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EDISON PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY, JULY, 1913 EDISON FIELD DAY
MR. EDISON STARTS THE 'GRAND PRIX EDISON'
'FANS'
On Thursday, June 12th, the pursuit of worldly gain was laid aside for the more glorious struggle which crowns the victor's brow with the olive wreath — for it was Edison Field Day. Telephones jingled unanswered on firmly locked desks, trusty fountain pens wandered far afield lacking the guiding hand, the Blue Amberols ceased their lay, and even in the Diamond Room "the sound of the grinding was low." Every one connected with the vast Edison organization at Orange was at hand during the celebration which was held at Olympic Park.
The morning was devoted to the preliminaries in the field and track events, the finals of which were run off in the afternoon. By two o'clock the spectators numbered approximately three thousand, and when Mr. Edison appeared on the field shortly after that time he received a hearty ovation. From his place in the grand stand he awarded the prizes, among the handsomest of which was a bronze statue, his personal gift to the winner of the highest number of points. Mr. Edison also fired the gun which started the "Grand Prix Edison" in which the Edison Club defeated the Laboratory Fire Company.
Probably the most notable event in the track meet was the whirl-wind finish in which Sales Manager
Dolbeer captured the fat man's race. Mr. Dolbeer's burst of speed brought the crowd to its feet with a shout of applause.
After the track meet the Edison Club crossed bats with the Edison Manufacturer's League team in a hard fought contest during which Credit Manager Phillips, "Vice-President Wilson, Harry Miller and Second Vice-President Maxwell were "caught in the act" by the vigilant camera.
Perfect weather and excellent management combined to make the day a thorough success.
Officials, department heads and all employees were unanimous in their verdict that Field Day should go down in the annals as one of the biggest events of the year.
SALES MANAGER DOLBEER OFF TO GLORY