The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1907-06-13
Unprecedented
CELEBRATION
CITIZENS PREPARE TO ENTERTAIN
All Sports VIII BE Free-Splendid
Literary Program-1O0 Trained
Singers Special Feature.

Singers Special Feature.
The fourth of July celebration e
be held In Hood River this year will
be the biggest and best ever held In
the city. The committee on finance
has been doing some excellent wo-b
In their course of canvass for funds.
approximately $1,000 ha, been sub
scIibed. The sum will undoubtly be
materially increased when the smaller
subscriptions begin to pour In.
There are some features of the com
Ing celebration that we desire to
place special emphasis upon.
First, there will be plenty Of seats
provided for all who attend. The ar.
Iangement of sufficient seating oapac
ity, upon occasions OF this character,
is usually neglected by the committee
having this matter In hand. Those
who have this matter In charge for
the approaching celebration, have as
sured US that no one will be compelled
to stand up If they desire seat.
Second, there will be plenty of
shade and good water. You will not
be compelled to stand out In the sun,
mol to go thirsty for a drink Of fresh
water. These features will be made a
speciality by the department. having
this work In charge.
Third, you will be protected from
the noise and clatter that usually dis
turbs the public exercises upon a
Fourth of Juls occasion. A large
acreage will be fenced of with rope,
and no small 10y, with horn and fire
cracker, will be permitted inside the
enclosure. We will guarantee that
when you come you will be able to
hear every word Of the speaker and
those who participate in the literary
exercises Of the day.
Fourth, a vigilant police force will
bs on the ground to protect you from
the insults and injuries that might be
imposed upon you by the acts OF any
who may desire to be present In an
intoxicated condition. These charao-
ters will not be permitted on the
ground.
Fifth, special detail of secret SER
vice men will be provided to detect
any fraud that may be practiced ty
those who operate confectionery
stands or eating booths. No one will
be permitted to continue the sale of
bis goods 1t In any case he does not
give value received. No one will be
allowd to make higher charge for
confectionery upon this occasion then
10 practi0ed In every day business.
In short, no graft will be allowed.
Lemonade must be OF q good quality
and correct measure.
SIXTH, the sports will be absolutely
free. You viii not be required to pay
a single cent to see the base ball
games and kindred sports. The city
10 to be the host, and you are our
guests. We will entertain you in a
measure In keeping with the highest
laws Of social and public etiquette.
Again we desire to emphasize the
fact that Hood River purposes to pro-
vide first class Fourth OF July cele-
bration. One hundred trained voices
will constitute the choir that will rem
deI the vocal music for the day. This
attraction 10 sufficient TO warrant
some Inconvenience upon your part
in order to be present. Come, and
hear this great chorus sing.
We have provided just enough
sports OF divers character, to forstall
any monotony in the program. The
base ball game between the fats ana
leans will be hummer. The fats
will wear loose uniform of striped
ticking, with the stripes running
The leans will wear the
same grade OF uniform with this diff
ference, the stripe will run perpen-
iioular and the suits will be skin
tight. The program has not yet been
fully arranged as to detail. However,
we have arranged for the following:
At $3.50 a. m. the Hood River band
will assemble on the square at Oak
and Second, aud lead the parade to
The grounds on Hood River heights.
upon arrival the literary
program will begin, which will occupy
The time until the noon hour.
Promptly at 12 m. there will be
basket picnic on the ground. A reg
liar old fashioned family and neigh
Dorly gathering.
The sports will begin at D. m.
md are as follows:
Base ball-Fats vs. Leans.
Foot race-50 yards for boys under
6 years of age. Winnes, $3.50.
foot race-l00 yards for men. Win
Ter $5. Foot raoe-50 yards, for fat
nen weighing over 200 pounds, $3.50.
Foot raoe-50 yards for girls under
A years. g. 80. Sack race, 50 yards,
rec for all. $3.50. Three legged race
80 yards, free for all. $3.50. Obsta-
lie race-fIee for all. $3.50. Running
broad jump. $3.50. Running high
ump. $3.50. Running hop, skip and
ump, s2,05; s3anding broad jump
Y. 90; base ball throwing. $3.50.
At o'clock r. m. there will be
lose contest in the city by the local
Ire department. A 70 yard run to
lydrant, laying $50 feet of hose,
Freak coupling, put on nozzle and
brow water. First prize, $l5. Seo-
md prize, $40,
The program after supper will be
leld near the present boat landing,
consisting Of tub races, log rolling
md greasy pole contest. The even
ng program will be concluded with q
gorgeous display of fireworks.
Arrange to be present to enjoy this
occasion with rs. We will expect you
lere and we will treat you right.
Smart Farmer.
A strawberry grower In the vicinity
u Lebanon sells his berries for 12L
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