Panama Canal Record Volume 1 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1908 Excerpt: ...at G o'clock Sunday morning. Sunday was spent in roaming overTjboga, and in surf bathing. The party returned to Panama in time to catch the evening train for the line. The Knights were unanimous in declaring that Mr. G. W. Woeids of Cristobal deserves much credit fur the manner in which he conducte-d the excursion. F. C. Sommkrs. Culebra, Feb. 24. Red Men's Celebration. The Canal. Kkcuko: On Washington's Birthday the Improved Order of Red Men ef the Canal Zone were out in full force to celebrate the anniversary of their first sachem, "The Father of On' Country." A special train left Panama at 6 a.m., stopping at all stations in the Zone. At Cristobal, the Committee had provided carnages decorated with the fligs of the United States and emblems ef the order, for use of the lathes and children. The I. C. C. band led the procession immediately followed by the Daughters ot Pocahontas on a large float especially d-c rate-d for the occasion. The Trilies followed in the order of their institutions dressed in their proper regalia. Seven tribes were represented, and one Council. Col. B B. Duncan ol Las Cascadas was captain of the day. The Indians trailed through the hunting grounds of Cristob.il an 1 Colon and then passed the Hospital ground to Cocoa Grove and Palm Beach. Here a shady place had been selected for the day's outing. B.ef, mutton and pork had been barbecued by men of experience, and judging by the way the Red Men and their guests devemreel "corn and venison," it was shown the viands had been well prepareel. After the feast, tn my sports were indulged in. The Tribes vied with each other in producing their best athletes, beginning with races as follows: 75 yd. darh (men), 75 yd. dash (ladies), 75 yd. dash (boys), 75 yd. dash (.iris), l...