The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-06-06

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most literally applauded. The music
was grand. It was the first time in
the history of Fargo that so many
bands were all united in playing the
same tune. 1t was a most inspiring
sight and pleased the audience to a
great extent.
The Balloon Burst.
George II. Webster was to have
made a balloon ascension and he was
on the ground with his big hot air
canvas, and started in the work with
his assistants in initiating It. He was
cautioned against going up yesterday
afternoon, for a regular gale was blow
ing the greater part Of the time, but he
stated that he did not want to disap-
point the crowd and the initiating of
the canvas was begun. Just a few
seconds before Mr.. Webster gave or
ders to cut loose, smoke was seen to
come from the top of the balloon and
the instant the balloan got away from
those who were holding II, ripped in
several places and dense volumes of
smoke arose and the balloon went just
a short distance above some OF the
buildings of the fair grounds and then
toppled over onto a flag stan and fell
to the ground. 1t was practically de-
stroyed. The balloon cost Mr.. Web
ster the sum of $175.
Wind Mas Too Strong.
Robert Lucky Bob" st. Henry was
unable to make his ascension yester-
day afternoon on account of the strong
wind that was blowing. He wanted to
make the attempt, at the same time
telling his brother Elks that it was
very dangerous but they persuaded
him to desist, believing the people
would rather be disappointed than
have a tragedy. Mr.. st. Henry is one
of the most daring of the birdmen, but
the attempt to go into the air yester-
day would certainly have ended in Sc
rious trouble, and he was excused. He
had come clear from his home at Miles
City, to give his services free of
charge to the Elks. and his kindness is
appreciated notwithstanding that he
was unable to go up" He has prom
ised to come back some time again If
possible mi do a similar stunt for the
boys of his home lodge. He flies at
Wibaux, Mont, Saturday.
Presented Auto Cups.
Pres. Morton Page OF the executive
committee and past president of the
state convention, on behalf of the
members of the lodge presented the
grand silver cups to the winners of the
prizes in the auto parade, and he stat
ed that the lodge felt that the judges
had used good judgment. The first
prize was given to Robert p. Collins,
the second to William Fl, Dierment;
the third to Alderman Hanson of the
Case Co., and the fourth was given to
%. e. Reynolds representing the Ford.
After this was lone the four machines
drove around the track and each one
was most literally appIauded.
Many Queer Ones.
During the afternoon at the grounds
there were several stunts pulled of for
the enjoyment Of the spectators.
There were several parties in fantas-
tic costumes who furnished plenty If
amusement. There was Sarah, the
living doll" who had a propensity for
embracing Elks in the grand stand and
she caused many an Elk to sort of get
red in the face. 1t is needless to say
that Sarah" was also a brother. Then
there was Alex Currie and his cele-
brated bagpipe player who furnished a
great deal of fun. There was also the
italian and his monkey and grind or
gan, and there was something going on
every minute. The weather was a
trifie cold for having a real good time,
but the Elks very generally kept them
selves warm with jollity, for they cer-
tainly had a good time. There were
stands for candy, pop, etc, ana these
met with liberal patronage, and the boy
with the cigars in the grand stand
kept everybody well supplied. Man
ager Brown of the street car line had
good service during the afternoon and
got the crowd back to town In good
shape at the close of the events.
Awarding Prizes.
tt was after s o'clock when the
prizes were awarded to the contest
ants in the parade and the exalted
ruler of each lodge was invited In
front of the grandstand to receive the
beautiful cups that were given Ii
DEVILS Lake was awarded the first
prize for having the largest delegation
present In line of march in proportion
to its membership and Valley City
was given the second.
Grand Forks was given the first
prize for having the most attractive