Coronado Tent City Daily Program, Volume 4, Number 18, 3 July 1903 — Page 1

THE CORONADO TENT CITY DAILY PROGRAM IS published daily at the Tent City and distributed freely for the information and amusement of the campers It is proper to state that though the proprietors are interested in this publication in the same manner that they are interested in everything that pertains to the Tent City, they are in no sense responsible for the opinions or expressions of its editorial writer. Correspondents having items for publication may leave them at the Tent City office or with the editor, George O. Jenner, at his tent 1017 Tenth street TEMPERATURE AT TENT CITY JULY 2 Minimum thermometer 65 Maximum thermometer 70 Captain and Mrs. Seeberg were lunching on the beach yesterday. Mrs. Ralph Granger and Mrs. Charles Hill are located at Tent 1100. Mrs. A. W. Osburn a former resident of Coronado, arrived yesterday from Frisco. People from Colorado, Nebraska, Louisiana, New Mexico, Texas, Missouri, Indiana, and Pennsylvania came yesterday. Miss Amore Grainger and Sue Bullock are located on Nineteenth street for the summer. They will have as their guest Miss Genevieve Lindly over the Fourth. Yesterday was a great day for the surf bathers. The variety in colors dissplayed in the bathing suits of both ladies and gentlemen made a very brilliant picture against the old ocean background. The "Goo Goo Gang" is the name applied to a social set here for a good time. They advocate sociability and are in a degree philanthrophists, for they entertain and feed the weary and hungry. From San Diego yesterday came Miss Amor Grainger and Miss Sue Bullock. We called when the ladies were fixing up their summer home, and when complete it promises to be one of the most picturesque in camp. The ladies intend to remain in Tent City all season. At Tent 1819, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Holzmann, from Globe, Arizona, we notice a beautiful collection of Indian baskets and blankets. There are forty baskets in all, representing nearly as many tribes and the Navajo blankets are very choice. The Holzmanns, together with their little daughter, Ramona, are tenting here for the rest of the season. Vol. IV CORONADO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, JULY 3, J903 No. 18 INDEPENDENCE DAY, Boat Races Swimming Contests. Patriotic Concerts and Fireworks. The final meeting of the general committee arranging the Fourth of July celebration was held last evening. Every detail is perfected for both the San Diego and Coronado attractions and the combined efforts of those interested promises a magnificent day. Everybody will go to the city in the morning to witness the grand parade with its bands, among them the Tent City Band, the Chinese dragon, the toreadors and picadors from Mexico, and a thousand members of the Woodmen of the world and the Foresters of America. The line of march will include from Fourth over to Fifth on C street in order that the Isis theatre may be passed, where the children from the Raja Yoga school will sing. A majority of the merchants who have wagons have signified their intention of entering the procession with trades exhibits. In the afternoon the new ferry boat, Ramona will bring thousands to Tent City, where the entire camp is to be given over to the Woodmen of the World and the Foresters of America. The resort will be decorated profusely and beautiful effects will be prominent. Old Glory will prevail, keeping company everywhere with firecracker and popcorn. There will be a grand patriotic concert by the Tent City band in the afternoon, the program including the overture, "America," a couple of Sousa stirring marches, while Mr. Frank Paulisch will play Rollinson's "Columbia Fantasia." The matinee at the theatre will commence at 3:30 o'clock. Mr. Rehn has a goodly bill of all stars and the play house will be packed to its limit. There will be something to see or do for every minnute of the day. At 3 o'clock will be fought the wood sawing contest of the Southern Cal forma Woodmen. Mr. Geo. Magley will have charge of the matches. It will be held on a raised platform on land. Six teams will participate, each sawing three cuts from a 12x12 log. The team making the best average a prize of $50; a second prize of $35; and a third of $15 will also be given. The San Diego and National City teams are practicing daily for the event and is likely that all previous records will be smashed A large number of entrys have been received for the acquatic events which are to be held during the afternoon. There will be swimming contests for boys and men, substantial prizes being offered the winners. On the bay will be sloop races and a free for all race which will be exceedingly exciting. Arrangements are being made to have an international boat race between crews from the French cruiser Protet and the American training ship Adams held on the Coronado side, with the start of the course in Glorietta Bay. A course 125 feet wide and four feet deep is wanted, and as it will be high tide about 5 o'clock, it is thought that there will be plenty of water. The Adams boys returned yesterday, and they are eager to try their strength and skill with the Frenchmen. By holding the event on the Coronado side, the big crowd which will cross over to witness the afternoon celebration will have an opportunity of seeing what will perhaps be the most interesting and exciting race. Coronado with its large number of amusements will be a gay place. The bowling alley will be the scene of exciting team games. The dances on the Casino will attract many dancers, and at night the music lovers will have another excellent band concert. Prior to this concert will be given a magnificent display of fireworks, the equal of which has never been seen in Southern California, and its success is assured. Among the set pieces will be a log with an axe, representing the Woodman, and either an eagle surrounded by a wreath or a tree with "F. of A." underneath, representing the Foresters. Mr. Bour has charge of the pyrotechnical part of the celebration. The restaurant and Cafe will doubtless be taxed to an enormous extent, but ample arrangements have been made for the comfort of visitors and the eating accommodations will be perfect. For the safety of all concerned firecrackers and all explosives must only be used on the ocean front. The policemen in camp have received instructions to arrest any person breaking this rule, and the order will be rigidly adhered to. We should imagine that a green tent with green furnishings and upholsterlngs, should be very restful for the eyes and soothing to the nerves. Such a tent has been erected on the ocean tront for Mr. Ward, and he is coming from the north to occupy it. The N. C. & O. Ry. Company announce that on Sunday special fast excursions will be run from San Diego to Tia Juana for those wishing to attend the bull fight. The tickets, including admission to the grounds, are $1.75 and reserved seats $2.25.