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For a Greater, Better Palacios Country—Agriculture, Industry, Commerce, Living
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PALACIOS, MATAGORDA COUNTY, TEXAS THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1930
VOLUME XXIII NUMBER 28
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-THE FOURTH IN KEVIEW
-PALACIOS POSSIBILITIES
-QUOTATION
Perhaps never in the history of Pa-
lacios did we have a more joyous, hap-
py and harmonious Fourth than last
week. Goodwill seemed to be so gen-
eral, and the well-planned program
■was carried out to perfection.
Those who had the matter in charge
deserve our hearty congratulations
upon the success of their undertaking
and the splendid showing for our lit-
tle "City-by-the-Sea." The weather
was ideal and not an accident or dis-
order appeared to mar the peace, en-
joyment and serenity of the holiday.
The excellent music furnished by the
brass band was enjoyed by all.
The drum corps with its buglers
sent vibrant thrills thru the listeners
and the orator of the day gave an ad-
dress which, for constructive thought,
was worthy of the president of a col-
lege and deserved the generous ap-
plause which it received. The mayor's
address of welcome was also well re-
ceived and carried a note of encour-
agement worthy of the man who leads.
Without putting any unique emphasis
upon the advantages which have come
to Palacios during the past year, he
drew a picture very pleasant to be-
hold and gave a welcome to the visi-
tors which truly voiced the sfrtrit of
our community.
Dr. Taylor's talk contained little of
that hero worship which is often
heard in Fourth of July orations, but
he brought out the underlying pur-
poses of our country's struggles and
the results as shown since the decla-
ration of independence—results which
are apparent in more abundant life,
liberty and happiness for all the peo-
ple. He also stressed the necessity
for a declaration of INTER-depen-
dence similar to that which appeared
in the editorial column of this paper
last week.
Then we passed the day in festiv-
ity and play, and felt the thrill of
all goodwill, until the program closed
with a free dance upon the new pave-
ment to the music of the orchestra
under the romantic moon and stars
in the cool of the evening, the gentle
gulf breeze in soft caress upon the
brow and fanning beauty's cheeks—
a day indeed to be remembered.
But it seems that the Fourth was
but a greeting to the 29th annual en-
campment of the B. Y. P. U. to which
Palacios is perennial host as well and
to which the churches of the city gave
their hearty support in a union Sun-
day school and church services for
last Sunday. Both the morning and
evening services were well attended
and spoke well for th spiritual uplift
of th Christian people of Palacios.
Sbid one of the out-of-town speakers:
—'No Other place of its size has done
so much for Christian work as Pala-
cios."
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This only goes to show that Pala-
cios, as a recreational center, has ad-
vantages which, as yet, have been
hardly realized. Now, since the con-
crete highways are about to be com-
pleted to connect us with the outside
world, possibilities are opening for
immediate developmnt of which even
outsiders will soon take notice. Those
good Baptists who chose Palacios for
"the Greatest B. Y. P. U. encampment
location in the world" had vision and
foresight which the near future will
prove to have been well founded. The
best is yet to come and limitation is
unthinkable.
What, in the course of even ordin-
ary progress, may not be brought out
into visibility within the next twen-
ty-five years in Palacios ? What, for
instance, was Houston at the age of
Palacios? The faith and vision of a
few loyal Houstonians made an inland
village "The Largest City in Texas!"
—And now the sea, carrying ocean
liners, has been brought to its gates.
And how about Dallas, Austin, San
Antonio and other Texas centers?
How about the mairvelous develop-
ment, in the Rio Grande? What, do
you suppose, would be the appearance
of Palacios today if a few of those
millions had been spent in harbor,
railroad, industrial and agricultural
development right here? Wo have
natural advantages and resources
which none of the places mentioned
ever had. We are located in the vry
center of the great Costal Plain, the
last frontier and garden of future
America! The gates of heaven are
now open to us. Soon the Texas Na-
tional Guard with its thousands will
be with us again to view our lovely
town and partake of its hospitality
and goodwill. Soon the Hug-the-Coast
Highway Association will hold its con-
vention here to see and know the
beauty which is here and sunounds
us. A real, 'living present actuates
-Texas B.Y.P.U.
To Close Session
Sunday Night
ALL CLASSES WELL ATTENDED;
EVENING SERVICES ARE
FREE TO ALL
The Twenty-ninth Annual Encamp-
ment of the Texas Baptist Young Peo-
ple's Union opened Friday morning
of last week with a patriotic address
by Dr. Thomas H. Taylor, in Brown-
wood, president of Howard-i'ayne Col-
lege. Saturday was given over to fish-
ing, boating and general recreation.
On Sunday all churches of the city
joined in the services both morning
and evening.
Robert Jolly, of Houston, is song
leader and all services are being well
attended.
Classes for the regular B. Y. P. U.
work were started Monday morning
and are gaining in interest and en-
thusiasm each day.
Dr. P. E. Burroughs, of Nashville,'
Tenn., is delivering daily addresses
and Dr. Marshall Craig, of Dallas,
leader of young people and pastor of
one of Texas' largest Churches, is
speaking each evening. Mrs. T. C.
Gardner, of Dallas, conducts the story
hours for children and Mrs. T. C. Jes-
ter, of Houston, is the W. M. U. leader.
T. C. Gardner, corresponding sec-
retary, is here with his usual enthu-
siasm and helps to keep everything
pepped up and going.
Mrs. Carter Wright, of Roanoke,
Ala., will address the Assembly Fri-
day and again on Sunday.
The visiting ladies were tendered a
reception on Tuesday afternoon by
members of the local W. M. U., which
is an annual affair and always looked
forward to with much pleasure.
Delegations from all over the state
are in attendance and all are antici-
pating an immense crowd here for the
closing services on Sunday. The man-
agement announces that no charges
are made for any of the evening ser-
vices arid that all Palacios people are
cordially invited.
Next Sunday promises to be one of
the biggest days in the history of Pa-
lacios B. Y. P. U. Encampments and
all Matagorda ar»d adjoining counties
are included in the invitation to come
and enjoy it.
Mrs. Travis Luther and daughter,
Bettie Joyce, of New Gulf, were Sun-
day visitors with Palacios relatives
and friends.
Mrs. A. E. Louderback took her
little daughter, Mary Eleanor, to the
Burns Hospital in Cuero, where she
had tonsils and adenoids removed.
The little girl went through the ordeal
nicely and at last reports was getting
along splendidly.
Mr. and Mrs. Truett Rogers return-
ed to their home in League City Sun-
day, after a several days visit with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Rog-
ers, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Martin and
other relatives and friends. They were
accompanied home by Mrs. Rogers'
cousin, Miss Iweene Evans, of Fort
Worth.
Mrs. Will Evans, who had been here
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
J. M. Martin, left last week to join
her husband, in the northern states
for an extended stay. She was accom-
panied as far as Houston by her
daughter and sister, Miss Iweene
Evans and Mrs. Carl Ehlers.- Mrs.
Evans took her younger daughter with
her.
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Langford, Cleve
Langford, son, W. B., and daughter,
Carmenetta, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Fisher, all of Coolidge, came in for the
fourth of July celebration and a visit
with relatives and friends. They re-
mained until Monday morning and
while here were the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Langford's daughter, Mrs.
Clarence Chambiee.
us and the year 1930 looks good to us.
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"As, when all her hues combining
"In a golden lining,
"Thu the clouds the morn is shining,
"So .the Future's upturned face,
"With a glow of promise burning,
"My hapt spirit is discerning,
"While humanity is turning
"To the morning of the race.
"Better days are breaking o'er us.
"From the nearing goal before us,
"We can hear a joyous chorus
"Wafted o'er the years to be.
"Thru thi portals open singing,
"Notes of sweet and rapturous singing
"Down the Future's aisles are ringing
1\ om the anthems of the free."
"THE RAVEN," A PULITZER
PRIZE BIOGRAPHY, AMONG
NEW BOOKS AT LIBRARY
The Palacios Library Association
has recently added quite an attractive
selection of books, which includes some
of the latest works of Texas authors,
others about Texas, and some for
juvenile readers, as follows:—"Can't
Get A Red Bird," by Dorothy Scar-
borogh; "Enchantment," by Ruth
Cross; "A Vaquero of the Brush Coun-
try," J. Frank Dobe; "Women Pio-
neers," Jane Y. McCollum; "The Ra-
ven," by Marquis James; also twelve
of the Ruth Fielding Series and an at-
tractive series of Boy Scout Books.
"The Raven," is the Pulitzer prize
biography of 1929, and has been wide-
ly acclaimed as more than a fine piece
of literary craftsmanship. It has been
commended as an authentic and excit-
ing story of one of the most dramatic
and colorful figures in the American I
scene—Sam Houston. The author was i
born in Springfield, Mo., but was rear-
ed in the Cherokee section of Okla-1
homa, and is now a newspaper report-
er in New York City. The book will
be reviewed by the Wednesday Club
during the coming year's study course.
Beacon Reporter
Names Miniature
Course 'Au-Bac'
LADIES AUX. TO BE BENEFITTED
BY RECEIPTS OF ONE
DAY'S PLAYING
Texas Cavalry
Mobilizes For
Training Term
INFANTRY, ARTILLERY AND AIR
UNITS TO GO INTO CAMP AT
PALACIOS IN AUGUST
Austin, July 8.— (AP)—Summer
training for the F'ifty-sixth cavalry
brigade of the Texas National Guard
started Sunday at Mineral Wells, Ad-
jutant General R. L. Robertson said
Monday. The brigade, comprising 1000
officers and men, will be in training
until July 19. The camp is in charge
of Brigadier General Jacob F. Walters.
Plans for the annual summer train-
ing period of the infantry and field
artillery units and the aviation sec-
tion, which will be August 2 to 16, at
Palacios, have been completed, Robert-
son said. The companies are units of
the Thirty-sixth division, which in ad-
dition to the infantry included the
Sixth-first field artillery and the Thir-
ty-sixth division of aviation.
Battle Maneuvers.
Field and battle maneuvers will fea-
ture the training at both camps with
particular attention being paid to the
effective utilization of mobile motor
fighting poor.
Major General John A. Hulen will
be camp commander while the train-
ing will be supervised by Adjutant
General Robertson and the state staff.
Approximately 6500 officers and men
will be trained.
In addition to the national guard
troops, 141 members of the officers re-
serve corps have been authorized to
train during th period.
Advance Units.
The advance detachment of the
camp supply outfit and 149 pieces of
the motor train will leave Austin for
the camp July 27.
Robertson said he would inspect the
Mineral Wells camp the latter part
of the training period.
Governor Moody was expected to in-
spect the troops at the Palacios camp.
—Houston Post-Dispatch.
The Fourth Circle of the Methodist
Missionary Society will have a Food
Sale Saturday from 2 to 5 p. m., at
the Central Power and Light Com-
pany office. Chicken, cakes and pies
for your Sunday dinner.
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Robinson, of
Houston, accompanied by their daugh-
ter from El Campo, and grand daugh-
ter, Miss Virginia Feather, of Hous-
ton, are here for the Encampment and
are located in the grounds.
Mrs. George Williamson returned
Tuesday from Yoakum, where she vis-
ited with her daughter, Mrs. Harry
Best and family. She was accompan-
ied home by her grand daughters,
Vera Maude and Martha Jane Best.
Mrs. Lydia Humphrey, is enjoying
a vacation from her duties in W. C
Gray's law office and left the latter
part of last week for San Antonio,
where she will visit a brother and then
go to the Carlsbad Cavern for a sight-
seeing trip.
Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Campbell have
had as their guests the past week their
grand daughter, Miss Helen Margaret
Loos, of Bay City, and Miss Ruth
Glasgo, a niece of Mrs. Campbell's,
who accompanied them home from
their trip to Ohio.
Messrs. C. L. de St. Aubin and C.
M. Backen, managers of the miniature
golf course, announce that a name
has been selected from the ones sent
in by interested parties and the one
given by Mrs. J. W. Diamnkes, for the
Ladies Auxiliary U) the C. of C., had
been chosen, and from now on this
popular pleasure spot would be known
as "The Aubac Golf Course." Accord-
ing to the rules of the contest this
entitles Mrs. Dismukcs to free playing
every day for one week and the pro-
ceeds of next Monday up until seven
o'clock in the evening will be given to
the Ladies Auxiliary. Quite a num-
ber of names had been sent in and
the job of choosing one proved some-
what of a job, those who had charge
of the selecting inform us.
CHAIRMAN THANKS
JULY 4th CELEBRATION
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
THANX
I wish to expiess my thanks to the
committee who had charge of select-
ing the name for the golf course for
choosing the one I sent in, in behalf
of the Ladies Auxiliary to the C. of
C., and hope all my friends and oth-
ers interested in the city of Palacios
will go to the Au-Bac Golf Course
next Monday and play up until 7 p.
m., so as not only the Auxiliary will
be helped, but to show your appre-
ciation for the efforts Messrs. Aubin
and Backen are making toward help-
ing promote good things for our city.
Mrs. J. W. Dismukes.
RALLY FOR STERLING
SATURDAY LOOMS BIG
The indications fof a large attend-
ance at the n^etinfg Saturday, July
12, 8 p. m. in Bay City are very en-
couraging and much interest is being
manifested in Senator Holbrook's ap-
pearance at that time, as he is con-
sidered one of the forceful speakers of
the state. Senator Holbrook is more
than "just the representative" from
this senatorial district, as his record
shows that at all times he has been
found at his post of duty fighting
for the things that were of interest
to his constituents, and in most in-
stances he has been successful.
Senator Holbrook is today the out-
standing leader in the Texas Senate
and a man of wide influence over the
entire state, but in all instances he is
trying in an effective way to repre-
sent all the people of his own dis-
trict.
The ladies of the community are es-
pecially invited, and they will no doubt
hear the issues of the campaign ex-
plained in a very satisfactory way.
Plans are being made for the appear-
ance of the local band and seats will
be provided on the courthouse lawn for
all who may attend.
Extensive arrangements are being
made for the reception of Senator Hol-
brook, an a large delegation will be
asked to meet his train, which will
arrive over the Missouri Pacific at
11:15 a. m. Saturday, July 12.
Another delegation of citizens will
accompany Senator Holbrook to Pa-
lacios, where he will speak at 2:30 p.
m., returning to Bay City for the big
meeting at 8 p. m. on the courthouse
lawn—in the event the weather is not
suitable for the open air meeting, it
will be held either in the district court
room or in the city auditorium.—Bay
City Tribune.
Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Harkey have
moved to Palacios and will reside there
indefinitely. Mr. Harkey is being treat-
ed for sinus trouble by Doctor Dris-
kill and the treatment will require
considerable time. Mr. Harkey has
been in Palacios for several weeks.
Mrs. Harkey moved over today.—Bay
City Tribune.
Miss Ophelia McLanahan and friend,
Mr. Dick Bessant, motored down from
Houston and spent the fourth in Pa-
lacios. This is Mr. Bessant's first visit
to our city and he was more than de-
lighted. He holds a position as welder
with the Houston Gas Co., and was
hoping he would be sent here to do
some work.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rogers and child-
ren wore here Monday visiting M. E.
Rogers and family. We are indeed
glad to learn of Mr. Rogers' improved
condition since he went to the hospital
in San Antonio early last fall. He is
rapidly gaining strength now 'and says
he expects to be able to resume his
work in a very short time.
As Chairman of the 4th of July Cel-
ebration, I want to thank everyone in
behalf of the Chamber of Commerce
for the splendid co-operation and es-
pecially the following committees, and
the Central Power and Light Company
for lights for the street dance free of
charge:—
Advertising:—G. F. Gillespie, C. W.
Nester, J. F. Barnett.
Rodeo:—Guy Stulting, Jack Apple-
ton, Carl Backen, H. C. Lewis.
Base Ball:—H. B. Douglas, Geo. W.
Curtis, J. L. Deutsch, Sr., L. Buller,
Rev Ray, Elmore Schier.
Finance:—R. J. Sisson, J. F. Bar-
nett, C. W. Nester, G. F. Gillespie.
Decorating, Floats:—Arnold Barton,
J. L. Koerber, D. M. Green, Geo. W.
Curtis.
Duncan Ruthven.
Fourth of July
Celebration a
Grand Success
Dr. Donald C. Ruthven, of Hous-
ton and Dr. flugh Ruthven, of Browns-
ville, came in for the fourth of July
celebration for a visit with their par-
ents, Mayor and Mrs. Duncan Ruth-
ven.
John F. Grant to
Make Governor's
Race; Republican
HOUSTON LUMBERMAN TO BE
STANDARD BEARER FOR
PARTY THIS YEAR
Like the Democrats, the Republi-
cans this year have a muli-million-
aire in the governor's race, but unlike
R. S. Sterling, he is opposed to the
state-wide bond issue upon which the
Democratic candidate is largely bas-
ing his campaign. He is John F. Grant
of Houston, owner of 40 retail lumber
yards in Central, South and Southwest
Texas.
Texas Republicans are confident
that in Mr. Grant their party has a
as strong leader as could have been
selected from the rank of the party
in Texas, the man of their choice be-
ing one who has battled his way to
the top from the humblest beginning.
They believe, consequently, that their
standard bearer this year has a bet-
ter chance than ever before of win-
ning through :o the highest office in
the state.
Mr. Grant was born in Batavia,
Clermont County, Ohio, in 1869, the
son of John F. and Anna Fishback
Grant. His father was a veteran of
the Mexican War and served with the
rank of captain in the Civil War, be-
ing commissioned in 1864.
After being educated in the public
schools and trying several fields of
endeavor, beginning as a newsboy at
the age of 11, Mr. Grant came to Tex-
as in 1893 and four years later made
his first venture in the lumber busi-
ness at Bay City. Although beset with
many obstacles, he managed to keep
his business on a paying basis and
soon purchased a second retail yard at
San Angelo. From this foundation,
he has gradually built up his own
chain of 40 retail yards in Texas. To-
dey he maintains his general head-
quarters in Houston and directs the
operation of the John F. Grant lum-
ber yards from this point of vantage.
Improtant political, charitable and
civic movements always receive full
support from Mr. Grant. He is a mem-
ber of the Houston Country Club at
Houston and the Houston Yacht Club
at Galveston. His home is on Bellaire
Road out of Houston and his office are
in the Second National Bank Build-
ing, Houston.
Mr. Grant is the owner of the John
F. Grant Lumber Co. of this city.
Miss Margaret Nester left Sunday
for her summer vacation which she
will spend at Sterling, Kans., with her
aunt, Mrs. Erwin Cowger and fam-
ily. She accompanied Mr. and Mrs.
Carlton Crawford, who were here for
the Fourth, to Galveston and after a
few days visit with them, will go to
Kansas.
MUCH INTEREST SHOWN
IN GUESSING NUMBER OF
SAX CEMENT IN SQUARE
Wichita Falls has a winning ball
team! they also have a lot of wonder-
ful young people, and have the best
looking delegation at the B. Y. P. U.
this summer, we are told. This party
includes Misses Mary Clare Burton,
Fern Kolb, Virginia Evans and Flor-
ence Cullen, Mrs. Fitts, Alton Fitts,
Mr. and Mrs. Mason and daughter,
Miss Billie Clare, and last but not
least by any means, the Hon. J. W.
(Bill) Marshall, esq. They are a
jolly crowd and seem to be enjoying
the Encampment, Palacios, our bay
and the gorgeous moonlight sails.
The guessing contests put on by
W. P. Young, contractor for the pav-
ing of Palacios business square, as an
extra feature for the fourth of July
celebration, proved to be quite inter-
esting with several hundred taking
part. The object was to guess the
number of sacks of cement used for
the paving job, and Roy L. Taylor,
who is camping in the B. Y. P. U.
Grounds, won the first prize of $5.00,
and his guess was 11,281 sacks, Pat
Richman, of Lane City, was second,
$2.50, with the guess of 11,000 and
the third nearest was 11,883, given in
by Marian Nester, but no prize was
given for this.
Thousands of South Texans
Enjoy Nation's Birthday
In Palacios-by-the-Sea
WHARTON CHAPTER OF
RAINBOW GIRLS PLAN
FOR CAMP AT PALACIOS
The Wharton Chapter of the Order
of the Rainbow Girls, held its regular
meeting monday night at 7:00 o'clock.
Plans were made to have a Rainbow
Camp at Palacios. A committee head-
ed by Miss Vesta Anthony was ap-
pointed to find out about the camp,
select counsellors, etc. Every girl who
expects to go must pay her duea and
register with Mrs. Walters, or with the
Worthy Advisor, Vivian Walters.
The girls are planning to sell cakes
and such to make enough money for
the camp, so the public is urged to co-
operate with them.—Wharton Enter-
prise.
DANCING AT PAVILION
EVERY SATURDAY NITE
Dancing at the Pavilion during the
remainder of the summer will be in
charge of the "Palacians," a home or-
chestra, composed of Mrs. A. G. Smith,
as manager, Mrs. T. A. Stramblad,
Calvin Douglas, Orvid Horn and Mr.
Mearns, the latter two from Bay City.
The opening dance was given on the
night of the Fourth and was attended
by a large crowd, who seemed de-
lighted to have the pavilion open and
so nicely conducted. Another dance
was given on Saturday night and they
will be given every Saturday night
and there will be no charge for spec-
tators.
Mrs. J. R. Wagner and Mrs. F. A.
Sisson were in Houston Monday and
Tuesday, shopping and to meet the
former's daughter, Miss Opal Bonner,
who was returning from a visit with
Mrs. Carl Nelson and family at Mc-
Allen, friends in Donna, and Mrs. Jim
Green, of Brownsville.
Misses Frances and Floye Simpson
of Dallas, and Faustina Simpson, of
Greenville, are at home now with their
father, C. W. Simpson. Frances and
Floye will remain about ten days be-
fore returning to their work in Dal-
las. Faustina expects to spend the
summer in Palacios. They much enjoy
bathing and the pleasant breezes of
our little City-by-the-Sea.
Paul B. Holcomb, editor of the El
Campo News, accompanied by his fam-
ily, spent the Fourth in Palacios. Mr.
Holcomb called at the Beacon office
and spent some time talking over the
newspaper game with ye editor and
younger member of our force. We en-
joyed Mr. Holcomb's visit very much
and hope ho finds it convenient to
come to Palacios often and always
look us up. He is giving El Campo a
neat and newsy sheet now and it seems
to be well patronized by the business
men of that city.
C. D. Hull, who for the past 21
years has been a resident of Buenos
Aires, Argentena, South America, and
for the past several years manager
of the Ford assembly plant in that
city, spent several days in Palacios
last week visiting his boyhood friend,
S. F. Cook, and family. Mr. Hull says
Buenos Airos offers wonderful oppor-
tunities to make money, but that for a
place to mako a home Texas is ahead
of anything he has seen—and he has
seen about all there is. Mr. Hull will
make his home in San Antonio, but
says he is sure coming back to Pala-
cios this fall when fishing gets good,
as this place looks mighty good to
him, where one can really enjoy life
to its fullest extent.
Our Fourth of July Celebration was
a huge success in every way, is the
verdict of all. The largest number of
autos and people ever assembled in Pa-
lacios, except during the National
Guard Encampment, was here and all
seemed to be enjoying the day to the
fullest extent. Every event was on time
almost to the minute and this helped
in a great measure to make the cele-
bration the success it was.
The parade was the opening number
and looked very imposing, headed by
mounted police, followed by the Bay
City Drum and Bugle Corps, members
of the American Legion in their uni-
forms, carrying flags and then a large
number of beautifully decorated cars,
floats, with clowns and members of
the Rodeo on horseback bringing up
the rear. The Danevang brass band
occupied a prominent place in the pa-
rade and furnished inspiring music
throughout the day.
The parade lead the crowd to the B.
Y. P. U. Grounds, where all gathered
in the auditorium for the patriotic
part of the day's festivities. Music
here was furnished by tho band and
the Drum and Bugle Corps. Com-
missioner George A. Harrison intro-
duced Mayor Ruthven, who, after say-
ing a few words, most cordially wel-
coming our visitors, introduced Rev.
Carroll B. Ray, pastor of the First
Baptist Church. Mr. Ray then intro-
duced the speaker of the day, Dr.
Thomas H. Taylor, of Brownwood,
President of Howard-Payne College,
who made a most wonderful speech,
holding the attention of his large au-
dience at all times.
The Rodeo was the first attraction
after the lunch hour and was attend-
ed by the largest crowd to ever wit-
ness a like affair in this city, and was
pronounced by everyone as being one
of the best they had ever seen.
The base ball game between the
New Gulf and (old) Gulf nine was
won by the former, the score being
5 to 3. This was a snappy game thru-
out and some thrilling plays were
made by both teams. The diamond was
in excellent shape, enabling fast work,
and much credit is due the committee,
headed by H. B. Douglas, who gave
the matter much of his attention and
time.
A novel feature of the celebration
and one much enjoyed was the free
street dance during the evening. Com-
merce Street was roped off from Pa-
vilion to Fifth early in the evening
and long before the music, furnished
by an orchestra from El Campo, be-
gan, the walk on both sides was crowd-
ed with spectators. From the time the
music began until a late hour, danc-
ing on the pavement was enjoyed and
many times during the evening there
were more than a hundred couples of
young people, and quite a few of the
older ones, dancing to the strains of
most enchanting music beneath the
skies by the light of the moon, which
made a fitting climax for the celebra-
tion.
The program this year was splendid,
but we believe this celebration, which
is an annual event, can be made bet-
ter each year by the co-operation of
all in every way possible, and suggest
that fireworks be added. While they
may be expensive, yet they are very
entertaining and every one enjoys see-
ing a pyrotechnic display, and espec-
ially on the watei-.
DECORATED CAR AWARD
Tho position of best decorated car
was very closely contested between
Tom Slone and Mrs. John Fox.
The Tom Slone car made two first
position and the Mrs. John Fox car
made one first and two second places.
Miss Palacios, by Clyde L. Stanley
made one second and the Comic Car
a third place. The award goes to Tom
Slone.
The Committee hereby express their
appreciation to all who participated
in or in any way assisted in putting
over the parade.
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Searls and son,
of San Antonio, spent the week end
and enjoyed the celebration on the
fourth here with Mr. and Mrs. G. W.
Ri?aser. Mrs. Searls is a sister of Mrs.
Reaser. Another sister of Mrs. Reaser,
Mrs. M. R. Seek, of Matagorda, was
also her guest the past week end.
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