Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-11-05

Illuminated, the residences of Joseph Mason and
D. Waldo Lincoln being first to attract atten-
ton, and at both of these places there was
general display of lanterns hung upon the trees
and shrubbery. At Geo. NJ. Rice's the observa-
tory, with its colored glass and bright lights was
seen from the distance, while the general illu-
mination below was greatly admired P. Emory
Aldrich also added greatly to the display.
The houses through West street were gener-
ally Illuminated with lanterns and candles ar
ranged in every imaginable position, those of
Geo. S. Rogers, Mrs. G. Paine, II. NJ. Witter, f.
Lancaster, A, Holden and j. S. Farnum greatly
improving the general appearance of the street.
AT the south end the houses of George Geer,
Gerry Hutchinson and Charles A Chase were
beautifully illuminated and among the best
along the line Of march.
At the corner of Pleasant and West streets,
the procession halted, while the band PLAYED a
dirge in front of the residence of d. G. Black.
mer, a member of the Tanner regiment, who
went with them to Lowell, and took severe
cold, which resulted fatally Sunday.
Pleasant street was next entered, the pro-
cesSion being sauted by large brass cannon.
Tho houses upon the banking opposite West
street were first seen and admired, with their
general display. Those occupied by William
McRcady and P. Brown, L. Nichols and C..
Williams and c.. L. Stearns being particularly
noticeable. The display at the residences
of i. B. Stoddard and II. A. Marsh
were very handsome, the different coored lights
being alternately arranged in great profu sion
and giving the houses a beautiful appearance.
The store of c. G. Parker & Son was also illum-
mated with different coorcd lights, and the gen
eral display of fireworks as the procession was
passing the corner was very fine. The residence
oil II. B. Fay was illuminated to good advantage
and at the house of C. Putnam, on the corner Of
Clinton street, the display was general and
handsome. In one of the windows of Chester
Gorham's residence, little girl dressed as the
Goddess of Liberty, with the general ilumina.
ton OF the house, attracted universal attention.
Ripley'S block was also handsomely Illuminated.
The display of fireworks as the procession was
passing through the street was general and
much admired.
Upon turning into Main street the display of
fireworks was largely increased, and dazzling
effect was produced by numerous bon.fires
lining the street on either side. The ilumina-
tionS included the store of Spalding & Knowlton,
the Spy block, Jerome Marbles block, aud the
stores or residences of j. d. Lowell, W. II. Ben
nett, Loami Harrington, Marsh & Co., w. D.
Holbrook, Brown & Wood, J. w Gray, A. H.
Mirick Co., SCOTS block, J. W. Jordan, Rock
woods dining rooms, A. Russell & Co.,
S. IL. Pierce, L. H. Stark & Co., Lowell &
Preston, D. N. Wicker, Chas II. Spencer,
A. B. Lowell, 7. L. Bartett,.F B. Knowles and
A. f. ClOugh. The building of the Worcester
silk company and the Dread, the latter with
bright gas light in each window, attracted con-
siderable attention. The fine residence and
grounds of Geo. S. Barton were handsomely
Illuminated with rows of Chinese lanterns about
the lawn, and presented fine appearance.
Upon reaching the city hall the escort halted,
aud the visiting companies marched to Horli-
cultural hall, where, thanks to the ladies and
the faithful committee, an abundant col
lation of sandwiches, coffee, apples, ETC.,
was served. The companies were after
ward escorted to the depot by the Worces-
ter Tanners, and the torches were extnguished,
not to be relighted until the news of the re-
election of the gallant general in whose honor
the display was made is received. The display
was perfectly successful in every particular, and
was finished at a seasonable hour. Had it &C.
Cured earlier in the campaign the number of
visitors from out of town would doubtless have
been larger; but, coming the night before cleo.
ton, many organizations were forced to decline
the invitations extended them.