Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1894-09-28

ficials the president OF the British Co.
lumbiA Agricultural Society, the presi-
dent of the Nanimo Board of Trade,
Lieut Col. Edward Lawler Prior, M. p.
commanding the British Columbia
Garrison Artillery, and other dlstln-
guished persons. The headquarters
band of B. @. G. A. accompanied the
party, and the band of No. D company
b. @. G. A. came with the excursion
from W ncouver. These two bands,
which are both excellent musical organ
izations, gave concerts during the day
in the liberal arts building and else
where on the grounds.
The British Columbia visitors had
a taste of Tacoma's hospitality even be-
io.e they reached the CITY A reception
committee consisting of fair officials,
city officers, members of the CONNER
cial club and members of the Chamber
of Commerce went out in a special boat,
! anu uleG Gu6 1hCOLnlhS oACulSlOhiStS
about ten miles up the sound and es-
corted them to the wharf. The enter
tainmeat of the yisitoIs during their
stay here was properly looked after
The ladies were entertained by the
Ladies Auxiliary of the Tacoma
Chamber of Commerce.
Tomorrow, Sept 26, is Port Town
send and Red Mems day combined.
Extensive arrangements are being made
for its proper celebration. A big ex-
cursion is coming from Port Townsend
for the event and Red Men from all
parts of the northwest will also attend. |
The day following, Sept 81, is set apart
as Odd Fellows day. Local members
of the order have had the arrangements
in charge and promise large crowds
from many of the Northwestern cities.
September 20 gives promise of big
occasion. 1t is the Seattle Post Intelli-
gencer's day and also Miners day. For
the latter event arrangements are be-
ing made with mine owners throughout
he state to close down and allow the
men to join in excursions to the fair.
A number have already signifed
their intention of doing 80. The Sc
atte- Post Intelllgencer ia giving away
free tickets of admission to all children
in the Northwest for the papers cele-
bration. A special boat load of young
sters from Seattle will be sent over at
the Pts expense. In the evening
there will be couple married in the
main hall OF the liberal arts building.
The lady, Miss Nellie Brooks, is from
Seattle and the gentleman, Mr.. James
Ingram, from Tacoma. This uniting
OF the two cities is proving a popular
idea and will doubtless draw large
crowds. The exhibitors and conces-
sionairss are deeply interested 10 the
coming wedding and each will make
present to the young couple. In this
manner complete outfit on which they
may start to housekeeping has been &C.
cured and will be presented to the
young people Immediately after the
ceremony.
Four days are to be given up to the
celebration now being arranged bv the
Grand Army of the Republic. They
are October l, 2, 3 and 4. The event
promises to be the biggest gathering of
old soldiers ever held in the northwest.
Military days at the fair are October
1st and End. The election of a briga-
dier and adjutant general for the state
militia will take place on the LIST and
will be taken part in by 80 field and
line officers representing all the
companies in the state. 1t is expected
that several companies of militia from
Seattle and othe. near by cities will at
tend the fair on military days.
State Historical society's day is Oct.
LIST, Swedish day, Oct. 3rd, Elks and
Mystic Shrners days come together on
the 4th. Each society promises that it
will have the biggest turnout
On the 9th will be two big events,
athletic clubs and Portland days.
From Portland will come monster ex-
cursion The entire First regiment
of the Oregon National guard Is ar
ranging to come in body; the Multi