Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1895-07-10
OUR CELEBRATION.
A Day of Pleasure and Patriotism
1.-The Program.

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| During the past few days we have
been reading in our exchanges how
the Fourth of July was celebrated in
other places, but nowhere was there
more real enjoyment than in our own
unpretentious little town. All day
long the streets were filled with hap
Ply faces of men, women and children.
There were no accidents, no disturb
ances and no unpleasant scenes.
AT sunrise the community was
| awakened by the roar of anvils, and
from that time ON the town was alive
with pleasant excitement.
At half-past 9 in the morning the
Car of State, drawn by four horses,
left the Courthouse. 1t was filled
with little girls, arrayed in bright
| colors.
Miss Charlotte Laws occupied the
throne of the Goddess of Liberty,
and Miss Edith Hart represented
Nevada, the Battle born State Both
young ladies' received and deserved
the admiration of the spectators,
At 10 o'clock the Courtroom was
filled with people. The exercises be-
gan with a brief address by DR.. Bri
erly, President of the Day. Chap
lain o. F. Taylor delivered prayer,
after which the choir sang 1.-The
Star Spangled Banner
Mrs. DIR. Moore read the Declara-
ton of Independence in a clear, dis
tinct voice and was warmly applaud
ed.
The poem was delivered by Mrs
Ben Bosenthal 1t was Nellie Nc
Neil's Ride, and was recited in Mrs.
Rosenthals usual charming manner,
and received the plaudits of the au
dience.
After another song, p. M. Bowler,
Orator of the day, was introduced.
The Grafton was departure from
the usual course on such occasions,
and was literally interviewer with
pathos as we'll as patriotism.
The speaker was frequently inter
rupted by applause.
The closing song, "Red, White
and Blue, was sung by the entire
audience, after which they dispersed.
AT half-past l the ball game began.
After hard struggle the Hawthorne
club won. They divided the $50
purse with the Stars to help defray
their expenses.
The horse race was won by Laiolo's
bay mare, Willie Box, jockey. There
were seven entries, and as there were
a number of strange horses, includ-
ing two vaqueros, the sports were
shy, and but few bets were made
In the boys footrace there were
five starters. Willie Box proved to
be the swiftest footed, and he ran
away with the purse
The first prize in the trap shooting
contest was won by Abe Summer
field. He broke 16 out of 20 blue
rocks. Johnny Miller got second
prize, breaking II, and Ed. Knapp
got third prize, breaking 10.
A large crowd turned out in the
evening to see the public fireworks.
They were a creditable exhibition
and were displayed without accident
"a very unusual occurrence.
The dance at Urquhart Hall fin
ished the fun, and never have we
seen larger attendance at dance
here. The music by the Nelson Bros.
and Geo. Money, was superb, and
dancing was kept mp until the early
cock had thrice thrown salutation to
the morn.
The decorations in the hall were
admired by all. They were the
of two Hawthorne BOYS
-JayWhite and SollySummerfeld-
who are entitled to great credit for
their skill and labor.
Fourth of July, 1895, will long be
a pleasant memory to those who par
ticipated in Hawthornes celebration.
The Sale is OF
In accnrdnnce with arran canaontc