Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-08-04
PLAN BIGGEST day IN
HISTORY OF STAUNTON
Preparations for Fourth An
nual Labor Day Celebration
Are Under Way
SCORES OF new FEATURES
Dozens of Organizations From
Away Will Be Here to Help
Make Occasion Notable One

With election day thing OF the
recent past, the next big event IN
Staunton's future is the Fourth An
nual Labor Day Celebration to take
place under the auspices of the Work.
ingmen's Fraternal Association on
September 4, the day set aside ma
tionally for that purpose, and which
so far as StauntOn is concerned Is
one of the biggest, if not the biggest
day in the year. Under the hand OF
the Workingmen's Association, this
day has grown in Importance to the
town until now practically every
business man and enterprise recog-
nizes it's value to the community and
literally contributes to make it the
success that it has been in recent
years.
September 4, 1911, it is hoped to
pull off a celebration which in point
of spectacular splendor and genuine
interest will eclipse anything of the
kind attempted in previous years.
Under the immediate guidance OF Mr..
C. E. Haines, as general manager,
and a committee from the Assocla-
ton consisting of Messrs. c. R. Nc
Guffin, George A. NEWMAN, j. j.
Prufer, George A. Cottrell, j. A.
Hemp, J. w. Jardine and R. A.
Whitesell, the work of launching
this years celebration is we'll under
way. Mr.. Haines has successfully
managed these matters from year to
year and it is but natural that his
services should be very much in de-
mand this year. AS band man, OF
lifelong experience, he has been able
to make the most satisfactory ar
rangements with quite a number OF
musical organizations for the ap-
preaching gala day. The StoneWall
Band, the Roman Band, the Maryland
Band, of Rockingham; and the Sea-
wright Band, of Augusta county,
have all signified their intention OF
being present and participating in
the festivities. Arrangements are
still pending with the Clifton Forge,
Covington, Dayton and one or two
other bands. These will be heard
from definitely within a short time.
Depending altogether on contribu-
tions, the Association is being warm
ly supported in its endeavor to put
off a big one." The city council ap-
propriated $50, the use of the Fair
Grounds and city team. Several
concerns contributed as high as $25
and before the list of contributions is
closed, finances will be in excellent
shape. On top of that, prizes to the
value of hundreds of dollars are an
nua1ly offered by Staunton's enter
prising business men.
Advertising, one of the most i'm
portant matters in the conduct of any
enterprise, has been carefully seen to-.
Personal letters have been written
enclosing large posters, prepared
with gummed slips ready for posting,
to postmasters and business men all
over this section. The seven coun-
ties of Augusta, Rockingham, AL
leghany, Albermarle, Rockbridge,
;~rJ,1o hnnn
cred with a blanket of advertising
matter, towns within district run
ming as far north at Edinburgh, east
as far as Gordonsville, south as far
as Lexington and west to Allegheny
Station Icing acquainted with the
events arranged for the entertain
ment of such delegations as they
chose to send.
The great military and civic par
ade, will as usual be one of the big
features. In addition to the Work
ngmen, Firemen, Odd Fellows, j unio1
of the World military companies and
| best bands in the Shenandoah Valley,
| the number of enterprises entering
| floats and fine stock among the indus
triale xhibitsis usuallyvery large. This
year it promises to be even larger,
Prizes will of course be offered in the
various class and under the stimula-
ton of competition the standard is
kept very high.
At the Fair Grounds general
round of field day sports will be held
Pony races, motorcycle races, bicycle
races, foot races, wheelbarrow races
bag races, and tugs of war will serve
| to keep the Labor Day crowds anus
ed during the greater part of the
afternoon. On their return, a de
lightful band concert and a gorgeou:
display of japanese daylight fire
works will take place in the cour
house square.
| Coming only about week before
, the opening of the city schools, Mr.
| IldlHSo anu hdJ VI w otJ VIII SOAIO
with Prof. J. P. Neff with a view o
having school children take part il
the big parade. This custom is an
nually growing more popular in tn
larger cities and will no doubt NEE
with general approval here.
The final event of the day will b
grand concert by the SOnewal
Band at Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton
beautiful play ground. This will b
accompanied by spectacular displa
of fireworks.
At a meeting tonight, the Work
ingmen will perfect further details c
the celebration and begin in earnes
the large amount of work still net
cesary for the success of the occasion