The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-08-01

Schade probably does not consider
that Clifton has reached that phase
of fire fighting, as his theme was a
general resume of subjects that nat
urally suggest themselves to fire
boys. Addresses were delivered by
! Captains Tappen, of the Chase Creek
team: Risdon. of East Clifton, and
Hagan, of North Clifton. Mr.. Ris-
den was requested to discuss the
various ways of running hose race
However, he cut short his remarks,
apparently with the thought that
quality, rather than quantity, should,
be the rule at the festal board that,
night. Especially humorous was the
address of Mr.. Al Hagan. Also,
addresses were made by the repre-
sentatives of the Clifton press.
Just at the conclusion of the table
ceremonies, the Holmes orchestra,
which makes music for the patrons
of the Royal theater, were annunced.
Their several number were thorough
ly enjoyed by the 'laddies'' To
the accompaniments of these mu-
sicians, Mr.. Thos. Sidebotham sang
several plaintive melodies.
Important among the ceremonies
was a fiashlight photograph of the
fire fighters, Mr.. Risdon being the
artist New and novel stunts in the
way of athletics were introduced for
the first time. Perhaps the most
difficult of these feats was that
which demanded the most excruciat-
ing attention and effort on the part
of the novices who attempted it. 1t
was announced by Mr.. Dilliner, the
promoter of this deed that any fire
boy who failed to accomplish the
feat would be barred from member
ship in his particular company until
he had accomplished the feat in all
perfection. In simple words, the .
feat consisted in elevating both arms
and feet from the floor, and while
in this position, jumping completely
over a broomstick laid upon the
floor The efforts were mostly not
The prominent number
on the atheletic program included
pugilistic encounters between mem
bers of the four teams, it being fin
ally announced : that the much dis
cussed question as to whom belong
ed the victory would be settled for
ever by glove contest with Messrs
cipa1 characters. Both champions
struck the pose thought proper by
he disciples of the art, and began
with scientific precision, continuing
throughout with rapid evolutions
hat delighted their respective root
ers. The match was at last de-
,lared a draw, with visible indica-
ions of combat flowing from both
,ombatants. Directly after this
scene came a demonstration of fancy.
by Young Hall, the Pacific
.oast champion, who had just finish
ID a performance at the Empire thea
er.
The conclusion of the program was
n excellent discourse by Judge Dan
nhauer, clerk of the fire department.
udge Dananhauer was given close
ttention throughout his entire ad- +.
ress, the theme OF which was the
Welfare of the department He sHg-
,ested the advisability of the city
a paid departm ent; con-
listing possibly of two men The
udges deep interest in the FIRE boys
f Clifton caused his remarks 20 gain
he interest of his hearers.
The great success of the evenings
was indicated in the
Xpressed wish of all that the depart
leHt make it a rule to hold a smok-
+ at stated intervals, though no one
elieves that the entertainment held
night will ever be 'duplicat-
d in unalloyed enjoyment