Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-26


 lectual standpoint, and made greater ! progress financially than the records of previous years show, the total amount received being S3,07797, while the total amount expended was s. 570.35. with a deficit of but S2o2. 3S. Believing that we had just com plaint to register with respect to the Chautauqua association in not render ing the afternoon performances on time, the fact that one speaker was advertised who did not appear and no notification of the same given, fur thcr that complimentary tickets were issued from the Kansas City office which cut off at least Sl0000 in receipts, this matter had been care fully laid before the association, and | do not believe that it will be nee essary for the guarantors to make ur the s..,all deficit above outlined 1 The Prescott Frontier Days of 1917 proved that this form of entertain ment and at that particular time oi the year, is not only sought for, but is splendid investment for the busi- ness men of this city. The attcndancs this year was larger than that oi other years and the entertainment is becoming known from coast to coast The total receipts from paid admis- sions amounted to $5,60700. With the stock cared for, pasturagc paid and a payment of $500 made on tho grounds, at the present time there i: a balance of S26S.6O in the bank.
 The Northern Arizona Fair wa: managed this year, without subscrip- tions being taken from among the business and professional men oi Prescott Through the splendid work Of Mir. A. A. Johns, Sl0000 in State funds was appropriated by the last legislature for the maintenance oi this institution. With the financial help which was given by the County of Yavapai, the City of Prescott and the northern tier of counties, the Northern Arizona Fair for 1917 may truly be considered a Success from every standpoint. A new mining building was constructed, and the other buildings improved, as well as the grounds. The exhibits at the Northern Arizona Fair were a credi; to that organization, being in the judgment of those who viewed them the best that have ever been dis played.
 The financing of the Havapai Coun- ty Chamber of Commerce, whereby everyone bears his just share for the maintenance, is one of the best pieces of work performed by this organiza- ton. Through legislative enactment, the Board of Supervisors IS now au- thorized to appropriate certain sum of money, not to exceed Sl2.000 year lv for the maintenance of this insti- tution With this object in view, the organization tried and succeeded in calling upon the citizens of Prescott and Yavapai county for but two in- Stallmcnts of the maintenance ac- count for 1917. On the maintenance list for 1917 were g subscribers The total amount pledged was Sl,o590G, the two subscriptions called for amounting to S1, ,3O6O0. The regular membership dues of the organization however, must be kept up this year, in order to carry out plans now under way
 During the first part of the year. an active membership campaign was wagcd, resulting in 34 new members being enrolled. Membership cards were also issued 10 all members. At the present time, there are many men who have come to this section to en- gage in various pursuits, while some of the best timber of the Chamber of Commerce has gone to the cOlors, and as 6 result, these new men should be enrolled in the membership of this organization and should take up their work. Therefore, one Of the principal items 70 be considered for the new year, will be that Of an active mem bcrship campaign. There are ap- proNimatcly 225 members of tho Chamber of Commerce Some of these have moi paid their dues for 1917, but as a wholc,. this membership is made mp of men who should be willing to pay their mcmbc--h;p ic. At this time, it seems but fitting io mention the names of men who have left this organization and arc .a thc ranks of Uncle Sam:
 George Schccrcr,
 Alfred Gale,
 George Nilsson,
 F: l. Mitchell,
 II. H. Linncy,
 II. T. Southworth,
 ( F.. Nount,
 Lyle Abbott.
 James Douglas.
 iIcrndou Norris,
 George Thayer,
 Frank c. Smith.
 These men should be continued aS members of this organization and all dues suspended during the period ot tho war.
 This organization was instrumental