Douglas Island news., 1911-07-05

the uSmOIleS Oi tue paSN. t'S + SNN' 'A' of July, 1911, will long be remembered as the year of the big celebration on Douglas Island, unless because of the amazing growth of the town, we shall have a larger oue next year. From the click of the first hammer in the drilling contest On the evening of July 3rd to the last strain of the violin at the big dance all was joy, good humor and happiness. It was celebration that everybody enjoyed, for the people of Douglas Island are all iu position to celebrate, as there is none so poor that he fears poverty, there are DO little ragged, hungry children, no one asked alms.
 There is always a question that baf' fles committees-a something that threatens to destroy the effect of the most carefully laid plaus: Will it rain? Here again fortune favored the cele- orators, for not drop of rain fell to mar the beauty of the day, although low lying clouds induced the cautious ones to carry um mbrellas.
 Shortly after Q o'clock the procession in charge of Marshal of the Day Hud- son and his two aids, Clarence Car peuter and Al Graham, started from the plaza at Treadwen. The chief fea- tures were the Treadwell Club band and the large float. On the latter were the Goddess of Liberty and her loyal subjects, comprising sweet faced girl representatives of the thirteen original states, Alaska. Douglas and Treadwell. At the hospital d halt was made while the band played a tune for the poor lads who were sick.
 As soon as the procession arrived the exercises at Natatorium hall began. President J. F. Mcdonald in his re marks, mixed in with snatcheS of Irish wit an interesting statement of the wonderful improvements at Treadwell, and the prosperity and growth of Doug las, in spite of the fire.
 The sweet faced Goddess of Liberty, Regime Miller, recited the glorious words of the Declaration of Iudepend- ence in a clear and distinct voice.
 Mir. James Droste stated that he made no claim to the ability of Champ Clark, but at that his oration was care fully prepared and held the audience in rapt attention.
 The Treadwell Club band rendered two selections and the audience sang America. The big hall was crowded.
 The hose races at the Treadwell plaza began at Il o'clock, and consumed nearly two hours time.
 The wet test contest was participated in by six teams-Mark Smiths foundry bunch winning the first prize, S2O0, and the Bullion second, S1O0 The time made by the different teams was as fol- lows: Treadwell, 26 seconds; Douglas, .25 2:5 seconds; Machine Shop, 8 sec- onds ,uo racel; Foundry, ? seconds; Mexicua, fast run, no water; Bullion, 9 ? , seconds.
 The wiUning of this event is always considered the crowning glory of the year among the fire boys, and there is probably nobody happier on the Island today than Mark Smith.
 The next prize was $50 to the team of five fremen who would couple four lengths of hose, place ladders and get a stream of water to the top of the Treadwen store in the quickest time. The contest proved very interesting and it is probable that in future years it will be made more prominent flea. ture. The Mexican team won.
 An hour was devoted to lunch, and then the crowd gathered at the ball grounds to watch the sports.
 The mems race-100 yards, free for all, was easily won by Bert Graham, with Billy Danielson, second.
 c. w. Johnson won first money in the race for men over 50 years, and B. A. McHamilton second.
 Boys under 15-Douglas Oliver, first; Nat Rogers, second.
 Boys under 1O-Arthur Olson, first; Arthur Tatom, second.
 Boys under s-Wm. Santonie, first; Harold Galwas, second.
 Girls under 15-Lempi Buranen, first; Venita Hile. second.
 Girls under 1O-Impi Aalto, first; Mamie Magee, second.