Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-15
FIREMEN'S
CONVENTION
Program for the BIG Event 10 at Last
Completed by the Local Com.
mittees.
ARE MANY PLEASING FEATURES
Special Rates to be Made by the Rail.
roads-Famous Livingston Fire.
mems Band May Come.

After weeks of work the Lewis
town firemen have at last completed
arrangements for the convention of
the State Firemen's association to be
held here September 4, 5, 6, z and 8,
and that the gathering will be most
successful one is now assured. It has
been a labor of love with the men,
bers of the local department, and each
member has endeavored to do some-
thing that would help the good cause.
The Railway Rates.
One very important matter just dis
posed of is the railway rate to Lew
istown. This is very important
item, and the committee having it in
charge believes that the rate secured
is one that will prove very satisfac-
tory to all. The roads will issue free
transportation to all chiefs of depart
ments. and half fare rate to the 9th.
er delegates.
Music for the Convention.
The Lewistown band having dis.
banded, the committee is now nego-
tiating with the famous Firemen's
band, of Livingston, composed entire
ly Of firemen, to come to this city and
furnish the music. While this matter
has not been definitely closed up, the
prospects for securing the Livingston
Organization are excellent.
To Entertain Delegates.
Much of the time of the local COM
mittees has been devoted to arrang-
ing a suitable program for the enter.
tainment Of the visitors, aside from
the routine work of the convention.
Their efforts in this direction have
brought out number of pleasing fea-
lures that are sure to be appreciated
by the delegates, and the local hremen
will see that every hour, outside of
the business sessions, is pleasantly
employed. The Lewistown volunteers
will appear in their new uniforms dur
ing convention week, and will give a
number of exhibition drills. The WIS.,
Will d1oO uoVO q SACANS w SssAS
part in a competitive run, and the
general program will include an infor-
NAL reception, ball, smoker and
a grand finale at the city hall after
the close of the convention.
The Big Barbecue.
The big event of the week, how
ever, will be the grand barbecue to
be given Thursday afternoon at 5
hn roo1
barbecue ever given in this section,
and especial care will be taken to see
that no detail is omitted. Oscar
Stephens has generously instructed
the committee to go out on his range
and select the finest steer and hog
to be found there, and serve them up
on this occasion with his compliments.
In addition to the feast, there will be
music and a fine parade of the fire
laddies Thursday evening.
Most Of the delegates will arrive
Monday, September 4, when there Will
be an informal gathering at the city
hall, and lunch will be served. This
little function is intended as a pre-
liminary to the work of the conven-
and our citizens to become acquaint-
ed.
Special Cars for Delegates.
Chief John c. Bebb thinks that
about 200 delegates will be in attend
ance. and to add to their comfort,
President Harlow, of the Montana
railroad, has promised that special
cars will be put in commission to
bring them to the convention city.
The local department now has at
it's command over $500 for the expen-
ses of the gathering, and no feature
that can add to the success or pleas
ure of the meeting will be overlooked.
Handsome badges for delegates will
be provided on their arrival here.
The Detailed Program.
Following is the detailed program
for the convention, now published for
the first time:
Monday, September 4, 8 p. m.
Informal gathering of Lewistown
firemen, visiting firemen and citizens
at City Hall; cold lunch, served in
apparatus room: general introductions
in council chamber. Announcement of
program.
Tuesday, September S, 10 a. m.
Delegates will assemble at fire hall
and march to Culver's hall.
Opening address by President Bebb;
introduction. of mayor.
Address of welcome by Mayor Pink
ley. or his representative.
Response by some visiting fireman.
Appointment of committee on Gre
dentials.
Recess.
Report of committee on credentials.
Tuesday, 2 p. m.
Admission of new departments to
membership.
Payment of annual dues to treas
urer.
Topics:
Billings-"How to Make a Volun-
teer Fire Department Successful
Great Falls-"Protecti0n of Prop
erty From Water as Well as From
Fire."
Whitehall-"The Care of Hose"
Miles City-"Are Hook and Ladder
Trucks Profitable Investments for a
Small City? n SO What Kin6e"