Connecticut western news., 1919-07-10
FIELD DAY ON 4th A GRAND SUCCESS
2,OOO People Spend An En- joyable Day in
 Town

The glorious Fourth was busy day for the people of this and neigh boring towns. From early in the morning until after midnight hun- .dreds of people found wholesome amusement that cost but little yet was greatly enjoyed. Starting with the dedication exercises in the morn ing at 1O:3O there was something to do or see until the conclusion of the open air dancing at zoo o'clock the next morning.
 Just previous to the dedication ex- ercises on the village green, the following was read by J. Clinton Roraback:
 To the North Canaan Community
 Service Association:
 For and in behalf of the North Canaan State Guard do hereby donate four crosses, or markers, and four Colorado Blue Spruce, to be placed in the park near the Railroad Station in the Village of Canaan, in memory of the four who gave their lives in the World War, and also a new flag for the flag pole in said park. (The Colorado Blue Spruce have been ordered and will be set , out early in the fall.) Dated this 4th day of July 1919.
 Submitted by,
 J. Clinton Roraback,
 Captain of North Canaan
 Home Guards.
 J. Henry Roraback then gave a brief review of the events leading to our participation in the great war and of the life and death of the four from this town who gave their lives for their country. These markers with Blue Spruce trees were dedi- cated to the memory of James s. Garvin, Alfred c. Caldwell, Charles O'Connen and Miss Eula Saygers.
 M. E. Frederick of Thompsonville, national supervisor of the K. of c. war camp work in the New England district, then gave short address on their work in camp and abroad. He spoke in the highest terms of praise of all the various organizations rep resented in France, but more es- pecially the Red Cross, whose work of relief has brought forth the praise and admiration of all.
 The historical pagenat represent ing various periods of the history of the state and country, followed by floats of business men and others, then marched through the principal streets of the town. Garbed and decorated in appropriate attire, it was spectacle magnificent to be- hold and reflected much thought and care on those who so carefully prepared for this occasion.
 Of all the organizations repre- sented, special mention is due to our Italian citizens who spared neither time nor money to make their part in the pageant success. Not being content with having float repre- senting Columbus and his ship, beau tifully and appropriately decorated, they also secured at their own ex- pense a uniformed band of more than twenty pieces which rendered excellent music throughout the line of march and again at the field after the parade Their civic pride is certainly worthy of commendation.
 The pageant headed by the mar shalls, was composed of the following in appropriate costume: Puritans, Gypsies, Spirit of '76, Ship of State, Civil War veterans, Miss Donalds as Joan of Arc, Italian Band, Colum- bus and ship, Allied Countries, Y. M. c. A., Salvation Army, K. of C., Campfire Girls, Boy Scouts, Miss Johnson as Victory, Canaan band, veterans of world war headed by Dr. J. G. Adam, Canaan Bremen, Bell Telephone and Fuller Hardware floats. r ..
 After the parade many of the peo- pie adjourned to the playground where booths had been erected for the sale of sandwiches, pies, soft drinks, ice cream, etc. Shortly after one o'clock the foot races started and the people began to gather in increased numbers until three o'clock, when the ball game between Norfolk and Canaan began, it was estimated that upwards of thousand people and more than hundred automobiles were on the grounds. The ball game was fast and clean throughout, which was duly appreciated by those present.
 After the game and again in the evening, the Campfire girls gave a peasant pantomime which was well attended. The acting of these chil- dren was really remarkable and re- fiected great credit on those who Sc
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