The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-07-07
The Fourth OF July Picnic A
Glorious Event
COUP WINS The TOURNAMENT
In Which 21 Entered-llger Has Best
Golf Score of Day-other Sport
ing Events on Boards
Big Fireworks
Display

eliminating in a vast display of
singing of numerous patriotic airs and
southern melodies on the part of all
in attendance, the Fourth of July pic
mic of the Mt. Vernon country club,
held Tuesday on the grounds south of
the CITY,, furnished a full day of
amusement and entertainment for the
members which was more than en-
joyed by everybody present.
Starting early in the morning, a
handicap golf tournament was run off
under the direction of Andrew F. Ber-
ry, grounds supervisor. There were
Fl entrants in this, five holes being
played. By noon, most of the prelim-
mary rounds had been finished and
there still remained in the tourney
Ned w. Tiger, William M. Coup and
Robert Eastman.
A drawing was held and Tiger re-
ceived bye. Coup and Eastman
played in the semi-finals and the for
mer was victorious. The Ilger-Coup
match then started, the play of which
was not finished until after o'clock.
Coup won and was presented first,
while he was also made the recipient
of splendid driving iron, the special
gift of Allen Fink of Grafton, Pa,
nonresident member of the club.
In the finals, Tiger made a score of
49, He was rated at 90 Coup made
a score of S5. His rating was AZ.
Tiger turned in the best score CT
the day, his card showing "a strokes
for the five holes. Other good scores
were; Robert Johnston 26, and Lynn
Calender two twenty-nines.
In the ladies' putting contest, held
in the afternoon, Mrs. R. M. Greer
was winner, holing out the ball in
two strokes. Mrs. g. A. Bird was a
close second.
The mems approaching contest was
won by Robert Johnston, John T.
Foote and S. P. Upham tying for sec
ond place, the former yielding his
claim.
One of the most interesting (and
humorous) events of the afternoon
was the driving contest, conducted
for the benefit of those who never
had golf club in their hands before
There were over fifteen entries, a
number Of these making excellent
shots. The first prize was awarded
Ralph M. Jewell of F'redericktown,
while o. Ray Tucker and Miles J..
Fish tied for second place, the former
finally winning out.
At $3.50 o'clock, big picnic dinner
was served members of the club and
their families. The viands were dis
pensed in army style and consumed
under trees. Lemonade was on tap
during the afternoon and evening.
A tallxing-machine was placed in
the main room of the clubhouse after
supper and dancing was enjoyed for
| an hour by those who felt capable
thereof after the sumptuous repast.
In the meantime, space on the
club lawn was enclosed by stakes and
rope and in this a vast quantity of
fireworks was placed. Skyrocket
troughs were erected, while special
pinwheel target was set up.
From this time on until $3.50
o'clock, the grounds was scene OF
beautiful illumination. Every variety
of Fourth of July pyrotechnics was
set off, while club members, under
the direction of William NJ Coup
sang patriotic airs. Enthusiasm anC
sociability we're rampant everywhere
The evening was a great one for boil
old and young.
During the day, members of tn,
club had an opportunity to inspec
the grounds and many expressions o
, surprise we're heard over the progress
which has been made in cleaning Ii
what was once pasture field an
making it over into a beautiful, gra,
sy golf course. The clubhouse wa
also a delight to all present and ther
2 was scarcely minute of the day, bl
+ that its rooms were full of peopl
\ who were receiving explanations {
3 its plan and who marvelled at the e.
trancing view, from the spaciol
+ porch, over the western valley.
: The following committees were
e charge during the day:
d Outdoor Sports and Amusements-
John S. Gotshall, chairman, Charlie
Sapp, Ned Tiger, John t. Foote, Mr.
g R. M. Greer, Mrs. w. G, Curtis, Mis-
o Iona P. Arndt and Miss Margar,
= Beam.
Picnic-Mrs. c. V. critchhel