Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-23
r1iiWaukee'S Celebration

The following preliminary outline of
the program to be carried out in Mil
waukee, June 81 to July 2, on the oc-
casion Of the celebration of Wisconsin's
seml-centennial anniversary, has been
issued by the department of publicity
and promotions:
June 81 Monday will be the day for recen.
lions In the afternoon evening as the com
mlttee may decide later on, a public recention
VIII De held at the Exposition building. The
presence of President Mckinley and the COVER
nors OF the Northwest is assured. 1t is prOposed
TO make these commemorative exercises a oraat
feature of the week. A general illumination of
the city will begin on Monday and will form
very picturesque features.
. tuesday, June rs. Great military day. De-
Unite arrangements assure the committee of
Gne presence OF the national guard of this state
and OF the federal troops. On this day will
take place the dedication of the Conway monu
ment ut cost S5O,000). This wonderful and ar
tiStic grouping, by the artist Conway. has al
ready become famous in Europe. This monu-
ment IS commemorative of Wisconsin, mart in
the civil war. President Mckinley will unveiI
the monument. Inc Grand Army posts of the
state OF Wisconsin,, and thousands of veterans
from the National home, Milwaukee. will at
tend. In the evening, O'Clock, the bicycle
pageant. This bicycle pageant will be the
largest ever held in America, and will be parti-
clpated in by bicycle clubs from all over the
country. The large manufacturers throughout
Iu6 country Will furnish 1OatS, all DrODelled
by bicycle devices of every character The
committee in charge has the assurance of at
least five thousand bicycle enthusiasts. The
representation OF Hoats Will certainly cover a
distance of three or four miles.
Wednesday, June 20, will be dedicated to the
nre department exhibition, and at 3 30 p NJ
VII VII begin the largest industrial parade that
milwaukee, or the state has ever seen. In this
parade, all the Industries of the state will be
represented, and one of its attractive features
Will be the marching of the Travelling Mems
of 10 tote Of
Will head the ind ustrial parade as they repre-
sent every branch of business. In the evening
at O'Clock will be the fire run of the en-
tire fire departments attracted to the CITY This
ire run Will begin at the west end of Grand
avenue and terminate at the lake front several
miles. During the fire run, fireworks will be
used all along Grand avenue, ma king most
picturesque effect.
On June 80 will take place the formal dedica-
ton OF the city Library. one of the most beauti-
IG p9Oi ne n 63ldIngs IN the country costing
and literary societies of the city and state will
claim their own. In the evening will be
parade OF the social clubs of the national
floats.
Friday, July /. Floral parade in the after
noon. inns Will be from plans followed in
Yer Venice and European cities and will be one of
the attractions of the carnival. This parade
VIII be along the famous lake shore drive In
the evening, at o'clock, the carnival
pageant. This pageant illustrates the history
of the state from the legendary period to state
hood In series of twenty floats These
floats promi Sc the most picturesque panoramic
street display that has ever been had in the
West, equaIling in every way the great pageant
Of Rex, in New Orleans.
Saturday, July 2. Regatta on the bay. Sever
al hundred yachts will participate in this
regatta. Saturday evening, at o'clock
Illumination 15I of the bay by pyrotechnc display
ms display has been arranged by the largest
firms in the business and promises to rival
anything yet attempted anywhere.
This is simply the rough outline of the pro-
gram OF set features. In the evenings there
will be variety of entertainment that the
most exacting may be satisfied with. All of
the theatres are making attractive bookings
the summer gardens will have operas and open
air concerts, the lake shore resorts will be in
ful blast; and the social clubs will keep open
house. The great social event of the week
however, will be the Carnival ball which the
directors will endeavor to give a national rep
utation, such as have the annual functions at
New Orleans. Any information desired per-
tanning to rooms or any other features of the
carnival, will be cheerfully given by the COM
mlttee on publicity and promotion, or the Sec
rotary of the Carnival association,