The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-06-15

The highwater mark of attendance
at the state firemen's tournament
and convention was, in all probability
reached today, the third day of the
convention, when the registration list
showed that about 500 out of town
firemen were here. Delegations from
Elkton, Flandreau, Egan, Woonsock-
ct, Ramona and other nearby places
arrived late yesterday and early to-
day. J.. j. Waltner. of Freeman. sec
retary of the State Firemen's assoc
iation said today that the attendance
at this years tournament has far
surpassed that of all the state tourn-
aments held i'm previous years. lie
also gave out that the teams which
are participating in the races and
contests are in better shape and show
better spirit than ever before.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
number of guests is larger than
Madison has entertained for several
years, sleeping and eating accommoda-
tions have proven entirely adequate
for the comfort of the visitors,
through the hospitality of the citizens
in opening their homes
The lakes have added materially to
the entertainment of the visiting fire
men. Several parties, who are eth
er camping or occupying Gotta ges
have enjoyed their leisure time fish
ing and swimming.
Races and contests were continued
this morning according to program.
On account of showers last night
which softened the track on First
street N. E., this mornings contests
were held on Second street N. W.. be-
TWEEN Egan and VanEps avenues.
However, the races this afternoon
will be held on the regular grounds.
The hose race held at p. m. yes
terday resulted in victory for Men
no with Parkston and Wagner tieing
for second place. In this contest each
of the eight teams which entered ran
100 yards to hydrant, laid 800 feet
of hose and broke coupling and at
tached pipe. Time was called when
water appeared. Menno's record was
Al seconds, while the other two teams
finished in "A 2-5 seconds.
The champion ladder climbing con
test. also held yesterday afternoon
was won by VIM. Teske, of Parkston
who ran so feet and ascended a "a
foot ladder in 1-2 seconds. l.. An.
derson of Vermilion, and s. Glanzer
of Bridgewater, took second ant
third place. respectively, in 5 AS sec
Ionds and 5 3-5 seconds. Twenty.
three entered in this contest.
This mornings program was op
ened with chiefs foot race will
five entries resulting as follows: s
Chatfield, of Wagner, first; E. M
Wifi, of Bridgewater, second; M. s
Helling. of Miller, third.
The foreman's foot race was wor
by VIM. Teske, of Parkston, witt
Robert Gross and s. Glanzer, boil
of Bridgewater, taking second ant
third place, respectively.
The single coupling contest which
concluded this mornings events, wa,
a double tie, vermilion and Bridge
water for first place and vermilior
and Parkston for second place.
A concert was given by the Men
no band last night. The band late
made things lively by parading tn,
street playing many old familia
tunes and was Joined by several aut,
loads of firemen who gave their voca
assistance.
A hose demonstration was stage,
by the Madison fire department ii
which several streams of water wer
sent into play in front of the higl
school. Upon request, this demon
stration will be put on again this eve
ming.
| During the forenoon the Brooking
military band gave several fine sc
lections at the intersection of Ega
avenue and Center street much to tn
entertainment of pedestrians. Shorl
] ly after noon a clown acrobat an
4 hoop artist put on free exhibitio
on the same corner, accompanied b
the band. The military band wi
give a public concert on the court
house lawn at 7:15 this evening al
| ter which it will leave for Brookine
to fill concert engagement ther
tomorrow evening.
An entertainment program will b
put on by the Madison fire depar'
: ment at the firemen's headquartel
tonight for all visiting firemen.
! Tomorrow will conclude the tourI
J ament. The program will be as TO
lows:
n 3 q. M, hose race, class B.
! 1 Ga. m. celler nozzle contest.
II .. m. novelty hose laying col
{ test.
1880 p. M. champion hose rae
free for all.
2;so p. M. champion hook ~