The daily sentinel., 1899-02-23
TIE rfRrMrN's BALL.
A LARGE CHowD PRESENT. EVERYBODY
ENJOYED THEMSELVES.

There were very few yesterday who
doubted, knowing the past history OF the
social efforts Of James Leahey lodge No.
475 Brotherhood Of Locomotive Firemen
that last nights sosial event would be
the crovning event in the social affairs
of this more than social season. There
are very few, il any secret organizations
which enter mere heartily into the spirit
Of preparation for such an event, as do
the members OF this organization. 1t is
this individual enthusiasm that makes
it possible for these gentlemen to cele-
brate their annual ball with such eclat
II they entered into the spirit Of prep
aration in a half hearted manner, the
consequence would be half hearted
event. However. the ball, to say things
shortly was an unqualified success.
The old Armory shed its hoary coat Of
decoration, under the deft hands OF the
Firemen and new and attractive ap-
pearance was given to the hall by the
decorations arranged by the committee
of arrangements. A dazzling array OF
many colored lanterns hung pendant
from the ceiling and to these was added
tho far reaching rays Of huge head
light, set 10 tho gallery over the entrance
door Appropriate mottos hung in pro
fusion around the side walls and the i'm
pliments Of the craft were in evidence
everywhere. Tho ensemble presented
WAS unique, picturesque and beautiful
and showed q disposition upon tho part
of the Firemen to please the eye, as
we'll as to please the sensations through
the dance.
The place Of honor in the grand
march was given to Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
ander Struthers. This position, this
we'll known and popular couple have
filled for the Fireman at their success
i've balls for years past and to have .
grand march without the sturdy form Of
Mr.. Struthers, with his good wife accom-
panying, would be like playing Hamlet
without the gnost. And while many
might think that because OF the multi
f.rious duties OF Mr.. Struthers, he
would care little f,r such pleasure, they
mistake their man, as happiness and
pleasure, when work is we'll done, has
no better devotee than Mr. Struthsrs.
The grand march was = stately pro-
cessional, attractive and having in its
ranks the representative citisenship of
Grand Junction.
All that could be done to make an at
fair Of that kind success was done by
the committee and that they deserved
success goes without the saying.
No affair OF that kind is evsr conduct
ed successfully, without there be those at
the head who work singly and solely for
the success Of the event. 1t is generally
the commil tee OF arrangements, and to
these belongs great deal OF the credit
for whatever Of success is attained.
The committee having this affair in
charge was right royal good one and
they worked like a full team. we'll train
ed in the harness. The committee, up.
on whom rested the responsibility for
the event we're G. G Mexican, j B.
Sullivan, A. Struthers and j. G. Nevin.
Invitations had been extended to all
the general officers Of the road and had
there not been blockade there would
doubtless have been some present. As
it was there were number of guests
present from Helper, Minturn. Glen
wood Springs and Salt Lake City.
The event was success in every fea-
ture, and will be numbered with the
past history Of other successes which
this organization has achieved.