The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-10-06
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OCi .BER 9.
sen. KELLOGG SPEAKS.
BANQUET TO LEGION MEMBERS
AND LADIES, BALL GAME, MU-
SIC AND DANCING.

The stage is now set for the Big
American Legion Convention and
Celebration which is to be held in
Lamberton on Saturday next, Octo-
Der 9. The complete program has
been prepared and promises a full
day to the visitors to that city on
Saturday.
One Of the biggest attractions for
the day is the address to be given by
Hon. Frank B. Kellog in the Square
at o'clock sharp. Mr.. Kellogg has
just recently returned from the battle
fields of France and Belgium, and
will have some interesting news for
the boys who spent some time on the
other side. His talk will be free from
politics and will have a real message
for not only the boys" but also the
large number of visitors who will
flock to Lamberton Saturday.
A big ball game has been arranged
for the afternoons entertainment
and lovers of that sport will have an
opportunity of witnessing two of the
best teams in this section play real
game. Lamberton will cross bats
with the fast Fairmont team at the
Ball Park at 3:15 sharp. Lamberton
defeated this team once before this
season by a close score and the Fair
mont team will come prepared for a
real battle.
The committee on entertainment
has secured La Moure Bros. to pre-
sent comedy aero act, hand to hand
balancing and Roman ring act. Leon
and Kent have also been secured and
will present the trick house and come
dy ring acts. These acts are both
top notches and will be presented both
afternoon and evening.
The delegates will hold their con-
venticn in the Assembly Room at the
High School, and following the bust
ness. session banquet will be served
to the delegates and their ladies at
the High School Auditorium.
Dancing will start in the afternoon
at 4 o'clock at the Pavilion, and will
continue until the wee sma' hours of
the morning. Lerschen's orchestra
has been secured for the dance, and
the ample floor space will give every
body a chance to enjoy this pastime.
The fireworks display in the even
ing will be the best that has ever been
shown in this section of the country
This feature alone viii be worth trav'
cling miles to see. The program start
at $50 sharp at the Ball Park. Nc
admission will be charged.
A program Of street sports has beer
arranged to take place between S anc
o'clock There will be foot races
tug of wars, sack races, pole races
basket races and others of like nature
for the benefit of the athletes whc
wish to demonstrate their feats. These
will include events for not only the
men, but also for the women and chil-
dren. Prizes will be given.
The following is the program fol
the following events:
10:00-Band Concert by Lambertor
Band.
II :00-Convention of Delegates from
Posts of End District at High
School Assembly Room.
2:00-BanGuet Served TO Delegates
and Ladies at High Schoo'
Auditorium.
1:00-Free Street Attractions in tn
Square.
2:OO-Address by Hon. Frank B. Kel-
logg IN the Square.
3:15-Ball Game. Lamberton VS.
Fairmont. Purse $500.
4:00-Dance in Pavilion.
5:00-Street Sports.
6:00-Band Concert.
7:30-Free Street Attractions.
S:30-Fireworks Display at the Ball
Park
Aeroplane Flights Throuphout the
Day.
Dancing Afternoon and Evening
Lerschen's Orchestra.