Programme for the 4th of July Celebration, 1887 The day proceedings to begin with firing of small arms at daybreak & continue untill sunrise, when the flag will be raised by Captian Joseph Dutson & Co; followed by the report of 37 guns and music by the Martial Band, led by Captian O. H. Jacobson. The Citizens will assemble at the School house ten o'clock A.M.; & will be called to order by O. H. Jacobson, Martial of the Day. Singing by the Chior. Prayer by C. W. Rawlinson, Chap- lain. Singing by the Chior. Oration by Hon. Henry Roper. Duett by Charles Roper & Nellie G. Lyman. Reading of the Declaration of Independence by Geo. Finlinson Esq. Resitation by Lottie Carling. Condition of the Colonists & the Laterday Saints composed by E. L. Lyman. Music by the Band. |
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Speech by the Goddess of Liberty Mary Lyman [strike-through] Dialogue by Richard Dutson, Eddy Dutson & Jeff Finlinson. Toast by George Dutson. Duett by E. W. Talbot & Wife. Toasts, sentiments, & speeches by Volenteers. Singing by the Chior. Prayer by the Chaplain. [ dividing line marks ] P. M. Prog. [in the margin] In the afternoon all who wish will meet at F. R. Lyman's corner & enjoy themselves racing, swinging & in any games they choose; all to wind up with a game of base- ball by those inclined. The Rabit Dance will convine in the School-house, commencing half past eight o'clock P. M. All are coridially invited to attend. Commity F. R. Lyman C. W. Rawlinson Mary A. J? [possibly Jacobson] |