The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1857-10-21
GRAND PARADE, ILLUMINATION, &C.

AT called meeting of the Committee of
Arrangements held under the Floating
Bridge, Ferry dock, it was unanimously
agreed to celebrate the 40-11th anniver-
sary of the charter of the Norfolk county
Ferry Company, by the friends of said
Ferry. The procession will form in the
following order:
LIST. A delegation of Crabs, led by an
old channel who will swim sideways.
eyes to the right
End. A delegation Of Dog Fish to
guard the boat, but not allowed to bark
or growl while in line.
3rd. A delegation of Trout, both
small and large.
4th. A delegation Of Hog Fish, but
not permitted to grunt.
9Th. \ delegation Of Spots, those that
have never been spotted
9th. Mulets, who are requested not
to jump at the lights.
: 18th. loads, followed by large dele
CATION from different Creeks, the rear being
brought up by the "smaH fry"
Sharks will be allowed toadvance with
in q half mile of the line Porpoiscs with
in quarter mile, but no blowing allow
ed.
The procession, after forming, will be
addressed by an old soldier, Capt. Red
Headed Catfish, who remembers distinct
ly the landing of the first Ferry Boat, the
s:.hk."
The Committee feel satisfied that the
orator will be listened to with great atten-
ton.
The procession will form at A. NJ, at
the foot of High street, "biy" Portsmouth.
and proceed to the foot of Market Square,
"iiHle" Norfolk, where they will breakfast,
going back and forth, and counter march
ing during the entire day.
The torch-ights will be introduced at
seven Y. NJ. No panes or expense will
be spared to make this the granlest par
AIDE ever taken place in Norfolk, throwing
"b'g' Portsmouth entirely in the shade
The committee have placed Coils. Mason
and Thomas at the head, and under their
management there is every reason to be-
licve that everything will pass off in the
most admirable style. Those splendid
lamps lnot those spoken of in the play of
Aladdin, where new ones are exchanged
for old ones) are to be properly cleansed
with brick-,lust and vinegar, to be mixed
in broken mouth pitcher, found on the
wreck Of the ".4rl;." AS cleaning the glass
will cost considerable, and Cline is mon
ey," the committee have come to the con-
clusion to break them out, and thus af-
ford q more brilliant light. The lights
williconsst of six ha!celipped candles,
tipped with green sealing-wax at the bot
tom.
Particular attention is called to the old
grey-headed rat, well known to our COM
munity, who will ornament the rudtler of
the Norfolk, with his lady, and whose
family (savc his wile) are at present con-
fined in the floating box by that new
white oak beam.
The committee have determined that no
Local Reporters shall be allowed to par
ticipate in the celebration. Strangers
will be taxed three cents (which we think
cxorbtant,) to defray the necessary and
heary expenses, which will be collected by
the Chairman Of the committee, Captain
Carr.
The whole will conclude with an ora
ton, to be delivered by the celebrated Gen.
Croaker, touching upon the past, present
and future of our glorious charter. We
hope the attendance will be large.
For further particulars the reader must
await the advertisement of the committee,
which will appear about the first of next
month.
THE PORTSMOUTH NoLUNTEERs.-T
addition of a company of Light Artillery
says the Herald, to the battalion Of Vol
unteers in Portsmouth has entitled It to