Cañon City record., 1902-06-26
THE LOG ROLLING

The big log rolling event of the
Modern Woodmen of America was
held here last Friday, and considering
the inclemency of the weather, was
attended by large crowd of people.
Early in the morning misty rain
began to fall, which extended to Vic
tor and surrounding places, and doubt
less kept hundreds away who had
made preparations to come.
| The weather cleared sufficiently and
the pleasures of the day We're not
marred in the least.
There was n large delegation from
Pueblo and Florence, the former
place sending the well known organ
ization of musicians, Norris Military
Band They received the $50 COM
petition prize offered for the band
contest.
The uniformed WoOdmen were all
allowed to go throught the peniten-
tiary at 5 O'Clock in the evening.
The address of welcome by Mayor
James H. Peabody was excellent and
made each visitor fell that the mayor
really did welcome them to Canon
City. His delivery was perfect and
his masterful bearing made a very
favorable impression upon thosepresent.
President Walsh of the Log Rolling
association made few remakrs in re-
sponse to the mayor, which were well
received.
The parade was very fine indeed,
and was participated in by many
Woodmen, every camp represented
having uniformed team in the
parade.
The teams in the parade were,
Trinidad, Capt. Anderson; Pueblo,
Capt. Brentsel; Bessemere, Capt,
Florence, Capt. Sykes; Cripple Greek,
Capt. Long; Victor, Capt. Williams,
and Canon City.
The float Canon City had in the
parade was a good one. 1t was a log,
which looked as if it might have
come from the mommoth forest Of Cal
ifornia. Upon this log were the
working tools of the lodge, the beetle,
axe and wedge, with the Letters
NJ. WA. upon them. The goats Canon
City had in the parade attracted much
attentiona nd We're the cause of many
amusing remarks.
Pueblo had a delegation of Wood
men in the parade with white coats,
canes, flag tearers, etc, which made
Pueblo camp show up in good shape.
Pueblo also had a delegation of Royal
Neighbors in the procession.
Immediately after the parade the
roast OK was served on the grounds
opposite the Methodist church.
While the people We're eating the
balloon ascension WAS made by Prof.
Reichling of Denver.
Fully two Thousand people were fed
at the barbecue. The OK which was
served weighed 900, three cheeses were
cut up, and two wagon loads of bread
We're used, besides 5O-pound firkin
of butter. One box of lemons, 100
pounds of sugar and four barrels of
artesian water were used for lemon
ade.
In the afternoon the sports COM
menced.
First came the boys foot rare.
which was won by Fred Riede. Jr.
Considerable interest was taken in
the fat mems race, and few bets
were made, but it turned out as usual
- m.
The girls race was rather exciting
and was won by Miss yena Davis.
At this point the uniformed teams
reported for drill, and they took up
the next hour in drilling.
Victor team came on first, aud I'M
der the direction of Capt. Williams,
put ON some excellent movements,
which showed that the team had
been we'll instructed.
Pueblo and Bessemere next came
Handicapped by not having full teams.
Canon City was last to drill and
was awarded second prize, Victor get
ting first.
The judges were, W. V. Thornton,
Florence; Capt. Long, Cripple Creek;
l.. G. Hall, Canon City.
Next was the bicycle race, which
was won easily by Frank Bunton.
In the evening the band contest was
to have been held, but the Peabody
Military band would not compete, so
the prize was awarded the Pueblo
band. Peabody band turned out,
however, and escorted the Pueblo
band down to the park. played one
piece of music, and then turned the
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