Douglas Island news., 1909-08-11
ON WITH THE DANCE

The Fifth Annual Ball of the Tread we'll Fire Department, after unaer- going first and then second post ponemeut, came o& last night at the Treadwell Club. The putting off pro- cess in no way dimmed it's glory, but seemed to add to it's brightness, for it was grauder, greater and happier than any of it's four predecessors.
 Flags and bunting formed a conspic- uous part of the hall decorations and bright lights com biued with the inbu- ence os superb music to set the nerves a'tingle and the happy feet a'goiu'
 Chsps IompkiMs being away from the Island, the choice fell ou Jack McDon- aid who stands as 8 sort of godfather to the Treadweu Fire Department, to lead the grand march. This he did nobIy with Mrs. Mcdonald on his arm. Following in their bright uniforms came the mem 6ers of the TTeadweIl and Douglas departments each with the girl of his choice. The gentle pat ter of the raindrops overhead only made them smile, for they knew that the danger of an interruption to their sport Wa thereby materially lesseued.
 No. 16 on the program was Supper" The program also carried the infoEma- ton that the committee on refresh ments consisted of Fred Henson, Geo. Beare and JOhu s. Du"can. That they did their work we'll will be attested by the five hundred hungry who sat at the long tables in the dining room of the Treadwell boarding house, for they were flied. Meats, salads. coffee, tea, bread and butter, ice cream and cake, olives, etc. and the finest watermelons ever seen north of the Mason aud Dix on line While she men and boys feasted ou melon to the exclusion of all thoughts of business, pleasure or the fair faces of their lady loves, these same lady loves were casting wishtul eyes" at the great punches of carnations on every table. But the committee had been most liberal, and all were supplied. And the place where the workers eat their daily meals was transformed into scene of gayety.
 And why not. The expense of the Firemen's ball and the attendant ban quet given each year is borne by the company in recognition of the spirit shown by the men in maintaining a volunteer fire department. On these occasions such distinctions as stope boss, shift boss foreman and superin- tendent are for the time forgotten, and all go in for a jolly good time-and they have it.
 The annual ball of the Treadwell Fire Department is the big social event of the year on Douglas Island. After it is over the housewife gets out last winters woolens and darns up the lit tie holes, the husband looks upon the empty coal bin with sigh and the boys and girls begin to save up" for Christmas.
 The TreadweI Fire Department is a complete organization both for husi' ness and fre-fghting. Its officers are:
 President, James N. Stoodyi secre- tary, Fred Laube: treasurer, John s. Duncan; vice president, Jas. Dan ieIs; chief, J. F. Tompkins; assistant chief, George Beare.
 There are four hose teams or con- panies, having officers as follows:
 No. 1,-Ready Bullion Mine and Mill Capt, Joe Dickey; Asst, Nels G. Johnson.
 No. 2,-Mexican Mine and Mill Capt, James Daniels; Asst, Lyman s. Ferris.
 No. 4,-Machine Shop, 300 Mill and Store-Capt, Ed Mccormick; Asst, Chas. Price.
 No. 5,-Treadwen Mine and 24o Mill Capt, E. A. McHamilton; Asst, Thos. Cashen.
 Iron Beds, Springs and mattresses large variety-at Jepsen's.