Milford chronicle., 1912-07-12
REHOBOTH ENJOYED
THE FOURTH,

Delaware's famous summer resort with its Four
tn Of July celebration did itself proud. and the
day will no doubt go down in the history of that
place as one of the greatest ever experienced Un-
doubtedly the crowd was one Of the largest ever
in attendance. Mingled with the gentle breezes
was the hospitality Of the residents of the place
each endeavoring to not be outdone by the others
in the way of accommodations, etc, in 50 far as it
was in their power to administer comfort to thou
sands of visitors present.
Each incoming train brought hundreds of peo
pie here. and long before the noon hour the cot
tagers here realized that Delawares ''City-by-the
Sea- was going to be overrun with humanity
The crowd was estimated to reach from ten to
fifteen thousands of persons. For the size of the
resort and the crowds present one was reminded
of Atlantic City on an Easter occasion, the broad
walk from one to the other being literally crowded
with people. 1t was indeed difficult for one to
make his way UP and down the broadwalk. the
main rendezvous FOR the surging throngs in the
afternoon and night.
Shortly after noon hour o 1arade was given with
band of twenty two pieces which reflected much
credit on the committee in charge Of the celebra-
ton. and then proceeded 80 the Ladies and Gents
Driving Park. short distance from the town.
where fully two thousand persons were entertain
ed with horse racing and game of base ball
In the line of parade was the local tribe of Red
Men numbering nearly sixty strong. mounted on
horses bedec5ed with flags bunting ribbons and
flowers, wearing the badges Of the fraternity.
Headed by the band and followed By the local
tribe of Red Men. mounted on horseback. there
then followed in the procession wagons Of hand
somely dressed school children. tastefully adorned
with the National colors as well as flowers. One
of the groups was costumed to represent little
japanese girls. each wearing dress initiating
the Oricnts and carrying japanese paTasols. In
tke line of parade which extracted much attraction,
more so possibly than anything else, was an OK
team, which even in Sussex county these later
days is as much of curiosity as aeroplasies are to
Iosger Delavareans in most instances at the pres
emf time drawing wagon upon which was placed
an old time weaving-loom, entwined with carpet
and homes snrn like our ancestors fifty and sixty
years used to make. Seated about the loom w ere
six of the faiz bellies of the resort presumably to
he the prettiest sextet here All along the process
sion rounds of applause were given at this replica
Of by-gone days. A boat. presumably to represent
the Mayi]ower- was mounted upon a wagon and
was in the procession. In it were seated several
small children singing patriotic songs. Some Of
while several of the citizens of the resort fell in
line with handsomely trimmed wagons and car
riages. After proceeding to the race course in
order to draw the crowds out to witness the amuse
ments provided by G. A. EwHr through whom
the celebration was started, ths parade dispersed
leaving the band to furnish rusic whi the ball
game and races were in progress.
With crowd estimated to feach the two thoGs-
and mark. the race course of g. a. Ewing in the
afternoon for the first time was thrown open TO
the public. where some spirited racing was wit
messed by the large throng. The track. which was
recently completed. because Of the dry weather
was very sandy in many places. and was estimated
to be eight or ten seconds slow. But notwith-
standing this handicap some lively heats were
given. ard it was conceded that the manaae aer had
done the very best possible under existns COZ di-
tons
SUMMARY
225 Class.
Judge Linkwood. b. O.. Hudson .......-....l o
T. p. W.. b. g., Grow. -...-...- o
Time, 2.25.
In this class r. p W. owned by Dr. John II.