The New York herald., 1868-06-18
TIE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL.

Grand Celebration of the Nfnety.third Anni.
versary in Charlestown, Mass.-Civic, MILF
tary and Firemen's Parade-COmical Dis.
play Of "Antiques and HOrribles''-Genernl
Gala Day.
From the Evening Telegram Of yesterday
BOSTON, June II, 1893.
The Seventeenth OF June-always one OF the chief
holidays over In the neighboring city Of Charles
town-was never more noisy and interesting than it
has been to-day. The occasion Of 50 much burning
Of powder, such booming Of cannon, such indis-
crminate and ncessant ringing OF church and other
bells, has been, as every American knows the
nnetythird anniversary Of the battle Of Bunker
Hill. The day Is Of course o national One-0ne
which 1t belongs to the nation to observe-but the
wars Of later date than the one which made Bunker
Hill memorable have in some degree erased the i'm.
pOrtance Of this . anniversary from the pnhlic, pan,
s, therefore, chiefly confined to the city Of
Charlestown, within whose borders is erected
that tall gray shaft commemorative OF the eventful
and glorious struggle there ninetythree years ago
this morning. Notwithstanding, however, there is
an apparent indifference throughout the country to
give the day more than passing observance, the
Revolutionary spirit Is still alive here, or over in
Charlestown rather and the authorities and citizens
alike vie with each other in making the day not
second In importance even to the old Fourth OF July
tseii Tne city government snnuay annually makes MAKES Oerai
abundantly with funds and all sorts OF organizations
and societies stir around for weeks in advance IN
has 1t been for ninety years. for never has the
anniversary been allowed to pass without general
generation living in 1858 to witness the most exten-
sve and agreeable celebration yet recorded In the
category OF Bunker Hill festivities.
THE OBsERvANCEs.
There have been no numbering or spread eagle ora
tons, but everything furnished mas been lively and
able contrast to the usual style q pretended festive
gatherings in radical Massachusetts An imposing
military, hremens and civic procession, stretching
almost from end OF the city to the other, merry
| ringing OF bells, the echo Of artillery, numerous
strains OF instruments musical all around, hearty
welcome by people TO the thousands OF strangers,
and general and generous decoration OF all the pub
lie and private buildings, few OF the incidental
features which have Combined to pleasantly honor
the anniversary OF the battle OF Bunker Hill.
THE DECORATIONS.
The appearance OF the city, bedecked so pentifully
with flags, streamers and other ensigns, has been a
subject Of unstnted praise from the vast concourse
who have visited II to-day, The City square was
probably the most conspicuous, and one would have
been pardoned II, after crossing the Warren bridge
he had imagined himself In the Celestial City rather
than within the enclosure Of "barbarian" munich
pay. The waverey House-that new hotel, un-
rlvaled IN size and elegance hereabouts-was almost
completely plastered over with banners, bunting
and notices. and the City Hail. the fence around the
every building OF prominence and many OF modest
structure all the way from Front street 10 the shores
Of the Mystic and from the square TO the Neck were
brilliant with streamers and decorations.
The day did not dawn with nattering promises Of
suspicious weather and before the festivities had
fairly commenced the clouds gave out drizzing
and disagreeabe mist. This did not have the effect,
however OF checking or diminishing in the slightest
degree any feature OF the celebration. The first and
one OF the most novel portions OF the days pro-
gramme was the parade OF corps OF some two
hundred OF ANTIQUES ano Horrlole'' as they were
formed In the square at five O'Clock In the morning.
and, Notwithstanding the unusually early hour Sc
lected, there was crowd OF at least some twelve
thousand spectators assembled TO witness the com-
cal spectacle.
tits doubtful II clever burlesque procession
formed The impeachment farce was ntly
s Oh Buer aHa When the appapaed very
head chopped on and lying near the other portion
OF the carcass this evidently being intended as asa
tie representation OF the ma ner Ia which his constu
ents wiz treat hun when he becomes candidate for
came in FOR their share ol ridicaie me
was eheered . most heartily by the aamiring
was composed in the main OF Infantry artillery and
cavalry, the rear being brought up by mules, don
keys and other invited guests @ After proceeding
vided with liquid and other refreshments in their
various armores and other places Of resort.
THE MILITARY PARADE.
After the grand regatta, which gave general salts
faction, came the grand civic and military process
eleven O'Clock. At this time the he city was filed with
visitors from Boston and all the country surround
ing business ~ having been generally TO en-
the holiday. Bands OF music lnnumerable were In the
ranks, and besides the fun Fire Department Of
Charlestown and the various military companies OF
that city there appeared also IN the line about nfy
members OF the Henry Gray Engine Company Of
Springfield the Stillman Hose Company OF Hartford,
the Yankee Engine Company and associates Of wor-
cester, and also hremen from Providence and Paw
tucket, II. l., and Portland, Me.
The procession was about two miles long, and Gil
along the line OF the march In the principal streets OF
the city there was continued and brilliant ovation
The citizens generally kept open houses, after tho
fashion OF New Years Day In New York. The pro-
hbltory law was ignored and the residents, strang
ers and al held thoroughly democratic holiday and
one emnenty betting the results OF the battle 6f
Bunker Hill,