Palisadian., 1925-07-10
JULY FOURTH IN CLIFFSIDE PARK THIS
YEAR OBSERVED IN A MOST FITTING
WAY WITH COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Parade and Athletic Games in Morning; Band Concert
With Patriotic Addresses and Ball Game in After
noon; Free Ice Cream; All Parts of Dandy Program
Arranged by Mayor Marini and His Committee

Everyone in the borough of Cliff
side Park who enjoyed the many fea-
lures of the Fourth of July celebra-
ton on Saturday of last week appre-
ciates the efforts of Mayor Marini and
his fine committee who planned and
carried out in a comparatively short
time the community demonstration
that will long live in the hearts of the
residents as pleasant memory.
While not large, the morning pa
rade was representative and full of
the spirit of the day. Scores of chill
dren under police escort, borough Of
ficials and about two dozen cars, some
decorated, met at the High School
grounds and paraded to the borough
Fairgrounds on Grove and Lincoln
avenues, in the West Grantwood Sec
ton.
The boys under fifteen years of age
engaged in ball game in the morn
ing, and many other competitive
games for boys and girls of all ages
were a part of the mornings pro-
gram. The boys games were under
the direction of Erwin Goemann and
the girls games under the direction
of Mrs. Warren. The youngsters
thoroughly enjoyed every minute of
it, and many became acquainted with
the Fairgrounds that had not used
them heretofore.
A band concert at p. m. by Carug-
HIS band opened the afternoons pro-
gram, and about 800 enjoyed the mu-
sical numbers. The concert was fol-
lowed by patriotic songs, led by
Charles ]. Leeger and William S. B.
Dana, both of Grantwood. The songs
were followed by salute to the flag
in concert by the audience.
In the absence of Herbert Everett
Rev. D. Floyd S. Leach read the Dec
laration of independence in manner
which was most inspiring.
Mayor Joseph Marini and Seymour
Sears both made stirring addresses,
which were received with loud and
prolonged applause.
The mayor told of the real signifi-
canoe of independence Day and what
it really means to America and to the
American people. He urged that
every citizen read carefully and
thoughtfully the Constitution and the
Declaration of independence.
Mr.. Sears Grafton dealt with the
growth of the original colonies from
just a small and ununited nation in
1776 to the largest richest and most
powerful nation in 1925. His remarks
had an eloquent appeal that impress
ed those present and inspired patri-
otic sentiments in every heart.
Councilman John Mcdonald acted
as master of ceremonies.
A baseball game between the mar
ried men and single men took place
at $3.50 p. m. The single men won by
the score of IA to II. 1t was great
game, full of excitement and fun.
Mayor Marini was umpire for the sin
gle men and Councilman Joseph
Woodcock for the married men. The
game was staged under the direction
of LIE Mar Viean.
Mrs. Finucane, assisted by men,
bers of the refreshment committee,
served ice cream to the children and
the grown-ups throughout the day, for
which no charge was made.
1t was a jim dandy celebration from
beginning to end, and Mayor Marinl
promises a bigger and even better one
next year, believing them to be well
worth while, and most every resident
agrees that they are. So it may be
said in conclusion that Cliffside Park
had a truly glorious Fourth"