Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1915-07-09
Newport

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The Canadians celebrated Do
mfnion Day In a beautiful grove
on Fifth and Abbey streets. An
excellent picnic dinner was
served and fine program was
rendered. Mrs. Roper was mis-
tress Of ceremonies and she per-
formed the duties Of that posi-
tion In a most efficient manner.
Mayor Bensell gave a short ad-
dress, speaking especially of the
friendly relations that have al
ways existed between Canada
and the United States. No
forts has ever been built be-
tween the two countries, that
We are much the same kind of
people socially, morally and in
tellectually. DR.. Pratt also
spoke giving some of his exper-
fences among the Canadians,
said they were splendid people.
Several patriotic songs were
sung among them "The Maple
song for the Canadians, some
thing like the Battle Hymn of
the Republic"
Waldport celebrated three
days. Saturday was the red
letter day, when the big crowd
was present. 1t is estimated
$500 people were in that city on
that day. The principal exer-
cises were held in the grove. A
stand and platform had been
erected for the speaker and
where the other exercises could
be held. DR.. Linton acted as
president of the day and Col. e.
Hofer was orator. The exer-
cises were introduced by an in
vocation by Rev. Clinton Cook,
followed by singing the Battle
Hymn Of the Republic" The
address Of Col. Hofer was elo-
quent and patriotic, delineating
An eloquent terms the events
that led up to the American
Revolution and the sacrafice we
made to gain our independence
and to estblish a free govern
ment among the nations of the
earth dedicated TO the principle
that all men are created free and
equal. The speaker also poin-
ted out the dangers that
threaten our republic. Among
these dangers were corporate
wealth, aristocracy and idleness
among the rich and DISPOSE
ton Of the few to rule the many.
He thought the great war in
Europe would have the effect of
destroying monarchies and
and placing the ruling powers
more and more into the hands
of the people. The flag and
other drills performed on the
stage showed the careful train
ing Of the children by their
teachers, Mrs. Earnest Linton
and Mrs. Durbin. Splendid din
ners were served at the hotels
and the afternoon was spent I'm
baseball playing, foot and horse
racing and a dance at night. A
large number Of Toledo and
Newport people attended the
celebration and all had a good
time and were well pleased.
Newport's celebration par
took more of the amusement
kind. A good crowd was pres
ent and all seemed to enjoy
themselves to the fullest extent.
The swimming, running and pie
eating contests seemed to Gre
ate the most amusement. Lloyd
Lewis won the prize in the pie
eating contest; Anna Mayhall, a
13 year old girl, easily won in
the swimming race and Orig
Satterlee won in the young
mems foot race and Master Lee
Daniels In the little boys race.
The Indian dance in the evening
was up to date and furnished a
lot Of amusement. The Navajo
dance and song were new fea-
lures and generally enjoyed by
all present. Johnny Adams, a
young Indian student from ST.
: letz, sang in splendid style this
national air of the Navajo In
dians. The days amusements
closed with a dance at the Rod
and Gun Club hall. The Grafton
and IL o'clock exercises did not
materialize because the people
did not assemble at the proper
place and because no stand was
erected and no seats provided
for the comfort of the people.
The band, under the direction of
Mr.. Averill, kept the people
cheered by playing patriotic
music. This band deserves
great credit for the progress It
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