Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1922-01-06
Some Features

The Degree of Pocahontas, Noko-
mis- Council, were disappointed at the
last moment by the non-appearance
of a complete set of beautiful cos
tunes which they had ordered in time
it was thought for the parade. At
the last minute they determined to
have a representation in the line, SO
they constructed a float which was
one of the most attractive in line. 1t
was a tableau of a canoe with squaws
and a papoose. The float attracted
considerable applause along the line
and was awarded second prize. The
costumes were a bit light for the day
and the ladies experienced some dis
comfort.
The most original float award went
to the American Legion Auxiliary.
The float was a Japanese tea garden
scene and was unusual to a degree.
The costumes were loaned by Mr.. and
Mrs. Adachi and a considerable part
was from Mrs. Adachi's own wardrobe.
Beautiful silk kimonas, silk table
scarf and other genuine Japanese fab
RIGS and articles valued at several hum
dreds of dollarsHwere used. Cherry BIOS
sons, the most loved of all Japanese
blooms. arranged naturally on small
trees made a pretty all round motif.
Unfortunately, the costumes did not
permit of warm dressing and the
ladies on this float were probably the
greatest martyrs in the line, but
cheerful martyrs withal.
The Bell Telephone operators float
was unique, attractive and a jolly
one. A switchboard with a bell that
actually rang as a real telephone rings
when one is in the bath tub three
rooms away and long distance call
wants you. The four operators not
only carried telephones but they could
sing, much to the delight Of the inter-
ested bystanders.
The Wapella Tribe, l. o. r. NJ, had
the honor of capturing the most prizes
and the several groups were worthy
of note in a larger event.
The Tax Chasers excited continuous
mirth from start to finish, while the
Golf Club Burelsque was not only
original but was a laugh maker as
well. Harry Heating spent many busy
days preparing some of the fancier
costumes, but was we'll rewarded in
honor and partly paid in cash, captur-
ing awards for Master and Mrs.
Heating.
John Heating with the North Wild
wood Fire Company's side-splitting
aggregation, represented the fire chief
on horseback and had he been entered
in an individual class would have GER
tainly been a prize winner.
The American Legion had a good
turnout, but did not show to their best
advantage because many of the men,
bers were doing duty as marshals and
aides, as were the Boy Scouts. Prob
ably the most attractive group in the
patriotic section was the Junior o. U.
A. NJ, in their natty uniforms. The
Daughters of America, all in cars,
made a worthwhile display.
There is no doubt that the interest
will be intensified next year when the
Mummers' parade is for Mummers and
decorated floats only. The change in
the lineup will prevent confusion and
this years event has taught many
things which when put into practice
will work for harmony and elimina-
ton of confusion.
One Of the best changes to be made
and which would be made if num-
mers only entered, would be the re-
arrangement of classes and more nu-
merous individual classes. Early reg
istration and numbers printed in