Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-20
ABOUT 5000 VISITORS
Friends of Temperance Hen Came in
 Large Numbers.


 Never have the temperance adyo- cates in this city appeared to better ad- vantage than they did on Saturday. both in the state parade and also at the field sports and track games held at the Driving park. The men who abhor all intoxicating drinks disport- ed themselves in manner which won for them many friends and much ad- miration. Even the critics agree that the parade was one of the finest ever, held in this city and that it was a credit not only to the local society, but to the state union. The members of the visiting societies conducted themselves in a most praiseworthy manner and there was not the slight est sign of disturbance during the day-a remarkable showing when it is considered that there were nearly 5000 visitors in the city during the day.
 The Driving park was not large enough for the crowds which swarm ed into it all the afternoon. They crowded into the grandstand until the danger point was reached, they over flowed into the baseball field and surged onto the race tracks in such large numbers that it was necessary to announce that no more events would be held unless the track was cleared. Notwithstanding the pres ence of such an immense crowd only two accidents took place, and these occurred during the baseball game be- tween the Hartford and New Britain societies. Miss Elizabeth Welch of New Britain was hit in the head by 8 batted ball and was knocked uncon- scious for several minutes. A pNrt of the skin over her, eye was torn off. Mrs Ann Grant of North Main street, an aged woman, attempt ed to cross the diamond in front of the batter and was struck in the stomach by a pitched ball. She fell to the ground and was carried off the field in an unconscious condition. 1t was half hour before she recovered con sciousness. Yesterday Mrs Grant was still confined to the bed, but it is not thought that her injuries will prove serious.
 The athletic meet was well man. aged by M. J. Thompson and he was the recipient of many congratulations for the satisfactory manner in which
  After the meet the Yale athletes ap- preached MT Thompson and said: "We had a fine time and are well satisfied It was one of the finest meets we ever attended. If you give another, just send us word and we'll be here"
 The lunch and refreshment stands at the Driving park did a rushing business while the provisions held out. It seemed as if every one of the 5000 persons was either hungry or thirsty and consequently the demand for food and drink was enormous. The refreshment supply became exhaust ed between 3 and 4 o'clock.
 It was great day and the crowds of people had great time. The vis- itors thought Waterbury was all right and was well satisfied with the treatment received There was one disagreeable feature. Scott Snow, leader of Colts band of Hartford was requested by friends to have the band give a concert on the green be- fore departing for home. He consent ed and the band had rendered one se- lection when a police officer came along and acting upon orders of Chief Egan. ordered the band off the beau tiful green which is prized as much as a gold mine. It was feared that one or two small blades of grass might be trampled upon.
 The visiting societies, who were loud in their praise of the local so- ciety, started to leave for home about 6 o'clock, and by 9 o'cuock all had de- parted for their own fresides.
 Mayor John F. Elton assisted in scoring the track events. It was the first athletic meet he attended since he used to participate in the sprint races at Trinity college meets.
 Many persons admired the beautiful flag, which was flying to the breeze from the High school building on Saturday in honor of the parade. This flag, which was unfurled by Principal Wilby on Saturday, was presented to the school by the class of '9S, is kept on exhibition in glass casey- and is flung to the breeze only on extraordir nary occasions