The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-08-09
ALL READY
For The Big County Picnic
Tomorrow
All That Is Needed Is Good
Weather
--
To Make The Picnic A Grand
Success
There Will Be Something
Doing All Day
An Outline Of Some Of The
Chief Features
Tomorrow is the day!

AoihOiiOW lhN uuy
After weeks of careful preparation
the committee of the Citizens Asso-
citation believe that not a single stone
has been left unturned to provide, to-
morrow, the biggest day of entertain
ment that Knox county has enjoyed
in many years. Reports from differ
ent sections have been steadily pour
| ing in and on every hand it is agreed
that the interest in the day is i'm
mense. While it is now impossible to
| Judge the extent of the crowd with
ness men will be disappointed if they
do not have at least $4,000 people as
their guests at the Park tomorrow.
All and a little more of the $500
fund subscribed by the business men
has been spent.
First and undoubted greatest among
the drawing cards will be the pres
ence of Governor Judson Harmon. The
governor comes, not as candidate,
but as the chief executive of the state,
doing honor to one of the richest and
most prosperous counties therein, and
still more, as a one-time resident of
this county. The governors address
will be given in the auditorium at
2:15 in the afternoon.
After the presence of the governor,
ii is impossible to star any one of the
many attractions that has been pro-
yided. All are of the best. In the
first place, there is the Fourth Regi-
ment band of Columbus, easily one of
the best and the most popular bands
| in the state. 1t should give as much,
if not more, satisfaction than the IA
nous Neddermeyer band which was
on the grounds last year. A splendid
program will be rendered at the band
stand throughout the day and evening,
but the especial attention has been de-
voted to the concert in the auditorium
at 1890 a. m.
gram of classical and popular airs will
be given which in itself will be worth
a visit to the park.
Another big attraction is the Jewel
Comedy company. This company
comes to the picnic after months
stay at lndianola Park, Columbus, and
1t is reported to be one of the strong
est of its kind. II will give two per-
formances of about an hour and half
each. The first will follow, immedi-
ately the address of Governor Har-
mon in the afternoon, the second will
take place at eight o'clock in the even
ing after the fireworks. Both are alb
solutely free, No admission Will be
charged and no seats will be reserved.
Then, for the lovers of the national
sport, there will be two first class bail
games. In the morning at ten o'clock,
Danville and Fredericktown will cross
bats; in the afternoon at three, Amity
and Mt Vernon. All four teams will
present their strongest lineup and
four solid hours of good sport are
promised,
The free for all horse race will be
another interesting feature. Six hors-
es. all good ones, have been entered
and splendid time will be expected.
Three heats will be pulled off, the
first being called promptly at 1890,
Several well known horsemen have
consented to act as officials, and the
track is said to be in fine condition
for fast time
The evening program is almost as
replete with strong features as those
of the morning and afternoon. In ad-
dition to the concert and the theat.
rical performance, there will be fine
exhibition of fireworks at 1880. This
is a special display bought for the oc
casion and will doubtless prove one
of the finest ever exhibited in the
park.
In short, there will be something
doing almost every minute of the
morning, afternoon and evening.
The stores will all close at 8 in the
morning. EARLY delegations are ex
pected from the neighboring county
towns.
This is Knox County's big day. Lei
every man, woman and child join IL
making the most of it.