Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-09-08

full.
When the badge had been bestow-
ed, President Bebb was given a round
of hearty applause, which Indicated
how much more there was to the cere-
mony than mere formality.
The Barbecue.
Perhaps the Overshadowing event
of the convention week was the bar.
becue held Thursday afternoon in a
beautiful spot on Frank Days ranch,
along the Little Casino. Preparations
for this entertainment had been in
progress for some time and the ar
rangements were perfect. Levi Lik-
ems, the Twin Bridges chef and bar
becue expert, arrived here last week,
and Immediately commenced laying
his plans. Pits we're dug and select.
ed wood hauled to the scene. Across
the pits, railroad rails were laid, and
across these the carcasses of a fat
steer contributed by Oscar Stephens.
and two fine hogs, also the gift of
Mr.. Stephens. were placed, along with
two sheep presented by Abel Bros.
The fires were started Thursday
morning, and by noon yesterday, ev-
erything was in readiness for the
feast. Long counters had been ar
ranged, and neat rustic stand con-
structed for the band, while a short
distance off was the department
where liquid refreshments were dis
pensed, all with the compliments of
the local fire department.
For this big affair, the first real
barbecue ever held in Fergus coun-
ty, Lewistown simply shut up shop
during the afternoon ,and the whole
population went up to the Day ranch
to have a good time. The schools
closed early, and a large majority of
the school children attended The
people rode out in buses, carriages
and every sort of conveyance but the
distance was so short that the great
majority walked. Arriving at the
scene. the people found everything
in waiting for them. The band play
ed, and the feasting commenced. Will
liam Abel and Slater Bros. did the
carving, the whole entertainment be-
ing under the general management
OF Halsey r. Watson, who had a small
army of assistants. The visiting fire.
men were, of course, the guests of
honor, and the members of the local
department made it their especial bus
mess to see that they did full Justice
to the unlimited supply of good things
to eat and drink.
Hundreds of plates and cups were
used and every one who approached
the counters was quickly supplied with
fine lunch. The feasting and mer-
| riment lasted for three hours, and at
5 o'clock every one having been sup
piled, the barbecue came to an end.
During the entire time, formality was
thrown to the winds, and jolity reign
ed supreme. The barbecue was un-
animously voted a grand success.
Smoker Tuesday Evening.
The smoker given at the city hall
Tuesday evening was one of the most
enjoyable features of the convention
week. The affair was entirely infor-
NAL. and served to bring the visit
ors and members of the local depart
ment, as well as the citizens gener-
ally. into close relations. Throughout
the evening, the Lewistown brass
band, stationed in front of the hall
rendered selections. and some colored
vocalists varied the program with
songs in the council chamber, where
the session was held. County attorn-
ey Roy E. Ayers acted as chairman,
assisted by chief Mcconnell, Chief
Lapp. of A. M. c., Assistant Chief
Langhor. of Bozeman, Chief French
OF Great Falls, Judge Cheadle, w. II.
Smith, F.. E. Smith. J. B. Ritch, and
Edmund Wright. Mayor Pinkley and
the members of the city council, at
tended the smoker after the session of
the council.
Hamilton Gets Convention.
AS soon as the convention re-assem-
bled this afternoon, the vote on the
next meeting place of the association
was taken. There were but two can
didates for this honor-Hamilton and
Havre. The vote stood 20 for Ham,
ilton and II for Havre. AS soon as
this result was announced, the Havre
| delegation moved that Hamilton be
declared the unanimous choice. The
motion was carried amid applause
Election Of Officers.
The election of officers followed i'm
mediately, and resulted as follows:
President. Chief W. E. McMurray,
of Hamilton; vice president, w. p.
O'Brien. Hamilton; treasurer, Chief
Lapp. of the A. NJ. Co, Butte; directors,
OAASA Way, VI MISSouIn, SuIcl SldTh,
OF Big Timber, and Chief Sanger of
Butte. A. Hork, Hamilton, secretary.
| Convention Notes.
The topics reserved for this even
ing's session, to which business men
are especially invited, are those as
signed to the Butte. Kalispell and Liy-
ingston departments, and are as fol-
lows: Kalispell-"Municipal Cooper
alton With Fire Companies" Butte
Fire Alarm Systems in Large and
Small Towns" Livingston-"Protec-
ton to Firemen From Electric Wires
and From Electricity Through Water
and Nozzles"
Bill Nye and Tennessee" had an
interesting joint session at the barbe-
cue yesterday afternoon. When it
was over Tennessee" had Bill max.
ing announcements for the Salvation
Army
1 Mayor Pinkley is wearing a hand
some fireman's uniform just now. and
Bill Nye is wearing part of his hon.
or's wardrobe. The exchange was
effected yesterday, and as the Office
goes with the clothes. Bill is now
mayor pro TEN of Lewistown.