The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-01

The Labor Day celebration, under
the joint auspices of the Carpenters
Union and other labor organizations
and the Woodmen of the World, was
success beyond even the eXpecta'
tions of its promoters. 1t has bee;
the biggest Labor Day in the history
of Lakeland and all connected with
the arrangement and carrying out
of the affair deserve to be warmly
congratulated.
At an early hour crowds began to
,ongregate, and by 10 o'clock, the
hour set for the movement Of the
parade. the streets We're lined with
busting, pushing, good natured
throng. the larger portion of which
rppaired to the scene of the eXer-
rises. Patterson park, as soon us the
parade led the way.
Lineup Of Parade
The parade was headed by the
Lakeland fire department, the La
Franc motor fire truck leading fol-
lowed by the horse and fire wagon
which has done splendid service UP
until a month or two ago. The ap-
laratus was handsomely decorated
with flags and bunting.
Following the fire department was
Mayor Eaton in his big yellow Cad
lilac, accompanied by members of the
City Council. Mounted police came
next, these being Chief Tillis. San
itary Inspector George Rhoades, Po-
licemen Newman and Ellis.
A small cart drawn by a donkey
and appropriately decorated adver-
tised the O'Neal Plumbing Co.
Several private cars followed,
these being those Of j. B. Streater.
Angelo Raymondo, which carried a
w. O. w. banner. and r. M. Mar
ler.
The Lakeland Municipal Band,
thirty strong, attired in white suits,
were next in line, and their splendid
music added much to the success OF
the parade as to the entire days
festivities.
A handsome float, advertising the
Lakeland Manufacturing Co., came
ncxt and caused much favorable
comment, it being very attractively
arranged.
The Carpenters Union, fifty in
number, followed and all were glad
to see the representatives OF this
organization which had a hand in
making the days celebration such a
success.
A float advertising the contracting
firm Of Carter & Logan, was followed
by the members Of the Brick Layers
Union. One Of the unique features
of the parade was q float arranged
to represent a cab, and which was
placed in the parade BY the Brother
hood of Railway Trainmen.
Members Of Lodge ESQ, Interna-
tional Association Of Machinists,
were next in line, followed by floats
advertising the A. H. T. Cigar Co.
and the Ellerbe Shoe Co.
Members of Cigar Makers Union
No. 392 came next followed by a
handsome float advertising the
Woodmen of the World, which was
followed by the members OF this Or
ganization.
The Woodmen float represented
forest, small pine trees being used,
their green boughs making the float
one of the most admired In the pa
rade. The symbols Of Woodcraft
were prominently on display real
live goat being one Of the aforesaid,
which plainly demonstrated the fact
to would-be members that this ener-
getic little animal is really to be en-
cour tered before one is full-fedged
member Of this thriving organiza-
tion.
Other EXAMINATIONS which were
ont In "a force were the Bricklay-
ers' ani plasterers Unions. who
made good showing. as did the Boy
Scouts. who were out In full regalia.
Jos. Levay's car. driven by Mr..
contained Mrs. Levay and
party and was decorated with W.
o. W. banner.
A float that received numerous
was that Of the Paul
G Wagner Lumber Co., which con-