The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-08-04

iiA success ls now assured
Tho lsG regatta and carnival OF lnnd
and aquatic sports win eclipse anything
OF the kind ever held here
when Asiorla's ci,izcr, once make up
their minds to a thing. they usually carry
II through 90 SUCCESS The committee
appointed by the citizens 20 mud ways
and means 20 pcrpotuate III, annual re.
gUtth got down 20 good solid work In
short ordor. and az their meeting yes
trr'lay afternoon decided on an elaborate
program for the ihrrc days carnival.
commencing August 9oth.
There viii hc all sorts OF land md
aquatic sports. and the regatta program
lnciudsT sons intervening races. both
sailing and rowing. II is the intention
OF the committee TO meet every day untl
thr soth and leave no stone unturned 10
make tho anair the most SUCCESSFUL even,
Of tho kind ever held on This part Of
tho coast
The finance committee me, with hearty
support from the many business men
whom they met on their FIRST roundup.
sam. they did not make thorough cam
VASES. II Nigh, be- well 20 state here
tho, Il X the desire OF the committee
that those who wish 90 contribut
twinc. etc. viii &C., their contributions
IN early.
The carnival win open with a military
and civic parade ana the regatta cS-
crcl~cs with the singing Of npproprate
national airs by a chorus OF 2oo voices.
All the athletic events viii be given
under th, auspices OF the Astoria Foot
ball club There viii be tugs OF war
both on land ana water. TO represent all
natlonaltles. and various other land and
aquatic events that WIN prove highly
amusing The baseball game by the fat
and lean men VIII prove one OF the
banner events OF the carnival. the mines
being picked from men prominent IN bus
mess and professional life IN the city
The regatta hall There Is where the
fair sex make Ct absolutely Impossible
20 got along without their assistance
That is the one event 20 which the Ia
dies look forward 10 with great anticl-
pations. II win he grand affair, so the
committee has promised and the hall
viii he suitably decorated for the oe.
cafion Bicycle races. lifc-savinE drills
by the Candy ana Point Adams crews,
and clam bake are other events that
win take place.
Then there will be queen 4 real
live and beautiful carnival queen md
the gentlemen ~ the city win he given
a chance to votc--at 10 cents vote
reporters not hurred-for their favorte
young lady. the one receiving the most
votes 10 be crowned queen on the morn
ing OF the Goth. As Astoria Is fortunate
In the possession OF large number OF
beautiful young ladies, with a CORE
spending number OF very gallant gentle
men, II Is safe TO predict that the con-
test win he vigorous. Remember, gentle
men. the ten cent pieces 80 to help swell
the regatta fund
The committee is making every EFFORT
TO secure the presense Of the monitor
Monterey for the occasion. with very
favorable chances OF success. Those who
the first annual regatta In ~
VIII remember that the crews OF the
Monterey furnished some very interest
ing and exciting races, and It is 10 he
hoped the committee will be successful
In their efforts to have the jolly tars
with us this year.
Another feature that will prove inter
esting this Year will be the launching OF
which has been arranged for
the 22d. or course II is expected the
good ship Columbine will be present, ara
that no such emergency rs existed last
year will take her away Just when
she Isl wanted. Commodore Richardson
was absent last year, hut he will be
here this regatta. II the powers do not
decree plHeTWlet,
Among the visitors who will be here
during carnival week might be mentioned
the Woodmen of the World. They will
come several hundred strong. and re-
main during the three days events.
A grand display Of fireworks win be
given one night during the week, and
the committee state positively that 1t
will be no small affair. Those desiring 10
enter for the various events can do so
at any time after the program has been
arranged. 1t Is the intention Of the
to announce the program at
a very early date, so watch for It.
Every citizen should take an interest
In this event. and aid the committee