Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-02

cession started promptly, and went
over the entire route.
The organizations marched we'll,
and many in uniform proved a big
attraction. The chief marshal,
Matthew Cullen, with a good staff of
aids, had the formation plans in
good order, and there was no hitch
in getting a start Headed by a pla-
toon of police, the big parade moved
off promptly at $50 o'clock.
Three judges watched the parade
at different points. First, second
and third prizes were offered the best
float entered by organizations only;
the organization making the best
appearance and the organization
having the most men in line. The
latter will not be decided until to-
day, as the awards will be made ac-
cording to the per capita representa-
tion of each organization. This gives
the local unions with small member
ship an opportunity to win. The
judges were Wellington G. Jones, of
the Harrisburg Telegraph; Emory
c. Lutz. the Patriot-News, and ].
Ross SwartZ, of the Bricklayers'
Union. The awards were as follows:
Prizes Awarded
First prize for the best appearing
awarded by the judges to the dele
cation representing the International
Brotherhood of Carpenters and
Joiners, No. 2S7. While it was
generally conceded that those mem
bers in the first section of Machin-
| lists of Lodge 1910 were deserving of
the credit of being the best uni
formed and most attractive body in
line, the fact that the remainder of
the Lodge 1910 members, who
marched in other sections, were not
attired in other than civilian cloth
ing, eliminated them from taking
first prize.
The second prize for appearance
was awarded to the Bridge Struc-
tural and Ironworkers Union. No.
2S3, and the third to the Boiler
makers Lodge No. 1874.
The winning delegations members
were attired in uniforms appropriate
to their trade, each wearing white
oVeralls, blue shirts and white caps
and the majority carrying flags. The
marchers of the Bridge Workers
unit appeared in dark blue shirts
and white caps, while the Boiler
makers were uniformed with white
shirts, white caps and dark trousers
First prize for the best float In
line was unanimously granted to the
excellent presentation of the Inter
national Alliance of Theatrical
Works and Stage Hands, No. 9S.
This float was a large one, the
feature portrayal being that of JUS
tice weighing Capital and Labor.
Second prize for floats was given
to that of the Blacksmiths and
Helpers Union, No. $40, and the
third prize was awarded to. Proiec.
tionists Union, 31S. representing the
Motion Picture Operators of the city
From the start to the finish of the
parade the various organizations
were given applause. Thousands of
people were lined along the sidewalks
all over the entire route. There was
a scarcity of usual decorations, but
in the western section of the city flags
and bunting were in evidence.
Railroad Men In Line
One of the attractive features of
the parade was the representation of
| railroad men. Six crafts were in line
numbering 1900. This included the
Fshopmen of No. 1910, who had nearly.
700. and were marshaled by William
B. McNair. The men were dressed in
white suits from top to bottom. They
had with them a singing crew of 25
who used megaphones. This section
| included every branch of railroad en-
ployes.
Charles G. Sellers commanded 40
soldiers who were overseas. Each
soldier carried a flag of one or the
nations that fought with the Allied
forces. There were clerks. mackin-
lists. freight handlers, pipe filters,
boilermakers, steam filters, big
bunch from Enola, carmen, black
smiths, electricians and painters.
The women car cleaners, wearing
attractive white costumes were in
line and attracted much attention.
They were given applause all over the
route. Each women carried an Amer
lean flag
Printers Lead Procession
The printers of Harrisburg headed
the procession, and made a highly
creditable showing They were mar
shaled by Frank c. Hoffman. With
the typos" marched Mayor Daniel l..
Kiester, who is a member of this
craft Pressmen, stereotypers, book
binders and other branches of the
printing trade were also in line. Tie
men wore white shirts and straw
hats. In an automobile were a num-
Der of veteran printers. A handsome
silk banner was carried by this Or
ganization.
The carpenters were considered he
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