Arizona republican., 1908-06-27
EVENTS ON FOURTH
 THE PRIZES OFFERED
Parade, FireDrills in Forenoon, Sports, Races After Lunch, Speaking and Fireworks at Night.

At a meeting of the entertainment committee of the Fourth of July cele- events was outlined and it is very comprehensive and entertaining one The main event of the morning will be the parade which will start at 9:30 o'clock. The procession will assemble on Jefferson street opposite the court house and move east on Jefferson to Center. north of Center to Monroe. east on Monroe to Second street, south to Adams street, west on Adams to Sec ond avenue, south on Second avenue to Washington, east on Washington to Third street and countermarcn to the city hall plaza where it will disperse. The fire drills will take place imme- diately after the parade. This will be a particularly fine exhibition. The first contest will be between the hook and ladder and the hose wagon. The prize to the winner will be the $50 steer donated by the Phoenix Whole sale Meat company. There will then be water fight between the Pioneer and Yucatec companies. the first to connect with a hydrant will have the satisfaction of drenching the other more luckless opponents. The win ners of this wet affair will get a s4.5O Ham What Am" while the losers will receive a $3.50 Ham What Am"
 The committee finding itself short of funds except for necessary expenditures and feeling that the auto owners would not be attracted by a small prize have decided to award the best decorated automobile in the parade the blue rib- bon, the second best, a red ribbon. the third white ribbon. It is hoped that the auto owners will vie with each oth- CT in decorating their machines, for the glory of the day and in a spirit of true patriotism.
 The best decorated pony in the pa- rade will receive a pair of fine riding spurs. The best decorated bicycle will be awarded a gold watch. Prizes not yet decided on will be awarded for the best floats in the parade.
 I. T. Hosey was selected as the chair man of the judging committee and will select his assistants. The sports will take place in the afternoon commence lilt uOl dl 0V O K, the place being on First avenue be- tween Washington and Monroe streets The space will be roped off and po- liced to keep the crowds from inter- ferring or delaying of the contests of which there will be a goodly num- Der.
 In the afternoon there will be an ex- hibition against time with the chemi- cal engine, running a stated distance and putting out a fire. The other con tests and prizes are as follows as an-
 Speaking will take place at the city day:
 Foot race, boys 14 years and under, 50 yards-First, pocket knife; second. one pound of candy.
 Foot race, girls. 50 yards-First. two pounds of candy; second, one pound of candy.
 Sack race. 100 feet-First, g in trade at Elvey & Huletts second, five ice cold melons.
 Fat mans race, 200 pounds and over. 50 yards-First. box of cigars; second, toilet articles. s2 worth.
 Mems free for all, 75 yard dash First, Gillett razor; second, one pair of shoes.
 Indian pony race. bareback 100 yards First, riding bridle.
 Potato race, boys-First. toilet ar ticles. 8 worth; second, five ice cold melons.
 Potato race, girls-First, metal sou venir cup; second, one box candy
 Burro race, 100 yards-First. one whole cheese; second, five ice cold melons.
 Ladies' egg race-First. parlor lamp.
 Girls pony race, 100 yards-First, cracker jar.
 Slow bicycle race. 15O feet-First, bicycle tire; second, 8 in trade in Bears
 Military sports-Selected men from companies A and of Phoenix Prizes consisting of hat, marriage license. two boxes of cigars. gallon olive oil etc.
 Tug of war-Between Southsiders and Phoenix. Fifty ice cold melons to winners and twenty-five ice cold mel ons to the losers.
 Speaking will take place at the city hall plaza at D. m., Rev. John Geis singer of the First Methodist church, being the orator of the day. The pro gram will also include music by a band. the reading of the declaration of by a lady speaker. After the completion of this program the dis play of fireworks will break on the scene from the court house plaza, com about o'clock.
 Ice water will be provided in covered tanks at the priDciDaI street. corners and drinking cups in plenty will be furnished.
 The business houses are urged to decorate and all citizens invited to join in the parade with rigs.