The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1909-09-30

MEETING

What was probably one of the
most enthusiastic meetings that has
been held in Whitefsh for a long
time was held in Matthew'S hall
Monday evening.
1t was given by the baseball fans
to have a little jollifcation and
show their appreciation to Joseph
Hamill, who has been manager of
the Whitctish team, and all the
rest of the players who worked so
nobly and brought the baseball sea-
son to such successful ending.
Mr.. Hamill has been a tireless
worker for the best interests of base
ball during all tie season, and it
has been througlsnis unceasing ef-
forts that we havs been able to come
out victor. For time it looked
as if the ball team was about to
be disbanded, but even after meet
ing with no encouragement from
even the most enthusiastic of the
fans, he went right ahead and re-
vived interest again, and secured
and held players here that strength
ened the team, and enabled us to
defeat our strongest competitor in
the valley.
The meeting was called to order
by H. 7. Mayfield, who acted as
speaker of the evening, and ex-
planned the object of the meeting.
After making a very appropriate
address in behalf of the baseball
fans of Whitefish he present ed
Manager Hamill with a beautiful
tie pin and cuff buttons as a me-
mento of the occasion, and then
he drew out well l-flled purse and
presented it to hila, which, he said,
could only partially repay for the
good work done during the season,
having served without any compen-
sation whatever.
1t took Mr.. Hamill so by sur
prise that it was some time before
he could respond to the calls for a
speech, and it was with difficulty
that he could find words to express
his intense appreciation for the
honors that were bestowed upon
him.
The other members of the asso-
citation responded to toasts, and ex-
pressed themselves as being very
much pleased with the way the
baseball team had been conducted,
and all were ready to lend their
support again for the next season.
The lady fans were instrumental
in making the baseball season a
success also, and a vote of thanks
was rendered them for their loyal
support during the past season.
Anyone who attended any of the
games cannot help but remember
the ladies who were always present
and who were the best rooters in
the grandstand.
A vote of thanks was also ex.
tended to each individual player in
the team, especially the outside
boys, for their loyal support.
The proposition for organizing
a stock company for the support of
baseball next season was then
brought up, which met with unani-
nous approval. The idea is to in
corporate a stock company and sell
shares to every one who wishes to
buy, at so much per share.
Temporary officers were elected
and a committee appointed to get
the work started:
J. A. Tillett is president; p. F.
Dodds, secretary; Chas. Jennings,
treasurer, and II. T. Mayfeld,
VIM. Deeringer, Fred Stafford, Ed
Bugg and Judge Reed We're appoint
ed a committee to start the ball
rolling. A subscription list was
passed around in the hall and
nearly $500 worth of stock was sold
right there, so there is no doubt but
what the stock company will be
success. Hamill, Tenner, Shoaf
and Smith were appointed on a
committee to try and secure all ball
players who come this way with
permanent positions so that we will
have full team to start out with
in the spring.
During the whole evening re-
freshments and cigars were served
and there were card tables for all
who wished to play cards. After
the meeting had adjourned Fred
Stafford served a lunch consisting
of Welsh rare-bit, crackers and
and pickles, that was greatly en-
joyed by every one.
1t was at a late hour when the
meeting broke up and it was voted
one of the most en- iOyab BILE potharinrs