Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-11-01
THE OPENING PARADE
The FiFsI Event of the Phoenix
Great Carnival.

The big parade on Monday, Decen-
Der 4, the opening day of carnival
week, will be the most splendid ana
spectacular of any that has ever been
seen in the territory. Those who par
ticipate in it will be numbered by
the thousands. Not only will it con-
sist of bodies of marching men but
will have many floats. representing
some fanciful idea or some business
enterprise. The S. B. c. r. L. So
ciety composed of Mexican residents,
mas already announced that ii VIII
have a fine float in the line Of march.
Il is expected. in TACT. that a majority
Of the business houses of Phoenix viii
have representation Of this character.
John Bolton, proprietor Of the Adams
hotel shaving parlor. stated yesterday
that he would have his business rep
resented.
The personnel of the parade will be
an exceedingly brilliant one. Governor
Murphy and staff have been invited
and will occupy place of honor N
the line of morch. Likewise Adjutant
General Robinson and his staff and
the various companies of the national
guard of Arizona. The military feat
ures of the parade will be reinforced
by the cadets of the normal school at
Tempe and the cadets at the Indian
school.
Phoenix's fire department will De
given a prominent place in the line
of march. Other marching bodies Will
consist of the various secret and fra
ternaI societies of the city, both Amer
icaa and Mexican, upwards of LOCO IN
dams. from all parts of Arizona,
large body of cowboys with their ac-
coutrement, citizens in carriages
butchers in costumes. resident Chinese.
etc.. etc Music will of course be fur
nished by the various bands i'll at
tendance at the carnival.
The musical carnival on Monday
night will last for two hours. is 10 he
held in the open air and will be free
to all. The bands will probably be
massed into one large musical organl-
cation and furnish a volume Of music
never before equalled in the south
west. The programme will be partici-
pated in by glee clubs, mandolin clubs,
philharmonic societies and all kinds OF
music generally.
Ed Drew, foreman of the Hooker
ranch in Graham county, has informed
the committee on sports that he VIII
participate in the steer tying contest
on Friday afternoon of carnival week.
As a skillful thrower of the rata ana
the subsequent manipulations OF the
same. Mr.. Drew takes high rank me /
news that he will participate is being
received by the cowboys with every
degree OF interest.
The entries for the races will close
at p. m on Wednesday. December
G. One-half OF the entrance fee must (
be paid not later than November ..
and the balance at the time OF the
closing of the entries. This rule VIII
be rigidly adhered to by the committee
on sports.
In ali probability a most Interesting
military drill Will be given during car
nfval week by the various companies
of the national guard. 1t is also prom
able that the carnival association VIII
give a prize to the company showing
the greatest proficiency
a meeting Of the social committee
will be held at o'clock this afternoon
at the room of the board of trade. the
members of this committee are as fol- !
lows: ]. w. Benhan, q. E. Buxton. ii.
r. Tritle. Paul Brizzard, NJ. o. Bick- I
nell. L. Masten. B. n. Pratt. 5. NJ.
CuIlom. H NJ. Kennedy, P. A. Tharald-
son. II is hoped that every member
of the committee win be at the meet
ing place at the hour indicated