Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-07-12
BIG CELEBRATION IN MILLMAR
ON WEDNESDAY BY b. r. .. ELks

Second ace-Open to all boys be-
tween the ages of II and Is years. 4
Every boy in the ages mentioned
who wishes to take part in the race
should fill out the blank below and
mail to the Secretary Of the B. p. O..
E. Lodge of the city and mark the
envelope thus addressed, with "Bicy-
Gle Races"
Dear Sir:
Please enter my name for the BIZ
cycle race on Wednesday afternoon,
July 10Th. My age is ................
Signed ......
AOureSs .............
Other Stunts
Besides the races above mentioned
there will be. other races of various
kinds. A creased pole and a heavily
creased pig will be big attractions.
Good prizes will be given the persons
who can climb the former and sue
cessfully catch the latter.
Refreshments =
At least six refreshment stands will
be operated on the grounds. The eat
ing house will serve meals during the
day. The stands will be run by the
Elks and the receipts go to help pay
for prizes and all expenses.
Still Other Amusements
A merry-go-round will be on the
grounds. This merry-go-round is own
ed by private party who will bring
an excellent piece of machinery to the
grounds. .n.- 49,,
The Elks also feel fortunate in Sc
curing the F. E. Powell Animal Show.
1t has been found necessary to make
a charge of Is cents for admission to
these fine shows.
Big children's Parade
In the last issue Of the Willmar Tri-
bune on page 2 will be found good
account Of the children's parade.
Those intending to enter same should
read that account in addition to the
following. The children's parade will
begin at o'clock before the grand
stand. There will be Is classes. Chill
dren up to Is years of age will be adj
mitted. No fees will be charged for
their own doll carriage or go-cart de-
corated will be known as Glass 16.
Many children already have sent in
their entries. The prizes will be on
exhibition this week. The committee
in charge is composed Of C. T. Grace,
Mrs. S. o. Diffendorf, Mrs. w. l..
Scott, Miss Rosamond Gerretson, Mrs.
A. G.. Carlson, Miss Estelle Lundquist,
Mrs. Fred Alderman, Mr. Dan Burns,
Mrs. Geo. H. Kuntz, Miss Marion
Gratz, Mrs. r. V. Malmgren, Miss al
ice Lundquist, Miss Mary Tew and
Mrs. C. T. Grace.
The following will be the judges:
Mrs. Peter Rodange of Litchfield, Mrs.
b Frank Lundgren of Spicer, Mrs. VIM.
Van Worst of New London, Mr.. Einar
Wellin of Willmar. -
Bands
The Elks have engaged the follow
ing bands: St. Paul Drum Corps, Man
kato Band, Fergus Falls Band, Little
Falls Band. Clown Band and the pop
ular Willmar Municipal Band. The
bands from distance are all Elk
Bands. They are attending the Elks
National Convention and are expected
to arrive home in time for the Willmar
celebration.
Speaker
AS speaker for the day the Elks
have secured the services of Judge
Frank Reed of St. Paul. He is also
attending the National Convention and
it is hoped that he will return in time
for the celebration here. He is re-
puted to be an excellent speaker.
Water Carnival
The Water Carnival is special at
traction and is causing much interest
ing comment. Decorated boats and
canoes and other craft will parade in
Foote Lake near the Fair Grounds.
Log rolling and swimming contests
will be held. Other contests are also
planned in the water. Prizes of mer
chandise will be given the winners.
These water contests will be held
after the supper hour beginning al
seven-thirty o'clock.
Bowery Dance 81.
A Bowery Dance in the Auditorium
will begin in the afternoon and con
tinue thru the evening at late hours
Lerschen's orchestra of Marshall viii
furnish the music.
Free Chevrolet
The Chevrolet car to be given away
free is causing rapid sale of tickets
These tickets cost fifty cents apiece
and entitle the holder to the dance
hall and also a chance on the automo
bile. ~.
Free Movies g.. -.
AT nine o'clock in the evening a five
reel comedy drama and a two rec
comedy will be flashed on screen in
the open air. This will be another bis
free attraction. Good films will BIZ
shown.
Mrs. Matt Stang and two children
OF Brainerd are visitors at the F. J