The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-07-06
Pembina Entertains the Larg-
est, most Orderly, Intelli-
gent Coneourse Of People
that ever Thronsed
her Streets.
Magnificent Weather, Heaps Of
Amusement, !:l Capital Music,
and not a Mishap to
mar the Pleasure Of
the Occasion.

AA6o3 eSAO ouCS0SoAul ColoUIdClOub Oh the
Fourth of July, but by the unanimous
testimony of those in position to Judge
never before did there gather in our
town such a large, orderly and well
dressed crowd drawn, and held together
throughout the day by 80 much
of interest and attraction: The
weather was beautiful to begin with.
Had the committee of management been
allowed to shape the elements so as to
produce quality of weather that would
best answer all the purposes of such a
day, they could not have succeeded 80
well. The town presented gayly holi-
day appearance, the sidewalks of the
principal streets being lined with green
boughs and trees and the stores and other
business places decorated with flags and
bunting. As early as half past eight
o'clock in the morning carriages began to
arrive from different parts of the country
and by ten o'clock the streets and groves
of the town presented lively scene.
The number present was variously estim-
ated at from 1900 to 250O. PROBABLY 1000
would be fair estimate.
At about 11.30 Fo1resters band from
Winnipeg arrived by way of Emerson
and the procession was Immediately
formed on the corner of Cavileer and
Rolette Streets and marched through
Second and Stutsman streets to the grove
on Cavileer street. An attractive feature
in the procession was a beautifully de-
corated car upon Which were seated
pupils. Of the Pembina Public School,
Dakota being represonsed BY Miss Lulu
Cavileer.
AT THE GROVE.
In the absence of Hon, N. E. Nelson,
the president Of the day, Judge Arm
strong with few brief remarks intro
duced the exercises, calling upon Prof.
Travis to offer prayer. T. w. Gaffney
was then called upon, who in clear voice,
read the Declaration of Independence
Mr.. Nelson then appeared on the plat
form and on introducing the orator of the
day remarked that such was his bodily
indisposition that he would have felt
almost compelled to absent himself had
the occasion been other than it was. He
then introduced G. H. Megquier ESQ.,,
who proceeded to deliver the
GRAFTON.
We have not space even to sup1merise
Mr.. Megquier's address which was able,
elaborate and interesting, and though
quite lengthy was listened to with close
attention throughout by the large audi
ence assembled. Many pronounced it
thetinest Grafton they ever heard.
These exercises were enlivened with
spirited music by the band and singing
by the school children. On the whole,
the programme at the grove was one of
interest and to many the most enjoyable
feature of the day.
THE RACES.
A large crowd assembled to witness
the scenes at the race course. Our re-
porter counted 250 carriages in the vicin-
ity Of the driving park while the races
were going on. Following is an account
of the races:
Trotting race-One-half mile, best three
in five heats, two entries: General
sarsfeld" by Mr.. Fullerton, and "Minn-
eapolis" by Mr.. Herman. Minneapolis"
won first, third and fourth heats.
Gen. sarsfeld" won second heat,
Minneapolis first money.
Running race-One-half mile, best two
in three, five entries: "Dick" by Henry
Henkle, "Charlie" by Mr.. Morkill,
"Prince" by Mr.. Ranville, "Grey Eagle, I"
no name given. "Grey Eagle" won first
heat, "Prince" won second and third
heats. First money for prince"
Green Trotting Race-One-half mile,
best two in three, three entries: Dakota
Ned" by Jud Winchester, "Nellie" by
E. Gill, "Fan" by Mr.. Garrett. "Nellie"
won first heat, "Dakota Ned'' won
second and third heats first money by
"Dakota Ned"
FOOT RACES,
Mems race, 600 yards)-W. M. Picker
ing, lst S. G. Fogg, I'd. One hundred
yards-W. M. Pickering, LIST s. G. Fogg,
I'd.
Hurdle race-W. NJ. Pickering, LIST ;
8. G. Fogg, I'd.
Three-legged race-Pickering and
Fogg, 1st.
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