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PARK DAY CELEBRATION. IT WAS A SUCCESS IN EVERY PABT ICtTIiAK. . .The MIlitary,Municipal and Civic Organizations Were in the Parade Which an Was an Imposing: Pageant. The demonstration of public Spirit and patriotic sentiment on the part of Goldsboro people in the celebration of Park Day yes terday atternoon was very grati fying to those who conceived the idea, and shows that Goldsboro can be counted upon on all occas ions when city pride is involved. The parade formed promptly at 2:30 o'clock on East and West Centre streets with the K. of P. Band and Company D., military leading, and followed the line of march as published in tte pro gramme yesterday, and with the several fire companies, civic or ganizaticns tnd Company B., of military, and tbe more than 800 graded tchool children occupy ing the positions assigned them on the programme. The parade was more than a mile in leng h and caused the hearts of tbe patriotic citizens of Goldsboro to swell will pride while rev'ewng the grand pageant. The grand procession moved under the direction of mounted marshals to tbe park, where the parade was drawn up in front of the lodge, where the exercises of the day took place. While waiting fur the program to be announced tbe graded Echool childred eang 4 'Carolina," and tbe National Hymrj. The successful march of tbe parade was due to tbe splecd d military training 8nd ability for commanding of Ch ef Marsha), Major 0. J. Griswold, aided by his excellent corps of assistants, vho ware cs follows: Messrs. A. A. Joseph, W. J. Gibson, Will Humphrey, Let-lie Weil, Henry Peterson, Bub Ed wards, Boss Giddens and George Gardner. When tfce crowd had assembled in good fotm around tbe lodgp, Mayor Geo. E. Hood mounted tbe rostrum and atked Rev. F. W. Faxries to open the exercises with prayer, after which the K. of P. Band rendered a ee'ection. Mayor Hood then made a short and eloquent speech of welcome, which was received with hearty applause, end be then introduced Col. Jos. E. Bt binsoD, who spcki as follows: MY FELLOW CITIZENS : It is needless for me to say in the presence of this people that 1 am proud of Goldsboro. In the years that lie behind me, which mark my career in in your midst, the one predominant passion of my life has been pride in my native town and love of her peerless people. When yet but a boy, coming from college, rife with ambition and sanguine of success, I gladly cast my lot among you and have never repented of that decision ; and I was led to it from a careful study of your character and a fortuitous com prehension of your intrinsic worth, coupled with the fact that you are my home folks. And while we have sent many young men and young women forth from Goldsboro into the world at large to measure their talents and training in the fields of effort and none of them have ever returned to us failures, but all have achieved success and reflected credit upon our town, we have greater reason to be proud of the folks at home those who have stayed here and labored, for the upbuilding of their town and the advancement, prosperity and happiness of her people. In the beautiful words of the inimitable poet James Whitcomb Kiley. Oh. Home-Folks ! you're the best of all 'At ranges this terestchul hall ; But north er south, er east er west, It's home is where you're at your best." I know I am talking sentiment to you, my fellow citizens, and in this so-called practical age this twentienth century of progress and civilization men of the world are inclined to sneer at sentiment; dui 1 declare to you that ail me great irutus 111 w mcu our civiiizabiuu found origin and on which it rests, had their first conception in sentiment and live to-day on sentiment; and no community can hope to prosper and go forward that does not nurture the sentiment of Public Spirit, and no com munity cam ever reach so high a degree of progress and prosperity, and no state of so ciety, however perfect and prosperous, can ever be so thoroughly fortified at all points as that It wUl ever be safe to neglect to cherish In the hearts of the people the sentiment of public spirit and civic pride. Public spirit is the moving Incentive in all progress and the bulwark of all permanent prosperity. One eloquent explanation of the marvelous growth of our sister towns of Kinston and Wilson is the peculiar the all-absorbing pride I their respective citizens take in their town. L 1 her history, her achievements, her people, her public charities and her unfailing Publlo Spirit. And as I look out upon and over this vast assemblage, and contemplate the mag nificent pageantry and imposing demonstra tion of this occasion, I cannot but paraphrase the words of Scott the poet and exclaim Breathes there In this great multitude the man with soul so dead who has not to himself already said, these are my people, this is my town my home. Yes, my fellow oitizens, Goldsboro is our home our world. It is to us the dearest place in all the earth I We should all combine to make it the most beautiful city as it is already the best town in the State. "Not what'I have but what I do is my king dom," says Carlyle, one of the greatest ethical philosophers of any age. It is not what a man has but what he does in his day and genera tion that manes its impress upon humanity, whether for good or for evil : and they who love their fellow men are they who make the world better and brighter and happier and more prosperous. And now, my fellow citizens, let us resolve to make this celebration an epoch in the his tory of our town, marking a new era in her progress, and if we will but unite in our pur- pose to this end, and touch elbows and bend our energies for Goldsboro's greater advance ment my word for it we will not fail to go forward. At the conclusion of Col. Rob inson's eptech the K. of P. Band rendered another pleasing selec tion, and the Mayor, who was in charge of the programme, intro duced Mr.Lionel Weil, foreman of Goldsboro Fire Co., No. l,who, being one of the most popular and public-spirited young men in tbe city, was enthusiastically re- ceceived. He spoke as follows: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN : The great est comfort to the wearied mind is the peace ful quiet of restful nature. To maintain this quiet, which is vouchsafed to every orderly citizen, our elty has provided definite regula tions for orderly conduct; and yet in the very inlancy of this park (a corporate part of our city) a dangerous precedent is established by inviting the prattle of noisy youth to disturb these peaceful surroundings. But when we realize that a park is also a children's play ground, there is no fear of my overstepping the limit. We all realize the mutual depend ence of our Intellectual faculties and physical being. The student burning the midnight oil is indirectly harming his mental faculties through weakening his physical being, just as much as the professional bicycle rider is ruin ing his health and neglecting his mental cul ture. It is, however, through the joint and well-regulated use of both body and mind that man has scored his greatest success. The true key-note to the proper harmony between these two elements was first sounded by the Greeks, and it: was their faultless combination of a much cultured mind and the well-developed body that has plaeed them the peer of all na. tions, not only in their Olympic games, athletic contests, unrivelled in history for their brawn and skill, but their literature and art breathe the health and power of their vigorous man hood. The well-developed body as the ground work for life's duties is recognized by all mod ern educators. Train the mind of a child without physical nourishment and you warp its growth. The play-grounds of our schools. th athletic fields of oar colleges are but the reserve force for mental activity the spring from whieh knowledge is watered: remove them and we stifle knowledge at its very fount. If this is true of the child and of the growing youth, why does it not apply with still greater emphasis to our community? In our busy little commercial centre, where the wheels of industry never cease, where business claims our entire attention, where as ambition grows, our cues increase, how little of our time is given to mental relaxa tion and how far less of it is devoted to phys ical development! How well our churches and fraternal orders are looking after our moral and spiritual growth, we all know ; to what extent the Chamber of Commerce and the Woman's Club are concerned with our commer cial and mental progress, there is no doubt ; but what organization nourishes our physical life that which is such a crying necessity to the healthy growth of our city? Our military and fire companies are doing much to encour age this potent factor; but their sphere of use fulness is limited to their own membership. The State Firemen's Association, when it in augurated tournaments, never did a wiser thing. For the past five years it has been the healthy exercise and acquired skill derived from these admirable contests that has light ened the hitherto arduous duties of a fireman and given Goldsboro fire laddies of which the whole State is justly proud. Through exercise, the burden of work is thus made a pleasure. While we all cannot be firemen, is there one of us here assembled tcwhoni base-ball, foot ball, tennis, or some phase of athletic sport does not appeal? Extend this movement of outdoor exercise throughout our entire com munity and we will not only have the best and healthiest town in the State, but an ideal ex ample for the nation. The one regret will then be that our physicians will be subjects for our sympathy. What a pleasing reflection, that hebb, within the shadow of yon factory smoke, is a Park, affording us, through exercise, the golden op portunity of refreshing and invigorating our wearied bodies for the better carrying on of life's work. The day is not far distant when Hermann Park will blossom with its tennis courts and golf links its athletic sports and games. On its advent, let us not be found wanting. If we but use theopportunity, our progress will record on November 1st, 1902, Park Athletic Day a day when honest rivalry may be tested in manly sport a glorious achievement in itself, but far grander as the means of awakening and stimulating this strenuous life in a busy community. All hail to su4h a day! Tne K.of P. Band eerain re galed tbe vast assemblage with a lively medley, after which the Mayor introdu ed Col. A. C. Davis, who made a splendid Speech. The reporter is unable to give tbis tpaecb, but it was a good "effort." Tae speaker gave an excellent review of the growth of our city from its ineipieacy down to the present, rcc3unting tbe several noted crises in her htory, and couched in elegant language the heroic and enthusing manner she has risen from every disaster tnat nas iouowea qzcu ether and elaborated eloquently we have every cause to be proud of Goldsboro: On l"9 present magnincence Oler f'i.Miyjiiii.L--?ljg,?aw sw -rTnmm ., , IBj pi . 1 1 11 i i- i i , n , i r t- .-. jt-T..iri Thinifelf i oodl -.zgg Motley IBLelttutMi to yonai0 dealer J I five Virginia Brights 1 I cigarette IFOIlLf wipslP3 1 persp gymd Ihie will give 1 I yoiuL one psicllsige of I & PL I Cigarettes 1 J FREE FME 1 FREE public work?, her graded school, her factories, the beauty of Her man Park, the munificence of its donors, its value to the commun ity as a place for recreation and pleasant and healthful outing, and on the assure 1 bright future of Goldsboro. The band egain played another selartien, when the crowd elowly dispersed and wended their way back into the , city and to their homes. It was a great day for Golds boro and will go down in history as i'Goldsboro Day," and next year, as predicted by Mr. Lionel Weil in his fine and practical speech, the day will be ob erved on a wider scale,and to the delec tation of not only our own citi zens but thousands of vis' tors, who will be only too glad to avail themselues of the occasion to visit the Best Town in the State and participate in the celebration. This root of many evils Glandular tumors, abscesses, pimples and other cutaneous eruptions, sore ears, Inflamed eyelids, rickets, dyspep sia, catarrh, readiness to catch cold and Inability to get rid of it easily, pale ness, nervousness and other ailments Including the consumptive tendency Can be completely and permanently removed, no matter how young or old the sufferer. Hood's Sarsaparilla was siren fb daughter of Silas Vernooy, Wawarsinff, N. Y who had broken out with scrofulasores all over her face and head. The first hottle helped hef and when she had taken six the sores were all healed and her face was smooth. He writes that she has never shown any sign of the scrofula returning. v Promises to cure and keeps the promise. Ask your druggist for it today and accept no substitute. DR. THEO. L. GINN, Physician and Surgeon. Office over Olnn A Best's Store, GOUJSBOaO.N.C.' tne One Day Cold Curt. For catd in tbe head and sore throat ase & Sre Chocolates laxative Quinine UmQm HOW WE HEET COMPETITION. And make an honest living in the noble practice of Pharmacy. We know by experience that the people are with the man they can trust. We deal on the dead level will them even if we sometimes miss a sale by it. We cap ture their confidence. Bus iness experience everywhere proves that, Where Faith Goes Money Follows, The store of M. E. ROBIN SON & BBO. needs no in troduction to the people, and the principles which have governed its management are equally familiar. They have always sought to do business on the Highest Plane irrespective of tem porary advantage or disad vantage, a policy no longer a matter of debate. As to the merits of their drugs, etc., there is no question. They are Standard. They are the Best. Hence They Sell The conceding high reputa tion of their house guaran tees every article bearing their label, Both in quality and quantity, they are up to all demands. 149 West Centre Street, Goldsboro, N. C. ' Rods!' For locating gold and silver gmines,or buried treasures.Jiivery instrument sold under a positivefguarantee to work as represented, or your money re funded. We are the only company that sell instruments under a posi tive guarantee. Catalogues and tes timonials FREE. Address TEXAS BOD CO., P. O. Box 184, Dallas, TexM. . aor 30 dawtf Hi D TELL YOUR FII ID PLEASE BETTJBN The persons who borrowed my books, 'The Dukesboro Tales," and "The Or der of the Cincinatti," will please return. Thos- Hill. DBESS-MAKINO By a lady with twenty years experience. Satis faction guaranteed. Tour patron age solicited. Call at 708 North William street. LOST: Lady's Gold Watch, double case, with chain and charm, on John street, near the cemetery. Finder will be rewarded by re turning to Adline Dudley, colored. CHICKENS WITH SOBE HEAD can be cured w ith "Infallible Sore head Cure. It does the trick every time. No cure, no pay. Enough for twenty chickens, 25c. Three times as much, 60c. J. E. Hage, 105, North George St. Baroalns, Bartjalns - AT GOLDSBORO HARDWARE CO. We have on exhibition a complete line of Heating Stoves. Prices from $2 to $10 50. Elmwood with cast top, bot tom and draft, with collars . on top and side. All sizes. These stoves are lined with No. 18 iron and can be re lined very easily. We put up and repair stoves. Have nice line. of matts. Hardware, Plumbing, Booting and Bepairing, Guns, Pistols and Am munition. See us before buying. Dr. FRANK BOYETTE, Dentist. Office In Borden BnUdlng, over Soathrlsnd Brinkley Co.'a Store. XUb WQSS TAB4OTSgI YI88T-C&A6S STUBBORN AS A MULR' Are some coughs, but they will easily yield to Horeloand Honey and Tar. Delays are dangerous. Get a bottle to-day. No morphine in it. Only 25 cents a bottle. Only sold at Goldsboro Dma Co- The People's Papular Jrng Store, Dsr'PHONB 89. Administrators Notice. Having qualified as administrator of the estate of William Hollomon, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to said estate to come forward and settle same im -mediately. Parties holding claims against said estate will present them to the undersigned for payment on or before the 30 tn aay oi uctODer, 1902, or this notice wui De pieaaea in bar of their recovery. Th;s 30th day of October, 1901. G. W. Parker, Administrator. Gold&bpro, N. C. LADIES Wanted to do writing a t home, $15.00 per month guaran teed. Address with stamp Box 56 New Bern, N. C. Bulbs For Sale. Hyacinths, Chinese ILily and Ni ar cinsus bulbs for sale " M. E. ROBJNSON ,& BRO To cure 'SICK HEADACHE, and all diseases arising from in digestion. They will purify your blood and make yourcomplexlon as FAIR AS A i-IL-Y. i ney aro gelatin coated. PRICE 25 CENTS Gapuflin SOBS NOT AFFECT THE EfRT 15, 30 and 60 cents a fcottle. hi.. unta n. Unoet a.k Rnria. VntlTltftlnfl. .
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