St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-07-05
THE FOURTH.
ST. Johnsbury Got Through the Day
Fairly Well, Thank You.

manner. BY this we mean that, al
though the programme was not an
elaborate one, it was accorded a full
measure OF attention, and, what
with the races and other features.
! including the crowd. the community
made day of it i'll spite of an occa-
siOnal shower. The entire celebra-
ton was gotten up by committees
appointed by the Gentlemen's Driv-
| ing Club, the races of course being
the main attraction for MANY.
The parade in the morning COM
prised the members of the fire de-
partment and show of horribles,
the whole led by the band The fire
men made a handsome appearance
and were the recipients of many
compliments along the line Of march.
First came the fine new hook and
ladder truck, which is a show in it
self; and then followed the Torrent
engine and the hose carts, pref
tily decorated with bunting and
flags, each cart manned by fremen
arrayed in white shirts, black pants
and caps. This part of the display
was one of the best features of the
day, and St. Johnsbury may we'll be
proud of her fire department as re-
presented on this occasion.
Behind the department came a
collection OF horribles, representing
the Center fire department, the con-
trast in poor farm management then
and now, the village hog cases, the
Dandelion Compound and sulphur
springs industries, the water works,
woman's rights, the post office con-
test, several industries which the
Board of Trade has failed to secure.
and one or two political hits. The
poor farm contract was especially
good.
There were some pretty decora-
tions along the line of march, and
more people would undoubtedly
have hung their banners on the outer
wntesre fhe parade was to occur.
THE COACHING PARADE.
The coaching parade was held on
the Fair Ground after the morning
procession, and was a very fine
show. There were Ii carriages in
the procession and they were very
handsomely trimmed. The prizes
were $3.50, $500 and $3.50, and
were awarded as follows: First
prize to the carriage occupied by
Mrs. John NJ. Allen and Miss Kelsey
second to the carriage occupied by
Miss Edith Goodrich, Miss Whiting
and Miss Moulton; third to the car
riage occupied by Miss Daniels, Miss
Albee, Miss Jones and Miss Holder.
Mrs. c. S. Hastings and Miss Pearl
had their dog cart very handsomely
trimmed with daisies, but met with
an accident and were unable to enter
the parade.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS.
The bicycle race for the silver pitch
er was run between the heats of the
afternoon horse trots. The prize
was captured by Lyndonville rider.
The score:
c. F. Wells, Lyndonville, 1
c. L. Mattison, Lyndonville, 2 8
E. H. Bailey, St. Johnsbury, 8
W. w. S. Brown, Lyndonville, 4 4
Time, 1.21; 1.23.
The silver cup for the best lady
rider was awarded to Miss Alice NJ.
Parkhurst Of this place. The ST.
Johnsbury team were awarded the
gold medal.
The Victors of this place and the
Capitals of Montpelier played a fine
game of ball in the morning and the
Victors won by a score of 10 to Z.
An attraction not down on the
programme was the runaway of ].
H. S. on the track yesterday after
noon. The horse was being exercised
around the track and ran clear
around the course before it could be
stopped. The sulkv was badly
smashed, but the horse had no diff
Guilty in winning second money when
the race was on.
The St. Johnsbury Band gave two
excellent concerts yesterday and fur
nshed good music for the races. The
public showed their appreciation of
the band by frequent applause.
There were about so fire balloons
sent up in the evening and they look
ed very pretty indeed.
THE RACES.
The races were started at 1.30.
The judges were Harry w. Drake of
Burlington, c. E. EcDougal of Len
knoxville and William E. Peck. DR..
T. K. Stiles assisted as timer and c.
NJ. Spencer was the official scorer.
Mr.. Drake was starter and perform
ed his work with a snap and decision
that was very favorably comment
ed on.
There were four entries in the four