The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-09-05
CELEBRATION LABOR DAY WAS GRAND
 SUCCESS
CIffton's Population Assemblies In 1iIPs Addition To Enjoy One of the Most Successful CeIebra- tions In the Towns His
 tory.

Labor Day was observed in Cliff ton with celebration that was ad- mitted by all attending to be one of the most successful ever held in the towns history. Even the enjoyments of the celebration held on July 4 paled in comparison with the pleas ures enjoyed on September 1.
 Splendid weather assisted the large crowd to thoroughly appreciate the splendid program arranged and car ried tc happy completion. A strong desire to fully enjoy the pleasures of the day was everywhere apparent, and perfect harmony was the keynote of them any features of the days enjoy ments.
 In the early morning hours the citi zens were reminded of the advent of Labor Day by tremendous explosions that were under the direction of the committee on the making of noise, and that this committee were suc- cessful in their efforts to fulfill their part of the program is admitted by all
 Promptly at nine o'clock the parade. which is considered to be the most imposing ever held in Clifton, formed near the general offices of the Ari- ;zona Copper company, and began its march to Chase Creek, returning to
 
 passed a short distance through North Clifton, returning to the bridge across the San Francisco, and passing through East Clifton on the way to the celebration grounds. Under the command of Grand Marshal Hamilton, the parade, as it arrived at Hills Ad- sdition, made a spectacle that was gratifying to the large crowd already assembled. Leading the procession was a delegation, numbering about thirty, representing the electricians of the district. The members were attired in the regulation garb of their order, and made very handsome showing Following the electri- clans came the splendid Moose band. As is always the case with this mu- sical organization, they presented an appearance that could only make proud every citizen of Clifton. Larg- est in numbers of any organization taking part in the parade were the carpenters. In their working cos tunes, their appearance could but i strengthen ones regard for the build ing profession. Of especial mention in regard to the display of the car- penters was a miniature house of the Bungalow type, and drawn just be- hind the workers in wood. This ad- mirable little house was constructed by the carpenters only for display in sthe parade, and it's construction was with all the care that is used upon a house for real purposes. Its pro portions were miniature, but perfect Arriving at the grounds, the mem- ybers of the procession disbanded and prepared for the days pleasures. The Moose band established itself upon the green lawn of residence, and throughout the day discoursed music of various themes, all of quality that will make doubly pleasant the memories of the day. Under the di- erection of it's able director, this or ganization is a source of the deepest pride to Clifton, it's renditions illus trating the training and ability of it's individual members.
 The first and most interesting num- Der on the days program was the hose races between the Hills Addi- ton and the North Clifton teams, the other two teams of the town having decided not to participate Much speculation was indulged in concern ing the final outcome of this contest, as the nearneSS of the ability of the two teams had often been proven in races held before North Clifton has held the championship of Clifton for so many years that the memory C. Clifton's citizens does not run to the contrary, and the prevailing idea of its members is that the superiority is theirs by almost inherent right. But their belief in themselves was almost shaken Labor Day, for the splendid record made by the Hills Addition team caused fear to the North Cliff ton boys. HilIs Addition team ran first, and established record of 29A seconds, a record that had never be- fore been made in Clifton. The ma jority of the crowd thought it to be a foregone conclusion that the coveted championship had at last left the old owners, now to take it's abode in HilPs Addition In expectancy the crowd watched the race of the North Clifton team. Immediately upon its conclusion a bystander announced that the record was 31 seconds, thus bringing sadness to the North Clifton boys, but the official judges soon an nounced that the record was 28A sec onds, a difference of only fraction of a second between the two teams. This decree made safe the champion ship of North Clifton, the members of that team apparently believing that a fraction of a second in a victory overHill s Addition is worth holding. The Hills Addition boys took their defeat in the best grace possible, real izing that their opponents had run the closest risk of their experiences in hose races, and that a new record had been established for the Clifton Volunteer Fire Department
 Following the hose races was an 1 1ir-oh hv h1n