The Arizona champion., 1888-07-07
OUR CELEBRATION.
A HspPy Success. in Spite of the
 Fire.

A Happy Success. in Spite of the
 Fire.
 After the big fire last Monday morning many predicted that ou Fourth of July celebration had "gone glimmering," consequent up on the severe losses entailed by some of the leading spirits of the enter prise. It appears, however, that such a sentiment did injustice to the energy and pluck of our citi- zens. Almost before the fire had ceased to blaze, a few spirited rus tiers were in the field, collecting the details that had been rudely scat tered, By Tuesday evening the original programme was in shape for presentation, and handbills were distributed announcing that the celebration was 'go."
 The day opened yith the usual racket" ggas, pistols and fire GIaokers combining to make up a very respectable noise Many vis- itors were in town from NYihslow, Williams, Holbrook and other towns.
 At IDA. M. the procession started from Railroad avenue toward the grounds in the Brannen addition, headed by P. J. Brannen, the mar shal of the day, who was followed by the Flagstaff Comet Band, a chariot containing thirteen young ladies representing the original colonial states, forming q circle abound the Goddess of Liberty, i'm personated by Miss Laura Hox- worth, After this came the presi. dent, orator of the day and invited guests; then a long procession of citizens. Arriving at the grand-stand the president Mir. George H. Tinker, was intrQduced by Mir. P. J. Bran nen, who in his turn introduced M~. H. D, Ross, who read the Declara- tion of Independence with fine effsos He was followed by w. |. Van Horn in an eloquent 'oration, excellently adapted to the occasion. NJ. Van Horn departed somewhat frop the usual spread eagle" style of oratory, confping his reparks to g studied resume os the great epochs that mayk our country's history and a comprehensive discussion cf the momentous questions which absorb. the, interest of our people to-day. His speech vas attended with deep interest and warm applause at, tested the appreciation of his audience.
 Colonel Thorpe. was then escorted Ito the platform, and made an ex- ftemporaneous speech that called forth enthusiastic applause. For -sp of-hand speaker the Colonel has few equals.
 In the afternoon some excellent horse races were witnessed. The first was a quarter dash, four entries being made First money was taken by Mike" g bay horse owned by F. g. Sopmers; second by a gray owned Eby, ". H. Henry. Purses, s30 and 1925 respectively.
 The second was a pony race for $50 yards, five entries being made. First money was won by Gray. Baldy," owned by w. H. Smith; second by a sorrel owned by $, Sykes; Purses, S25, and SIS. A greased pig vas next turned .loose, which created a tremendous t.roar from the crowd as he slid fthIopgh t5e, hands of a dozen who tattempted his capture, He. upset many an upfortupate kid in his mad, oleaginous career, but was finally captured 4y Jose Maria Tagin about; a quarter of a. p1e away from the starting point.
 A game of baseball was played between two picked mines, being led respectively by Dr. J, NJ. Marshall and John c. Tinker, The Champion nine scored 23. runs, but out of l,deSsgopca to. Does ma.X lady ad. mirers we withhold the record made by lis nine.
 In the evening grand ball was held at the Arizona Wood Comph- ny's Hall. which vas largely at tended. The faor, had been thor. oughly waxed, and the. hall, was beautifully, decorated. for the occa- sion. Among those. present. were the following. MT. sBd,Mrs. G. A. Bray, Mr, and Mrs. c. A. Greenlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Downes. Miss Downes, MT. and Mrs. George. II. Tinker, Mir. T. A. Riordan, Ms- ald Mrs. Boyle, Mir. and Mrs. J. A. Val. Mr. and Mrs J. II. Smith, Mir. and Mrs, William Fain, Mir. and Mrs. P. J. Brannsn, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Rabbit, Mrs. ]. N. Berry, Miss Marshall, Miss Murray, Misses Jen- -nie,and Lille BeaA Miss stearns, Miss Holly, Miss May Bowers, Dan Francis, Miles Cameron, Ralph H. Cameron, E. s. Sommers, Frank E. Foster, c. s. Bowman, F. ", Eos