Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-05

companying the excursionists, played
Yankee Doodle, ana was responded to by
the Fairhaven COrnet band.
The arrival of the Premier from New
Whatcom, as well as all other arrivals,
were met by Colonel Hakes and aides and
welcomed to the city, of which they were
given the freedom.
The official program of races and sports
was strictly adhered to. There was some
delay in starting the different races, but
when once started nothing occurred to
mar the sporting features of the day.
The first sporting event was the yacht
race, which was billed for 10 o'clock, but,
owing to the late arrival of the train
bringing the New Westminster and Van
cOuver visitors, and other causes, IL
o'clock had arrived before start was
made.
AT THE PAVILION
Long befoJe the procession was in sight
every bit of vacant space in the pa
vlion was taken, every seat In the i'm
mense auditorium was occupied. The in
terror of the pavilion was handsomely
decorated, bunting of red, white and blue
was suspended from the ceiling and ar
ranged in an artistic manner on the walls.
The speakers stand was a bower of red,
white and blue, while the background
was mass OF evergreens. The effect, as
Ont oAObh III lilt ltdl VI lllb ldlls W a. "a
tremely pleasing and many eXclamationS
of pleasure were heard.
AT about II: 80 the procession halted in
front of the pavilion and few moments
after the invited guests entered and were
assigned to seats reserved for them. As
the New Westminster aud Wardner Hose
company bands filed down the aisle they
were greeted with clapping of hands and
stamping of feet Without further cere-
mony the officers Of the day entered and
took their places on the platform.
Mayors Brown, of New Westminster and
jenkins, of New Whatcom, were assigned
seats on the stage.
Governor George A. Black, president of
the day, greeted the assemblage in an ap-
propriate address and extended a special
welcome to the visitors from across the
border. He then called upon the New
Westminster band to play the grand an
thems, America" and God Save the
Queen"
City Attorney Howard was then intro
duced and delivered the opening address
The address was eloquent, fitting and APP
propriate and was frequently Interrupted
with applause,
The Appolo club then rendered tn,
"Star Spangled Banner" in splendid
manner.
Governor Black, in a few remarks, in
troduced Col. VIII l.. VisScher, poet o
the day. who recited the following poem
TWO SONGS OF SINGLE TUNE
High flies the flag of Freedom and COlum
bia today,
And gracefully Ills draping in the breeze
from the bay;
Bright shine the cleaning galaxy 0
nter-inking stars,
While stream, in undulatlng waves, II
white aud crimson bars.
Today the sons Of Britain and Columbii
are here,
To meet in friendly greeting aud will
Who'll, some, hearty cheer;
Not, as in old colonial days, In grim an,
hostile ranks,
But brethren from one common stock
enlightenment's phalanX.
We've met again like freemen, to close
weave the bands
That bind the kindred people Of these ou
kindred lands,
And TO hear the same rich music that i
one swelling pean
Doth blend MY Country us Of Thee
with grand God Save the Queen"
We've come to praise the heroes who free
dOms battle won,
As British stars Of letters and statesman
ship have done,
In days ofwar and days Of peace, in forum
field and home,
Where'er the British drum beats hear,
beneath the ether dome.
From eloQuence Of mighty Pitt, who gay
fair justice tongue,
To praises of George Washington thu
gifted Byron sung;
From Green, the grand historian
Britain's rule and sway,
To Golden, Bright and Gladstone Of HI
brilliant latter day;
With Macauley, aud with Thackeray al
other noble men,
Whom Britain's glory have enriched, wit
+ mitre, sword and pen;
Whose breadth and wealth Of cand,
t magnanimously gave
, The need Of praise and honor to Of
q heroes, true aud brave.
We come as co-enjoyers OF this brig
Western land,
, Divided only by line of fast-dlssolyil
. sand.
! To clasp the hand in kindness; to bril-
each other Joy;
- To find surcease from daily toll, and car
( ing care alloy.
! So let the nations bells ring out and
@ her banners wave,
- While Freedoms light from Freedom
' sun the blessed land shall lave;
s Let cross the border brothers, and kir
e men here, be gay,
While blow the cornets, beat the drum
for Independence Day,
r, Fling out the flag that patriots ha
trusting followed when
Dread battles blight has tried the sol
of truest, bravest men,
And where, betimes, twas only Sc
within the rfting cloud,
Before whose storm OF leaden hail Wa
sable plume hath bowed.
r And while the bells are ringing and Joy
everywhere;
While Harmony is singing two songs
single air.
Well praise the God OF nations, and {
undying love,
And bow in grateful thankfulness