The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-09-06
Loyal Order of Moose Prepare Celebration in a Creditable Manner and Enjoyed
 By All
PARADE, SPEECHES AND BALL
Armory is Crowded During the After noon to Listen to Literary Exer- cises Consisting of Speeches
 and Music


 the year 1912, and was duly observed by the people of Clifton and surround ing towns Labor Day is the day Of all days which is universally honored, recognized and participated in by all people of every walk in life, no mat ter what their vocation may be. So important is this day that the people of America have recognized it through an act of Congress as the only Nation al Holiday we have. There are a long list of legal holidays, which are generally recognized, and many have supposed to be National Holidays, but they have been made legal holi- days only by the sact of the legisla- tures fthe several states. Labor Day is the day of all days which the United States Congress has estab- lished by making it Federal law.
 And, indeed, what day is more fit to be recognized by all Americans alike than labor day? The extensive army of labor, running into millions, through whose veins course the best blood and virile powers of all nations of the arth, should have one day set aside for celebration, in respect to the industry of which labor is the one in despensable institution. In common unison, the artisan, and day laborer, the mechanic and employer, all labor CTS in their several walks of life, re- cefve this day with a solemn realiza- tion that it represents all that has made the American people great and tuilt up an empire where the op- pressed of all countrys find welcome refuge.
 For the first time Clifton prepared a program for the celebration of La bor Day and it was carried out in pleasing manner. To the Loyal Or der of Moose is due the thanks Of the community for their labors in making the celebration a most enjoy able occasion. The events of the day were under their direction and the several committees and Dictator Chas. Kreuder worked increasingly to pro- vide an enjoyable holiday. How well they succeeded is attested by the praise of all who witnessed the par ade, later attended the literary exer- cises at the Court House, and were present at the grand ball in the even ing
 With the good cheer and congen- iaI. companionship that marks an Ari- zona holiday, the Labor Day process ion was formed at the Moose Hall, on Chase Creek, and arranged for the march to ArmOry Hall. There was an excellent turnout and the numerous lodges were fairly well represented. At the head was the Moose Brass
 
 other lodges. The first was the Moose under whose arrangement the pro- gram was in charge. There was a good representation making a nice ap- pearance in their red feZes and badges. The Eagles followed with very unique and interesting float. The Woodmen of the World were also represented. large number of auto- mobiles, occupied by residents of Cliff ton fell in behind, making the proces- sion of considerable length. The line of march proceeded to Armory Hail where the exercises of the day follow ed.
 There were large crowds gather ed along the line of march which were generous in their applause and many fell in line and continued to the end of the march.
 One of the lively features of the procession was the spirited horse rode by Frank Springer one of the officers of the day. Every time the band would play this lively steed would adopted new step and the manner in which he two-stepped, rag timed and galloped along the line of march was something quite out of the ordinary. It was apparent that MT. Springer had not bargained for this | particular part of the show.
 Officers of the day included Chas. | Kreuder, Frank Springer and w. E. Kelly, who were mounted and direct | ed the parade.
 Arriving at the Armory the largest crowd ever assembled in Clifton was present. A large number of ladies and children enjoyed the literary ex- ercises and the large auditorium was crowded when Hon. Ben M. Crawford, | Chairman, called the meeting to order, | and oh behalf of the Loyal Order Of Moose welcomed the citizens of Cliff ton.
 Chairman Crawford introduced Hon. J. R. Hampton, who in his opening remarks said that the large attend ance of the people upon the Labor Day exercises was an evidence of the awakening of the people to the prob lens of government and a manifesto