The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1900-07-07
A GRAND CELEBRATE
thousands Of Patriotic, Happy, Pcos-
porous People Spectacular Pa
rade Great Barbecue---Fine Md
sic. Excellent Grafton De-
liglltful Bail A BIG Day.

nly 4, 1900 is a day Of the past but
the celebration. held at that time will
be recorded in the city annals is one Of
the best ever given IN Caldwell. The
various committees had bee. active
IN their preparations and the city was
ready to care for its guests who
gathered from the surrounding coun.
try and towns at an early bonr and by
the parade hour lined the streets with
crowds of eager spectators.
The procession formed In front Of
the City hall and carried out the sched-
uled line Of March. The following was
the order: Marshal, d. D. Campbell
and aids j. G. Dressler and Tom Dry
den, cornet band and oratoraof the day,
Mayor and councilmen in carriages,
Odd Fellows in unique patriotic forms,
Modern Woodmen, knights of Fythias.
These were followed by party of
"flibusters" and pair. of clowns on
wheel and donkey and young ladies on
wheels. A number of citizens in
carriages also Joined the parade.
The program given in the pavilion
which was built adjoining the opera
mouse. block was as follows: Music by
the band, Soldiers chorus-twenty. five
voices, Invocation Rev. W. J. Boone,
Chorus For Thee Oh Country Ora
ton Hon. w. E. Borah of Boise
America, The Fourth il Caldwell Six
teen Years ago, Hon. sCuddy OF Port.
land. The music was characteristic of
Caldwell's musicians, its excellence on
this occasion being no axception.to the
general rule. The Grafton. dealing
principally with the nations expansive
policy from its birth to to the present
time, was a mastery address and the
hearty applause accorded Mr.. Borah
was genuinely expressive of the feel
lngs of Caldwell's citizens. Mr.. Cuddy
is an entertaing talker and his reminis-
cences and anecdotes of the early days
told in humorous manner peculiar to
himself were enjoyed and warmly APP.
plauded. Immediately following the
exercises the barbecue was announced
and we feel that credit is due the com
mittee on refreshments for its excel
lence. It is estimated about two
thousand people were served. ID.
The sports of the afternoon opened
by our boys crossing bats with the
Nampa boys. The Caldwell boys were
victorious, the score being II to in
their favor. e.,
The remainder Of the afternoons pro-
gram, consisting of various races, was
carried out as planned, the decisions of
the judges in each instance being high
~ satisfactory. Some disappointment
was felt from the necessity Of postpon-
ing Of the balloon ascension due to the
wind storm. 1t willis up Sunday,
however.
Despite the dampness of the evening,
a large crowd gathered to witness the
fireworks. The display was good and
the management very successful in set
ting them off.
/ The celebration closed with grand
ball given ia the evening in the Ar
mory hall which was we'll attended, es.
pecialIy by those from neighboring
towns. Music was furnished by Boise
Orchestra.
We feel that the day was a success
alone from the excellent order pre-
served and entire freedom from acct
dents of any kind. THE TRIBUNE be-
lieVes that it voices the sentiments Of
all in thanking those in charge of the
various features of the days entertain
ment for their splendid management
and the excellent results.