Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1892-07-08
THE CELEBRAraOn.


Inc program of the celebration ~
Americas biggest day was c.rr;ad
out as advertised, and ina manner
that gave entire satisfaction. Itv..
lar ahead Of any other celebration
ever given in this town.
Early in the morning the T. T.,s.
the burlesque procession, appeared
on the streets and created consider.
able merriment. Julius Mautz wa.
the reader Of the declaration Of Indie.
nation and Arthur Plowman was the
orator. He prepared a first. class ora.
tion for the occasion.
The regular procession formed at
~ o'clock, headed by the Idaho CITY
Brass Band. Next came the Liberty
Gar, followed by the Ladies' Car and
the boys Car. In the Liberty Gar
was the Goddess of Liberty, repre-.
sented by Miss Hattie Branstetter:
Idaho, Miss Ida Foster; Plenty.
Miss May McCarty; Peace, Miss
Stella Bomar. In the Boys Car Art
Cunningham, Jr., loomed up as Uncle
Sam. Citizens on horseback and on
foot followed the cars. The pro-
cession marched three times around
town to the music of the Idaho CITY
Brass Band, and then headed for Ma
sonic Hall where the patriotic pro.
gram was rendered. J. A. Lippin-
colt, President of the Day, gave
short address, ringing with patriotic
sentiment and we'll rounded senten-
ces, and everybody present was con-
vinced of the fact that Jo possesses
more than common ability as pub
lie speaker. He has magnificent
deep voice and a manner of delivery
that is measured and impressive.
First on the program was the singing
of "The Red, White and Blue" by
the choir and the children. A prayer
was then offered by H. P. Pomeroy,
followed by "The Star Spangled
Banner" sang by Miss Stella Bomar,
the choir and the children joining in
the chorus. Miss Stella's singing
completely captured the throng, and
she was the recipient of rousing ap-
plause. She sang with feeling and
and has full, round and
melodious voice, with depth and vol
ume of tone. Miss Pauline DAVIS
presided at the organ. The
Declaration of independence was read
by e. w. Barry in a clear, distinct
voice. Next was "Hail, Columbia"
by the brass band, followed by an
original poem by l.. E. Workman,
which furnished evidence that the
author possesses talent In the literary
line. The choir and children sang
America in fine style. Next was the
oration by J. G. Watts, which was
first class, abounding with true Amer
lean sentiment, a concise review of
the salient points in connection with
the founding of the go, eminent, the
duties of citizenship, etc. We will
not attempt review of the Grafton,
as with our limited space we could
not do the orator full justice. The
oratiou was received with rounds of
applause. The exercises in the hall
were closed with "The Flag Raising
Medley"-a medley of national airs
by the brass band.
The sports for the afternoon were
opened by slippery efforts to climb
the CREASED pole. Many fruitless al
tempts were made, but fil.ally Albert
Church succeeded in getting to the
top and capturing the little flag that
entitled him to the prize, and when
he reached for the little red, white
and blue emblem the cheering was
immense.
Sam1 McGregor, Ed Riordan, AL
fred Webster, Marshal Eli, Jess
Johnson and VIM. Dodge entered
for the wheelbarrow race. Ali were
There was grand
mixture soon after the tap. They
mixed up and described all sorts of
circles and angles. Webster sashayed
across the street and succeeded in
ladder. Sam McGregor
and Ed Riordan showed greatest
speed, but Sam bore to the left and
knocked down a post before he got
to the line. Ed Riordan also went to
the left and was striking out for a
fence and would have demolished it
if he had not come in contact with
the rope. Sam gathered himself and
wheelbarrow and struck out again,
crossed the score, but did not know
it. as the rope was gone. He sailed