The Coconino sun., 1922-07-07

committee that put forth such sue
 cessful efforts in making up this float
 was composed of Mrs. J. c. Clarke,
 Mrs. R. L. Neill, Mrs. Hayes Weidner,
 Mrs. w. H. Conley and Mrs. R. T. | Brown.
 Flagstaff Battery "D," National
 Guard, headed by Captains L. R. Ar
 thur and Clarence T. Pulliam, made a fine showing, with it's French 75's, it's sturdy men and spirited black horses.
 Other officers in line were Lieuten-
 ants F. A. Chisholm and L. A. East
 burn, and Sergeant D. E. Jeffery.
 The Leupp-Tuba City military band
 made great hit, and receive& a good
 share of applause along the line of
 march.
 The fire truck made fine showing
 and showed that the firemen have a
 good amount of artistic ability, as we'll
 as practical patriotism.
 Next came the large truck owned
 by the Babbitt Brothers Trading com,
 pany, decorated with the finest h.
 dian rugs, and showing a Navajo
 weaver at work, and an old Indian beating ceremonial drum. Another truck, which the Babbitt-Kirby Trad ing company entered, showed num-
 Der of Indians from Moencopi vil- lage, making blankets, baskets and other curios, under the efficient su- pervision of head powwow chief, Err nest Lennon. The hardware depart ment of this wideawake organization had float of it's own, on which were exhibited many of the up-to-date ap- pliances to be found in that part of the store. The Ford coupe was all "dressed up" for the 4th of July, and Ed Babbitt is to be congratulated up- on its good looks. Babbitt's dry goods department entered limousine, decorated in purple and white. near the front of which were seated Lucre- McMullen and Catherine Beckwith. attired as heralds. The machine was driven by Peaches Hook, accompan- jed by Mrs. Hook, and the Misses Margaret Walsh, Clara Campbell, Elizabeth Hennessy, Virginia Lockett and Dwaine Van Vechten.
 The large number of cowboys and Indians, both mounted and in their own peculiar style vehicles, helped to add the Thigh and wild" touch to the celebration. Joe Lee proudly led the Indians.
 The Western Mercantile company entered a float that was equal to any of its kind in the parade.
 The Rebekah Lodge was awarded the first prize of $75 by the judges, Y. M. Gold, Tom L. Rees and John z. Thomas. The large float was elab- orately decorated with green bough and pink carnations, and showed the Rebekahs put in a great amount of work in completing it.
 Miss Norah Trent represented Re. bekah at the well. Four little girls held the emblems of the order which are the moon and the seven stars, the beehive, the lily, and the dove. The Camp Fire girls made effect i've use of pine boughs, and several members were seated around a camp fire. The lettering of the words Camp Gire," by means of small pine branches was original, and called forth great deal of favorable com ment. This float was awarded the second prize of $25.
 The Royal Neighbors of America were not to be outdone by other or- ganizations, and jolly group was with this truck.
 J. c. Simmons had a lively bunch of children who informed everyone that they knew how to paint. If all of the youngsters who were with simmons are members of his family, there is no doubt as to his being able | to get efficient help in few years.
 The Arizona Lumber & Timber Co.'s | log cabin brought forth many excla- nations of admiration throughout the inc of march. George Washington. he jolly fiddler, led many of the nore poetic minded in the crowd to 'xclaim with Keats, "Unheard mel ,dies are sweetestp His little indian squaw seated beside him brought the mind back to the good old 'rontier days.
 The people of Flagstaff were con- yinced, after seeing the two score .hildren from Milton carry the huge American flag, that the mill section If the city is neither lacking in pa- notism nor in young patriots to de- end it.
 The Bon Ton bakery wasn't to be eft out either, and the citizens know IoW that Hogan can do other things yell, beside baking good bread.
 Brooks store had fine float, driv- n by s. R. Burke, and the young la- lay sitting at the Skylight City soda yater stand reminded many thirsty ne to get busy at once and buy an )range Crush, while Frank himself eemed to be having a good time.
 Sailor Burns. c. c. Schwarz' and . D. Dunn's machines, as we'll as a arge number of others showed that 1 vhen Flagstaff decides to have a !, tn of July parade, it's going to be ood one, and every citizen is going {; boost it, and make it a success. e
 Judge Jones' Oration Inspiring
 The marshal, Dr. E. s. Miller, in- reduced Judge J. E. Jones at the ourt house, and the speaker extended I } the visitors an especially hearty ' ralrnynn kLz-- |