Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-08-06

5000 strong is an expression OF the
change in public sentiment. But we
have reason to rejoice today that we
are Americans. What an inspiration
to remember that we.are a part of the
most humanitarian and enlightened.
the most progressive and prosperous,
and the freest nation on the earth.
Others have their marks of greatness
and elements of strength, their peculiar
advantages. | do not ask you TO love
your fatherland less, but to love the
land of choice more. America is cos
mopolitan. We have no load of here
ditary, aristocracy and nobility. The
| founders of this republic made no pro-
vision for nobility save the nobility of
character. Grit, gumption and grace
are the passwords to success in this
land Whether foreign born or native
we need to cultivate in ourselves and
to stimulate in others the spirit of true
patriotism. Our patriotism must be
such as will give strength and energy
| to purpose and will, and beget daunt-
| less courage.
Patriotism that enables man to
count the cOuntrys need far superior
to personal ease and self-aggrandize-
ment. Fired by such spirit we shall
be lifted above the level of the common
things of life, and above ordinary men.
If peace and prosperity bless the land,
we will rejoice and be glad but should
the winds of adversely blow upon US,
then will we bravely brest the tempest.
Above fear and all danger we feel that
the last end that comes to all men can
not come too soon, if we are found
fighting in defense of the laws and the
liberties of the land Today let us
pledge anew our loyalty to the Stars
and Stripes, and with more intense
affection, cherish "Old Glory" above al
others.
After the speeches had been con-
cluded announcement was made that
dinner was ready in the agricultural
building. This dinner was in charge
of committee of the Royal Neighbors,
consisting of Mesdames VIM. Water
house, G. Werlich, j. H. Knaggs, Frank
Menier, Chas. Kopplin and Miss Tillie
Schroeder, with Mrs. Frank Ritter as
chairman. Although provision had
been made for feeding large crowd,
the ladies did not expect so large one
as poured into the spacious hall where
plates for $50 had been set, but the
ladies were equal to the occasion and
handled the crowdin a masterful man
ner. 1t was found necessary for the
corps of waters to set the tables several
times and l 800 people were fed. Many
of the excursionists brought lunch bas-
kets with them and formed into parties
under the tall pines of the fair grounds
park, where they ate their lunch and
refreshed themselves in the pine laden,
aromatic breezes of natures wood.
At about two O'Clock the grand stand
was completely filled with people, and
the track lined on both sides with peo-
pie desirous of witnessing the athletic
events. A summary of this part of the
program is here given:
100 YARD DASH.
Mccarthy, Sparta. lst Scholfeld,
Wausau, End; Breitkreutz, Wausau,
3rd; Menzel, Wausau, 4th; Colby,
Wausau, 9th. Time, 10 40 seconds.
QUARTER MILE DASH.
Breitkreutz, Wausau. 1st; Seholfeld,
Wausau, End; Mccarthy, Sparta, 3rd;
Menzel, Wausau, 4th. Time, 81 1-5
seconds.
TUG OF WAR.
Marshfeld, Camp No. 1912.
Wausau. Camp No. 1864.
Won by Wausau.
Referees--Manson and Rosenberg,
ONE-HALF MILE HANDICAP.
Breitkreutz, scratch, 1st; Gehrke, &c
yards, End; Menzel, 10 yards, 3rd;
Colby, 30 yards, 4th; Scholfeld, 20
yards, didn't finish). Time, PIP 3-5.
FORESTER'S COMPETITIVE DRILL.
Marshfeld, Camp No. 1912.
Merrill, Camp No. 400.
Won by Merrill.
Time of drill, 10 minutes each team.
Judges-Elmer Lucas, Fred Becker,
Robt. Kummerow.
QUARTER MILE DASH.
Mccarthy, Sparta, 1st; Scholfeld,
Wausau, End; Breitkreutz, Wausau,
3rd. Time, 10 As.
d. E. Canty. of Ashland. officiated
as announcer and c. c. Parlin, of Wau-
sau, was referee in the track events.
A large platform had been erected
for dancing purposes and all during
the afternoon the younger element
availed themselves of the opportunity
and whiled away, the hours in this pas
time in the open air. Cones band fur
nished the music, while VIM. Sweeney
acted as prompter. There was also a
merry -go-round, and various stands
whore nicknacks were sold that re-
ceived the patronage of the children.
While the constitution of Nj. VIVA. does
not allow the selling of any spurious or
ardent liquors upon the grounds where
one of these picnics is held, there were
many refreshment stands on the
grounds where soft drinks were sold.
The Court House grounds in the
evening presented a beautiful appear
ance. Innumerable Japanese lanterns
had been strung around the square and
bordering the walks on either side, and