The Cordova daily times., 1920-07-08
CELEBRATION AT STRELNA
 BIG SUCCESS

I1m6S) ).-Iuuopouu Lay WdS ulOSI appropriately observed at Strelna, where visitors cOngregated from all the surrounding country to assist in commemorating this most important and significant of our national holi- days. The exercises were opened with an address by U. s. Commission O'Connor, which, for patriotism and true Americanism could not be sur passed, the one regret being that the multitude in this country who oppose our principles of government without making on effort to acquaint them selves with the real warp and wool of genuine Americanism could not have heard the Judges address. Var ious sports were indulged in and prizes awarded to the following:
 Horseshoe throwing contest-Prize, $500, Messrs. Marten and Tibbs.
 Pillow fight-Prize, $500, MT. Otto Amalong.
 Ladies' nail driving contest-First prize, basket of candy, Mrs. Sal Reed; Second prize, basket of candy, Mrs. G. w. Lynch; Third prize, basket of candy, Mrs. Goodlataw.
 Ladies' foot race-First prize, Mrs. Sal Reed, s75o; Second prize, Mrs. Goodlataw, $500.
 Boys race-First prize, Jimmy Diff fley, $250; Second prize, Chitina Ed 31.00
 Shot Put-Prize, Jim Mourekes, $500.
 Pie eating contest Prize, Chitina Gene
 Ball game explained by Messrs, Walter Summer and Sal Reed, re- suited in a score of to 4, in favor of Mr. Reeds team, prize 5000. The days sports were concluded with a wrestling match between Jim Mour- ekes and Otto Amalong of Chitina and Mile 1858, respectively. Great inter- est and enthusiasm was displayed by the spectators in this contest and quite little betting indulged in. The two men, however, were so evenly matched in weight, strength, and tech s niQue that after a combat of ninety minutes neither was successful in de- feating the other and the contest end ed in tie, the prize of $60.00 being evenly divided between the contest ants. Spectators voted the match as good as many pulled off, by pro- fessionals which they had witnessed in the states.
 MT. and Mrs. Angus Mcleod, of Strelna assisted in the entertainment Midas Mines, some fifteen miles from Strelna, the two cars being driven by MT. and Mrs. Mcleod. The guests were shown through the mill and viewed other points of interest at the mine, which is managed by MT. o. J. Berg.
 The scenery along the road is unique in it's beauty, as is all Alas ka scenery. "The End of Perfect Day" was brought about by dancing in the evening to most delightful music furnished by MT. Robert Stalk To, who is a finished artist on the saxaphone, MT. Tibbs, violin, both of Chitina, with Mrs. M. s. Wilson, of Kennecott, at the piano. Of the hosts of the Strelna Inn, MT. and Mrs V. J. DWyer, nothing need be said to Alaskan readers, as they are far fam ed for their abundant hospitality, as well as for their most admirable and attractive facilities for dispensing it. The out-oftown guests of MT. and Mrs. Dwyer were as follows: Dr. and Mrs. F. B. Gillespie and Mr. and Mrs. M. s. Wilson, of Kennecott; MT. and Mrs. o. J. Berg, of the North Midas Mine; MT. and Mrs Walter Summers. of Mccarthy; MT. and Mrs. Geo. Scott and MT. and Mrs. Sal Reed, of Mile 1858; Mrs Jake Nafsted, of Tonsino; Mrs. w. B. Leak, of Gulkana; Mrs T. W. Lynch, of Seattle; MT. and Mrs E. M. Bates, MT. and Mrs. A. G. Mercy, MT. and Mrs. Robert Staklo, Mir. and Mrs. w. w Tibbs and MT. and Mrs. J. B. Ketchum, of Chitina guests from the steam shovel crew, pile driver crew, telephone crew, and from all the section camps along the line, as we'll as the men from the North Midas Mine.