The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1921-11-04
HALLOWEEN
AWARDS

I.ambertviilile- The Halloween pa
rade and celebration WIS a splendid
success. Altho it rained during the
day, it ceased at night, and the newly
paved streets over which the parade
passed showed no i'll signs of wealth
er. The Lambertville Band was at
its best, despite the fact that there
was a shake-up in it few nights
previous. And incidentally, it may
be said that our local musical tai
ent is surpassed by more. Proper
and cooperation should
make this band the best N The coun-
ty.
Difficulty was experienced at the
last minute in providing sufficient
lighting at the reviewing stand, but
this was relieved by the kindness of
Union and Fleet Wing Fire Com
panies, who drove their trucks to
the scene and furnished their spot
lights. Arrangements had been made
with Mr.. Wilbur, of the Public Ser
vice Co. to use their large spot lights,
but at the last minute it was found
that thru negligence the lights had
not been returned after the minstrel
show at the Ball Grounds. P. H.
Skillman, electrician, who had agreed
to install the lights without charge
spent two hours trying to locate
them. This is said in explanation and
apology to the judges and marchers
The awards were as follows:
For most original costume, H. w.
Short won first prize as the Corn
stalk Man." Thermos bottle. Lit
tie Robert Cruise won second, an
umbrella, as a "Bootiegger."
The best group was the japanese
cortege composed Of Heller. Foicombe,
Dorothy Massey, Flora Williams, and
Ethel Smith $500. Second prize
went to Mrs. Finn Thorrc and Mrs.
Sophie Mcdonald $500. Third was
won by Mrs. Harry Coulton and a
group of four children as the Paper
Box Family five subscriptions to
the Lanbertville Record.
The most comical award Of first
prize was to VIM. Wilmct, a silver
shaving service contributed by G. +.
Solliday. Second was basket of
fruit to Miss Raymond Mastanson as
isis Hopkins"
The fanciest costume first prize
went to Misses Marie and Helen Gay
nor, a check for $500 from the Mer-
chants Asso. Edna Holcomoe won
second prize, lady's umbrella, con-
tributed by H. E. Van Horn. Third
prize went to Miss Valda Naylor and
Miss Ella Howell as the "Harem
Girls" bottle of toilet water con-
tributed by Main st. Pharmacy.
For the best impersonation, first
prize went to John Holcomhe, a foun-
tain pen. (The judges thought he
meant to represent John Bull, but
it developed that he meant the cos
tune for something else altogether)
The best children's costume was
worn by Mary Wagg, for which she
received gold ling. Second lrue
was to Virginia Montgomery who
was dressed as Spaniard, a girls
hand bag contributed by Mrs. S. S.
Van Horn. Third was box of candy
contributed by Chas. Smith, to little
Marion Morgan and Jeanette Ire
land, dressed as bride and groom.
The best couple first prize went
to Myrtle Butterfoss and Hazel Foy
dressed as a farmer and his wife,
leather photo case and brush and
comb in leather case. Second was TO
Elsie May Kroesen and Catherine
Kroesen, two gold plated knives on
chains.
First prize for the youngest child
in costume went to Earl Leroy Kroe-
sen, dressed as George Washington.
Prize was a box of candy contribut-
ed by the Sugar Bowl Confectionery.
Second was John Cooper, also dress
ed as George Washington, half .Ioz-
en- handkerchiefs.
Much credit is due the judges who,
called upon late in the week after
it was found that previously select
ed judges had declined, they respond
ed cheerfully They were Mrs. E. C.
Williams, Mrs. C. f. Solliday, Mr..
Harry Dilts and Mr.. William Conover
The marshals were Wallace P.
Thornton, on foot, and Marvin Hoi-
combe, mounted They We're assisted
by T. j. Walker, Theodore Kroesen,
H E Van Horn, Geo. B. Horner ard
William Hunt. Their diligence made
it possible for the judges to get good
views of the -marchers.
However, the response on the part
of such a number entering the pa
rade, calls for more and better priz-
es. Individual members of the Mer-
chants Asso have determined that
next year larger plans will be made
and carried out so that sufficient
prizes will be available. There were
many marchers in costumes that de-
served recognition. Next year this
will ba ro,,,odiad