The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-05

her OF children, coStuheu " HP'VSSh'
the various states Of the union. Forest
crs. Maccabees and Knights of pythias'
with their floats offered some very
inal allegorical features,
The fire department and its appara'
tas came in the rear, The parade nm
ished at the City Hall where the dedi'
oatory exercises OF the new structure
occurred immediately following.
The dedication of the new City Hall
was the most impressive part Of the
day's festivities, A goodly crowd was
in attendance. After the rendition Of
the Star Spandled Banner" by the
band Rev. Father Waters delivered the
invocation. Mrs. Charles II. haddis
then read the Declaration of independ'
ence. Honorable G. c. Fulton
followed delivering an excellent Grafton
which was received with cheer after
cheer. Columbia, the Gem OF the
Ocean," by the band was next offered
Hon. John II, Smith on behalf OF the
city then turned the new City Hall over
TO Mayor Surprenant who responded
with well worded speech OF accept
ance. Rev. W. s Short delivered the
invocation which concluded the ceremon'
les. Sacrificing the dignity which was
necessary at so important occasion as
the dedication of the City Hall the
crowd now sought the business section
of the city where the sports and gen
eral rollickiug time took place, The
events with their winners follow;
The wall sealing contest was par'ie'
ipated in by four teams, the best be
ing made in q seconds.
The boys race, boys under Il year
Of age. was won by Roy Vanice, OF War
renton, first prize George Wright see
ond.
Girls race. under IL years. was wor
by Birdie welch, first; Thelma Darcy
second.
Race for boys under ID years was wo'
bv Carl Suicklund, first; Wesley WelcI
second.
| Girls race, unde, 10 years, was wol
bv Florence johnson, first; Clara John
son, second.
Sack race was won by Wesley WelcI
and Robert welch.
Fat mans race, four entries, was wo'
by E. S. Landingham.
Three legged race was won by "e'
ley welch.
The egg race was won by harti
Brown.
The married woman's race was Wo
by Mrs, RenOnd.
The pie eating contest occurred upo
the wooden awning of store at u
, corner of Tenth and Commercial street.
Interest in this very ludicrous spe
tacle was paramount; fully four hum
red people stood in the streets an
cheered the six boys who participate
The pie was blackberry and was e.
peeially suitable for such contes
The boys with arms and hands tied o'
hind them went to their work with
will and to the keen delight OF the ro
licking spectatorS soon painted the
physogs' a pleasing shade OF blue e'oIae
The most astonishing fact about u
contest was that Sheriff Linville, who
| ample proportions loomed up form
ably from amid the boys, had sta
Of about ten minutes on the succes
ful contestant and devoured who
1 ME. which was the county officers on
award.
| At night the pyrotechnic display W
I given on the hill back OF the city. I'd
offered many ingeniously conceiv
pieces, mines, rockets, roman candl
and bursts Of fire. The explosions
{ crackers continued throughout the eve
I ing and the hand OF the clocks point
well to the wee sma' hours before
signal marking the end OF Astorias 9
Ill H.. oalahra,;on was heard,