Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-06-22
Olympia's Celebration.
full ACCOUNT OF ALL THE ARRANGE
MENTs THUS FAR MADE.

MENTS THUS FAR MADE.
/ The committee Of arrangements and
the subcommittee have been busily
engaged, for over two weeks, in pre-
pairing series Of amusements that
will be sure to please all who visit the
capital city on the Fourth. The
fruits OF their labors, so far, are as fol-
lows:
Arrangements have been made for
series OF horse races at the grounds of
the Thurston County Agricultural
Association on the Sd of July, at which
time the following purses will be hung:
Hali-mile race, single dash, free for
all; purse $75.
Six hundred yard race, single dash,
free for all; purse $50.
Quarter-mile race, single dash, sfree
for all purse $25.
In the above races an entrance fee
OF five per cent. will be exacted from
all entering horses, and will also be re-
quired to ride to age
Green race, free for all horses never
having run for money; no entrance
fee will be charged and the race will
be run for the gate money.
Other races are in contemplation,
but AS they are not yet fully arranged
the committee decline making them
known. An effort is being made to
get several good trotting horses here
on that day, and it is quite probable
that a trotting and several other run
ming races will be announced before
the event.
On the Fourth the days proceedings
will be initiated by the procession OF
the horribles, which occurs at Q A. NJ.
From seyenty-fve to one hundred
people have promised to take part in
this parade, and ample appropriation
has been made by the committee to
insure a remarkably grotesque con-
glomeration OF ridiculous impersona-
tons. People from out of town
should endeavor to arrive early enough
to witness this parade, as it will be to
many the most interesting feature in
the days exercises
At 10 80 the regulation procession
will form on Fourth street and pro-
coed, over line OF march not yet es-
tablished. 10 the grove on the Capt.
td grou, where the usual exercises
will tai lace. At the conclusion of
this portion Of the programme the as
sembly will return to the public square
where seats and tables will be ar
ranged and all who desire can par
take Of the barbecue.
During the afternoon the follow
ing amusements will he presented
Log rolling match. which will take
place on the bay in such position as
to be plainly seen by thousands of
people from Long Wharf. The con-
test will be for the championship of
the upper Sound and Il SIS gold
medal as first prize; second prize, $40.
Foot race, free for all; prize $40.
AS there are several fleet-footed young
men in the city at present who sig
nifty their intention OF remaining here,
this part of the programme promises
to be OF more than ordinary interest.
Indian races, which always attract
considerable attention, have also been
amply provided for.
A prize of $40 has been offered for
the amusing feat of walking creased
pole.
Hose race, prize $50. This will
be what is known as wet race, in
which the teams run from one point
to another, take the hose from the
reel, make couplings, the first team
obtaining n stream winning.
A game OF base ball has been
arranged, but whether it will be be-
tween two local clubs or not is not yet
definitely decided. The committee
are in correspondence with several
oul Of town clubs in the hope Of Oh
tanning game with some visiting
clubs.
Bicycle race, prize $40. There are
now in the city and ell route at least
six or seven bicycles, the owners Of
which have declared their willingness
to enter the contest Therefore all ex
citing race may be anticipated
The closing OF the days festivitie,
will be an open-air ball, for which thu
best Of music has been obtained.
Many new and attractive features vii
he introduced at this celebration, ant
those who desire thoroughly enjoya
BILE day should come to Olympia.