Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-07-06
OLYMPIA. SATURDAY MORNING. JULY G, 1879
THE CELEBRATION.

THE CELEBRATION.
] The celebration Of our National Ami
versary, although confined almost exclu-
sively to our townspeoplc, was very
interesting and pleasant affair, rejecting
great credit upon those who planned the
exercises and contributed much time and
effort to carry them into execution.
AT DAWN.
The day was ushered in by the firing Of
cannon, the ringing of bells, the display of
bunting, the popping Of ire-crackers, and
other manifestations of patriotic joy. The
sue rose in uurivaled sp!cudor, and there
was scarcely cloud upon the broad ex-
pause of nature to mar the suspicious &C.
casion. The streets were lined with ever
greens, which shaded the sidewalks and
presented the appearance of gigantic
bowers more fitting decoration than
money could command or art could rival.
THE PROCESSION
Was formed at 10 o'clock in the order
announced, tho Marshal and his aids in
the lead, followed by tho band, which dis
courscd music appropriate to the occasion.
Then came Columbia Engine Co., upwards
Of fifty members appearing in full uni
form, with their apparatus tastefully deco
rated with evergrcens and wreathes of
flowers. Upon a platform on the engine
appeared the " Goddess Of Liberty" per-
sonifed by Miss Mollie IL. Post, dressed
In white carleton overskirt, with red and
blue sash emblazoned with the word
"Columbia" in gilt letters. A liberty-cap
and shield completed the decoration, and
gave character to the ideal representation.
When escorted to her place on the plat
form, she passed through double lines of
the company and when seated was greeted
with three rousiug cheers for Columbia. I"
The hose-carriage followed the engine,
and was likewise beautifully decorated.
Next came the thirteen Misses repre-.
senting the original States, dressed in
white, with pink and blue sashes, and the
names Of the States in gilt letters on blue
caps. Then followed the Olympic and
Washington Base Ball Clubs of Victoria
and Olympia, walking arm and arm. The
next division was concoursc of young
ladies representing the thirty-seven States
OF the Union, with the Territories, dressed
il white, with red and blue sashes, and bear.
ing banners with the names of the several
States and Territories These three di.
visions presented beautiful appearance
and elected universal admiration. The
remainder Of the procession was composed
Of citizens mounted, in carriages and on
foot.
The procession moved precisely at TO-
30. and marched to the Capitol Grounds,
where the grove in the rear Of the
building had been prepared for their
accommodation. The speakers stand was
occupied by the Chaplain, Reader, Orator
Of the Day, the Glee Club, Goddess Of
Liberty" Governor Ferry, and several
others, while the audience occupied seats
arranged in semi-circle. the States iu
front. The band occupied music stand
tn the rear. s3Gc
ORDER OF EXERCISES.
Gov. Ferry, President, of the Day stated
tho object which had called the people to-
gsther aad the principles involved in the
issraggle Of our ancestors for the independ-
enes it was designed to commemorate. I'd,
lnuie, Hail Columbia. Sd, Prayer, by
tho Chaplain, Rev. J. R. Thompson; 4th
: music BY the Glee Club; 9th, Reading
Of the Declaration by Mr.. Evans. The
Resding was clear, distinct and impressive,
and With the Grafton the most interesting
order Of the day ; 9th, Music by the
Bend; 7th, Grafton by Mr.. J. B. Allen
aIAus literary production, Astounding in
pathetic sentiment, and just long enough
p b palatsble and easily digested; 9th,
asiDn Star Spangled Banner; 9th.
Bessdistioa. By Rev J. Casio. An iuvi-