The Arizona champion., 1886-07-10

and still higher achievements Tn the future. Taken altogether the speech vas fine display of brilliant oratory.
 ToASTs AND RESPONSES
 We're then in order. H. ]. Miller, Esq.,, spoke to the sentiment, "Our Republic Though the subject is nexhaustiSle, Mr. Miller pointed out most eloquently the paths by which we have attained such pre-eminepce among nations, and predicated there on sttll more glorious future. "Ari- zona" was next proposed to which Col. E. McCammon, of Winslow, responded by saying he was entirely unprepared for set speech, that he had told the committee SO, but they pushed him forward him any how; that the subject was a dry one, and that he disliked d,y oasf above all things, and he gracefully bowed him. self out amid peals of laughter. Dr. D. ]. Brannen had more congenial task, taking for his text "Flagstaff. Having grown up, as it were, with the town he could speak with author ity of the faith, energy and thrift of its citizens, and when Tn his happiest vien he predicted that Flagstaff, through its situation, surroundings, connections, climate and projected railroads, would yet become the metropolis of Arizona, the audience showed their appreciation of the panegyric by tSunders of applause Then all stood up, and with uncover ed heads, received the benediction.
 SPORTS AND PAsTIMES.
 Wnen the Boss Bucklug Burro heard that certain cowboys were coming de- termined to ride him anyway, he took to the hills, and has not been heard of since The wheeibarrow race, 100 yards, blindfolded, created much laughter, and W IS won by Thos. Ross. For the foot race, 100 yards free for ali, there were eight entries. This was the most excitiag and interesting race of all, and was woa by Byron J. Charles and R ,bert Bell, who divided the prize. There were only two en- tries for the mule race. 4oo yards, which WIS won by SpatfJrds bay against Fields black. The natural meaRness and obstinacy Of the animal made the burro race one of interest. It was won by Juliet. Tbere being some dissatisfaction with tle result of the frs, loot race. another WIS gotten up with six entries, which wls easily wen by Joe Tanner.
 There were five entri $ for the pony race of aee yards, which was w)n, closely contested, by the ponies be- longing to Rrd Thomts ard 4. C. Morse, taking first and second prizes respectively. Another impromptr pony race was immediately started with three entries, and won by Neil Munds and John Fain for first and second prizes. The event of the day was the saddle horse race, 400 yards, in which there were three entries, The grey nlre belonging to Wn. M. Munds WIS the favorite, but the grey torse ot E. ". Putnam came in ahead winning the first p-lzs. while he second went to the mare. Quite a nuns5 of wielders of the lasso, rein and spurs was present to show then skill, and contend for the prize IT throwing and tying steer, but tht owner of the cattle refused to allow them to be used for such purpose and tbe natch was declared off This closed the daylight festivities, and all returned to their homes iol supper aad to prep Ire for the
 GRAND BALL.
 By o'clock Jver hundred couples had assembled at the skating rink tc enjoy thsm,e ves in dascing and to dc honor to the occasion. The hall wa beautifully decorated and lighted, anc the scene was most anlm tied one Sixteen quadrlllcS were formed oa th floor at one tine. whil the seats arou7' the hall wer. all occupied. .Tnert was a slight excess of gentlemen owe the l1I;ss w licl m Id. tae rivalry fo partners only the more interesting
 rhe mus,c WIS furnished by Tout band and orcnestra and was all tha could be desired, The programme handao nely printed and illuminated was gone through even to the 24tI dance, besides several that were D CT )lated. "Homt, sweet hoins," wa played at about o'clock p. h., whe