The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-27
Volunteer Workers do
 Big Things at Ball Park

Ky the leIl DleaCueES MAASA "AAA SSA V as a grandstand at the base ball grounds. for this year. were finished yesterday through volunteer labor by the citizens of Juneau. But this is not all-aecording to estimates of the board of baseball managers, more than a thousand dollars worth of work was done on the grounds by the yolun- teer army. And everybody Is happy. Managers of banks and mercantile es- tabnshments yied with their clerks and porters in demonstrating the art of driving nails, in displaying skill in rolling a wheelbarrow, and in giving the true Irish swing to number two shovel.
 Prominent contractors and builders were present to direct the carpentry and much more could have been ac- complished in this line if there had been sufficient lumber on hand to do 1t. Engineers from the Alaska Cas- tineau Mining company's staff were present directing the work of setting points of the infeld, and in establish ing the permanent grade. Men en- gagged in the transfer business and general hauling donated their teams and came in person to help haul. earth for the top coat of the field. School lads enjoyed the sport of wheeling heavy loads of dirt that would have seemed serious task under other conditions. Juneau's fairest daugh ters. both matrons and maids, served luncheon to the toilers and entered heartily into spirit of the work and the days doings. It was great sue cess.
 2.ooo People Out.
 The day was ideal-warm and sun ny-bringing out a throng that was unexpected. It became necessary to station flagman at one point on the road to warn automobiles and other rigs to seek place afrording room to pass each other. Oldtimers remarked that never in years has there been a response so generous and spontaneous as that which marked the outpouring of yesterday. Full two thousand peo- pie visited the grounds during some part of the day. and most of them did something toward making the place beautiful. The town is happy because 1t has found itself Juneau" said one. ''is a united community. with a full grown civic pride clamoring to assert itself"
 Praise For Ladies.
 All of the men are strong in their praise of the luncheon furnished by the ladies of Juneau. The picnic fea- ture was pleasing to all and particular ly SO to the younger people. The Boy Scouts who were out in force were placed under charge of Percy Pond and bivouacked by themselves near Gold creek. The Camp Fire Girls were also out in numbers and aided in dispensing the sandwiches and cof- fee.
 Music Enjoyed.
 One of the specially pleasing fea- lures of the day was the excellent music furnished by the J.H.S. band. which had been generously argument ed by the addition of several players from Douglas. The board of manag- CTS realizes that the work of the band was of material help in making the day a success.
 Wheelbarrow Race. The day was begun with Q wheel barrow race from BurfOrd's corner to the ball grounds. While the band was playing the starters placed themselves in line. It was a go-as-you-please af- fair. with no rules except get the bar row on the ground. The following en- tries were in line: Max Humpfrie, jr., Dolly Gray, Percy Pond, George But ger. Wilbur Burford. H. I. Lucas, F. D. Smith. Young Burtord got off in the lead and was never headed.
 Each of the entrymen who were winners had cunningly provided for a running mate. Young Burford was paired with Will Garster, jr., and will drag down the SlO hung up by John T. Spiekett; Lucas and Wilson were second and will get 500 Egyptian Straights cigarettes; Harris and Smith came in third and will get the case of Lemps (guess what they'll do with it); Max Humfrie, Jr., was awarded the compensation prize and will get box of candy.
 Hayes And Crew Help.
 Capt. J. c. Hayes and crew working under the Alaska Road Commission volunteered their services to the board of base ball managers yesterday and were out in full force. Permission was also obtained to use the Road Commissions team.
 Some custard.
 A. T. Spatz sent an automobile load Of custard pies, 400 of them, out to be added to the days luncheon. Spatz also acted as chaffeur of wheelbar- row for some time.
 Some sldellshts.
 George Butzer was far in the rear of the distance calling for help.
 John olds came home with bllsters on the inside of his hat from extra hard exertions at the ball grounds.
 H. R. Shepard was around during the day assuring everybody that he was delighted with the showing that was being made.
 Tom Radonich and his entire force were there grilling away like real workers.
 Percy Pond got to thinking what a fine picture the whrelbarrow race would make and was lost in the dis tance.