Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-07-05
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would be. A great crowd was
present and the program was car
ried out to the satisfaction of all.
Every train from Devils Lake
brought a big load of people and
long before noon arrived the
grounds were fairlyalive with men
women and children. No exer-
cises were held in the forenoon,
except an open air concert by the
Indian band at 10 o'clock, but the
people did not mind that. They
found enjoyment strolling along
the beach, beneath the trees, or
quietly sitting or standing in
groups as fancy dictated.
The afternoon exercises began
in the auditorium at l:3O o'clock,
at which time vast and enthusi-
astic audience was present. The
Indian band opened the concert
and was followed by the Wesleyan
male quartet, who sang with their
usual spirit and were compelled to
respond to an encore. The other
talent who contributed to the sue
cess Of the entertainment were
Miss Ruth Anderson, violinist;
Miss Goodman, solo singer; AL. g.
Flournoy, impersonator, his wife,
and Miss Wilma Anderson, the
pianist. All appeared to good
advantage and all responded to
hearty encores. The entertain
ment closed with the spirited sing
ing by Mr.. McAllister of "The
Star Spangled Banner" the au-
dience joining in the chorus.
F1NERTY's SPEECH.
Following the concert, Hon.
John F. Finerty delivered his ora
ton on "Washington and Ameri-
can Independence" The speaker
paid a grand tribute to the father
of his country, but could not re-
frain from expressing sentiments
that in q measure reflected upon
the present foreign policy of the
United States government.
Mr.. Finerty began his address
by expressing regret that on the
occasion arrangements had been
made that would take the edge off
any speech. Heacknowledged the
merits Of the previous entertain
ment, but regretted that it was re-
quired of him that he should
bring up the rear.
After few appropriate prelimi.
nary remarks the speaker pitched
boldly into his discourse. The
fame of Washington, he said fills
not only this land, butt permeates
all the earth, we'll does he deserve
the title of father of his country.
In every relation of youth and
manhood, Mr.. Finerty declared,
George Washington stands unique
and alone. He had retired to the
quiet Of peaceful agricultural life,
but nowhere did the shots fired
by farmers and heard around the
world, sound louder than at Mount
Vernon. It called the patriot to
military camp, and drawing his
sword, he never sheathed it until
he had led his countrymen to vic
tory and made the nation free.
Mr.. Finerty thrilIingly portray
ed the size of Boston, the depart
ure of the redcoats, the entry 81
the Americans into the town and
then step by step followed Wash
ington through the long and terri
BILE struggle, went with him to
scene after scene of triumph 81
defeat; until at last the audience
was brought to the surrender at
Yorktown and the final triumph Of
American arms and patriotism.
The speaker said he did not be-
lieve in hero worship, as heroes
average, but he would make an ex-
ception of Washington whose ann
was at all times to serve his
country and mankind, and who on
ly took up the trappings of Office
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