Four Celebrations

The Fourth of July in Arm Arbor was very quietly passed, the only tbing that tended to denote the day as anything different to any other day was the celebration planued by the Arbeiter Unterstaetzungs Verein, in conneotion with the dedication of their handsorne new $200 flag, and which was partioipatd in by the eight other Germán sooieties of the city. Between 9 :30 and 10 a. m. the several societies assembled in their lodge rooms and were gathered together and escorted to the rendezvous on E. Liberty st. between Main st. and S. Fourtn ave. by Otto's City Band, where they were raarshaled into position by Titas F. Hutzel, marshal of the day, assisted by A. C. Schumacher, assistant marshal. The arrangement of the procession and line of march was carried out as outlined in last week'sArgus, and the procession reached Kelief Park shortly after 11 o'clock. After dinner Charles Werner, of Detroit, president of the state Arbeiter Bund, was introduced to the assemblage by John Meyer, president of the looal society. He delivered a brief but excellent speech in Germán aud was roundly applauded at its close. The handsome flag was theu flung to the breeze and properly dedicated. The rest of the afteruoou was devoted to games of different kinds. It is estimated that about 1,000 people were present, which considering the large number who went to Whitmore Lake, and the other lake resorts was a good turuout. In the evening a dance was given which concluded the day's doings. Damp Whather at Whitmore Lake. The goud people of St. Patrick's parish, Nortbfield, had advertised their final graud picnic at Whitmore Lake, Satnrday, au elabórate and exceediugly entertaining and patriotio program had been prepared, a spleudid dinner served and everything was perfected for a merry and pleasant time, but the feavful rainstorm that carne on at about 1 p. rn., stopped tbe program, spoiled the diuner, wetted many of the picnicers to the skin, besides badly darapening others, and thus spoiled what would otherwise have been an ideal day. Tbe people begau to assemble about 10 o'clock, sbortly after which time dinner was served ; and by 12 :30 o'clock most that were theu there had had plenty of the good cheer. Two trains from Ann Arbor coming out shor'.ly after this, uearly trebled the large crowd that then was present; so that the indications were that it would be the most successful picnic ever held by the parish at Whitmore Lake. But, as before stated, abont 1 o'clock along oame that rainstorm and it was so unexpected that those in charge of th victuals were unable to save any, heuce all were practically destroyed. Everybody rushed for shelter, but there were many who could uot get it. Some were out on the lake in rowboats, others in sailboats, and sever.il narrow escapes from drowning have beeu reported. This occurrence sadly marred the day for the crowd and with the exception of a few songs by Messrs. James E. Harkins and Mclntyre, whose eft'orts were heartily received and loudly applauded. and some selections by Becker's Light Infantry Band, of Ann Arbor, given during the intervals of fair weather tbat occurred duriug the afternoou the program was entirely abandoned. Rev. L. P. Goldrick expressed bis sincere regret that many of the people had to turn away disappoiuted ; but he hoped that they would accept the good inteution in lieu of better treatment and heartily thanked all who had come out to make the picnic a suocess. During the afternoon the drawing for the different prizes was held and the luoky winners of them were : Bicycle, W. H. Molntyre; clothiug, Mrs. Owen Carraher; flour, Robert Cahill. The dancing halls at both the ho els were very liberally patronizéd duriug the day and eveniug. An estimare of the number of people present cauuot be I given. Fine Celebration at Manchester. For several weeks prepurarions have been made to celébrate the anniversary I of America's Independence in a mannei most becoming a great, prosperóos and patriotic people. Some days before the I Fourth the merchants and citizeus I were busy making appropriate deooraI tious aud at an earlyhour on the mornI ing of the Fourth, Manchester was j ready to entertain her visitors. At sunI rise a uational salute was flred and soon I after from all quarteis the people began I to congrégate. The trains ran as usual I and a special train of six coaches carne from Jackson, also one from Tecumseh. The offloers of the day were, A. F. Freeman, president; J. H. Kingsley, marshal; Wm. Koebbe, treasurer; and P. M. Freemau, secretary. The train from Jackson brought with it Boos' band of 18 pieces aud drum major, accoinpanied by Col. Tyrrell and three military compauies. While waiting for the speoial train from Tecuuiseh, a game of baseball was played between the Brooklyn and Cliuton teams, the game stood 9 to 3 in favor of Clinton. A procession was theu formed and niarched to the depot to meet Company C, and others from Tacumseh, also a large nurnber from Adrián. The procession consisted of band, military, president and vice presidents of the day, speakers, singers and others in carriages and on foot, proceeded to Schmidt's Grove where the exercises were held. After a ijiece of music by the band, Rev. Merrifield ofEered prayer f olio wed by a song from the Jackson City Quartet. A. F. Freemau in behalf of the people of Manchester then extended a most hearty weloome to all visitors and introduced W. W. Wedemeyer, of Ann Arbor, who with a feeling of patriotism read the Declaratiou of Independence. Mr. Freeman then announced that Mayor Pingree could not be present as on account of very urgent business he had been called to New York City. He introdoced Rev. F. A. Blades, of Detroit, who was requested by Mayor Pingree to take his place. He made a most eloquent speech and held the attention of the audience till the last, This was followed by a song from the quartet after wbich the president iutroduced Hon. Chas. Townseud, of Jackson, wbo gave a most enthnsiastic address. and altbough it was getting past diuner time, all present could have listened another hour to the brilliant orator. After a song by the qnartet the band played and the procession left the grove. A short intermissiou theu followed which gave the people au opportunity to satisfy the wauts of the inner man. The.4-mile bicycle race was the flrst of the races. The flrst prize was wou by Frank Peckham, of Jackson ; 2d, C. W. Graham, of Napoleon; 3rd, Cbanucey Ogden, Clinton. The towuship championship bicycle race was a very exciting one and the prizes were awarded: lst, Earle Chase; 2á, Chas. Youughaus; 3rd, F. H Blosser. The free-for-all bicycle race was won by the follovving: lst, Chauncey Ogdeu, Clinton; 2d, C. S. Graham, Napoleon; 3rd, F. H. Blosser, Manchester. The bicrale races being completed the uext was a foot race in which L. G. Richert, of Nortb Adams, aud E. Prickard, of Tecurnseh, were successful in winning prizes. ín the sack raoe prises were given : lst, to M. Bacon, of Jacksou ; 2d, Walter Lehn, of Manchester; 3rd, E. S. Slattery, Jackson. In the threelegged race L. G. Riohert and M. Dickerson and E. Chase won the flrst prize, F. Burtless aud E. Chase the second. in the wheelbarrow race, L. G. Richert won the first prize ; M. Dickerson seoond. The tub race carne next and t'iree Manchester boys won prizes: Chas. Burtless, Peter Ryan and E. Kelley. Iu the swimmiag race, W. R. Sloat, of Manchester, was given the first prize ; and V. M. Wade, of Cliuton, the second. A very pleasing race was the goose race which was something uew and E. C. Silkworth, of Manchester, won the first prize; G. Kubl, of Manchester, the second. This finished the sports which took the whole of the afternoon. During the afternoon more visitors airived and at 7 o'clock p. m. the military companies gave a dress parade which was nicely executed and added a great deal to the day's program. Lunch counters aud stands were numerous so that no one was obliged to go huugry. Iu the evening a grand display of fireworks under the direction of JST. Scbmidt aud Wm. Koebbe took place. They were the flnest ever displayed iu Manchester or surroundiug towns. After the fireworks the special trains were due which left about 10:30 p. in., and soou the people were wending their way homeward. A dance waa held iu tbe skatiug-rink which closed before midnigbt. The cornmitteo aud officers of the day did all they could to see that the saloons and other public places should be closed by 11 p. m., which was strictly obeyed and before miduight the town was qniet and in readiness for Sunday to step in. The marshal and an efficiënt corps of assistauts looked after tbe general order during the day and no disorderly persous were allowed on the streets. No accidenta occurred and visitors as well as the people of Manchester are well pleased with the celebration. The Fourth at Milan. The Milán correspondent of the Argus writefi! The grand fonrth of July celebration at Milán has passed into history and just the rnemory oí' how we were awakened at 4 a. m. reinains, but many live to relate the wonders and how the spirit ot 1776 was awakened in 1896. The spirit was manifested in the shape of steam whistles, 4ö guns, aud fireorackers from giants tD lilliputians thronghont the day. The program was carried out to the letter. About 9 a. in., the grand parade started from the school houses led by the Milan Cornet Band followed by the rnayor and counoil, the chariots of the states with the goddess of liberty, then came sooieties, trades, citizens and the "humpty iContinuecl on Eigbth Tag(e. "fu celeb_rations Contijiued from First Page. boodoos of happy valley, " who created mnch laughter by their fantastic costumes. Atter doiug all of the principal streets all adjourned to the tent of the United Brethren on First street to listen to the addresses. After a patri, otio selection by the Milan Cornet Band, the president of the day, Mr. Chas. Gauntlett introduced Rev. Mr. Lilly who made a prayer. The band gave another selection and the male quartet sang a fiue selection. Mrs. Ed. Blackmer followed with a beautifnl poem from the pen of Rev. J. P. Hutcbinsou entitled "The day we celébrate." It was well rendered. Anofcher selection was given by the male quartet and then Prof. Carrick made the opening address. The Milan Cornet Band again discoursed sweet music followed by the address of the day, by Rev. J. P. Hutchinson, of Aun Arbor, who spoke eloqnently of the advantages of living in a fiee country, Amerioa, the grand and glorious country of his adoption. He dwelt at leogth on the educatiional advantages, the freedom of thought, the culture, the condition of the country and the advantage of being an American countryman. His remarks were scbolarly, showing deep thought and were well delivered, interspersed with humorous remarks that pleased the large and orderly audience which numbered into the hundreds. The program at the tent closed with a patriotic selection by the Milan Cornet Band. The audience then adjourned for dinner. At 2 o'clook p. m. oame the bicycle races. There were a number of contestants but the prize was awarded Mr. Joe McSweiy, of Cone, $5 in money. The fat man's race was won by Mr. H. Brokman, who weighs over two hundred pounds, The kids race was won by Bruce Pullen. The saok race then followed and then a free for all race. The crowd adjourned to the ball ground ou East Main street at 4 p. m. The game was played by the Milan nine and the Lake Ridge nine, score 18 to 10 in favor of the Lake Ridge boys. The viiilage was beautifully decorated with the national colors and evergreens. There were a large numbEi of booths for refreshments and the Presbyterian iadies served luncheon at Mesdames Palmer's and Clark'a parlors. There were dance halls where all who wished could have the pleasure of tripping the light fantastic. The grand celebration closed in the evening with a fine display of firewworks bef ore an audieuce of a bout 8,000 people.