| Show R eab ES i OF MY ulf aj V E V E R faff E thera there was more real colonial his 1 tory learn learned e d b by ay ma maar 0 0 the citizens of carbon county a at 1 lt ti t I 1 celebration j is pre on oil the foa 1 f july than they bad had ever kno known n before the real spirit of the day was exemplified in every mo moyt f ement ment of the forenoon and eve every evea a feature empra the spirit of the which led up to the memorable original fourth of july in 1776 the whole parade set forth pre revolution hist history CrY miss flora flom lee gowned to fit the part and graceful ocher OB her throne on a c handsome float made an admirable goddess of liberty albert horsley typified uncle sam in an ideal manner and the american eagle on the front of his float goat added much to the picture grandeo hunten with the old school bellin bellma a tower brought out to some degree the feelings of the colonists 13 they heard tl 1 liberty bell peal cat anno ancin g the signing of the declaration la john fitzgerald properly costumed coit umed played the part of of f the grandson rr andson to perfection the daughters of 76 the float prepared by the royal neighbors with the assistance of mrs thongs Fitzg fitzgerald emId won first prize the young ladies who were busily engaged in the of A colonial times were misses muriel wade spinning lillan johnson carding ethel johnson knitting moeina miles crocheting gladys jameson Jam esou bowing sewing on an old style hand power machine dorothy wade and irene maloney Mu loney ending dr iding yarn melva harris winding reel the red cross doat float entered by the ladies aid society of the method 1st church won second prize though not of colonial origin it one of tile greatest works of history as three efficient nurses cared for a wounded soldier on a snow white float utah showing our own state enthroned with all the states around was awarded the third prize it was the entry of the L D S sunday school the signing of the declaration of independence in which the 13 dagni fied fled citizens dressed in black colonial coats three cornered hats and short ort trousers who took this part in the program at the park sat around a huge table talle delibera deliberating ting upon the weighty duties devolving upon them was awarded fourth prize there were several beautifully de do borated automobiles in the parade first arze going to clarence and george stevenson second to nick bernardi third to james wade bourth eddie toland a diminutive colored gentleman revivifying the spirit of 01 61 who tirelessly followed the automobiles on a small tricycle the entire length of the 1 parade the judges were three gentlemen from out of the city who had no way of knowing by whom the floats were made and there has been no criticism cri of their decision the pice had prepared a splendid float entitled peace and preparedness s but on account of accidents which delayed them did not get into the par parade paride ide until it had reached the court bouse house on the return tria march reb the british red coata coats behind the martial mat bial bald band added a strong touch of color to thu the ensemble 2000 people were gathered at the park to listen to the program it would be an insult to the speaker and to the theme to try to cover the speech of wm 11 king of salt lake in a few word As in orator he lie has few in jbf state of utah and his address fully in keeping with the spirit of the day ap pealed not only to the patriotism of his hearers but bat to their lottieat lofti of tiet eat ideals and noblest sentiments it lt all with pride in their country and awakened the highest sense of citizenship in his listeners carbon county citizens were greatly benefited by the visit of air king aliss lora fl harmon arMon dressed in the stars and stripes was at her bier best in the singing of hail flail columbia and the us joined roost most heartily in the singing of america and the star spangled banner with sey the price leader mour prows as concert band pleasingly accompanied all singing la selle whitmore in hi hia iw lonial costume and long black continued on page tight 4 CREATES FOURTH OF continued ft from ow pago page one otio wig was a forceful personification of the tile youthful and firey patrick henry ind nd his delivery of tho the famous speech A nf the young colonist who titi his older compatriots to action vas was most admirable one of the real treats of tho tha dy d y waa was the patriotic oration delivered livered do by miss isabelle fitzgerald tho the production would do credit to a university graduate miny years the sinio aini of the charming young lady who was ita its author the oration first prize at a contest at st marye marys aad my from frois which miss Fitzi this spring it was thoroughly in keeping with the acirit of the day and waa was delivered with graceful gesture and telling effect the committee mado made a wise tion mon when it t chose john potter to AM the declaration of independence for his splendid did va voice ice carried to avery corner of the big grand stand As the crowd hied filed down town or over to city paik for lunch remarks were heard on every hand that it was the best program ever given in this section of the state aluah of the credit for the pleasure of the day is due to the price concert band the castle gate bind n not ot being able to complete its arra arrangements ge to come down to assist the home boys were liberal with their musio music and the twilight concert in the court house yard attended by hundreds of people would luve have done credit to a high priced professional dional organization the thanks of the entire city is is due the band boys for their excellent work |
