Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-08
SHELTER COMPANY
ENTERTAINS NICELY


Smelling & Refining company through
it head official, Manager +. c. Gil
bert, M. H. Kaufman, metallur-
gist, ct al, yesterday innovated one
of the most effectively popular in
novations ever conceived by very
large corporation, operating in the
inter-mountain section.
Heretofore, seemingly it has been
the custom of the local plant of the
A. s. & X. Co., to be rather estrang-
ed, coldblodded, toward its employees.
Under the present regime and here
after q different spirit shall main
tain.
1t is the object of tho company man
agement that there shall be more
wholesome and united spirit
1t is the company's intent and de-
sire, that each and every employe
shall feel, and be assured of the fact,
that his interests as an employe, are
the company's interests as well, and
to that effect and for that reason,
and for none other, the smelter yes
terday closed down for twenty-four
hours. The first time voluntarily in
its history, SO that its employees, one
and all. might enjoy u lay off and
celebrate our national birthday and
as guests of the company.
The company, desiring safety
first" efficiency and cooperation,
yesterday graciously in twenty
number program, entertained all of
its employees and their families from
$3.50 until p. m. when the eutire
public was welcomed to be present
and they cordially responded.
This odd entertainment began at
$3.50 with fire drill, that was most
excellent in its efficiency. Then Man
ager F. c. Gilbert delivered his ad-
dress of welcome. Condensed terse-
ly, he stated that it was the first
time the smelter ever, excepting for
the lack of ore, closed down twenty
four hours. That it would not be
the last time. That he closed the plant
on this occasion as being an opor-
tune time. the time when all good
Americans like to celebrate and is
particularly appropriate in that in the
celebration all employees ard others, of
course, should have their families
with them.
He said that 1t was the intent and
purpose of the company and he was
making his best efforts to the effect
that the company's rule safety
first" shall be his slogan.
He referred to the fact that the To-
cal plant had had less accidents in
the past fiscal year than any plant
in Colorado and stood second among
all the smelling plants in America.
In this connection he complimented
the employees of the local plant for
cooperation with the company's en-
deavor to secure immunity from ac-
cident. In finishing his address of
welcome, Mr.. Gilbert said that the
company's intent is to do a great
deal more toward safety first" that
he shall be active toward maintain
ing . smelter ball club and band.
Following Mr.. Gilbert's address the
program proceeded, as follows:
Twelve Austrians singing their ma
tive songs was very good. Then Mr..
J. c. Sanford, formerly superintend-
ent Of the plant for many years, de-
livered a ten minute address. The
subject Of his remarks being beside
other things, complimentary to the
present management.
In the first aid" contest, a con-
test for the quickness and efficiency
of applying first aid" bandages to
any one injured, the coal mine team
defeated the Blast Furnace team.
The tuba, trombone and cornet trio
was exceptionally good. Real high
class music.
In the two-round boxing contest
an interpretation feature between How
ard Nabors and Owen Hayden, blood
was drawn in the ss;;11stt round. It
was = draw.
In the nail driving contest Mrs.
Hayden was first and Mrs. Burnett
second.
In the tug Of war the Blast Fur
mace team was first and the Sampler
team second.
In the foot races-100 yard dash,
Walters first, Sanders second. Fifty
yard dash, Walters first Peters and
Brook tied and split the money.
Fat mans race, Senor A. Lujan
ran away from Senior Roybal, who got
second prize.
Then followed 4 lot of interesting
sports for children.