The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-05-27
CALEDONIANS OWN
THE CITY TODAY
The Parade Splendid Success Athena
School Won the First Prize.

II For once in his life sthe weather man
has been good on Caledouian Picnic
day and the Scotch own Athena fur to-
day and tomorrow. Whether in obedi-
ence to Scotch supplications made in
strict Gaelic, or whether the weather
machine slipped and couldn't help it.
self, is not known. Be that as it may,
the day is ideal and all the Caledonians
and their friends are in town and en-
joying every minute of the Fifth annual
picnic given by the Umatilla County
Caledonian society
Early morning witnessed clouds of
dust on every road leading to Athena
and all roads lead to Athena marking
the advance of crowds on their way to
the picnic grounds.
The parade at 10 o'clock this forenoon
was feature of the days program. In
it were many distinct departures f,om
the time worn procession ideas. Under
the supervision of DR.. j. d. Plamondon,
the parade was success from every
view point. both in regard to the spec
tacular and the practical. Business
houses and firms were represented by
floats and other features that would
have been creditable in city of $4,000
| population. The procession was long
one and formed on Current street. 1t
was organized into six divisions aud was
under the direct supervision of DR.. j. ID
Plamondon, Marshal of the day, and
aides, Daniel Mcintyre and j. d. Nc
Intyre. The line of march was from
Current street, north on First to Main;
east On Main to Fifth; north on Fifth to
Washington; west on Washington to
| Fourth; south on Fourth to College; east
on College to Fifth; south on Fifth to
| Main; west on Main to First street. The
parade was organized as follows:
| 1sT DIVISION.
DR.. j. ID, Plamondon, Marshal.
Carriages Containing Speakers.
Athena Band.
Athena Public School.
2ND MISCONCEPTIONS.
/ A. M. Gillis, Lumber.
Chas. Sargent, Builder
L. +. Robinson, Painter.
Ellskamp, Saddlery.
@. HI. Sherman, Butcher
b. d. Jarman, Fair Store.
Mcbride, Druggist.
King Bros, Livery.
Worthington & Thompson, Groceries.
Cox & McEwen, Hardware.
Chamberlain & Hayes, Real Estate.
3RD DIVISION.
Athena Fire Department.
4TH DIVISION.
Horseback Riders.
5TH DIVISION.
G. A. Barrett & Co., Hardware and
Implements.
Athena Mercantile Co., Merchandise.
Athena Mercantile Co., Machinery and
Implements.
The Athena Public School went after
the first prize and got it. The school
had three floats in the procession and
was easily the best representation made.
Dean Dudley and his mule won second
prize.
The exercises this year are being held
| In a canvas-co arbor on Third st.
south Of Main. There is plenitude of
seats and acc ommodations for visitors
are excellent in every respect.
After the parade the exercises were
taken up. Hon. David Taylor, mayor
of Athena, welcomed the Caledonians
to Athena. Mr.. Pickens, OF Por-
tland, delivered the annual address,
and following Scotch songs and dances
DR.. w. G.. Cole, Of Pendleton, in his
pleasant and entertaining way, delivered
an address. Tomorrow the principal
speaker will be Hon. ames H. Raley,
of Pendleton.
The Portland party of Caledonians ar
rived in the city this morning on the
Pendletou-Spokane passenger train
In the party are Mr.. Pickens,