, 1883-07-05
OUR CELEBRATION.
Port Townsend's Grand Time.


! From THURSDAYS Daily.l
The celebration of our National birth
day in Port Townsend yesterday passed
off so pleasantly, and was 80 largely at
tended from abroad, and was such a
complete and gratifying success in every
way, that it was Il subject of general re-
mark. It really commenced on the eve
ming of the Sd, with a magnificent dis
play of fireworks ut Irondale, furnished
by the p S. Iron Co. The sunrise sa-
lutte on the morning of the 4th was the
signal for general activity. Then the
CalIthumpian parade at { 80 Cre7tcd no
end of merriment. More maskcrs took
part than ever before III such dcmOnstra-
ton, and the variety was creditable to
the management; Mr.. Chas. II. Jones
never fails to ''fill the bill'' i'll that capac
ity. The canoe race attracted con
siderable attention, especially among
our visitors, of whom there were large
number. The Dakota was at Union wharf
several hours; on board were Eastern and
California tourists to whom canoe race
was novelty indeed. The race was won
by the Makah canoe from Neah Bay, the
prize being $40. In the tub race, an
Indian boy won the first, and AIaster
"OIlie" Willoughby the second prize.
1t made lots of sport We might par
ticuiarize, but space forbids, except to
S.oxr hat ii,npa a pIID1 rn,1nH ~
fun from early morn till late at night.
The Port Townsend brass band did it
self great credit for efficient and tireicss
service 1t was always on hand when
wanted and furnished excellent music.
In the horse race the first prize was won
by Mr.. f. Terry's horse, ridden by Mr..
Chas. Salley; the second prize was won
by Mr.. w. S. Seavey's ridden by himself.
Three riders were thrown, but none hurt
except Mr.. Salley who received Il few
bruises. The stone race Was won by 1Tr.
Enoch +. Plummer Mr.. Bishop won the
running race. The
BASE BALL GAME
Resulted in Il victory for the Port Town
send Club ''by large majority" the
score being as follows: Townsend, 81;
Chimacum, 10; in five innings.
Exercises at the picnic grounds par
took Of a decidedly sociablc nature.
families repairing thither for quiet en-
joyment. Very little drunkenness or
carousing was seen, the excellent order
and decorum that prevailed being due
largely to the forethought of the city
council i'll providing for extra police
force. No accidents or misfortunes ola
serious nature occurred. During the
! noon hour fire WAS started in the grass
on the side hill lot in front of the ma
rine hospital property, but it was ex-
tinguished before damage was done.
| Every steet in the business portion of
| town was tastefully decorated with ever
green's flags, NC. Every liberty pole in town
bore its bunting to testify to the general
patriotic feelings, while the shipping in
the harbor was gaily decked ont. In the
evening there were splendid fireworks,
the balloon ascensions III front of Plum
mer Bros. Il Terry and the Maison Dore
being most conspicuous. A grand ball
opened at about 9 o'clock, both The Good
Templar and Sto.e Halls being used and
filled to overfiowing. Never was there
greater enjoyment or more universal
satisfaction. Much credit is due to the
committee of arrangements for their
able management of the whole affair. At
the picnic grounds there was mon |
strous crowd, including most all of CUR |
three or four hundred visitors. A. A. |
Plummer acceptably filled the position of |
President of the day. Several pieces |
were sung with inspiring effect, inclu
ding America" The Star SpangIed |
Banner" and columbia the Gem of the
Ocean" Mr.. Geo. H. Jones distin
guished himself by clear, eloquent read
ing of the Declaration of Independence.
During the delivery of the Grafton there
were frequent interruptions by applause.
Following is the
SRATfG%
BY HON. G. NJ. BRADSHAW:
MR. PRESIDENT, LADIES AND GENTLE