The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-30

The grand marshars assistants and AIDES
of the bicycle parade held very snthusi-
astic and well-attended meeting at the
council chamber in the city hall last night.
Everything points to the probability OF
having the best bicycle parade ever seen
on the Sound. There will be at least 100
wheels In Tine, and the formation Will con-
sist Of eleven divisions.
The Red Cross Society will be asked TO
name the chief ns the ladies' division, and
to head that particular part OF The parade
with members wearing the insignia of the
society.
Mr.. Tom Dutton was appointed as,
committee of one to visit Tacoma and in
wife the various wheel clubs and bicyciis;s
thsre to attend the celebration and partic-
ipate in the parade. 4 good number is ex-
pected from that city.
The following reception committee was
appointed to meet the contingent at the
wharf: Joseph Alien. grand marshal, and
Messrs. Luce. Button, Dinghy AID Lap
Ian.
The following were appointed chiefs OF
divisions: 5. q. Gale Charles \. Smith.
Frank Dingley. G. +. Ross Z. .. LarRed,
c. Chandler. William Matheson, Arthur
Upper. William Mcmahon and James
Young.
bicycle Races
One of the most attractive features Of
the celebration Will be the bicycle meet az
the y. NJ. {. \. park Al the executive
committee meeting last night it was dec d
ed TO have the fireworks al that place. ana
this will add greatly To its atlraetiveaess.
There will be a band present 10 pay pat
rlotic and popular music, and every thing
promises 10 make the races the best ever
seen in Seattle.
1t is expected that the international pur-
suit race. which Is attracting much in
terest among the bicycle fraternity. vii.
be the most exciting event. Hunter.
Campbell Watson ami Overly will prob
ably ride for Washington. and they prom
ise that, In the event they lose. they viii
at leas. let the British Columbia boys
know they have had race
Hardy Downing. OF San Jose. one of the
fastest riders on the Coast, viii try his
luck with the others and Will endeavor
to establish some new records for as
pirants to fame on the bicycle track.
Last Nights Meeting.
The executive committee met early last
night and outside of deciding the loca
ton for the fireworks. accomplished lit
tie, as the work to be done now lies out
side of committee meetings. Mr.. L. c.
Hughes was selected TO preside at the ex-
ercises at the Armory and Andrew +.
Burleigh was chosen to deliver the ora
ton.
The matter OF entertaining the Cana
dian soldiers has been a subject much dis
cussed. II has been decided. however,
tn let the Red Cross Society look after ii
IL possible, and the committee Will prop
crly remunerate ii for It's efforts. This
will be a very happy arrangement II sue
cessful and no doubt the ladies of this
muniiiccnt organization will be glad OF
the opportunity 10 show their apprecia-
ton OF Great Britan's friendship at this
time.
Nothing remains now 10 make the
jubilation great success. but the wealth
or. II the Fourth is pleasant and the
many bombs and other atmosphere dis
turbe9s incident to such occasions do not
bring rain. this celebration will NC known
a. Seattle's best for some time 10 come.