The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1915-07-01
BIG STRING OF
HORSES TO RACE

The largest string or faSt horses
that has ever been gathered at the
Whatcom County Fair Grounds Ia
now awaiting the starters signal for
the splendid racing program prepar.
ed for Lynden's Independence Day
celebration July 8. All other pa
rade and sporting events have also
been arranged. assuring full day
of pleasure.
Three horses were brought from
Everett Tuesday, and more are ex-
pected to follow. Skagit County is
already well represented in the an
tries. Among the contestants that
came to the grounds this week are
Darkv Boy, Princess Ruth, Miss Ev-
erett, hummer 3rd and Alfredo d.
A crowd Is expected on the
grounds Friday, when an excellent
racing program will also be given.
A feature Of the afternoon will
be the appearance of Miss Lewis of
Everett, recognized as the cham
pion woman rider of the Coast. She
will compete with the men. Entries
have been requested for wOmen's
race. and a pony race. Anyone
wishing to enter should report TO ].
s. Evans at the grounds by Friday
night
Any funds left after the long list
of prizes and expenses has been
paid will go towards the erection Of
new County Education Building. a
structure that is sorely needed. The
cost of the long program that has
been prepared will reach we'll above
5000, of which a little over 500 has
been subscribed by the business
men.
Mark Hammond and D. w. Bend
er, who are in charge of the morn
ing parade, predict the largest and
finest yet seen locally. A half dog
en- floats have already been entered
together with representations from
many organizations. The baby car
riage and decorated automobile Sec
tion will be especially large. The
parade will start promptly at 10
from Hawley's Hall, and prizes will
be offered for each section.
A baseball game has been arrang-
ed for the afternoon between Laur-
ell and Lynden. Capt. Will Meurer
Of Lynden has collected a speedy
set of players for this event.
There are plenty of cool. inviting
places under the trees on the
grounds to permit scores of picnics.
and it is expected that many will
bring their lunch and spend the day
on the grounds.
The following is the sports pro-
gram which will begin promptly at
one o'clock:
Hose coupling contest (firemen
only LIST, 81; End, 81.
Ladder climbing contest (firemen
only) 1st. $3.50; End, 81.
" mile relay (firemen only-out-
side team must compete) 1st, IS.
Best represented iraternal or So
cial organization. SO; second. IS.
Best decorated horse drawn ve-
hicle, IS; second So.
Best decorated house along the
line of march, SO; second 81.
The following list of prizes for
sports promises several hours Of ex-
element and amusement:
Boys IS yd. foot race (boys un-
der twelve), first 81; End, soc.
Boys 100 yd. foot race (boys un-
der 16), first, $1.5O. End. 75c.
Mems foot race, free for all. pro-
fessionals barred, 100 yds., first, So;
End, $3.50.
Boys human wheelbarrow race
(boys under 12) first 81; End soc.
Boys obstacle race. free for all.
first $3.50; End, 75c.
Girls foot race (girls under 12)
first 81; End soc.
Girls foot race (under 16 years)
first $3.50; End 75c.
Ladies foot race, free for all, SO
yds. first So; End 81.
Ladies nail driving contest. free fol
all, professional carpenters barred,
first $3.50; second 75c.
Molasses eating contest, ladies
barred, 81 in prizes.
Shampoo contest, free for all.
first 81; second soc.
All the sports will be held on the
Fair Grounds, where baseball game
and horse races will conclude the
afternoon. A single admission OF
twenty-five cent for adults. children
under IL free. will include all the
events.
The following program will be
given by the Lynden Band at the
Fair Grounds July 3: March. "The
Message; Overture. spirit Of Lib
erty"; Intermezzo, Garden of Ros-
es"; Serenade, Loves Dream; !;
March, '.The Record March; Waltz.
..In a Rose Garden; Intermezzo.
l"Cupid's Garden; Schottische.
Dancing In the Barn: Waltz, The
Rose of Mexico; March. "Ameri-
can Eagle; Waltz, "Tesoro Mo-
(My Sweetheart); March. ''Ameri-
can Conquest; "Star Spangled
Banner; America. Percy H.
Davies, Conductor. -
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