Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
AFTERMATH OF PARADE.
King street Theatre of Carnival fro-
ceedings-Part Of Thoroughiare Dehse-
Iy Packed Until Nearly Midnight
Happy ThrOngs Pass to and ITO
Good Cheer Everywhere.

afternoon before lHt hiVihN" l
disbanded. Ample preparations Tor the
entertainment Of the participants had
been made. and the members OF the
various organizations repaired to the
nlaces which had beeu arranged Tor
them where the refreshments which
had been provided were enjoyed after
about two hours march.
The weather was sultry IN the alter
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
Deared 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
were as animated as on Wednesday
night. The multitude flocked to King
street, and from Royal street west Tor
half dozen squares the city's man
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 congested 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 were 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 minging.
There we're comparatively few cases
OF disorder, considering the huge
crowds which surged to and fro. such
unfortunate occurrences as were OBJ
served we're brief and not serious. The
frictions were, as might have been sup
posed, the result of tarrying too long
at the wine.
1t was nearing midnight before the
city quoted down. BY that time the
many Westinghouse who had spent
the dav in Alexandria had returned to
their homes, while most of the visiting
fremen we're 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
a bountiiul lunch had been prepared
bv the entertainment committee con
sisting of Messrs' Peter Won de Weste-
laken, chairman; NJ. p. Green, John ID.
Normoyle, Albert AitchesOn, }. I.
Johnson, James Luckett, q. H. Bender,
w. Fl. Sweeney, NJ. p. E. Green
Arthur Paul and r. A. Garrett. 1t is
estimated that at least !, 200 people
we're 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 Pettey
as chairman, met and awarded the
prises as follows:
First prise-$I00-Largest and best
appearing uniformed company IN line,
with band. members Of the association,
to the Pheobus company, 80 men
in line.
Second e-$50-second best
Harrisonburg company, Al in line.
Third prize-$25-Largest and best
appearing uniformed company in line
without band, members of the associa-
ton. Hampton company, 5S 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 coulc
hardly get within hearing distance Of
the bands as they discoursed then
best music. But withal, whether those
who gathered in that section heard the
music or not, it can hardly be doubted
by those who we're there that everybody
was happy.
The bands that participated in the
contest were that Of the Harrisonbure
Company, and the Eagle Band o
Newport News.
The Judges were Messrs. Henry X
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
we'll and we're loudly cheered. Tn
Harrisonburg band had many friend
i'm the crowd and until the decision wa
made many said that band would win
Several others had announced thel
intention of entering the contest bu
subsequently dropped out.
The contesting companies met las
night and in the presence OF the com
mittee drew lots for position in tn
'eel race OF today.
The result was as follows, and in thu
order did they run against time;
No. l--HarrisonburZ. No. Gov
ington. No. S--Eagle, No. 8, Newpol