The daily sentinel., 1905-07-05


young ladies'. This feature made a
great hit.
Then came the Indian band in
their bright uniforms headed by a
stalwart drum major. The boys
made good music, and the parade
would not have been complete with
out this popular organization. The
young men and boys of the Indian
school, dressed in uniforms, fol
lowed the band. Over 100 boys were
in line and they made a fine showing.
Four young ladies' on horseback,
attended by grooms, came next. The
young ladies were superbly mounted.
The girls of the Indian school
came next, riding in an immense
wagon.
\ number OF boys on horseback
We're next in line. followed by Tony
Fluoken's attractive advertising
float
Then the fire department, the
whole OUTFIT resplendent and hand
some, came next.
The Continental Oil Company had
their big wagon in line, with Sam
Gourley driving.
\ long string of private carriages
completed the parade.
AT THE CITY PARK.
At 1880 am. the crowds had
gathered at the City park to hear the
Grafton of the day delivered by May
Or Bunting. and to listen to the read
ing of the Declaration of Independ-
ence by Phidelah Rice. the brilliant
reader. Perhaps $500 people gath
cred around the band stand.
After a selection by the Grand
junction band Mayor Bunting made
his address. He spoke briefly. but
his remarks were most appropriate
and were enthusiastically received.
In spite of the various noises caused
by the exploding of fireworks. the
mayor made himself heard by ali.
1t was a highly patriotic address and
to every hearer.
Mr. Rice was given the closest at
tention during the reading of the
Declaration of Independence. The
young mans peerless talent as a
reader was clearly brought out in
his Interpretation of the immortal
document
Mayor Bunting then announced
the program for the rest of the day,
and the crowds repaired t. Main
street to witness the Caledoniar
games.
THE CALEDONIAN CANES.
The Caledonian games took place
between Fourth and Fifth streets.
The throngs were so dense along the
street that it was almost impossible
for the officers to clear space for
the contests. Much interest was
taken in every contest and the re-
suits were enthusiastically received.
The first event was a 10O-yard
foot race. There were six or seven
entries. The first prize of S5 was
won by Lem Kennedy The second
prize, 50, was won by G. II. Gala
CHER.
The 5O-yard foot race for BOYS
under fifteen was participated in by
large number of boys. The first
prize. So was won by Geo. Cheliius,
while the second, $l.50, was awarded
TO Jim Chellius.
The three-legged race created
much amusement The three pr,zes
of 81. SO and 50 were awarded as
follows; First, Krepps and Lutes;
second. Barber and Wagner; third,
Patrick and Taylor.
The last event was the tug of war
Grand Junction received first prize
Palisade second.
After the games, there was a ces-
sation in the festivities until after
dinner.
THE RACES.
Shortly after dinner the crowds
began to pour into the fair grounds,
and by the hour of 2 over 5000 peo-
pie were on the grounds anxious for
the program of races to open. over
200 people occupied seats in the
grand stand, while 1000 people in
vehicles and on foot lined the race
course.
Every event was interesting. and
several were very exciting. The pro-
gram had been well arranged by
Clerk of the Course Atwood and his
associates. The crowd was royal in
its treatment for every horse. The
races. with the winners, are as fol
lows:
3-mile trot; best in 3 x mile
heats Entries Belle, Sharkey,
SaNby. Lady Dewey and Unknown.
First premium, Lady Dewey, Harry
Burnett owner; purse $40. Second
ney; purse $40.
Gentlemen's driving event; best ?
in 3; y mile heats. Entries-Lady
Ammons. Doc Murdoch and Uno.
First premium. Uno; owner, Hards:
.S35. Second, Doc Murdock; owner,
Bull; SIS.
"a mile running First. Bob;
owner, Newell S25. Second, Snake
of the Woods; owner, Sullivan; Sis,
lhlTd, BnllmOfe, owner Murray, 30.
u mile cowboy running race.
Ackerman's Romeo won only purse,
SIS.
Boys pony race. Clark's Leppy
first. $40; Volmer's Price, second.
$5.
Special pace won by Ream's Jul
iette. Purse $40.
THE FIREWORKS
The hour for the display of the
fireworks was $50 pm, but shortly
after Z O'Clock crowds began to gath
er at the fair grounds. and by S
o'clock a crowd that was perhaps
larger than that of the afternoon
was on the grounds. Great throngs
We're scattered in every portion OF
the grounds. all seeking a vantage
place to witness the display. The
band entertained the people until it
was dark enough for the display to
begin.
About $50 the first rocket was
sent into the air. and then for an
hour or more the dazzling rockets,
sprays and stars, made the whole
countryside brilliant. Hundreds OF
pieces were fired. and there was a
great variety of pretty effects The
display was most successful and
proved very satisfactory to the thou
sands. and everybody seemed to en-