The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-07-10

teams of the D. c. M. company.
 Fired by determination were the twenty citizens who formed the two teams pulling in the tug of war. Wavering and vacillating dangerously, or agingly, near the dividing line, the heavy opponents tugged for anxious moments, with victory finally decidedly perching upon the side wheron was the most weight.
 The most anticipated event of the two days of the celebration and com ing as a continuation of the pleasures. of the entire list of events, was the beautiful display of fireworks fired from the heights to the East of the town, and at point which made perfect the view to every residence in Morenci. Anticipation was well aroused concerning this spectacle, and was well met, for the thousands who witnessed the long and almost con- tinuous discharge of the many and brilliantly colored rockets, streamers, and burstings were indeed afforded
 beautiful spectacle. From all the homes within the Morenci amphithea- tre the people were watching the ever changing discharges. w. J. Donahue in charge of this event, secured the services of an artist in such enter tainment, and the two, with the as-
  carried to the heights the large quan- titles of explosives. The program as previously outlined was accurately fol lowed. That the Morenci people and the many visitors from Clifton, especially for this display, were gratified at the pleasing effects of the scene was manifested for the heavens were glaring at succeeding intervals with the streamings and showers of the rockets and series of bursting missiles, which with their explosions made startling the effect of heavy ar tillery.
 Before and during the fireworks dis play the large crowd in the plaza were afforded amusement in the boxing and wrestling of a number of Morenci and Clifton amateus of those arts. While determination was the most apparent characteristic of the majority of the entrants, yet some of the events were of skill in the fistic work, es- pecially well taken being the contest of four rounds between L.. George of Morenci, and '4Tex" Lane, the latter of Clifton, and announced as former director of a noted athletic club However, he was pitted against champion who according to the off cial herald was the holder of more than twenty championship medals. A stage had been erected in the center of the plaza for these especial per formances, and was brilliantly light ed with electric globes.
 Beginning early Sunday morning at the ball grounds, the program partly completed on Saturday was begun. This consisted mainly of athletic con- tests, and broncho riding made possi- ble by special subscription among Ia fe, lasted until noon, after which came the base ball game between the champion teams of Morenci and Cliff ton. This game was witnessed by many visitors from Clifton, who motored to the neighboring town in company with their players. The game was interesting especially in that the first five of the nine innings not score was made by either side, the pitching being first-class. Weeks. Clifton's twirler, was the star at traction of the game, for his skill was such that Morenci's batters were for once nonplussed.
 The chief event of the Sunday fore noon was cricket game played by teams composed of natives of Eng lands downs. The memory of the na- tiona1 game learned in the boyhood school days apparently returned to l the Britishers, for the interest and | plays were acute, the putting of the | ball in the desired places being ac- complished in the way of old time | skill. Interesting in comparison were | the cricket and base ball games, as l played in England and America.
 Played throughout the two days | was the tennis tournament which had | for entrants players from Morenci | and Clifton in probably equal num- bers. Fourteen teams contested, with | the final winners being Dr. Smith and | Councilman, Simms and Rascoe, and | pr. Steele and Irwin. Prizes were | SS. % tennis racquets. The event | of the day was the match between pr. Smith and Councilman, and l Clewes and Thomson, this consisting | of three sets, with the victory going to the former two.
 The last of the events of the two days was the dance given at the Star theatre for the Mexican popu- lation. This was largely attended, and proved an enjoyable affair to ons having been made for the best n music.
 Music was furnished throughout Saturday by the full membership of he Morenci Concert Band, whose many and appropriate selections were ,ne of the most delightful offerings # the day.
 In it's entirety the celebration was a success, and will be aken by future celebration commit eemen and spectators as a guide More than two thousand dollars | were spent in prizes and expenses, while a considerable fund is to be ,ept in reserve for the celebration of ext year.
 The thorough satisfaction of the thousands attending is taken by the as thanks and appre- ia ti0n for thair Jahorc fbof fLa 1