The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-07-20

of last nights fun included . band con-
cert, q baby contest. and dancing.
The carnival was held on what was
once the BladensburG duelinG ground,
where the patriots. statesmen, and gen.
tlemen" of Q century ago used to settle
their personal differences, In the inviting
oak grove Just across the District line.
In addition to tho main features. there
were q number OF side shows. movies.
and other secondary attractions. The
carnival was a vest pocket edition Oh
the famous Mardi Gras held every year
in New Orleans. There was nothing
lacking even down to the toy balloon
vender and the peanut and popcorn man.
The committee in charge Of the carn'-
val made preparations TO feed all who
came, and II there were any who went
away hungry It was their own fault The
women Of Cottage City made hundreds
of homemade chicken. ham, and roast
beef sandwiches. not to mention large
variety Of salads and other good things
Huge cauldrons OF coffee were kept
steaming all day.
There were thirteen knights entered In
the tournament, and the finish was very
close. William Heron. of Hyattsvtlle.
riding as knight of Washington Boy. b.
ing compelled to take q STRAIGHT rings
to capture first honors. which were
the privilege of browning Of the Queen
of Love and Beauty and a crisp twenty
dollar note. w. ]. Aitcherson. knight Of
NJ. A. c.. was second; H. Hurst. Knight
of Langley Boy. third. and Clarence w.
Beall. knight Of Baltimore Boy, fourth.
In the absence Of Blair Lee, who was
scheduled to address the knights. Edward
Keegin. of Hyattsviile. did the honors.
The second. third. and fourth prizes were
SIS. SO. and s. respectively.
Miss Elizabeth I-anders, Of Washington.
was crowned queen OF love and beauty;
Miss Lucille Moren, Of Mount Rainier.
first maid of honor: Miss Maize Barber.
of Virginia, second maid Of honor: Miss
Mattingly. of Mount Rainier. first prize
for the most original costume worn In the
Capital Mardi Gras; first prize for most
popular baby. won by Lenard Landn. Of
Brentwood with 5,76l votes. The young
ster received a diamond necklace; Helen
Noske. Of Mount Rainier. received second
prize.
Washington Athletes Win.
The sprinting contests brought some
classy boys to the scratch. Earl Smithson
and John Mahoney, two Of washington's
best known athletes. winning in their re
spective races. and furnishing a distinct
surprise to their many friends on accou mt
of the easy manner in which they came
back
The one half-mile dash was won by r.
F. Mohr. III. X. Schofield second. ana
Monroe Sheehan third; time. l:i9 2-S.
The 4+0-yard dash was won by Karl
Smithson in the fast time of 81 seconds:
Carl Blumer was second. and Kenneth
Il. Collins third.
In the 2,o-yard dash. John Mahoney
was the class Of the bunch. and finished
en- easy winner: J. G. Hanson was sec
seconds.
John Mahoney also captured the loc-
yard dash in II Is seconds. J. G. Hanson
second, and Harry Bailey third.
In the half-mile dash the winner re-
ceived a handsome silver cup, and the
second and third man gold and silver
medals. In the other events gold. silver,
and bronze medals were awarded first.
second. and third men. respectively. The
prizes were presented by former Mayer
William p. Magruder, of Hyattsville.
The officials for the tournament were
William F. Holmead. president Of the
George County. marshal; first aid. c. c,
and second aid. Harry G.
Keithley.
The judges were Mayor William H.
vanneman. of Mount Rainier; DR.. Harry
Nalley, William Allen. W. ]. Nusbaum.
William Davis, and H. Fitzpatrick.
The officials for the track events were
c. T. Robinson. chairman Of the athletic
committee: Harry S. weidman. Marshall
Lowe, and H. G. Robertson.
illumination Attracts Crowd.
In the evening the brilliant illumination
Of the grounds with electric lights and
Japanese lanterns. the decorations. the
pretty women and the music all COM
bined to make it a most attractive scene.
The carnival committee, all members Of
the Cottage City Citizens Association.
comprised Paul A. brown. chairman:
T. Robertson, James F. Delaney.
Harry G. Keithley. and Chester Atwood.
The president Of the association Is War
ner L. Wilmeth and the secretary treas
urer, Edwin F. Ludwig. The following
were members Of the ladies' auxiliary:
N. NJ. Bevhi, chairman: c. NJ.
Atwood, P. c. Brown, C. B. Coates. c.
Cole, A. Graef. H. G. Keithley. p. c.
c. T. Robertson. and Miss Ger
trude Coffee.
The tournament will be continued this
week. a special fireworks display being
arranged for tomorrow.