The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-08-17

1t is estimated that 1900 people
witnessed the gorgeous Venetian
night display at WinOna Lake this
year. The Canal served as lagoon,
at one end of which was erected the
impressive Throne where the Queen
and her maids in waiting held court.
The Silver Way extended a distance
of two blocks, and was lined on botn
sides by eager spectators.
The event was under the direction
Of Captain Frank Pine, the man who
has had the management of the Mar
di Gras for years. An admirer.
speaking of his genius. said. "Do
YOU see those eagles (pointing to the
birds surmounting the pedestal mean
the thrOne). now what do you sup
pose they re made of? Newspapers ?
Nearly all this is nothing but news
papers with a little paint added. "
And it was surely amazing what
could be made from those simple, and
oft-times despised materials:
The Silver Wav was resplendent
with hundreds of lights-yellow. red.
green and purple. each doubled by
IFS reflection in the water On white
nillars. lining the wav were numerous
fancy designs. dolphins. coats of
arms. and other classical and con-
ventional emblems.
The Carnival beean with the float
ing of the Oueen's Barge through
the Silver Wav. The Queen. Mrs
lincoln Dickev. with her Maids of
Honor. were greeted with the cheers
which the beautiful spectacle de-
served.
Following this number of NOV
ING pictures of Venetian scenes were
thrown upon a screen Then came
the Roval BARGE. bearin~ the King,
Dr Jonathan Riodon. and his retinne.
"Uneasv rests the head that wears
the crown" and one NAV we'll ina
oine that it was no iovial ride from
the entrance TO the throne. especially
so since the float cauoht fire twice,
from the torches. and Just as it was
at the shore on its return the craft
sank. letting the court ladies into
The water above their shoe-tops.
Tbev. however. showed p~overhial
presence of mind and without anv
screaming, climbed out making no
disturbance.
The state floats were most inter-
esting and aroused great deal of
enthusiasm among the various spec
tators.
New York State presented the
Liberty enlightening the world. At
her feet stood Uncle Sam with well
coming arms extended to a group of
immigrants from various nations.
The Kansas float was very ORIGINAL.
Tt bore the legend. "Kansas Prod
ucts." Enumerated among these
were State Prohibition. and group
of human sunAowers. little lassies.
with the sweetest of faces peering
out from the heart of enormous It's
sue paper sunflowers.
Oregon's float was festooned with
apples and greenery. A tribe OF In
dams, about a camp fire, over
which hung steaming kettle. wove
baskets, wrought moccasins, and bus
led themselves with bead work.
The Ohio float was decorated with
buckeyes and flags. A number of
Buckeye girls sang from this float the
songs of Ohio, touching familiar
chords in the hearts of many listen
ers.
Illinois pictured wigwam, in front
of which Father Marquette Preached
to the Indians and the white scout
at his feet In the miniature forest.
at the rear was hidden group of
male singers. who sang the favorite
songs of Illinois.
The Indiana float did ample JUS
tice to our great state. A young lady
of State presided over horn of
plenty from which overfowed all our
varied fruits and vegetables. About
II were shocks Of corn and sheaves
of wheat. tiny Sfudebaker wagon
and a number Of immense books.
At one side was the typical "first
setf]er'' with his axe and stump Just
as they were displayed on our shield
/ PENNSYLVANIA pictured in tableau
! the Betsv Ross home and the design
! ING Of the fac. It's representatives
! held their beautiful and Identified
poses throughout an incredibly long