
noon, although a stiff breeze prevailed
from the south, and some discomfort
was experienced by the marchers. An
hour or SO later, however, they reap
peared on the streets refreshed and
ready for the scenes OF the early night.
The crowds on the streets showed no
diminution, and after dark the streets
we're as animated as on Wednesday
night. The multitude fiocked to King
street, and from Royal street west for
half \ dozen squares the city's main
throughfare presented lively picture.
In many eases it was impossible to pass
on the sidewalks, as they were closely
packed with humanity. The roadway
soon became almost as congestcd as
the sidewalks. These conditions show
ed no material change until nearly ma
night.
On Washington street, between King
and Prince, where the the band con-
test took place, the sea OF heads to
spectators from an elevation were sug-
gestive of huge cross, extending north
and south, east and west.
The scenes were virtually a repetition
Of those of the preceding night. Thous-
ands of young people we're enjoying
themselves to their hearts content,
while many OF their elders looked on
and equally enjoyed the scenes. The
visitors entered heartily into the JOY OF
the occasion and seemed at the zenith
in the happy mingling.
There we're comparatively few cases
OF disorder, considering the huge
crowds which surged to and fro. Such
unfortunate occurrences rs were OBJ
served were brief and not serious. The
frictions were, rs might have been sup
posed, the result Of ,arrying too long
at the wine
1t was nearing midnight before the
city quoted down. BY that time the
many Washingtonians who had spent
the day in Alexandria had returned to
their homes, while most Of the visiting
tiremen were within doors tired out by
the excitement Of the day.
As stated above after the parade end
ed the visitors and numbers OF friends
we're conducted to Armory Hall where
bountiful lunch had been prepared
bv the entertainment committee con-
sisting of MessrS' Peter Won de Wcste-
laken, chairman; NJ. P. Green, John d.
Normoyle, Albert Aitcheson, J. I.
Johnson, James Luckctt, &. H. Bender,
w. FL. Sweeney, NJ. p. E. Green,
Arthur Paul and R. A. Garrett. 1t IS
estimated that at least 1000 people
were fed and high in the praise of the
committee were all who partook OF the
bountiful repast. The committee were
ably assisted by numbers Of citizens
who We'd with each other in helping TO
make the occasion brilliant success.
When the lunch was over and quiet
restored for the time being the contest
committee, with Mr. J. Frank Pettcy
as chairman, met and awarded the
prises as follows:
First Observation-Disclosures and best
appearing uniformed company III line,
with band, members OF the association,
to the Pheobus company, so men
in line.
Second prize-$50-second best
Harrisonburg company, Al in line.
Third prize-s25-Largest and best
appearing uniformed company in line
without band, members Of the associa-
ton. Hampton company, IS in line.
Fourth prize-$25-Largest and best
uniformed out Of State company, in
line, the Washington contingent
Thousands OF people gathered near
the grandstand on Washington street
last night to hear the music OF the con-
testants among the bands Of the visiting
fire companies. Thousands more could
hardly get within hearing distance OF
the bands rs they discoursed their
best music. But withal, whether those
who gathered in that section heard the
music or not, it can hardly be doubted
by those who were there that everybody
was happy.
The bands that participated in the
contest were that of the Harrisonburg
Company, and the Eagle Band OF
Newport News.
The judges were Messrs. Henry K.
Field, Geo. B. Kennedy and Geo. H.
Evans.
When the contest was over they de-
cided that the band with the Eagle Co..
Of Newport News, Prof. L. S. Yassel,
leader, was winner Of the $50 prize.
Both bands rendered their selections
well and were loudly cheered. The
Harrisonburg band had many friends
in the crowd and until the decision was
made many said that band would win.
Several others bad announced their
intention of entering the contest but
subsequently dropped out.
The contesting companies met last
night and in the presence of the COM
mittee drew lots for position in the