Williams news., 1908-07-11


 for his subject, "Why Do We Cele-
 brateW Mr Vinson possesses un-
 common oratorical ability as was
 evidenced by the manner in which
 he deliver the address. MT. Vim
 sons address was typical Fourth
 of July oration, and answered the
 interrogation, Why Do We Cele-
 brate?" in no uncertain manner.
 The audience concluded the pro-
 gram by singing The Star Span
 gled Banner" The Woman's Club
 ladies deserve great credit for talk
 ing such an interest in the cele-
 bration. They worked faithfully
 in arranging the above program.
 which was without doubt the fea-
 ture of the celebration. Besides
 furnishing entertainment for the
 people, the rendition of the program
 gave degree of dignity to the cele-
 bration that would otherwise not
 have obtained.
 Immediately after the rendition
 of this program the parade was
 formed on Bill Williams avenue.
 The band. seated on the large tally
 ho, drawn by four horses, led the
 procession. Following was Elmer
 Langin In red. white and blue re-
 galia, and deeply stained visage.
 leading his pet dogs. Next came
 "the giant and the midget" dressed
 in patriotic celors and "armed to
 the teeth," the midget with long
 Winchester and the giant with .
 riot gun. Leon Jones followed this
 interesting couple with an express
 wagon full of pups. Behind him were the mounted Indians, a wagon !! full of squaws, and . number of citizens in buggies and on horse , back. "Burro Bill" and the squaws took first and second prize respec- lively.
 , After the parade the sereet sports took place on Bill Williams avenue The sack race by boys under 14 years was won by Frank Perkins with Oscar Perkins a close second ? The catching of hobhled chick.ee from horseback by Indian rider, was exciting. After %'biddy" had , lost about half her fea athers by the l performa nee. young brave ende ed r her agony by scooping her up. Hs received $5 as prize for the aG l complishment of this feat. The DO tato race by boys under IA wa, won by John Clark, first, and Gel E Montgomery second. A thorough F ly greased pig of the Arkansas hazlesplitter variety was liberated t on the streets and was bounced upon by herd of Supais and boys. y The slick little porker led them all a q merry chase, much to the amuse. ment of the crowd. until cornered by : Supai Jim, the big chief, who nab- : bed his hogship. and received the : pig as a reward. The Indian egg [ race was amusing. Only two of y the Indians, Snpai Charley and e another. succeeded in making the n race without breaking their eggs. D Next came the squaw race Some ' trouble was experienced in giving l. the dusky ladies fair start, but g when they finally got started. the 7 race was exciting, Supai Bessie n coming out under the wire first, | presumably because she had taken # the precaution to shed her mocca. }. cins. In the Indian wrestling y match Supai Bill threw one of his J. tribesmen after a lively tussel tha g looked like it might result in q 'f draw.
 d After the street sports the cele' t. brationists hurried to the Ions g ables and were soon being served l. with choice barbecued beef, mutton h and pork. spuds, pickles, bread ane 1T coffee, by Chef Kraft and his as 2 sitants. There were hundreds !" of hungry people at the tables ane ?. all got all they wanted to eat n The dinner was excellently prepar