The Bemidji pioneer., 1901-06-06
Firenen'S
7 Tournament
Complete List of Events, Together
with the Valuable Prizes
that are Offered.
FIVE DAYS OF ROYAL SPORT
Bemidji will Don Her Holiday
Attire and Entertain the
Visiting Thousands.

UOlMlutI VIII DUM dASA aAVAANAy
Attire and Entertain the
Visiting Thousands.
On the 18th, 10, 90, n, and 22d
of this month the Northern Min
nesota Firemen's Tournament
Association will meet in this city.
Fire companies from at least ten
towns and cities in the northern
part Of the state will be present,
Great interest has been taken by
our people to make a success Of
the event, and a large amount OF
money has been subscribed to
expenses. Thousands
Of visitors will be present and
our people will show that they
are entertainers Of no small de-
mansions.
PR0GRAM
TUESDAY. IUNE 18.
s d m. Reception of officers and members Of
the Association at the City Opera House,
the session open to the public.
Convention called 10 order by q. 8. Hazen.
President of the Association.
Address of welcome by Mayor Frank b.
Dudley. OF Bemidii.
Address by Frank LETTERS, Of Red Lake
Falls.
Address by i. H. Bailey. Of Bemidii.
Address by Hon. Nat Campbell, of Crooks
ton.
Selections by local and visiting bands.
Meeting of Executive Committee OF TonrIl-
ament Association.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10.
10 a. m. Parade of fire companies Depart
ment having largest number Of men IN
line, first prize. ss5; second prize, s15.
Department OF Bemidji barred.
Best appearing company. first prize s15;
second prize. $40.
2 p. m. Association hose race. First prize
Championship banner, value S45, and cash
]. prize Of $50; second prize. $50; third prize.
$50. @
Ladder climbing contest First prize, s2a5;
second prize. SIS third prize, S..
Foot race for tiremen only First prize SIS;
8 second prize. SIS. l#s@ it
s p. m. Association business meeting at
Opera House. HI
address by President r. s. Hazen.
Appointment Of committees on credentials
and resolutions. @
Report OF committees
Report Of Secretary G.. r. Martin.
Report of Treasurer 6. A. Hitchcock.
Designation OF place for holding next meet
ing I
Election Of officers.
General business. N ss
Adjournment.
THURSDAY. JUNE 20.
10 n. IN. Coupling contest First prize, ri; !;
second prize, SIS; third prize, IS.
Tri-State hub and hub race, gopen to North
Dakota Michigan and Minnesota, with at
least one entry from, each state. First
prize, 500; second prize, SIS; third prize,
S35
2 D. m. Association hook and ladder service
test. First prize, s75; second prize, $3S5
third prize, $50.
Combination hook and ladder and hose race.
First prize, SIS; second prize. $s5; third;
prize. $50.
FRIDAY. JUNE q.
10 a. m. Service wet test. First prize, $40;
second prize, SIS. third prize, SIC.
2 D. m. Hub and hub race. First prize, SIS;
second prize. s35; third prize, So.
Tri-State Association hose race, open to
North Dakota. Michigan and Minnesota.
First prize, 500; second prize, ss5; third
prize, s35.
0 p. m, Firemen's grand ball In the City
Opera House.
SATURDAY, JUNE %
10 q. m. Free for all foot race. 100 yards, $40
entrance fee, entrance money added TO
purse. First prize, SIS second prize, $50
MISCELLANEOUS EVENTS. ss
Shooting tournament, purse $50.
Band contest, Ave bands to fill purse. $50.
Bicycle race, purse. $50
Boat race. purse, $225
General athletic events. special purses.
Day and night there will be band concerts
ind other attraettous