Arizona republican., 1921-04-13

neers themselves asked for-fhaf made the celebration the gigantic ocess that 1t was. The guests were 4eh to understand early in the day mat It was their celebration. that tne tune was theirs to do with as thev pseaseu. So they planned a program Ol tneir own making, a program that nag not been previously arranged.
 suggestions were made by the pio- neers themselves and then put to a vote. Whatever the majority ruled vas carried into action. It was a most happy and enjoyable situation and one that met the instant annroval of the entire assemblage.
 No Hitch in Program
 Tnere was not the slightest hitch in zona Republican, under whose ans pices the celebration was planned n drafting the program plenty of me was allowed for just such special vents as were included yesterday. | was realized that the pioneers themselves would probably have many valuable suggestions to make; shat they would have ideas of their own as to the most acceptable forms of amusement. so they were given plenty of leeway
 Long before the hour fixed for opening the great registration books i-t Inc Arizona Republican pioneers lormed in line in front of the Heard yullding yesterday morning. When thenfirst employee made his appear dnce at o'clock he was greeted by Enofe than a dozen veterans. anxious 10 complete the detail of registering From that hour until far along in the afternoon the pioneers continued to crowd the office No official check mad been completed last night, but it ~as estimated that more than 1000 aad registered during the day
 0ne of the outstanding features of - eluded in the list of scheduled events, was a motion to organize a perma- nent Arizona Pioneer celebration. Foundation for such an organization was laid yesterday when a committee CT IA. one from each county of the -state, was appointed to make neces- sary preliminary arrangements prior to the meeting this afternoon. A permanent organization, it is expected, will be perfected today with the cleo ton of officers. adoption of consti- tuition and bylaws.
 The arrangements committee will meet at The Republican office at g o'clock this morning. D. K. Udell, chairman, announced
 I4ToO0 OpSUS 9tQ event
 The opening ceremony of the day was review by pioneers of the high school cadet corps, headed by the high school band. The cadets paraded through the business section, starting at 9:30 o'clock. returning to the high school.
 Following the registration. pioneers block, where they were placed in waiting automobiles. Two Indian bands, one Of the Phoenix Indian school the other from St. Johns mis- sion, furnished musical programs while the line of march was being formed
 A few minutes before 10 o'clock the procession moved from the place of formation, the Indian school band leading. Dwight B. Heard, publisher of The Arizona Republican and chair man of the morning meeting; Mayor Willis H. Plunkett. John B. Orme and senator w. w. Pace, Graham coun- ty, occupied the first automobile as speakers of the morning session. Then followed the pioneers in auto mobiles, with St. Johns mission band about half way in the line of march.
 The procession moved directly south on Central avenue. All traffic stopped while the parade moved, even street cars awaiting the passage of
 
 the Phoenix Indian school band dropped out. the St. John mission band proceeding with the pioneers 10 Riverside park, where delightful musical programs were given morn ing and afternoon, with a few selec- tions during the luncheon hour.
 Welcome Pioneers to Phoenix
 No time was lost in opening the meeting at Riverside park with the playing of America" MT. Heard, as chairman. told the pioneers that the Arizona Republican, as well as the ity, county and state, was mighty siad- to see them gathered here or his occasion" in a few brief opening remarks. Arizona is proud of hel pioneers, he said, and Phoenix i. proud to welcome you to this fail city"
 MT. Heard then introduced Mayo, Willis H. Plunkett of Phoenix, wht axtended a welcome to the pioneer. on behalf of the city.
 It is indeed a great honor to wei come you,' he said. "and we wish yo, q pleasant stay" He then told tn, fioneers that the key to the city wa heirs
 Mir Heard then got the pioneers il happy frame of mind when he said
 T know you people didn't com here to hear us tenderfoots. Ther are plenty of old-timers who can tel real, honest to- o-goodness stories. an want to introduce to you Uncl John Orme" Laughter and applaus greeted his remarks.
 "We had little to start on but W have accomplished much" MT. Orm declared in his opening remarks. "Ou descendants will compete with tn new corners that arrive in Arizon and our state will compete with an state in the Union.
 There are none more loyal tha thes pioneers of Arizona We ar greatly interested in the old of Arizona and to those residing out