The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-06
PARADE AND BAND
CONCERT FEATURES
Joe Hooker Drum Corps On
The Job-Costume Priz-
es Are Awarded

Mt. Vernon, on the occasion of his
initial visit to New York City, that he
walked into a thirst emporium and in
quired "Is there a circus in town ?"
He was given a a negative answer and
was in turn asked what gave rise to
such thought. why" the Mt. Ver-
non man innocently replied, there
are so many people on the streets" !"
There was no circus in Mt. Vernon
Tuesday evening, but rough estimates
of the huge crowd which flocked the
business section of the city between
the hours of and $50 o'clock placed
its numbers far above that of the au-
dience at circus parade on beauti-
full midsummer's day.
At one period, during the early part
OF the evening, it was next to impos-
sible to walk either up or down Main
street unless one took to the street
and risked the possibility OF being hit
by the constant stream of automobiles
passing up and down. The occasion
was masquerade night of Dress-Up
Week
Very early in the evening, the busi-
ness section of the city was a blare
OF noise emitted from the 1000 horns
which were passed out at Chamber of
Commerce headquarters. 1t was not
long until the supply of these was alb
solutely exhausted and many people
were forced to be disappointed.
Promptly at 1880 o'clock, Garfield
SHOWS band formed in Blackberry
alley and marched across the public
square where short concert was Civ
en- in connection with the drum corps
of Joe Hooker Post No. 81, Grand
Army Of the Republic. The band and
drum corps then went to Chamber of
Commerce headquart ,rs.
A little before $3.50 O'Clock, the mas
querade parade was formed at Cham
Der of Commerce headquarters and,
headed by the musical organization,
proceeded to the foot of Main street
and then back, encircling the square.
The number of those participating in
the parade was smaller than had been
expected and the majority were
young children. There were some
very good ideas in costumes, howev-
er. A hasty glance at the parade
would have convinced one that every
thing about it was patriotic. For in
stance, a western scout on horseback
was just behind the band and was in
turn followed by a number of Boy
Scouts. There was an American In
dian, a Goddess of Liberty and the
Stars and Stripes were on display in
various arrangements. To be sure.
Charlie Chaplin was there, as well as
a number Of minstrel men. A Spanish
lady, as we'll as a Japanese damsel.
were observed, together with many
others.
The judges of the parade, Charles
K. Salisbury, James G. Platt and
Clyde Brentlinger, were stationed on
the balcony Of the Hotel Curtis and
reviewed the masqued event. They
announced the prize awards as fol-
lows:
First-Mrs, e. Purdy, $40, Goddess
of Liberty.
Second-Gus Coins, $5, Indian.
Third-F. j. Gilmore, SO, ruralite.
General-Mary Mcconnell and Geo.
Kahrl, $1.50, wounded soldier and a
Red Cross nurse; Louise McFeeley,
$1.5O, Japanese girl; Howard Chinn,
81, Charlie Chaplin; Leo Lonzo, Jr.,
81, clown; Helen Ewalt, 81 old wo-
man; Ruth Harris, 81, yellow-garbed
maiden.
Under 16 years of age-First, John
Beggs, So, mounted scout; second,
Geraldine Bricker and James Beam,
SO, Mr.. and Mrs. Uncle Sam.
After the award of prizes, Juvenile
Officer Patrick Purcell, who stood on
the balcony, started America"
which was joined in, Justify by the
crowd.
Special features Of Dress-Up Week
have ended but, as far as the spirit
concerns. the week continues until
April s. Local show.Windows have