Iditarod pioneer., 1915-07-03
BIGI'I|ME
 COMING UP

The various committee intrusted with the preparations for the celebration of the Fourth of July in Iditarod report the plans completed, the program prepared, and lack ing only the final touches There is every indication that splendid time will be en- loved by the people of Iditarod and vicinity on this occasion, and in many respects the celebration will resemble that of 9 year ago, which all visitors and residents ahke-pro- nounced one of the most enjoyable events of the kind ever given in the North.
 Owing to the fact that the holiday comes on Sunday this year, the celebration will be held on Monday, July 5.
 The program prepared by the committee will commence at 10 o'clock in the forenoon with trap shooting for suitable trophies on the grounds of the Iditarod Gun Club. This went is open to all, and should prove of much interest.
 At o'clock in the afternoon the patri otic exercises will be held at the Arctic Brotherhood hall which has been secured for the occasion These will consist of the reading of the Declaration of Independence by Mrs Ray D. Clarke, followed by intro ductory remarks by Mayor E. M. Stanton, who will introduce the speakers of the day, Judge Charles E. Bunnell and District Attorney R. F. Roth By nadvertence the name of the latter was left off the posters announcing the event.
 The addresses of these gentlemen are looked forward to with keen interest. Mir. Roth is known to all former residents of Fairbanks as an able and eloquent plat form orator. and no doubt he will con tribute greatly to the enjoyment of the oc- casion Judge Bunnell, who has made friends of every resident of the district dur ing his brief stay here, has the reputation oi being an orator of much force and ability, and it Is anticipated that with a theme such as is available for a patriotic celebration he will be at bis best The exercises at the hall should therefore furnish the most enjoyable feature of the days celebration. It is hoped that the hall will be well filled to greet the distinguished speakers.
 The Sports
 At the close of the exercises in the hall the sports program will be taken up, and for these liberal prizes have been offered, The athletic events will be held cn First avenue These comprise the usual running races for ladies and girls, men and boys, al( d IdiI NLl " lIlS GoIIttot 4Oi t4iS I4'HU"1 which is expected to excite keen competl- tion.
 The River Sports
 special feature has been made of the water sports, which proved so entertaining to the crowds last year. These will consist of water tournament" the details of which will be explained to the contestants by Dick Button, canoe race and swimming contest.
 Horse Racing, Too
 A feature of the celebration which IS ex pected to attract great deal of attention IS the mule race In this event it is not at all unlikely that the same riders who con- tested last year-Earl Byers and Bert Thor son-will again be pitted against each other as there is some jealousy between the two as to their respective claims to supremacy m this Gne.
 A pony race for which there are some fast entries has also been arranged.
 In the Evening
 At p. m. will take place the free picture show and dance. It is regretted that there may be disappointment in store for the lovers of motion pictures, as Professor Drapeau has not yet received his new films from the Outside. They are expected any day, however, and may yet be here in time. Messrs. Hudson and Lowrie have been en- gagged to furnish the dance music, and this Is an assurance that the closing event of the celebration will be an enjoyable feature.