The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1917-07-07

enjoyment to a large number of peo-
pie. for besides those from every
section of Eureka County. we had
visitors from Elko, Carlin, Shelton,
Duckwater. C%urrant Creek. Sharpe,
Ely. Hamilton. Cherry Creek. Austin.
Newark Valley and other points. In
the parting many expressions of salts
faction and pleasure were made by
those who Joined with us in celebra-
ting. They manifested appreciation
for the hospitality that had been ex-
tended them and the efforts that had
been made to give them a good time.
We believe all were made comfort
able during their stay, and as all the
sports and amusements provided for
their pleasure went through without
a marring incident, and with zip and
zest. the Eureka Base Ball Club, who
had charge of the celebration. and
its committees. should feel proud of
the success of this years celebration.
The Parade On the Fourth
The festivities commenced with a
street parade Wednesday morning
that had been arranged under the
supervision of Miss Mary Fraser and
Mrs. F. Kopp. assisted by other
ladies and members of the Base Ball
Club. Following is the line of march
and the different floats in the parade:
The procession was led by Marshal
of the Day, w. H. Russell. and his
aides, Lyman Fulton and Henry Rat
taxi, who preceded the Lobster Club
Band. The line of march was up
Main street. down Spring to Clark.
and up Main to the Eureka Theatre.
where the procession disbanded to
attend the exercises in the theatre.
Following the band in the process
sion came the Rescue Fire Company's
small decorated hose cart carrying
Donald Morrison, Goldie Hooper and
Rosie Venturino, drawn by members
of the company.
The artistic Goddess of Liberty
float came next. The fair goddess.
Miss Charlotte Laird. was a typical
representative of the characters and
with her maids of honor. Misses Ada
Mcbride and Della Rattazzi, seated
below and in front of her. made an
effective and attractive float.
The Car of State decorated in
colored bunting was next and carried
ID young girls dressed in white,
wearing sashes of red. white and
blue bearing the names of the IL
original States and Nevada, and was
most attractive.
George and Martha Washington.
represented by Robert Laird and
Miss Annie Lucey, were the only oc-
cupants of the next float. and these
stately personages carried n back
to Colonial days.
Betsy Ross. represented by Miss
Thelma Breen, with her attendants.
Misses Nevada Fine and Elsie Hooper.
we're busily engaged In the next float
completing our country's first flag.
The following float carried America.
represented by Miss Yula Reynolds;
Columbia by Miss Fanny Gibson, and
Uncle Sam by Albert Laird. These
are among the most notable charac-
ters of the present and symbolize
freedom. justice and liberty.
The float carrying "a little girls
representing fairies made a beauti-
full picture, their bright spangles
and jeweled crowns glistened in the
sunlight, and their little faces all
agIow with smiles and animation
was most pleasing to old and young,
A large number of automobiles
followed the parade through the
principal streets of Eureka. and all
were filled with happy visiting par
ties that were here for pleasure.
Exercises In the Hall
Marshal of the Day W. H. Rus
sell presided at the exercises in the
hall and introduced the speakers and
announced the different numbers on