The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-06-30

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The Fourth OF July celebration is burst
ing from the bud Of preparation into the
flower OF realization, and each day now
sees some new petal unfoaded-
All the committees have their work well
in hand Chairman Lobe, of the music
committee, has completed his programme
and It Is now in the hands Of the printer.
The general musical scheme Is an extern
sive one. and has required careful plan
ming. 1t viii utilize the services Of the
following bands: Wagners First Regf-
ment Lueben's. Vancouver, Nanaimo, In
dian Reservation. 1t will also call into
play the splendid chorus of 500 voices or
gained by the Christian Endeavorers. ana
will make a SPECIAL feature OF MISS Myrtie
Morgan as a cornet soloist-
During the concert on Monday evening,
from to II O'clock at the corner or First
avenue and Columbia street. the First
Regiment band will play a dozen national
and patriotic airs
On Tuesday morning, before the parade.
music will be furnished by the Indian band
Chairman Lobe wishes 1t distinctly un-
derstood that no favoritism has been exer-
cised in locating the concert at the corner
of First avenue and Columbia street. I'VE
have had some rcmonstranee in mild
way" said he last night from people on
Pioneer place. who think the concert
should have been placed there. Actual ex-
perience has convinced US that the acoustic
properties are better where We have placed
IL, On a low platform on Pioneer place.
the sound wanders on into space and is
lost At the other location 1t is bounded
and reinforced by the buildings, and will
yield better effect. There is also plenty
OF promenade room, and the concert can
be enjoyed from the bay 10 the hilltop
Plenty of Music.
All the bands VIII take part In the pa
rade. The chorus will be heard during the
exercises at the old university grounds.
after the parade on Tuesday. A band viii
be In attendance at the lacrosse game, and
another will furnish music during the fire.
works display In the evening.
One feature Of the musical programme
Will be a new national anthem composed
for the occasion by julius Adler. OF this
state.
Other committees are equally well adj
vanced with their work. CHAPMAN AM
brose. OF the committee on sports. leaves
this morning for Vancouver, b. c.. on
business trip connected with the celebra-
ton. He will remain there until Sunday.
He said last night:
"Our promise to give a superior class
OF sports Is going to be amply fulfilled.
The lacrosse game will be one of the fin
est matches ever seen In the Northwest. A
$oB cup mas deem OueTeu as a trophy 10
the successful team. have no hesitation
I'm saying that this cup liz the handsOmeSt
trophy ever offered here. 1t is now on ex-
hfbition in Graham 8 Moore's window. For
this prize we are fortunate in having the
senior teams from Victoria and Vancou-
yer to compete. Each of these teams has
won two games from the other this sea-
son. The NTH game will be played at
Vancouver on Dominion day. Whichever
team loses there will be doubly anxious
to retrieve its defeat by winning here. and
apart from this. each team has expressed
its determination to win the American cup.
The catching. or attempt to catch. the
creased pig Is going TO excite lot OF
interest. | have taken every precaution
that he shall be well creased. To remove
all doubt as to the time of this feature,
we have decided to make II special order
for 2:l5 O'Clock Tuesday afternoon at the
Y. Nd. c. A. park Whatever other sport
may be In progress at that time VIII be
suspended until the pig has been caught
or has made good his escape"
The iog-roliing contest. which Ia to
take place at Madison park Tuesday after
noon. has received number of entries.
Three prizes are offered. $b. $o and y.
Fred a. Allen OF the s. & l. road, said
yesterday that the mills at Sedro- Woolley
wouid ciose for the occasion. and dele
CATION OF several hundred loggers would
come to Seattle Sunday.
VIII Not Have . Walkover.
The Santiago heroes from the Iowa are
a
of-war. The old 'longshoremen's team. or
ganized here several years ago and main
tanned fer some time. has gotten together
again and is training for the event.
The fireworks for the Fourth arrived
yesterday on the walla Waila- The sun
dry packages containing the big bombs
and skyrockets and set pieces were all in
good condition. The entire consignment
was subject To special insurance and viii
require special storage.
The yachtsmen are juhilant over the
prospects OF the regatta. Commodore
Thompson stated last night that large
number of entries had already been filed.
and he expects Others to follow.
The programme for the Northwest in
ternationai and Fourth of July regaftas to
be he'd at Seattle on July 5, and 5, IS
complete in general outline as follows:
ON JULY at u. m.-Tre meeting of the
Northwest International Association dee
gates will take place for the annual eiec-
ton Of officers and the transaction OF the
years business az the association. THIS
meeting VIII be held AZ the Butler hotel.
room 8. All yachtsmen are invited TO be
present.
ON July az II a. m.-The Northwest In
ternationai and the Fourth or July regat-
tas will take place in the has under the
auspices Of the Elliott Ray Club. The two
races viii be sailed simultaneously over
the same course. as per sailing instruc-
tiors and charts OF the course furnished to
all yachts on entering
The evening of the Fourth viii he spent
ashore. the fireworks. etc. being the at
traction.
On July At II a. m.-The International
fleet officers viii taxi. command OF the
squadron for cruise 20 some place they
shah determine upon for 3 picnic and clam
bake returning 10 the West Seattle club
house In time for the smoker,
On tbs. evening Of July : a, { o'cfack "a
stag smoker with music ana light refresh
ynentS ard for the orc<entaf,on OF the
prizes VIII hf held n, the West Seattle club
house. All yachtsmen and Their friends are
Invited.