The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-25
TOURNAMENT
BIG SUCCESS
South Dakota Firemen Here
in Great Numbers for
Entire Week
CITY WELL LIGHTED.
Crowds Taxed City's Accom-
modaticns, yet all We're
Well Cared For.

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With thousands upon thousands
of colored incandescent lights flash
ing effulgently, bands playing and
thousands of happy people present,
the Goth annual Tournament of the
South Dakota Firemen's Association
proved great success during the
week. The weather was ideal, and
as this is the first time the tourna-
ment was held west OF the Missouri
river, there were hundreds who came
purely through curiosity to see the
Black Hills country of which they
lao heard so much and knew so lit
tie. The picturesque hills therefore
We'd with the festivities of the tourn-
ament in providing entertainment for
the visitors, and everyone enjoyed
the visit to the gateway city of the
Hills. They came in train loads
from all quarters of the state, and
the railroads rendered excellent SER
vice in handling the crowds as we'll
as the paraphernalia carried by the
fire companies. So great was the
crowds during the week, that hotels,
restaurants and private homes
were drawn into service to care for
the people, and all were made to
feel welcome and enjoy the occasion.
AS general thing the crowds were
well behaved, and barring a few out
bursts of pent up enthusiasm, there
was nothing to indicate a spirit Of
running Wild" SO often the case in
cities on occasions of the kind.
Streets We'll Lighted.
The city spared no expense to make
the business section attractive to Wis
ttors. Thousands of colored lights
were stretched across the streets
at intersections, and these with the
regular arc lights and the illumina-
tons of the stores made a city beau
tiful as soon as the mantle of dark
ness was Drawn about. In addition
to the lighting of the streets the
business places were decorated in
red, green and yellow, some of them
very handsome and elaborate. At
all intersections the streets were
decorated in colors from pinacles of
buildings, and everything blended
tremendously. Throughout the week
Rapid City endeavored to please and
her efforts were appreciated.
The Parade Proper.
Seldom was a parade pulled off as
nearly on time as was that of We'd
nesday, when the firemen's parade
took place. AS soon as. the train
from Deadwood came in the line Of
march began to form and was soon
started. The parade took half an
hour to pass given point, and was
six Elccks long. Following was the
order of march:
Marshal Eugene Bangs, accom-
panied by Thomas Hewett and Rob-
ert Holcomb.
E Sturgis Band.
Miller Hooks, champions of the
state.
Pierre Department.
y Parkston Band.
Parkston Department.
j Wasta Fire Department, led by
an automobile in which was Chief
Hunt. With this company was Its
pet, the chemical fire engine manu-
featured by the Northern! Fire, Ap.
paratus company.
Fairburn Club Band. L.
Lead Department.
Deadwood Band.
Deadwood Department.
Huron Department.
Platte Department. g.
Tyndall Department.
Vermillion Department.
Rapid City Band.
Chief McElroy.
Hook and Ladder.
North Rapid Hose Company.
Sweeney Hose Company.
Gate City Hose Company.
There were many interestin
features connected with the parad
which would take columns to emf
merate. The companies made fin
appearance, all being finely I'M
formed and we'll drilled. TIL
stolidity of the countenances of tn
Wasta bunch was interesting whe
understood. There was fine ii
against anyone who recognized
friend among the onlookers.
The Prizes Awarded.
Following the parade the judg'
met and decided upon the prize Wi
ners. While there we're no disput
It was no easy task for the judg
81 to arrive at their conclusion. a
the companies presented a fine a
2 nearance. The summary OF Y
Judges decision was as follows:
IS IS For best appearing department,
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4; Far best uniformed depar tme ~
Huron.
Ezs tor most men In line DeadNot
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