Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-06-25
THE COMING FOURTH
A Business Meeting OF the Celebration
Committee

A Business Meeting OF the Celebration
Committee
A large number Of members OF the com
mittee having Ia charge the celebration OF
the coming Fourth of July, met last even
Ing at the rooms of the Cascade club,
Chairman Wilson presiding.
The committee ON invitation reported
that invitations have been sent every
where, and TO all newspapers.
The reception committee was aug
mented by tie addition OF the following
named gentlemen: II. w. Christopher, Il.
II. MOnahan, w, G. Allerton, II. J.. An
berry, Harvey, j. II. Ware, II. G.. Green, c.
IL. Clark, p. w. Strader, Il. l.. Cowgirl,
Mayor Wilson, j. c. Mofratt, George w.
Lysle.
The following ladies' were added 10 the
reception committee. Mrs. Darling, Mrs.
Christopher, Mrs. Aubery, Mrs Clark,
Mrs. Wardner, Mrs. lluntOon, Miss Glib
bons, Hiss Wilson, Mrs. Lyse and Mrs.
George A. Black
Secretary Gillette was instructed TO
notify the above named gentlemen and
their wives OF their appointment ON the
committee of reception.
Mr.. Culver OF the advertising commit
tee, reported that hangers and dodgers
nave been printed aud distributed
throughout the country.
Ten o'clock was the hour appointed for
the starting of the parade.
The question Of music was dwelt upon
next, and Mr.. Mayer was authorized TO
open communication with the New West
minister Artillery band, aud offer them
all expenses paid, and further be empOw-
cred TO employ the fairhayen band at a
cost Of SIS. IL was ordered to advertise
the attendance Of the Military band.
The entire charge Of the parade and the
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hands Of The marshal OF the day, Colonel
lIakes.
Mr. Bycrly stated that the Iouaye drill
will take place In the evening, after which
a grand ball will be given. Mr.. Byerly,
when asked what would be the cost OF
rent for the pavilion, replied that he
would furnish the same free Of charge.
IL was resolved to pay Mr.. Byerly accord
Ing 10 tho amount left over In the general
fund.
Mr.. Bycrly, chairman Of the committee
on decoration, wished to know how much
could be appropriated for decorating the
pavilion, for large arch and Tor a Nag
reaching across the street from the hotel.
Mr. Byerly suggested that there should
be some mOttos hung upon the arch
|. ). Richardt moved that Sl2j be APP
pTopriated for decorations: carried.
Chief Gibson called upon the committee
on sports and asked for u program of the
hose races, aud also under which rules
they are to be run. 1t is the intention OF
the company to run 100 feet, lay 800 feet
Of hose and throw water.
IL was suggested the committee and the
fire department should consult with Mr.
Mckay, the chairman Of the committee
on sport regarding the distance OF the
run aud the rules TO govern.
Chief Gibson presented letter from the
chief Of the New Westminster fire depart
mcnt which reads as follows:
CmEF or THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, FAIR
HAVEN: DEAR SIR: VIII you please in
form me aS soon as possible what your
hose races on the coming Fourth VIII con
sist of so we can go into practice. We
also have an invitation from Seattle, Of
fcring 20 pay our expenses, hut ! think
our boys prefer Fairhaven.
Yours Respectfully,
T., ACkEINAN, Chief
Mr.. Gibson was authorized To visit
Now Nhatc0m and extend Il special in
vitation to the entire fire department. 1t
was moved to appropriate S25 to each par
ticipatiug team outside OF the state In
addition to the trophies, for the defraying
Of travelling expenses Of the different hose
companies. The following teams will
probably participate: Victoria, Van
couver and Nanaimo.
l. s. Richards stated that u. =. steam
crs would run between Fairhaven aud the
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be guaranteed 90 them. Mr. Howard was
selected 10 deliver the address OF welcome
Governor George A. Black was appointed
president OF the day.
Mcssrs. j. B. scott, Bycrly and King
horn, the committee ON decoration will
call on the business men relative to the
decoration of their stablishmeHts GOV
ernor Black, Mr.. Mayer and Colonel
llakcs are authorized 10 make up the pro-
gram Of the day.
A committee from AnacOrtcs wished 10
know what could Dc done regarding the
arranging Of a yacht race. Referred 10
the committee on sports.
IL was moved that Mcssrs. McDOugal
and Fraser be appointed a special com
mittee on aquatic sports. Meeting ad-
iOurncd until Friday night.