Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1888-07-14

A Gala Day in Smiths valley Games
works and Dan cling in the Evening.

works and Dancing in the Evening.
The one hundred and twelfth anniversary
of our National Independence was grandly
celebrated at Wellington, Smiths Valley,
the residents Of that quiet and prosperous
section Of the country seeming to take more
interest in the matter this year than ever
before. The weather was delightful and
there could not have been better day for
a celebration Of this kind had it been made
to order. People focked in from all parts OF
the country, Mason Valley, Pine Grove and
Sweetwater being we'll represented, the
crowd from the latter place being parlicu,
larly noticeable for the large number Of pref
ty girls it contained.
The exercises Of the day were as follows:
Prayer by the Rev. F. Brown, delivered
in an earnest manner. and brief.
President of the Day, J. =. Kenney, made
the opening remarks; also brief and to the
point and highly appreciated by the audience
if the loud applause with which they were
greeted be taken for evidence.
The Oritor of the day was Professor Her.
rod. HIS address was not too lengthy, and
was delivered with fervor and thoughtful
ness IN an eloquent and polished manner
The audience listened attentvely and gave
frequent and loud applause as the speaker
brought to their memory the reasons why
every American should rejoice on this one
day in the year if on no other.
Miss Lot,ie Pierce next sang "The Red,
White and Blue" in a charming manner and
was loudly cheered.
The Poem, by Miss Clara Simpson, was
we'll rendered. The young lady was ia
vori'e with the audience and her clear and
musical voice gave much attraction to the
poem. At the finish she was greeted with
storm Of applause.
Miss Gertie Bowman, attired in dress OF
velvet and white, sang the "Star Spangled
Of patriotism in the hearts Of the entire au
dience, and then read the Declaration Of
independents in a style most behtling to the
occasion. AT the close loud applause was
given.
The exercises closed by the Choral Club
singing "Hail Columbia" and receiving
round after round of applause.
A beuntiful and delicious dinner was then
served by the ladies Of the Valley and all
praSent ioiped in feast
Next came the games in the order that
follows:
In the young mems foot race c. S. Hunt
succeeded in carrying of the prize which
was a handsome scarf pin.
The Pu,e pony race followed and created
much amusement.
In the young Misses race Lula Pratt won
the race and a handsome photograph album
as prize.
The large boys race was won by Frank
Lane.
The small boys race was won by Frank
Rogers.
The young ladies' egg and ladle race
in which large number Of graceful young
beauties took part, was won by Miss Fanny
Craighead. The prize was an elegant set
Of vases.
Many able bodied and muscular young
men entered the heavy hammer throwing
contest, and the prize, ruby scarf pin, was
won by H. 6. Windler.
After the games were concluded the young
people returned to the platform and danced
until the shades of night fell
After darkness had enshrouded the Valley
there was grand display of fireworks, the
like Of which was ne'er seen before in
that section. AS the sparks from the last
skyrocket faded from view the crowd ad-
journed TO Pierce's Hall, where the merry
throng kept the 6ddlers busy until daylight
the mex, morning.
The prizes for the best dancers were
awarded to MIR. J. Graham and Miss Julia
Roach.
Every body who participated in the cele-
bration declares it was the grandest lime
ever had in Smiths Valley.
AN EYE WITNESS.