The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-04
Where the Patriotic American May
Spend the Day and Enjoy
Good Time.
No Lack Of Good Entertainments
After the Great Parade is'
Witnessed.
Fine Decorations Along the streets-Pro'
gramme ut the Plunge-Gra1d
Balls Tonight

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royal style in this town to-day. All ar
rangsments have been perfected and if Hell
ena does not have ton OF moro big shows in
one it will not be the fault Of her patriotic
inhabitants. The enthusiasm began last
evening when the small boy set the fire
crackers swapping in all parts Of the town.
The work Of decorating tho buildings was
commenced in the afternoon and before
evening many stores were covered with flags
and bunting was arranged in various appro-
pirate designs. This work was continued
during the night. when the arches were
placed. Tho result is that the beautiful
Queen City of the Rockies is in gay holiday
attire. Many Of the visitors who came to
attend the circus yesterday remained over
to finish the celebration to-day. The in
coming trains will bring thousands, 80 that
the city will be filled with people before the
her sister cities an example in the way of
Fourth of July celebration to-day. The
day ives ushered in this morning by salute
of guns. The big event of the day will be
the great parade, which will begin to move
promptly at 11:3O O'Clock. It has been
arranged by the Patriotic Sons of America,
q
tions of the order will be present from
Butte and Anaconda. The other organiza-
tions marching were given in yesterday
mornings INDEPENDENT. The route has been
somewhat shortened, and as re-arranged ia
as follows:
Parade will form at court house on Ewing
street and move north on Ewing street to
Eighth avenue; thence east to Rodney
street; thence south to Bridge; thence west
to Main; thence north to Lawrence; thence
west to Park; thence south to Sixth avenue;
thence east to Main street; thence south to
where the procession will disband, to at
tend speaking at the opera house at =
o'clock, which will consist of
Opening Ode p. o. 8. OIL
Address by Rev. A. D, Raleigh.
(, Choice Selections, by Helena Glee Club. .
There will be no lack of places of enter
tainment during the day. To begin with
the races will attract many visitors. An
attractive card has been arranged and the
ndicatons are that the racing ing VIII be ea,
the season. Visitors will reach the grounds
without difficulty via the Montana Central
as trains will run half hourly.
The great Broadwater natatoriunn, the hot
springs and the beautiful hotel will also at
tract thousands of visitors to-day. fine
more than the usual means Of entertain
ment. There will be series of races and
the entertainment will conclude with fine
exhibition of high and fancy diving by
Prof. Mowry. In the evening Prof. Ro-
mandy's fine orchestra will give grand
concert at the hotel.
| At $50 O'Clock this evening the first
game of foot ball of the season will take
place at Athletic park between Helena and
Granite teams. The foot ball players of
Helena have been practicing hard lately
| and fine game may be expected.
The Rod and Gan club will have shoot
at their grounds this afternoon, to continue
from until O'Clock. A full attendance is
expected and many visitors this evening
will doubtless be present. Three members
of "Class B." will shoot match of fifty
birds for 800. Visitors can easily reach
the ground by the electric road.
The fun will conclude with two balls this
evening. At the armory the soldier boys
have made all preparations for entertain
| ing visitors on an elaborate scale. The fine
large dancing floor will be we'll covered
with gay dancers and the building will be
brilliantly lighted and decorated.
No one ever attended a ball at Turn Hall
without enjoying royal good time. This
evening ball will be given that will be in
keeping with other similar occasions. Both
balls are easily reached by the street car
lines or private conveyances.
\ The visitor who cannot find entertain
ment in Helena to-day is indeed unfortu-
nate. rrs