The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-09

the oath August. steamboat EXCURSION organized by
leave the city aud proceed To meet biz Royal Hghness
and Escort him 70 the landing place Bonsecour pier
where, after az address from the civic authorities,
grand procession OF the National Literary and other
ciees will be formed 70 accompany the Prince through
the principal streets Of the city 70 mis- residence
In the evening there viii be general illumination Of
the city.
On saturday 2sh-rhe Prince will open the Exhibition
OF The Board OF Arts aud Manufactures and after Yards
proceed TO inaugurate the Victoria bridge There will be
a fine display Of fireworks In the evening
On Monday, 27th-Hs Royal Highness will hold levee
and receive addresses and in the evening attend grand
ball the building erected expressly these festivities
On Tuesday, 28thThere will be exhibition OF indian
games other smusemens under the direction OF the
Executive Committee, and In the evening grand mus.
cal feti val at which the Oratorio Society Montreal
will perform; to be followed by grand csntata by $50
Royal Highness and conclude with speudid
led by NJ Sirakosch, Of the Academy Music New York
in which Mile Adena Patti aud other celebrated artists
On Wednesday, 2sh-A military display and inspection
OF the volunteer force. Also, regatta, at which pc
ttors from Atlantic and inland clubs may be
expected. Early in the evening will be competitive
exhibition Of fire engines to be followed by torch gh,
On Thursday, e0lh-His Royal Highness will mske an
excursion to the country and descend the rapids of the
st. Lawrence
mens viii be announced as soon possible by the
ous committees, or bodies who have charge of them
The Executive Committee OF the X. Fund, however
think it proper now to state that no gentleman will be
o,mttcd 10 the ball except in full dress.
by order OF the Executive Committee.
GRAsp FREdKyS MUSTER-CoMPzTrIOS FOR Prices OPEN
CoAgRs
An invitation Ia hereby extended TO all brother dremen
TO be present. with their engines and apparatus the
arrival Of his Royal Hghness the Prince Wales
part 10 the amusements torchght procession, &c, NC
Friday the Gath day Of August, 1850 aud on Tues
day, August 2S a grand trial Of dre engines will taxa
place. VIII prizes to the value Of 81 000 Ia silver trum
pets, &C. will be competed for by all corners, engine
builders &C. and awarded TO the sfu psttors
by competent judges chosen for the occasion.
First prize-A silver trumpet, value s225 Engine
wrought by forty four men, draughi their own water
play through 200 feet OF hose, with one inch nozzle.
second prze-A silver trumpet, value SITS Eogiue
wrought by thirty eight men, draught their water
play through 200 teet Of hose, with seven eghths inch
nozzle,
Third prize-A silver trumpet, value SIPS Engine
wrought by thirty men, draught their own water, play
through 200 feet Of hose with three quarter ia III nozzle
Fourth prize--A Cnion JACK, with pole, value $50 En
CINE worked by twentyfour men, supplied with water
play through fy feet hose, with five eighhs ZACH nozzle
prize OF silver trumpet, value 5000, the gift II l1os
f. Blackwell Esq, 10 be competed for oy trst class fire
engines the property OF Canads Engine worked by for
ty four men, draught their water ay through 200
feet OF hose, with one inch nozzle.
The fire engines belonging the Montreal corporation
will not co npete for any OF the above prizes
prize Of silver trumpet the gift Of an insurance
company in Montreal 10 be competed for BY the Montreal
fire companies only, by running from the hydran iyng
200 feet Of hose, throwing water and ree.ing up IN the
shortest space OF time.
Each engine company will throw the stream pcrpen
diculaly the BRAKEMAN standing platform at The
bottom OF the pole, erected for the purpose.
Prizes awarded upon the height Of water thrown
Each VIII be allowed minutes 10 arrange
appara tus, and minute TO play.
In u hose burs!in other trials will be given
The order Of playing TO be by lot in each class.
The engine competing successfully in one class, cannot
enter for prize in another class.
Should there be any misunderstanding regarding the
rules OF playing for the various prizes the decision Of the
referee will he considered final.
Companies accepting the invitation, will confer
favor by informing either Of the at early
day possible, and not later thaa the goth instant
stating what day they may be expected and they shall
be accompanied by q band.
A. BERrRAN Chief Engineer ~ =. D.
W. DALTON, Secretary.
PRINCE OF WALES DOG-rHE PURE SULLIVAN BREED
Newfoundland correspondent the dog presented
to the Prince by the inhabitants Of ST. Johns, of the
pure Sullivan breed" Au explanation of this phrase
be to the right understanding Of the matter
worthy couple residents Of the town. Of the name Of
Sullivan whose has not been blessed with any OF
those CANCELS of the household" children have turned
their attention to the Improvement Of the breed Of New
foundand dogs which, from neglect, was in danger Of
losing the high place they he'd in the esteem Of all lovers
Of those intelligent animals and by great aud atten
ton the dogs raieed establishment of tbs Suvans
have come to bear high character, possessing as they
do In remarkable degree all the good traits OF the best
Newfoundland dog. And any one having possession
Of OF the Sullivan breed may be sail 70 have Ego,
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