The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-17

Lewis, with the Vergennes band aud vol
upteer hose No. 9, bad marched to the in
trfsection OF the roads TO await the arrival
of and to furnish escort for the Middle
bury cornet band, Major Fletcher, and
under the musical direction of Leader
Hatch. We regret that the full compile
ment were not present, but all were rs
glad to hear their music as on the Fourth.
They drove up from Middlrbury and suf-
fered greatly from the heat. The Their
mometer had been in the nineties the
greater part of the day. Hardly breath
OF air could be telt, and the air was heavy
and oppressive.
The streets had begun to fill with our
own population about 6 p. m, but by s
every available window, door or piazza that
was near the park was filled. Just after
the arrival of the Mlddebury band the
crowd from the river marched through
Main street, and filed the sidewalks of the
street from the Franklin house to the pest
office, and from the church to the bank.
The uniforms of the Port Henry band
are eegant--white frock coats trimmed
with hscarlet aud gold, blue pants with
stripe, regulation cap and feather. They
looked elegant. The rich uniforms of the
Mlddlebury band (noticed before and The
blue and gold trapping of our band made a
good effect on the streets.
The boys from the state reform school,
l'120 strong, under aitbanks, Wheeler,
Haley and Pinney marched 10 the town
hall, then counermarching they passed
down to the bank corner and back several
times, going through their military move
ments, double quick marching. etc. The
gymnaslic exercises in front of the Stevens
| house gained the great est spl liuse. Tue
boys under the DIRE tion at Mr.. Haley
went through their manual with great
credit. AT the close three rousiug cheers
and tiger were gwen tor the boys, which.
at the word from Mr.. Wheeler, the boy
| returned most nubly.
Al the Midditbury and Vergennes
bands proceeded to the f ,ir grnunds. where
the fireworks were set OF. The Port Hen.
~ band soon followed, and alternately
gave the large and enthusiastic audience
some Charming music. Never has our own
band done as well. 1t was necessary for
our visiting bands could play superbly
Seldom has any celebration had three as
| good bands of music and such good feeling
among each other
Genuine satisfaction was expressed by
all, and many who were most opposed TO
the postponement are now satisfied with
the action of the committee.
The display was made under the control
of Messrs. G f Parker and j E. Young,
with their efficient assistants l. ing, Rose,
Bigelo1 d. K. Young and others.
Fully four thousand peg sons were pres
ent and witnessed the display. A large
number Of private residences were hand
somely Illuminated; So many that we can
not name them all, so will be content with
saying they made a very tasteful display.
the fireworks lasted two and a half hours.
Space forbids giving the programme IS
fired. II consisted of everything in the
line, such az rockets, candles, torpedoes.
mines, batteries, colored fire. torquillons,
wheels, cascades crosses, cannouad ng
balloons and number Of set figures and
notices.
1t was a creditable affair, and not ex-
ceeded, if equaled, by any town celebra-
ton in the state. The night WAS all that
could be desired, cool and dark. TOO
much credit cannot be given the committee
for the efficient work performed. Every
one is fully satisfied that this was not "a
"one-horse thing, but a regular coach
and four w c. B.