1,000 people are spectators at sports on July the First

EDITORIAL, APRIL 4, 1908: The question of the incorporation of Penticton is certain to become a very lively one in the future.

There are so many things with which a council alone can deal that the progress of the place must, necessarily, be slow until incorporation has been brought about.

To our mind Penticton has everything to gain and nothing to lose by incorporation. The step has been objected to by some on the ground that taxation would be increased.

We believe this a mistaken idea, for in case any public works, electric lighting or water systems, for instance, were installed they could be made to pay for themselves by the revenue derived therefrom, without any extra cost to the tax payer.

One phase of the question, however, upon which there might be considerable difference of opinion is as to which would best meet the requirements of the place, incorporation as a city or as a municipality.

JULY 6, 1907: Dominion Day has come and gone. The celebration to which so many have looked eagerly forward is passed and Penticton people once more breathe freely. Since the organization of the Penticton Athletic Association two or three months ago and the announcement that the First would be celebrated at Penticton, the tension had increased.

The raising of funds essential to the carrying out of the program was the first problem.

The appeal of the collectors, however, was promptly responded to by nearly everybody in the town and district, and a substantial sum was raised, making it possible to present an elaborate program of sports and offer substantial prizes to the competitors.

The security of grounds was another difficulty, and it was found by the committee appointed for that purpose that a suitable location could not be found nearer than two and one half miles from town.

The grounds chosen, however, were excellent and the distance was overcome by the liveries supplying conveyance at a reasonable figure.

Visitors from a distance were thus afforded an opportunity of getting a glimpse at a little of the country lying outside of the town, particularly along Main St.

The town was nicely decorated with flags, bunting and evergreens. The decoration committee made the best of the funds at their