The Arizona champion., 1886-07-10

and still higher achievements in the future. Taken altogether the speech vas fine display of brilliant oratory.
 ToAsrs AND RESPONSES
 We're then iu order. H. l. Miller, Esq.,, spoke to the sentiment, "Our Republic" " Though the subject is nexhaustible, Mr. Miller pointed out most eloquently the paths by which we have attained such pre-eminence 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 dry one, and that he disliked dyy foaa 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 "Flagstatf. Having grown up, as 1t 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 thunders of applause Then all stood up, and with uncover ed heads, received the bensdlction.
 SPORTS AND PAsTIMES.
 When the Boss Bucklng 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 wheelbarrow race, 100 yards, blindfolded, created much laughter, and wls won by Thos. Ross. For the foot race, 100 yards free for ali, there were eight entries. This was the most exciting and interesting race of all, and was won by Byron J. Charles and k ,bert Bell. wn) divided the prize. There We're only two en- tries for the mule race. 4oo yards, which WIS wo1 Dy Spaf1rd's bay against FielIs black. The natural .neanness and obstinacy of the animal made the burro race one of interest. It was won by Jliiet. There being some dissatisfaction with tle result of the first foot race, another was gotten up with six entries, which was easily won by Joe Tanner.
 There were five entries for the pony race of 2co yards, which WIS won, closely contested, by the ponies be- longing to P Rld Thomts ard A. C. Morse, taking first and second prizes, respectively. Another impromptu 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 sadlle horse race, 400 yards, in which there were three entries. The grey mare belonging to Wm. M. Munds WIS the flvorite, but the grey horse ot E. w. Putnam came in ahead winning th- first prlze, while the second went to the mire. Quite a number of wielders of the lassO, rein, and spurs was present to show their skill, and contend for the prize in throwing and tying steer, but the owner of the cattle refused to allow them to be used for such a purpose, and the match was declared off, This closed the daylight festivities, and all returned to their homes tor supper and to p-eplre for the
 GRAND BALL.
 By o'clock over a hundred couples had assem oled at the skating rink to enjoy them,c.ves in dancing and to do honor to the :casion. The hall was beautifully decorated and lighted, and the scene was most anlm ted one. Sixteen quadrllles were formed on she floor at one tine, whil the seats around the hall wer. all occupied. There was slight excess of gentlemen over the l4l,es wnicl mlde the rivalry for partners only the more interesting. The muS,c was furnished by Tout $ band and orcnestra and was all that could be desired. The program ne. handso nely printed and illuminated |, was gone through even to the 24th dance, besides several that were n CT D pJlated. "Home, sweet home," was | plovaI ,, ol,,,, |, n' 'cl,,k n h, wh p