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Page 10 of 52 cdlic
What will be a nucleus for a zoo has been added to Olympia Park in the nature of two coyotes
and a monkey. The coyotes were brought here from southern Idaho and arc named Ida amt
Briz, and! the monkey answers to the name of Jester and comes from India. The animals will!
furnish amusement to the children and will be an interesting feature of the park. [owl added later
and a fox]
Morning Union, 26 June 1912: regular moonlight dance
Morning Union, 2 July 1912
FOURTH OF JULY TO BE CELEBRATED AT OLYMPIA
The first annual natal day celebration for Olympia Park has been arranged to take place
beginning July 3d. It is announced that there will be something doing every minute—swimming,
boating, dancing, picnicking. From 8 to 12 p. m. July 3d a special ragtime dance will be
held. At 1 o’clock July 4th the races for boys and girls will take place. Boat races will be held at
1:30. Two to 5, “Everybody's Doing It.” Dancing on the largest cal best open-air spring
platform in Nevada county. A large new awning has been arranged.around the sides and
overhead of the fine spring dance platform. Colvin’s orchestra will furnish music. Afternoon
Program, July 4th. The following program of sports and amusements will take place during the
afternoon; 3 P. M. Diving for money in conrete tank. 3:15. Tilting contest in . middle of lake. 3:30.
Boy’s swimj ming race. 3:35. Girl’s swimming ) race, 3:40. Men’s swimming race. . 3:45. Water
polo. 4:00. Fancy divi i mg. 4:30. Wheelbarrow race. 4:40. j Egg race. 4:50. 'Sack race. 6:00. .
Balloon ascension an 1 parachute drop. Evening program, 8 to 9. Grand i aquatic display of
fireworks on lake. . Battle royal. Lantern march by swim . mers. Illuminated parade of boats. ;
From 9 to 12 closing dance. Music for the day will be furnished by the Grass Valley Concert
Band. , Admission to the dance will be 50 ! cents for men. ladies free. Photo of lake and boats,
not the only such ad this year.
Morning Union, 4 July 1912
Manager Brewer reports all in readiness for the Olympia Park celebration today. The dance last
night was a notable success, large crowds attending and today’s festivities promise to be
equally enjoyable. The roads and walks have been sprinkled for the occasion in order to make
travel pleasant. Special mention is made of the program of aquatic sports which has been
arrange
At Olympia Park. An afternoon and evening at Olympia Park was a fitting climax to a day of
many pleasures. This was the biggest day in the hiSbry of the park. Several thousand pleasure
seekers took advantage of he numerous attractions afforded. During the afternoon a series of
races and water sports were, given. The younger swimmers had a chance to do as the little
Kanaka boys by diving for coins in the large cement swimming tank. There were men’s and
boys’ swimming, races, running races, and a very interesting water polo game. Apparently there
is talent here that could be developed into excellent water athletics with the idea of arranging tor
matches with Y. M. C. A. and club teams frorrbetow. True to advertisement there was a balloon
ascension. In the early evening fireworks on the lake from the bridge and the dozen boats on
the lake gave a regatta-like effect and was observed by all with much interest. Afterwards the
dance was enjoyed until a late hour.