The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-09-21
GREENLEE BOYS JET BIG SEND OFF

when the citizens turned out 10 en- certain the departing citizen soldiers i from this county.
 l Starting with the cowboy tourna- ment at Bunker station in the early afternoon until Home, Sweet Home was played at the Princess that night there was not a dull moment for the boys.
 The cowboy tournament proved to ! be one Of the most enjoyable events of the entire program both to the participants and the spectators. In the burrc roping contest Dewitt Cos i per and H. Filleman tied for first place and divided the purse and Dick Kirkland took the second money Best time 9 seconds second 9 3-4.
 In the goat roping contest Brooks Brown first. Bob Johnson, second.
 Broncho Busting Contest, Frank Bake was first and J. O. Phillips, second. ! Upon the return of the crowd from the tournament" preparations were un- der way for the street parade under the marshalshiD of P Riley, assist ed by Max Juelg, who had charge of the Uncle Sam feature. Headed by the Clifton brass band arranged by Director Adams the line of march was from the East Side to Hills Addition and thence to the Auditorium where the banquet tables were spread.
 The hall was profusely decorated with flags of the United states and the allied nations The tables pre- sented a beautiful appearance with their snowy covering and sparkling iolo tahl accnrdino it's size had as center pieces the symbol of help and cheer to the soldiers, the Red Cross. In the center of each Cross was placed a cut glass vase bearing flags of the United States and the Allies. A profusion of ferns added much to the attractive setting of the tables. It is needless to say that those who so charmingly acted as tray bearers added a great deal of quiet beauty, fiuttering about in their dainty gowns of white. The crimson emblem was in evidence upon each of those assisting.
 Adams orchestra gave a spirited patriotic opening number after which w. B. Kelly, acting as toastmaster rapped for order.
 The Boy Scouts were also asked to participate in the banquet. The orders were then given to fall in and the banquet was on. If the boys obey all orders of Uncle Sammy as rapidly as this order was obeyed, Uncle Sam will have very willing soldiers indeed.
 The musical numbers were render ed by Mrs. Willis Bennie, H. S..
 Schimerka. and T. B. Romaness, Mrs. o. J. Raiffeisen, Adams or . .1, Choral clI1h
 These numbers were all highly ap-
 preciated and were gwen enthusias- tic applause.
 Honorable A. R. Lynch was in troduced as the first speaker of the
 evening. The theme of his address
 was the mission of the American army to the great world war. He
 said in part that to Europe me
 soldiers will carry a flag that for 149
 years has fioated over mansions ot wealth and huts of poverty aTordine to them equal protection and equalt
 ty of opportunity. To France whC served as a friend in our dark days of trouble will be repaid in fullest measure for the blood shed upon ou1 fields that liberty might be given birth. Our flag in the fight will be as a. star in the east bringing to the misguided fatherland itself, tidlnss ol great iov. A new fatherland will be established devoted to humanity and
 dedicated to the principle of the com mon brotherhood of man
 Hon. John Christy was the second speaker of the evening. He con . gratulated the boys upon the mis sion that was theirs and gave a very pleasing short account of similar hiS a nnmhpr O1 years ago MT. Christy paid very complimentary tribute to Presi dent Wilson and the administration and after a few words in support oi the war movement he wished the boys a hearty God Speed and safe return.
 The third address of the evenins
 was given by MT. Norman Carmich ael. MT. Carmichael had been Ou
 of town and experienced great dea of difficulty in reaching Clifton il
 time to take his place on the pro gram 4 spirit of patriotism ant loyalty was with Nr. Carmichae
 and he arrived a little late but 1T
 time to give most pleasing address
 He opened his remarks by sayins that those assembled were flied witt mixed feelings of pride. admiration , and sorrow Prlde Was eNDreSSt' in behalf os the boys and their mis sion. admiration for the governmen and it's principles and sorrow tha :, there should he such an element O l sacrifice and danger to those Wht | were so bravely setting forth. MT /, Carmichael then set forth in his re | marks T brief review showing tn; | justice of the cause and in giving th'
 hOvS q clear word picture of the fiel( of duty and honor that stretches ou s so mysteriously before them. Ht | closed his remarks by paying [ r glowing tribute to the President. th' n government and allies and an esrcc ally hearty send off to the boys 1 w. B. Kelly then introduced T 2 P. Brown, Capt" Brown who is il F charge of this squad. He remarked d that we are sending him ont 2 Car