The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-06-09
THE NATIONAL HOLIDAY.
Preparation for Celebrating the
Fourth Of July in Grand
Style.
The Patriotic Sons OF America
Outline the Plan Of
Action.
Parade of Societies, Firemen, Citixens-In-
dustrial DisplAy-Patriotic Addresses
and . Glorious Time.

viii Helena celebrate the Fourth of
Julyp That is the question that is being
continually asked upon all hands. Up to
yesterday no one seemed to be able to
answer the question. But meeting of the
Patriotic Sons of America was held in the
basement of the court house last evening
and plans formulated which, if carried out,
will give the city the grandest celebration
ever witnessed in the state. It is proper
and fitting that this, the greatest of all
national holidays; @le which commentaries
the birth of . nation the like of which has
had no parallel in history, should be properly
observed. The time for preparation is
growing short and if the day is to be oele-
brated in the manner contemplated the
people should bestir themselves. The P.
s. of A. did not expect to take the lead in
the matter, but since there is no movement
on the part Of the people, or of any other
organization. to celebrate the Fourth of
July, they wisely decided to take the
initiative, and request the assistance of all
the citizens of Helena. The plan as
outlined contemplates brilliant display.
Signal guns will be fired at sunrise in the
morning. In the afternoon there will be
grand parade, and patriotic address will
be delivered in the opera house if it can be
secured for the purpose. The P. S. of A.
bodies all over the state will be invited to
be present, and it is thought they will mus
ter fully Thousand strong. All other soci-
cites will be invited to participate in max
ing the Fourth of July, 1890, a day long to
be remembered in this city.
In regard to the matter of funds COM
1nittee has been appointed to call upon the
citizens for contributions. The money will
all be expended in manner which will I'M
doubleday give satisfaction. The main
thoroughfare is to be handsomely decorated
and spanned with arches which will be illu-
minated at night, the whole presenting a
picture delightful to look upon. There will
also be display of merchandise which will
excel anything ever before attempted in the
state. In the evening the P. S, of A, will
probably give grand ball and banquet in
honor of their visiting brothers. But this
Is to be entirely separate and distinct from
anything connected with the celebration,
the expense of which will be borne entirely
by the order of this city.
There is said to be fund of about 5000
left over from last years celebration, which
will no doubt be used to good advantage,
The Fair association will donate $3.50, and
these sums, with what can be secured by
subscription, will enable us to make cred-
liable. showing: Every dollar will be
worthily expended, and vouchers will be
furnished to show for what purpose.
The following committee has been ap-
pointed by the Patriotic Sons of America to
solicit subscriptions: s. Il. Porter, George
Walker, Clarence Kinna, Henry Neill, L. w.
Gosenell, G: NJ. Shaw, r. E. Teeple.
favorable response is expected from
merchants, bankers, real estate dealers, and
in fact, all WI Q have the interest of Helena
at heart and wish to see an exhibition of
life and vim in accord with the spirit of the
times.