The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-06-04
PATRIOTIC DUTY FULFILLED.
Memorial Day Celebrated With Patri-
oitc Ardor at the Cataract
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City.
A NOTEWORTHY PUBLIC PROCESSION.
Gauduar Wins the Boat Race, Defeat
ing Hamm-Tracy and Wright
Also Victorious.
The Helena Boys Carry off the Hon
ars on the Diamond Field
An Unexpected Rab-
bit Hunt.

Dt Hunt.
Great Falls celebrated memorial da'
for the second time with true patriotic
ferver. At an early hour the city put o.
a holiday aspect and was in good trim t,
welcome her visitors. In Central avenu'
and other streets the national flag wa
displayed freely and store fronts wer'
adorned with much taste.
In the forenoon veterans of the G. A. r
proceeded to Highland cemetery an,
there placed flowers or the graves of tn
comrades who repose in that "bivouac o
the dead
After this fraternal duty had been per
formed with pious care, the wal veteran
prepared for the grand procession. Abou
2 O'Clock the order to march was given
Starting from the hose house the process
sion marched through avenues and streets
eliciting everywhere genuine admiration
The members of the Grand Army of The
Republic seemed to defy time as Stout,
as they did hostile bullets. They march
ed with firm tread, presenting in theil
resolute, intelligent features the outline.
that mark the American volunteer.
The fire brigade, the hose companies
included, made a highly creditable dis
play and were admired by "Iads auC
lassies." The Gibson LightGuards, Capt
Jensen commanding, mustered strong
and marched with precision. The Sun
day school children bearing American
flags, inscribed with the N of the
several states, added greatly to the signif.
canoe OF the procession. It was pleasing
and suggestive to see Massachusetts
and South Carolina side by side, while
Montana" no longer a stray sheep, took
her place proudly among the states.
In the Dunn hall the proceedings were
all expressive and appropriate. Judge
Race presided. Rev. W. B. Coombe Of
fered prayer impressively. The Park
theatre band played music of a high or.
der. Hon. James Donovan delivered an
eloquent Grafton in which he outlined the
progress of the republic and made happy
illusions to the services of the union sol
diers and to the fraternal sentiments that
have taken the place Of bitter strife. AZ
ter the address which was we'll received
the assemblage sang with patriotic ardor
america" Messrs. Hawkins and Wilcox
leading. Rev. W. B. Coombe pronounced
the benediction and the people dispersed
to witness the sports of the day.
INSPECTION OF COMPANY A.
At 2 p. m, Immediately after the street
parade the Company was drawn up on
the grounds opposite the Park hotel and
Col. G. D. Curtis passed them IN review.
His ispection was very thorough and AZ
its close he gave the older members
praise for their thorough drill. He pro-
nounced the Company to be the hest
drilled of any in the state. Captain Jen-
sen certainly deserves praise for a part of
this excellence.
THE BOAT RACES.
Shortly after 3 p. m. the. sculling race
between Gaudaur and Hamm came of.
This was won by Gaudaur by about a half
a length. The double scuil Tracy and
Wright against Rubottom and Collect was
won by Tracyand Wright. This race was
made across the river toward the onlook-
and few except the judges knew that a
race was on. Gaudaur and Hamm then
pulled one mile and return, making the
round trip in about 10 minutes. Chan
man, Shur and Atkinson next pulled a
scull race, Chapman winning by
about two lengths. No starting pointhad
been determined upon and the course was
without finishing stakes. The races were
not announced and the majority of on
lockers could hardly tell when there. was
a race. Many of the visitors were not
satisfied with the management of the boat
BASE BALL GAME,
About 1 o'clock p. m. the contestinp
clubs had made all arrangements and be-
gun an exciting game. For the first three
Or four innings the Great Falls nine led.
at one time the score standing 10 to s
against the Helena club. The game was
lotly contested, the clubs playing very
close together and excitement running
nigh. At the close the score stood
to IL in favor OF Helena. Frank
Erwin is now in Helena making arrange
tents for another game which will be
within two weeks.
H RACES AT THE FAIR
Perhaps the most interesting race OF
day was not announced nor were the
'ntrles made for it. After the spectators
lad about all entered the Fair grounds
no arrangements were being made for
horse race, a dog started a large jack
abblt. J.J. kennedy's fine grey hound
accompanied the party and Joined in
ne chase. A jack rabbit is the swiftest
i an tleet footed animals, and his t
peed is more like that of flash of light F.,
ing than anything else. Three times
round the ring ranthe long-earned racer,
nth the hound in hot pursuit. The
ound ran over the hare three times but +
hare lodged. The third time around +
re course the rabbit saw the gate stand
lg open and made a dash for liberty, go
lg over the hills and out of sight.
Inc hve horses entered all made a
BOD start and the race was exciting, v
,lckapoo came under the wire first and =
as awarded the purse. Many persons q
ere dissatisfied on account of the charge u
the gate. f
FOOT BALL.
At the close OF the boat races the Grest
alls foot ball club gave an exhibition of 81
.eir skill as kickers, which created a al
eat deal OF amusement among the spec
BALI. AT THE MILWAUKEE, u
A good crowd at the Milwaukee house
ling 1ne evening passed tne Time pleas le
lily In dancing to music furnished by
WINS orchestra. At midnight an ex-
llent supper was served which was m
ghly enjoyed by all. Carrier & Mat
know how to entertain their guests
d see that all have a good time. ar
NOTES AND COMMENTS. d
Mayor Webster was among the
emen. He was entitled to appear in bx
dual capacity. "
chief Ringwald managed his command
III ability. 90
A war veteran shook hands with each 20
nrade.
comrades Wetzel and Dean were con-
cuous in their snowy uniforms. Each
ried a sword.
The country districts as we'll as Helena
re well represented in the assemblage
the Dunn hall.