Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-07-05
TIE FOURTH OF JULY CELE
BxATION.

The 9th Anniversary of American
independence was appropriately cele
brated in Virginia City. The publ,
buildings, stores and private residen'
ces were handsomely decorated with
flags and streamers, and the city gen
orally was clad In holiday attire. The
weather was delightfully."- fine, Il re-
freshing breeze ~tempering most of the
time the otherwise orcrheated atmoS-
phere. A large number of visitors from
Gold Hill. Carson, Dayton and Silver
CITY, were noticeable on the streets.
On the passenger train from Carson,
which arrived in Virginia at l0:l5. A.
NJ, was Curry Engine Company No.
., together with n detachment from the
Curry Hose Company. They were
met at the ears by Kuickerbocker En-
cine Company No. .. Neptune Hose
Company, and ~detachmcnts from va
rious other fire companyS in Virgin
ia, headed by the National Guard
Brass Band. were escorted to No. Us
engine-house.
Order Of Procession.
The procession was formed 1T u NJ,
under the direction OF Ben Lrckey
Marshal of the day. and Mr.. Madden
assistant Marshal, in the following
order the right resting on Il street.
First came Chief Kelly, and Officers
Finders aud Simpson mounted next
the National Guard Band, who were
followed by 4 detachment OF Veterans
of the Mexican War. The next in the
line was the Society OF Pacific Coast
Pioneers, 100 strong. Il fine looking
body OF men. The flag borne by the
Pioneers was a very beautiful one.
rs We're also the SisheS worn by
the officers Of the association. ueXt
came the chief officers of the Gold
Hill aud Virginia Fire Departments.
After these came Liberty Engine aud
Hose companies No. l OF Gold Hill,
followed By Liherty'S new engine,
drawn by the members of Young Amer
ica Engine Co. No. =. The next in
line was Virginia Engine Co. No. l. 50
strong, which was beautifullydecorated.
In the canopy was seated the God
desS Of Liberty" perSonated by An
gusta Jacobs. Seated by her side was
a lad by the name of Ritter. Next
came Young Americas steamer.
brightly FURNISHED and handsomely
decorated. The steamer was drawn
BY six bay horses, then followed
Knickerbocker's steamer drawn by
six black horses, the entire outfit pre-
senting a very fine appearance. Next
came Curry Engine Company, No. >,
Of Carson, with engine beautifully
decorated. The Carson tiremen were
The next in line WAS kuickerbocker
Engine Company, No. D. of Virginia,
in full force, n splendid body OF men.
Then came Neptune Hose Company,
preceded by 4 magnificent representa-
ton OF their patron divinity, the char
acter being represented to perfection
By VIM. Mott. The next in order
was Monumental Engine Co. No. 6.
a noble looking body OF men. Their
engine was g~orgeossly decorated In the
canopy Surmounting the machine we're
seated three beautiful girls. whose
names were Maggie Ryan, daughter OF
Alderman Ryan. and Mary aud lsa-
bella Bennett. Next came Monument
al Hose Company, who also presented
a very fine appearance. On their
hose carriage was seated young Henry
Conrad, who p~erSonated the character
Of Nose in a most admirable manner.
No. 6S hose carriage brought up the
rear of the procession, which. alter
marching up e street rs far rs the Di-
vide, conference.-the 10 Sutton Ave-
nue. and ~disbanded. Curry Engine
Company, OF Carson, No. ,, were the
guests of knickcrbocker Engine Conn
pany No. ). Curry Hose Company
were entertained handsomely by Nep-
tune Hose Company. The Carson
tiremen were escorted to the Virginia
depot at 1 T.. NJ, aud were greeted with
rousing cheers OH their departure from
the city. Liberty EuSine aud Hose
Companys We're the guests oil Young
America Company No. >, and were
well cared for. No. 1 MS" Kept
open house ut their new engine
house opposite the Reynolds building
on B street. and treated the varioiiS
delegations who called Oh them IN
rova! manner. After the lunch had been
disposed OF, the hat was passed around
among the various companies aud Il
sufficient sum OF money was raised 10
fire n handsome salute at sunset. All
OF .ne nreshen y, S]s,ionai Gnard
RanJ which stoid by them TO the last.
and discoursed some magnificent aud
soul-inspiring music. Inc eeleo'atao"
was, everything. consldereu'a" e.Jo!"-
BILE n aud reflected great circuit "Po"
all participating.
Tho Ro,r,b m, G old Hill.
TT, Gil MN no, having con-
iieFe oo." =, orr
Guided TO get up ee'eo''0 '"
own hook, the day d'i no Set ee'e.
brated quite so enthusiastically "sn
might. Flags were d'Sp.ayeH rom an
the mining u niilii'S M1l -
NEWS office alId other ui'u'nS>' az"
salutes were fired IN 'lohor OF thy uay.
Liberty Engine COMPANY anu i',DeIts
Hose Company consolidated mem,
selves and took the splendid new manu-
engine up to Virginia, where theS