The Dillon tribune., 1883-07-07
THE FOURTH AT DILLON.

The lo7th Fourth Of July was ushered
in at Dillon with the customary salute OF
thirteen guns to commemorate the open.
ing Of the Revolutionary War BY the orig
inal Thirteen Colonies Il our now great
American Union OF j.opulous and power.
full States. The day opened splendidly and
continued bright, but cool enough for the
people to ENJOY the patriotic exercises on
the programme comfortably. At an early
hour the town was full Of people, many Of
whom arrived on the morning train. BY
ten O'Clock delegations Of patriots OF both
ge,ders were noticed in town from Glen
dale, Birch Greek, Argenta, Horse Prairie,
Red Rock, Rattlesnake, Blacktail, and
from up and down the Beaverhead Valley.
1t was decided not to have a procession Or
pubic parade, on account Of the dusty con.
dition Of the streets, and on the ringing Of
the bell the people In holiday attire assem-
bled at the evergreen pavilion erected on
Idaho street, under which the morning
exercise. were held. Col. Beebe, marshal
If the day, presided, and the opening pray.
er by Rev. Mr.. Elder invoked the blessing
of Almighty God on a free, happy and
prosperous nation Of patriotic people. The
programme wxs well carried out. Miss
Kennie Coffin sang columbia, the Gem
Of the Ocean," very effectively, with Mr..
Bernstein At the organ. The reading sfthe
Declaration BY Mr.. e. H. Tracy in clear,
distinct tones, was listened to attentively.
The Grafton, delivered by Robt. B. Smith,
Esq, was fine forensic effort. The orator
paid an eloquent tribute to our patriot fore
fathers, whose work in founding our glo.
rious Union established government the
best and greatest the world ever looked
upon. Condensing the history Of our coun.
try into small compass, the Grafton was
appropriate, eloquent and finely delivered.
The rendition Of the national hymn "Amer-
ica," by the Dillon Glee Club and the aud.
fence, was In complete harmony with the
rest Of the programme. The responses ia
the toasts were felicitously appropriate
Rev. Mr.. Drummond responded to "Our
National Holiday" in neat rpeech, and
concluded BY reading an historic account
Of the origin Of the banner of the free
"The Star Spangled Banner" Mr.. Dan
Chapman, In responding to the toast "Mon
tana," acquitted himself well, and uttered
sentiments that find place in the hearts o.
Montanians. The noon recess for refresh
'nents was taken advantage Of by the hun
cry multitude, and as there was an abund
ance nice eatables provided all were ampl,
fed on the luxuries Of life. The refreshed
patriots, four to five hundred strong, pro
coed to the race tack ground in the after
noon, where the exercises lasted until lat,
supper. time. In the evening grand dis
play OF fireworks, pleasant to behold, wa
witnessed by everybody. The days pro
gramne wound up by grand free ball {.
the Court House, which was attended b,
people from different parts oi Beaverl,eas
County, and those participating enjoyed
themselves hugely until the night was wei
nigh spent. Nothing occurred to mar II,
pleasures Of the day, and the celebratio,
throughout was one that Dillonites and in
vited guests will long remember. From
beginning to end it was Fourth of jail,
success. So let it BE- writtep and recorded