The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1895-06-15
WHOLE NO.. 237.

the most important feature of the
day. 1t was held over large block
of syentic or pinto granite, as hard
as adamant. Five teams entered
the contest. In the order of sheir
entry, with the results of the contest,
they are given below:
Andy Rea
Oscar Lemon , Broadwater. - in.
Jos. Quirk
Jos. SHELTON Gait, pa "
Chas. Swanson
Frank Baker Broadwater, 26
Pat killeen
G. Middleton Broadwater, 243"
Glen. Finley
Fred Cow Florence. 26I e"
The first money, $4,000 was
awarded to Rea and Lemon. Second
money $500 to Finley and Covi,
After the drilling match was over,
the entries were made for putting
the shot. The shot was boulder
weighing 13 pounds II ounces. 1t
was thrown under rules of the Gale
donian club. Five entries we're
made in the contest. Robt. McKen.
zle took the prize, throwing the
stone 36 feet 10 inches. The second
Ia, I y
feet 8 inches.
There were some magnificent de-
monstrations of physical endurance.
The drilling match was uninterrupt-
ed by squabble or accidents of any
kind. Some of the contestants ex-
celled as hammermen, some as tur-
ners. Andy Rea is good all round
man, and deserved first money. He
averaged 70 strokes per minute,
while his partner averaged but go.
Some of the men went as high as 81
strokes per minute, others as low as
80. Skill and endurance were
brought to a splendid test, and spec
tators evinced their profound inter
est by their lusty cheers as each
team began and finished its workr.
In the boys race Willie Oriet took
the prize.
The crowning feature Of the days
pleasure was the grand ball given in
the evening. At nine o'clock the
grand march began, led by Peter
Rush and Mrs. Thomas. The hall
was comfortably filled. y descriton
of the hall AS the arrangement com
mittee had furnished it, is we'll in or
der. Three arc lamps of 2O0O can
Ole power each, supplied the light.
At the upper end of the hall was an
arc with blue globe, in the center
was stationed a white light and in
the lower end was suspended an arc
with IA red globe. japanese lanterns
by the hundred hung from strands
Of wires artistlcally arranged across
the hail. Long folds Of bunting
; hung from the balconies across the
room. Upon the walls were placed
the rich emblcms of the order giving
the room All attractive, neat and tasty
decoration.
i, Fine music was furnished by an
orchestra of three pieces: Workman
held the violin, Schmidt the cornet
and Falkensten the piano. Peter
Rush eAcclled as prompter. a
noticeable feature of the entertain
ment was the badged reception com
mittec of eight gentlemen and eight
ades-as follows: Messrs. and
Mesdames Richey, Farquharson,
Drenvillc, Mcintosh, Boland, San
ford, G.. l.. McGibbon, David
'1NttHtNs lIt Stlli Oll llll -
O'Clock a. m. a fine supper was
spread at the National hotel from
11:3O till 2. g. S. Bailey, at the
Bee Hive, served ice cream, straw
berries and cake The committee Of
arrangements Tegtmeier, Willis,
Richey, Sanford and Al. Cameron
:, deserves great credit for the success
that attended their efforts.
! The contest for the most popular
young lady was given into the hands
of Ed. Moore, who prove himself an
adept at the business. The prize of
a ladies gold watch was awarded to
Miss Gertie Tierney who received
2S9 votes.