Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-07-06
The National Holiday.

he The National Holiday.
III HOW IT WAS OBSERVED IN OLYMPIA
AN EPITOME OF THE TWO DAYS PRO
CEEDINGs.
h For several days prior to the 4tf
r. every manner of public conveyanc
es coming to Olympia was crowded wit
Id passengers who came 10 join with tn
i'll citizens in the appropriate obserV
r ance of our national holiday. The in
re clemency of the weather for severa
r days before the event undoubtedly
W prevented many from coming. but
as it was, every place furnishin!
r. accommodation for man or beas
d was taxed to its utmost capacity t.
J. afford any kind of shelter for thu
} numerous visitors.
Il Nearly all the business places were
l. very tastefully decorated with flags
o and bunting, which added greatly te
the appearance of the streets. Many
dwellings were also decorated.
On Tuesday the races at the Thurs.
+ ton County Agricultural Association
grounds attracted a considerable
crowd notwithstanding the threaten
: ing aspect of the weather. The
track proved to be in much better
condition than was anticipated after
the recent rains, and several good
and well-contested races occurred on
that day, as follows:
The first race was a half-mile dash
for Il purse of SIS, in which Dan
Mounts named Billy Walker and
Henry Hayward named Charley Hay
ward, the latter winning in So Sec
Onds.
In the second race, which was
600 yard dash for purse of $50, the
following horses were entered: Red
Jacket by Dan Mounts; Gray Prince
by Drewry; Charley Hayward by
Henry Hayward; Bay Billy by Dan
Hubbard. Charley Hayward also
won this race.
The third was a trotting race, one
mile, single dash, for a purse of $25.
There were two entries: Wasco
Filly by Manvill and Buckskin by
Brewer. The race was won by the
first named horse in AS.
The next race was half-mile dash
for $50, open to horses never having
run for money. The horses entered
were Winnie r. by Bunker; Duke by
Hubbard; Pearl by Brewer; Bay
Dick by Henry OFT; Gray Dick by
Geo. Gilbaugh. This race was won by
Winnie r.
A match race, one mile, for $40, be-
tween Manvill's Wasco Filly and
Geo. Swans Gray Pete was next in
order, which was won by the first
named horse in 3 As.
The judges were Schooley Moore,
Joseph Rowe and Joseph Lammon;
Taper, james Tarbell
a foot race also took place ON
the grounds, not advertised ON the
programme, for II purse of $50, in
which Dave Wallace, John Rutledye
and Geo. Ruddell entered. This race
was won by Mr.. Wallace. |
There were about 700 people pres
ent to witness the above races.
The morning of the Fourth gave
unmistakeable promise of glorious
day, nor was the promise uEfulflled.
Although the eky WAS comparatively |
cloudless throughout the entire day,
the atmosphere was just cool enough
to be pleasant, and those who par
ticipst,'l in the various contests. dur
ing til. .fternoon, especially, did not
suffer Inconvenience from the heat,
as is so often the case on these an
niversaries.
The days ceremonies were initiated
by the firing OF National salute ut
sunrise from the Long Wharf.
The procession of the Horribles
took place at little after 9 o'clock,
and at 1880 the regular procession.
led by the Olympia Cornet Band,
proceeded to the Capitol grounds, the
place designated for the rendition
Of the literary exercises.
The officers of the day were: Pres
ident, Hon. John F. Convey; Speaker,
Hon. Elwood Evans; Chaplain, Rev.
L. J. Carver; Reader, Miss Bessie
Lee; Marshal, DR.. T. H. Carlyon;
Aides, John Brewer and Geo. Mills.
When the people had assembled in
the grove, the following programme
was given: The band rendered a
selection followed by prayer by
Chaplain L. G. Carver. After APP
propriate music Miss Bessie Lee read
the Declaration of independence in a
very creditable manner. The band
then executed medley Of national
airs in a pleasing manner. Hon.
John F. Convey in very neatly word
cd and appropriate speech, introduced
the Speaker Of the day, Hon. Elwood
Evans, who held the attention OF the
people for some time. It is unneces-
sary to say anything regarding this
part of the programme, as everybody
knows what an grafton from that
gentleman is. The committee is to
be congratulated upon their success
in obtaining so talented gentleman
to deliver the Grafton.
At the close Of the exercises the
barbecue was partaken of by many of
those present, and the gusto with
J which the meat, as we'll as the bounti-
full supply OF other food was eaten
was an ample certificate OF its excel
lence. During the afternoon the con-
tests for the various prizes took place,