THOUSANDS AT DRUID HILL PARK: Celebration of Fourth Dampened by the Atrocity in East St. Louis. Afro-American , p.1
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THOUSANDS AT DRUID HILL PARK: Celebration of Fourth Dampened by the Atrocity in East St. Louis. Afro-American , p.1
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"An overcast sky for the Fourth of July did not keep large numbers of Baltimoreans from the river and resorts in the suburbs. By far however the largest attendance was noted at the celebration at Druid Hill Park, where a committee under the chairmanship of Mr. Henry T. Pratt made arrangements for a community celebration. The frightfulness in East St. Louis clamped down tight the lid on patriotism, and except in a few isolated cases, the celebrations were more of the nature of simple outings.
SCOUTS ON TIME
As early as 10.30 the parade began to form at Druid Hill avenue and Eutaw streets and the youngsters, who had hurried for fear of being late, came into the Afro-American Building to quench their thirst with ice water. A parade consisting of boy scout troops and campfire girls with their bands and drum corps led by assistant marshall Howard Gross formed at the lower end of Druid Hill avenue at 1.30, and marched from there to the park. The natty uniforms of the Campfire Girls, who were very well drilled brought applause and admiration all along the line. The playing of the national anthem caused a demonstration by whites at North avenue, which enlivened the remainder of the route
TEN THOUSAND AT PARK
More than ten thousand persons attended the exercises at the park during the day. Baby carriages outnumbered the automobiles, and proved as clearly as anything could hat the day was the youngsters more than older folk. Whole families brought lunches and spent the day on the benches under the trees, while the small boy and the smaller girl let themselves loose for a genuine romp.
In the afternoon several thousands of folk gathered in a depression behind the lake to witness the athletic games and drill. Last year Ames Boy Scouts won the banner for the best drilled company. Scoutmaster Patterson’s charges duplicated the triumph this year, and added to it when its troop of Campfire girls won the banner for the best drilled group of girls.
“Go it Cap,” “you can do it” were shouts of admirers as the scouts from Ames executed difficult formations like veterans. The youngsters piled up the high score of 44 points. Sharp Street Scouts scored 34 points for second place , and Macedonia tropp stood third with 26.
Among the girls, Sharon won second place, with Macedonia again in third place.
71 GOT RIBBONS
Up on the long road 162 boys of all ages under the direction of Messrs Wilson and Webb competed in 22 events. There were 627 entries. Short and long dashes and relay races brought the crowd to their toes with excitement, while backward, rolling, potato and centerpede races elicited laughter and shouts from the good natured onlookers. Seventy one proud youngsters carried away ribbons for winning 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in these contests.
Folk dances and marches by playground children under the direction of Mrs. Adelaide Green enlivened the early part of the day. The good work that the city playgrounds are capable of doing showed up clearly in this feature of the program."
SCOUTS ON TIME
As early as 10.30 the parade began to form at Druid Hill avenue and Eutaw streets and the youngsters, who had hurried for fear of being late, came into the Afro-American Building to quench their thirst with ice water. A parade consisting of boy scout troops and campfire girls with their bands and drum corps led by assistant marshall Howard Gross formed at the lower end of Druid Hill avenue at 1.30, and marched from there to the park. The natty uniforms of the Campfire Girls, who were very well drilled brought applause and admiration all along the line. The playing of the national anthem caused a demonstration by whites at North avenue, which enlivened the remainder of the route
TEN THOUSAND AT PARK
More than ten thousand persons attended the exercises at the park during the day. Baby carriages outnumbered the automobiles, and proved as clearly as anything could hat the day was the youngsters more than older folk. Whole families brought lunches and spent the day on the benches under the trees, while the small boy and the smaller girl let themselves loose for a genuine romp.
In the afternoon several thousands of folk gathered in a depression behind the lake to witness the athletic games and drill. Last year Ames Boy Scouts won the banner for the best drilled company. Scoutmaster Patterson’s charges duplicated the triumph this year, and added to it when its troop of Campfire girls won the banner for the best drilled group of girls.
“Go it Cap,” “you can do it” were shouts of admirers as the scouts from Ames executed difficult formations like veterans. The youngsters piled up the high score of 44 points. Sharp Street Scouts scored 34 points for second place , and Macedonia tropp stood third with 26.
Among the girls, Sharon won second place, with Macedonia again in third place.
71 GOT RIBBONS
Up on the long road 162 boys of all ages under the direction of Messrs Wilson and Webb competed in 22 events. There were 627 entries. Short and long dashes and relay races brought the crowd to their toes with excitement, while backward, rolling, potato and centerpede races elicited laughter and shouts from the good natured onlookers. Seventy one proud youngsters carried away ribbons for winning 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in these contests.
Folk dances and marches by playground children under the direction of Mrs. Adelaide Green enlivened the early part of the day. The good work that the city playgrounds are capable of doing showed up clearly in this feature of the program."
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Baltimore Afro-American
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1917-7-7
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N/A, “THOUSANDS AT DRUID HILL PARK: Celebration of Fourth Dampened by the Atrocity in East St. Louis. Afro-American , p.1,” African American Fourth of July, accessed April 29, 2024, https://africanamerican4th.omeka.net/items/show/120.