Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-07-10
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH.
The Day Wds Generally Observed
On Cdnlds Paririe.
THE COTTONWOOD PICNIC.

ced, the people of the different neigh.
borhoods to the number of about 300
assembled at Sunnyside school house,
where an organization was effected and
a column formed under the direction OF
the Marshal of the day, Col. Oh. White,
who, mounted upon a magnificent gray
charger, and assisted by Major j. c.
Mattox, conducted us to the picnic
grounds on Cottonwood creek, which
place we reached about 10 a m, where.
upon our arrival suitable stand was
| erected for the accommodation of the
speakers and singers, and seats provided
for the people assembled.
The assemblage was called to order
by the President of the day and the fol.
lowing program of exercises rendered.
1-Song of Welcome, by Glee Club.
2-Prayer, by rev. E. A. Chase.
3-Reading Declaration of Independ-
ence, by Mrs. Arnold.
4-Oration, by Z. A. Chase.
5-Song, "Star Spanged Banner" by
Glee Club.
tANNiNSof Ot Ds IlOWIOU.
7-Recitation. Battle of Bunker hill"
by Miss Gertie Cook.
S-Song. America" by Glee Club.
After the rendering of the foregoing
program lunch was served, which was
followed by treat to the children, in
Guiding all from 81 years of age down.
ward. The girls and boys were formed
In separate companies, in two ranks.
and in open order. facing inward.
Messrs. Cook and Larimer, each with
bucket of candy. passing between the
lines, gave to each portion. They
were followed by Messrs. Coram and
Rowton, each with a box of oranges.
Ihen the oranges and candies were as
nearly as possible equally distributed to
all the children present. Free iced
lemonade was provided. Oranges, cam
dies and cigars were also on sale at
booth kept by the Chase brothers.
The remainder of the day until u m.
was enlivened by instrumental music
by the Messrs. Rush, vocal music by
the Glee Club, and foot racing. The
hrst boys race was won by master
John Rush; the second by master Robt.
Zumwalt. First girls race by Miss
Puona Rush; second by Miss Laura
Farris. The young mems race was won
by Major Farrs.
The weather was delightful and all
expressed themselves as being we'll
pleased and as having passed an enjoy
able time. There was represented the
brains of Camas Prairie. The Grafton |
by Mr.. Chase was a grand intellectual
effort, including in its delivery an ex-
haustive discussion Of affairs affecting
the farmers interests particularly. Mr..
Rowton's remarks, though brief, on ac-
count of ill health, were ftly spoken
and we'll received. Mrs. Arnold's read
ing of the Declaration was highly prais-
ed. The Battle of Bunker hill was rem
dered with fine effect by Miss Cook.
The music furnished by the Glee Club.
though but short time was allowed for
preparation was superb, and showed
talent of high order. Besides this
rich intellectual feast of song and story.
we had provided for us by the good
matrons present. generous lunch, con-
sisting of numberless yellow legged
chickens prepared zen fricasee.' pies
with the crust shortened both ways.
cake consisting of all cream, crusted
over with sugar and embellished with
candies. together with other articles of
diet too nice and too numerous to mem
ton. In the discussion of these viande,
besides the old folks, whose wrinkles
and gray hairs betokened venerable age.
we had with us the grace and beauty of
the surrounding country. There were
the young ladies. richly attired in be-
coming apparel and full set of smiles
prepared expressly for the occasion; and
full corps Of young gentlemen each
provided with brand new outfit of
bows and scrapes; also the little girls
and boys, who were there expecting
among other things to imbibe lessons of
patriotism from the sweet end of stick
of candy. With all this combination of
pleasures, besides having a prosper GUS
year. good health and excellent wealth
er. the occasion could not we'll be other
wise than enjoyed. The location too
was all that could be desired. The ro-
mantle Cottonwood, with its grassy bot
toms, deep gorges, fantastic carvings,
stately hills and rocky citadels affords a
fine resort for days pleasure.
About 4 p m. the party dispersed and
some returned at once to their homes,
but the greater number repaired to the
Sunnyside school house and spent the
remainder of the evening until mid
night tripping the light fantastic. So
ended the celebration of the anniversa-