The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-08-03
THE 7. M. C. A. FIELD DAY A
GRAND SUCCESS.

The field day planned by the outing
committee Of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association resulted far more
satisfactorily than was ever anticipated
by those most interested. The Nation
al Cornet Band called the people to.
gether at 1:30 on Tuesday and marched
to Park avenue, followed by the con-
testants in the bicycle race, who were
Wm. Senne, Fred Schroeder, Fred
Dickhaut and Will Schroeder. 1t was
a very fair race of about four blocks,
and was won by VIM. Senne. The
band then led the way to Mr.. Calkins'
grounds on the lake shore, where the
following contests took place, the
prizes for which were silver medals
Half mile walk. won by Clarence Reed +;
throwing ball, Arthur Sager: standing
lohg jump,iF G. Meyers, II feet 5
inches hundred yard dash, Geo.
Beachel;. running long jump, Frank
Andre, Is feet; running high jump,
Arthur Sager, 4 feet 9 inches; swim.
ming race, Clarence Reed; half mile
race, Chas. Leonard. The remaining
contests and winners, to which other
prizes were given, vera as follows
Running bases, Geo. Beachel, 1917
seconds; sack race, Chas. Beachel; po-
tato race, David Vaughn; wheeling at
stake blindfolded, David Shosted; foot
race, backward, JDo. Dupons: three
legged race. w. G. Burr and Lewis
Beachel. Two other contests-tug of
war and foOt-ball--afforded much
amusement for all, contestants and
observers.
The exercises began at 2 o'clock and
lasted until 6.
Owing to too great sea it was not
possible to have the tub race, as was
anticipated, and through some mis-.
understanding the boat race did not
result satisfactorily. The judges will
either decide in regard to this race and
award the medal, or else there will be
another race.
In the evening a concert was given
in the association rooms by Kenosha
talent, assisted by Miss Olin, of Wau.
kesha, and Mr.. O. q. Olin, of Racine.
As for home talent, all are aware that
the following gentlemen always please
their listeners whenever they appear,
either as soloists or as a quartette:
T. J. Whitaker. F. w. Engel, HI. M.
Baldwin and L. A. Cass, and they
certainly gained credit this time. Mr..
and Miss Olin, wherever they appear,
either in their home circle or abroad,
whether in solo or duet, always meet,
as they did here, with a kind and pleas
ing reception. The committee wish
to thank them very heartily for their
kindness in providing SO much of the
entertainment. This occasion was al
SO for the purpose of awarding the
medals and other prizes to the winners.
This was done very happily and in a
very appropriate manner by Mr..
Leonard Lee.
After the program the ladies pro-
vided as many as desired to stay with
refreshments in the parlor, and then
closed very successful day in every
respect for the Young Mems Christian
Association. The purpose was not to
make money, but to afford amusement
for the young men; however, 1875 was
cleared. and number of new mem
bers added to the association.
The committee wish to thank Mr.
Calkins and the officials of Kemper
Hall for the generous use of their
grounds, as we'll as Mr.. G. II. White
of, Racine, for assistance, and Mr.. L
A. Cass and Ed. Theirs. as judges.