The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-04
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH
TO-DAY IS THE NIVERSARY DEAR
10 EVERF IMLRICAS,s HEART.
How the Fourth will be Observed To mora
row-Many People will Leave Town.
Amusements for Those who Remain,
tho glorious Fourth. although

To-day is the glorious Fourth. although
1t Is the Sabbath; yet every patriotic citi-
zen may say, Hurrahl FOR the Fourth.
To-day is the anniversary OF American
Independence, day dear TO the heart OF
every man, woman and child who Is ma
tive of this fair land
Let the Stars and Stripes proudly float
in the summer breeze, and let every one
offer a prayer that this nation may ever
uphold the flag with honor and loyalty,
Tomorrow will be recognized ana OBJ
served as a general holiday, and Will be
given over to demonstrations OF approval
at tho course taken by the trainers OF the
Declaration OK Independence.
There Will be family reunions many
private picnic parties, and several large
excursions out Of town. Besides, the
Fourth usually brings TO the city many
eNcursiousts from nearby towns ana
villages
The government Offices and private busi-
ness concerns will suspend business and
Il general exodus for cool spots In the
surrounding resorts viii take place.
Where Will be no military parade nor
other demonstration I'm the city.
At the baseball park two games or
bail Will be played between Richmond
ana Lancaster. the Leading Atlantic
League team-one az 10 o'clock \. NJ. the
o.her at 1880 I'm the afternoon. and many
amateur games will be PLAYED on the
THE VAUDEVILLES
y special ladies and childrens matinee
will be given nj that beautiful spot. For
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tho children is inst The thing. The en-
tertainment al the park Is a splendid one
and eeveral frst-oIess vuudeyille ppopin.
incmding Tho Verdi Ladies Ousrtette.
win erferfair Al riobt "a Grand dfsnlay
of fireworks VIII be gwen.
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