Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-11-07
MILITARY DAY
Further Details of Carnival Affrec-
lions Decided Upon.

mum DebNt-H titS4GelI MCGOWAN o.
the carnival association and Adjutart
General Robinson of the national
guard Of Arizona, it was decided TO
hold the proposed competitive drill on
Monday afternoon, December l. The
only other event thus far scheduled for
this afternoon was a ball game at the
park. This will not be cancelled. as it
is believed better to give the people a
choice of amusements than to force
them to accept one kind only.
The parade Monday Will be held at
II a. m. sharp, and Will be concluded
at noon or shortly after. The crowds
will be given ample opportunity to get
a u o'clock dinner before the after
noon programme begins. At least four
companies will participate in the COM
petitive drill. These are the national
guard companies at Phoenix and Mesa
City and the cadet companies at the
normal school at Tempe and the In
dian school. The Tempe national
guard may not participate, from the
fact that a great many of its members
attend the normal and belong to the
cadet corps of that institution If
possible to secure it's attendance, the
cadet corps of the territorial university
at Tucson will be present, although
this point is largely in doubt as yet.
The Indian school band will partici-
pate in the battalion drill that viii
form part of the afternoon programme.
The drills will occupy fully three
hours of time and the evOlutiOns of
the soldier boys will present a brilliant
spectacle.
The judges of the competitive drill
will consist of Adjutant General Rob-
inson. Major James H. McClintock and
L. W. COggins. These gentlemen are
amply qualified to do justice TO the
positions they are called upon to ill
and will undoubtedly render the best
possible satisfaction.
Adjutant General Robinson yester-
day issued circular letter TO the va
rious companies of the national guard.
calling their attention to the prizes
offered in the competitive drill. These
prizes are not only offered to COM
panies but to individuals as well.
It was also decided yesterday after
noon to give the spectacular prodUc-
ton of the battle of San Juan hill Oh
Monday night instead of Thursday
night. as previously announced The
musical carnival will therefore be held
On Thursday night. The reasons for
the change are obvious. In the pro-
duction of the battle, military are net
essary and as the companies will be
here on Monday to participate in both
the big parade and the competitive
drill, it was considered best to give
the fireworks too. Monday can there
fore be aptly termed the military
day" of the carnival
One of the finest features of the bat
tie will be the guard mount which
will take a half hours time. The In
dian school band will furnish the
music on this occasion, as its MEM
bers are thoroughly conversant with
the details of the guard mount
While at the Omaha exposition. this
summer. the school band was invari-
ably called into service on similar oc-
casions. The regular troops stationed
there would have no other band. as it
was found that the civilian bands were
not familiar with the music or the
evolutions.
The battle of San Juan hill will be a
moving panorama, concluding with the
rendition of a Hot Time" which was
made famous during the Santiago
campaign.
The management and command of
the troops on Monday night during the
battle has been delivered over 10
Major James H. McCIintock, who will
present the spectacle to the best pos
sible advantage. Major McClintoch
will receive the hearty and earnest
support of all in mis- efforts. He mas
been chosen because of his special fit
ness and qualifications and by virtue
of his services during the recent war
with Spain.
President MCGOWAN received as
surances yesterday that both the AL
buquerque and Tucson bands will 0e
here during carnival week. The Cata-
lima Island band has also made writ
ten application and if arrangements
can be made may attend the carnival
Plenty of band music of a superior
quality is therefore already assured
While nothing definite has been heard, |
it is expected that the Jerome and
Prescott bands Will also attend
4 meeting of the social committee
was held yesterday afternoon and the
details of the grand ball on Friday
night were still further considered. If
the plans are carried out, the decora- |
tons of O'NeilI hall on that occasion |
viii simply be superb.
General Robinson's letter which is
is given below:
headquarters National Guard of Ari- |
IONA, Office OF the Adjutant Cen |
eraL
Phoenix. Nov. g. 1899.
Sir: I take pleasure in announcing |
that the executive committee of the |
Phoenix Indian and Cowboy Carni- |
val have decided to hold a competitive |
drill. and has offered a silver |
loving cup, to be given to the COM
pany. cadet or national guard, show
ing the greatest proficiency in drill. |
the competition to be held during car
nivaI week December + to 81.
Il have also to announce that there /
Will lie 4 second prize, a trophy OF |