The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-05-20

OI Inis cOmmittee, V1c0 |. "A. htOrOHn resigned.
 On motion, the chairman nf the committee on Music and Literary ex- errises was directed to address the thanks of the committee to Governor M. H. MrCor,i for his kindness in accepting the invitation t0 deliver the oration on July s. and to inform the Governor that due preparation was being made for his reception and en- tertain,n mt.
 Grand Stand committee, through MT Duiton, reported that $60 would he required to place the grand stand in proper condition.
 The Executive committee, in session, added the following committee to those already appointed: Fireworks and Iilumination--Al Doyle, Edgar Whip pie. G. Sykes. The efforts of this committee to be confined to an iI.umi- nation of San Francisco Peaks m the night of the 9th with Bengal fire.
 It WAS decided to let the privilege of selling refreshments on the grounds to the fruit and confectionery dealers of the town for the sum of fifty dollars
 It was also decided to sell the privi- lege of pool selling for the sum of $25.
 On motion 1t WAS voted to add $50 to the base hall committee for purses. provided they would secure the at tendance of four visiting clubs, and in case only two visiting clubs attended. only $25 is n be added. It was further voted to allow the committee $25 for ihe purchase of balls and bats.
 On motion, it WAS voted iO add $50 to the race committee. for the purpose of having broncho riding contest.
 After some discussion, the c0mmit- tee concluded that the various com mittees would probably be granted tn. sum asked for, with the pos- . be exceptions of the Bicycle and Gun Club committees, whose apprOpri. ations will depend on the success of the Finance committee in making the collections
 Adjourned tO meet at Courthouse on Saturday evening next. for the purpose of receiving further report from the Finance committee.
 GEORGE BABBrrT.
 Attest: Chairman.
 K. s. CLARK, Secy. Pro Tenn.
 Excursions will leave on the 7th and 8th for the Grand Canyon of the Colo rado. The details will be more fully set forth in our next issue.
 A special effort is being made to in- ducs the Present. and Kingman base ball clubs to participate with Williams. Winslow aud FlagstaG in tue tnurna- iuent.
 The Brotherhood of Losnmatiye Bremen lodges at Winslow. Williams aud possibly Needles will participate m the celebration Special arrange ments will he made for their enter tainment and they are assured of a royal good time.
 Evel ything loots most suspicious for the success of the monster ceIebra. tion and the various committees are working hard and faithfully. The low rate on transportation which is as sured will bring large delegations from the towns along the line of the Atlantic and Pacific and all indications point to Flagstaff acting host to the largest crowd ever assembled together in Arizona for tho noble purpose of doing honor to the Nations birthday. l
 The excursion to the Grand Canyon of .he Colorado is feature of the two days celebration that will prove q splendid drawing card. The Grand Canyon Stage Line will have at the disposal of the excursiOnists . sufi- cient number of four and six-horse coaches, and the ride to the Canyon will be most pleasant affair.
 The committees on amusements are providing for 8 grand carnival of sports--horse races, bicycle races, foot races, greased pig race. burro races. etc. The baseball tournament | will bs encouraged by the awarding to the successful clubs of good-sised | prizes, and the tug of war and the numerous other contests will prove,