The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-07-11
FOURTH AT NIOUNTVERNON.

NhoNNi VHnNoH, ot'J III, A''c
Ed. INTELLIdENCER: Hip, hip, Lur-
raj, for the Skagit. We are ahead.
Before dawn of day, July 4th, the citi-
zsns of Skagit Valley were astir, and
making the final preparations for q
glorious celebration Of our Nations
birthday.
At an early hour the steamer Joseph
inc made q trip up the river to bring
all who wished to enjoy a ride down to
the principal places OF celebration
Skagit City and Wilbur's Hotel, and
che was damned full. A part of her
cargo of living freight stopped at Ska
git City, the rest gong to Wilbur's.
Great preparations had been made
for picnic, but the day was so very
rainy it had to be given up; probably
for the best, as the parties who attend.
ed the balls say they could not have
endured a single grain more of hap
piness. The ball a. each place was
extra good realization in this instance
putting anticipation in the shade COM
pletely; but under the management Of
such experts at the business as MIR. Will
bur aud lady. and Mr.. Koran and lady
we could have nothing else than first
class party, at either place. Each party
had done everything in their power to
mako this the grand time on the Ska
git, long to be remembered as the best
time on the river; and surely all who
enjoyed this day ct either Of the places
must acknowledge it will ever be one of
the bright spots in memory's book. to
10 after referred to with many pleasant
thoughts. There were about $50 per-
sons at each place. about 40 couples
dancing at each place. Each ball was
beautifully decorated with appropriate
notices, such as Fourth of July, l11G
and 1872" and "Welcome," etc, in
evergreeus, while flags and streamers
were hung in fsstoons upon the walls.
The music was first class. The floor
managers were we'll chosen. and gave
entire satisfaction TO all; and the sup
pers-- words cannot truthfully des-
cribe them. The tables at each place
were loaded with everything good that
professional cooks could manufacture,
and that busy women could invent.
besides all the fruits and delicacies
that could be procured in our markets
Dancing was kept up until nearly 5
A. NJ. Saturday, and we will challenge
Western Washington to present the
same number Of handsome ladies from
any other place. as were Assem- bled on
the Skagit River. July 4th. 1879 Many
poor MASCULINE heart was set ralpi-
tating. aud We fear the bitter pangs
and delightful thrills that were awak. n
ed that evening will never be- oa,grown
until time with us is DER" Lorg
live the ladies Of the SSagit Their
memory will live with US forever Ii
they are az agreeable at home as they
are in tie ball ruom they are
little angels indeed. Too much praise
c,nnot be given to Messrs. Wilbur and
Horau. aud ,hsi- ladies for their cour-
teous aud kind act, 10 their many pa
| irons.
A wedding too. place at 10 o. clock
10 the evening at WilhuF's. ard many
friends wished the happy compile much
joy. Mr. aud Mrs. SAMSON, formerly
Miss H.nnah Richstine.
The kindness of Captain Smith and
Pilot Green, Of the steamer Josephine.
will never be forgotten, and many lady
friends wish them success.
II WAS . general turnout and gen.
ersl good time. There were no quar-
rels worth noticing. which are usually
50 common on such days We were
glad to see many friends from the s,illa.
gusmisb, Laeonuer and other parts OF
the Sound. so We say every enc mus,