The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1910-07-09
COLDFIELD ENJOYED A
GREAT FOURTH OF JULY
The Gold Camp Enjoyed a Genuine Carnival From Early Morning to
Late at Night-Parade Was Excellent, and Sports of all Kinds Kept
Streets Crowded all D~ay-Street Carnival at Nighta Huge FroIc

I a notable fact too, that in Goldfeld nj
least nearly every feature of the days
program required effort that couldn I
only result in good to the participants.
Reviewing the program from the be-
ginning To the close there wa TIE
band which played, for it did play an
important part IN the days festivities
and certainly the faithful practice
which was necessary to accomplish such
excellent results is q step forward N
the musical world. Then there was the
parade wherein those who strove for
the attainment of beauty in their floats
must have gained some benefit in work
ing to produce tho most beautiful ef-
fects. The athletic sports which were
set for different hours during the day
were INDUCED in with the greatest en-.
thusiasm, and as such physical exer-
cises yields its returns in glowing good
health, the committee on sports chose
wisely and well for their part of the
davis celebration. There is nothing
more attractive to man, woman or
child Tran perfect health, and the
Drawn and muscle that is a part of it,
the solid flesh and the glowing skin are
the admiration of all. Goldfeld is up
to-date. 1t is in keeping with new
thought.
That it was a sane Fourth in our lit
tie community is something to be
thankful for. Congen:ality and hearty
good will reigned and the evident
happiness of every one convinced ps
that the Fourth of July can be a hugo
success, a fitting celebration with out
the use of dangerous fireworks. Particn-
larly pleasing were the exercises held in
the Episcopal church. IT was an origi-
nal idea and a splendid one, giving the
proper amount of respect ard sincerity
to the occasion that the anniversary of
eur independence Day demands. A
large audience gathered at the Epls
copal church at II o'clock. Flags and
bunting were used to decorate the edi-
fee and the effect was most impressive.
The exercises opened with the reading
of the Declaration of Independence by
Judge F.. A. Barnes. He was in exeei-
lent voice and held the profound DIT
~tention of his audience as he pronounced
each word of the famous document. III
was an inspiring hour. Following The
reading Col. It. V. Eddy delivered orc
Of the finest addresses that was ever
writer, on "I'atriotism to the Flag.
His hearers sat %spellbound They re-
GREETED that all in Goldfeld were not
present to enjoy the excellent program.
The service closed with the singing
of the National airs, which were led
by Mrs. Charles s.. Sprague; assisted
BY Jacob Arm. In a spirited manner
the audience joined IN the singing ami
under the able leading of Mrs. Spraguo
| and Mr.. Arm it was a beautiful song
service. Mrs. Charles s. Wilkes presi'l
ed at the organ. The Rev. Ben. J. Oar
nellie pronounced the impressive belle.
diction.
Ar night the streets were ablaze with
electricity ard every one was in gala
| attire. The camp boasts of countless
pretty women. The streets We're Filed
with them. They appeared in datntiest
| summer frocks and each one was show
cred with confetti. A confetti; shower,
by the way, is one of the prettiess
kinds. for the quantities of gay eoiore1
Paper are becoming to any type OF
: beauty, be she blonde or brunette, the
effect is enhancing.
The dance at Assembly hall was AN
enjoyable part of tue evenings gay
cites. The spacious r" IN was filed wi'h
merry dancers and the pleasure was
prolonged until long past midnight
People were in the humor for dancing,
and it continued until all were ready to
close the evenings amusement.