The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1895-06-15
Notable Events of the Anniycr-
sary of the Birth of
Miners Unions.
A MAGNIFICENT LIST OF SPORTS.
Drilling Match and Other Con-
tests of Physical Endur-
ance and Skill.

Miners Union day at Neihart wit
messed one of the greatest celebra.
tons the town has ever seen. The
committee Of arrangements had done
noble work and at early morning Of
the glorious 18th the flag Of our
country floated in magnificent folds
from the top of the tall pole in front
of Union hall
"The day so mild was heavens
own child,' and for once the union
was to enjoy its great holiday with
out storms, showers, or inclement
weather. At 10 o'clock the Free
Silver band marched to the hall
where the crowd had assembled to
march in the procession which was tc
start from that place. There was no
hitch in the program, and almost
every citizen in town fell in the pro-
cession. The band played the best
it has ever done. Everybody was
cheerful and happy. =.
The makeup of the procession
was as follows:
H. Tegtmeier, Color bearer.
Free Silver band.
jns, jno. T'n"vy Dre"2ille Narsha's Of the day
Al. Cameron, Banner bearer.
la,,iGs Archie GI'Ifa' Mcintosh Supporters.
Officers and members of b. NJ. NJ. l.
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Other secret orders.
Citizens.
1t was a long and proud looking
procession. For the appearanc,
and general demeanor of the miner.
and citizens of this camp are ia
above the average in any country
Not ar was experienced and whel
the band played overture, "Musica
GEN." in front of Crawford's hall
the procession filed in in noble form
accompanied by large numbers o
the fair ladies of camp. The seat
were filled and space for standing
was crowded.
! With music by the band betweel
the parts a good program was carrie'
out. The meeting was called t.
order by president n. Porter Dwight
Upon the platform at his aid sat ih
officers of the Union: Chas. Butler
vice president; E. J. Sanford, fin
ancial Secretary; Geo. b. Dwyel
recording secretary; S. p. Farquhar
son, treasurer; Jas. McCIear,
warden; Al. Cameron, conductor
Besides the above there were Judg
J. NJ. Gray, NJ. c. Mizar and E. X
Abbott, speakers.
Chairman Dwight first introduce
Judge Gray, who spoke his usua
sympathy and good will The judg
is well advanced in age and wit
difficulty makes his appearance upo
the public rostrum. But his pres
ence served as a wonderful aid t
the occasion; for the people kno,
him so well, and admire him for wha
he has been and done for justice an
for the public good.
r. X. Abbott and NJ. c. Mizar, l
their respective order, were present
ed. Space will not allow us to g
into detail upn the lines of discussion
} The last speaker named deserves til
credit of making the speech of til
day, being listened to intentl
throughout. The talks were all b
home talent but were credit to tn
, town. The audience applauded tn
! speakers in vigorous and apprec
| ative manner.
AT l:3O the people met again !
t Crawford's hall, and marched wit
) the band to the field of sports on IL
; common, back of Judge Bennett
: house. The amphitheater was file
} with the men, women and childre
! of the town. The band occupied i
D stand, and good arrangements wei
made for every one to review Il