Iditarod pioneer., 1917-04-21
HUNDREDS ENJOYED
 SOURDOUGH SMOKER

Aho othOAol gwen DI Llt IoHooiS at Flat last Wednesday night proved to be one of the most elaborate and en- joyable affairs of the kind ever held in the district. Not only was the affair ably managed, but the variety and quality of entertainment furnish ed pro- claimed the fact that there is no dearth of talent among the residents here abouts.
 After the business meeting of the Pioneers igloo the president turned the chair over to Percy Charles, chair man of the smoker committee, and inn mediately the fun began. In opening the chairman called upon President Charles F. Taylor, who made few re- marks welcoming the visitors who filled the hall
 V. J. Jacobs was then called upon for cornet solo. His selection was well chosen for these stirring times, and as the strains of The Star-Span- gled Banner" burst forth everyone arose to his feet in respect for the na- tional anthem.
 The "Ukalele Band" composed of eight young men who recently arrived over the trail. rendered the "Wicki Wick'' in real Kanaka style, and were repeatedly encored. They responded with several of the late popular airs.
 MT. McNulty, also newcomer, gave monologue that consisted principally of talking about his father and pump kin pie.
 An accordeon solo by Mr. Burglin was greatly enjoyed by the od-timers.
 Jay Johnston, as usual, brought down the house with his Swedish dialect stories There were other story-tell- ers also, too numerous to mention.
 Eddie Kimball contributed splendid exhibition of bag-punching, and also engaged in a clever boxing contest with Harry Townsend. The bout went four rounds, and was declared draw by Referee Louis Siler.
 What proved to be the event Of the evening foilowed-a wrestling bout be- tween two young men named Carlson and Ems. They wrestled for two ten minute bouts without either scoring fall The rivalry between these two athletes is said to be intense. They | lately arrived from Anchorage, where they are reported to have earned con- have defeated the same opponents, and neither has been defeated in his class. It is likely that the sport-lOvers on the creeks will arrange a match for these boys in the near future. hanging up Il substantial purse for them to contest for.
 Among other numbers on the pro gram were an address by c. R. Peck; a piano solo by Mir Gliding, assisted by Riley's Minstrels' v; song, Pm Nut," by Billy Stoneman; song, Will ian Ausley, Jr.
 At midnight supper was announced, and the guests did ample justice to the bountiful repast provided. Smokes were provided in profusion, and soon the air was fully as heavy as Percy had predicted in his advertisement.
 After supper more boxing and wres- ting matches were staged, and the crowd was amazed at the number of clever athletes revealed. Incidentally Jonas Brewis earned quite a reputa- tion as promoter. In all there were five boxing contests and eleven wres- ting matches.
 The smoker committee, and espe- cially Grant Murdock, who ''rustled" the talent and arranged the program, were accorded high praise for their en- deavors.
 Frank keenan said that it was one of the best entertainments of the kind he ever attended.
 The estimates of the attendance vary greatly, running from 150 to 300; but all accounts agree in that the capacity of the hall was taxed.