Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1879-07-12
Mackinac Correspondence.
To the Editor of the NpRrHERN TRIBUNE


MACKINAC, July 9th 1879.
The 4th with us was, we think. sdc-
cess. We had ct the grove, music by
the choir, prayer by F9lher Brown. read
ing of the Declaration of Independence
by Mr.. A. w. Hulbeft Grafton by Mr..
Packard, music by the Cheboygan band
and dancing on tie platform. The ex-
ercises were of an Interesting character
and highly creditable to those participat-
ing. The Grafton by Mr.. Packard con-
tanned many very fine passages.
The dancing was not psrsaken Of with
any great enthusiasm, most of The peo-
pie preferring TO come down TO the viii
lage to see the sport in store there. These
consisted Of: LIST, a row boat race. Five
boats started mostly manned by quite
young men. The rowing was very good
indeed for amateurs-thatin i'm the forward
boateliciting much praise for its uni
fOrmity of strokes. Three prizes were
given. $3.50 -4 - f.Ifs I'D
After the rowing came the walking
match, prizes. Three started-vwo
from the fort and Mr.. Mack, agent for
the minrtrels. This race was watched
with much interest. One OF the soldiers
seemed professional a1d veIy easily
took first money, the otllef soldier took
second. After that came a boys run
ming race, which caused much sport.
The amusements closed with a go as
you please" race. The same two soldiers,
who walked, and Nh. ]. Began took part
in this. The same soldier who took first
money in the walking match was also
first man in this. Began second.
At intervals, while the above was TAX
ing place, the band favored us with mu-
sic, and, taken all together, we had a
good time, and every one seemed to en-
| Joy the occasion. Many thanks are due
the members of The ChebOygan band for
| the fine music furnished, without which
everything must have been dull. We
hope their excursion yesterday paid them
as well as they expected. ~
The City of Traverse did not put in an
appearance on the Fourth as was eX-
pected. The Clinton had quite gGOdly
number. At the rates the boats carry
there is no reason why people should not
"gO to the FOURTH for it is cheaper than
staying at home. This afternoon we have
had another walk. The soldier who tool
first money on the Fourth, and Franz
Ance, an Indian. A four mile heat on {
: course of about 67 rods. The first tim,
l oh cnIdiar oIiorhflu hII
early in the second the Indian passes
: big gap, till near the end of the hOm
stretch the soldier rapidly closed tn
gap, passed, and came in ahead. Thl
was quite a disappointment to man
who had great faith In the speed an
bottom of the Indian. The soldier wa
|, manifestily in the best condition fo
L walking, having but little superfuou
flesh and in prOctice, whili his antae
Onist was in full habit and just from th
fishing ground. Time, 38 minutes an
9 40 seconds. Of course there were di,
putes as to the fairness of the walkin:
n Not being an expert in these things
3, am unable to say whether it was don
e correctly or not. Ha a5a q.
o. The sailing yacht Idler from Chicag
% bound for Lake Superior, was here SUI
70 day. She is beautiful looking era
;, and very fast. Her appointments al
% said to be of the very finest kind. 81
h was originally owned in New York, bl
= now in Chicago. Several gentleme
y from the latter place were aboard on
u pleasure excursion.
lp In former letter in speaking of pu
e. lie demonstration in honor of Gener
h. Sherman, intended to say Il presun
y it was not desired" in the issue it WI
u II required" ...,. .3.e.I .
TT a OBSERVER.