Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-07-07

Grand Chorus, A. }. Philips, leanoT-
st. Jean Baptste Society. Regis st. Pierre, ffesl-
dent, as follows
A.legoricil car representing Indians IN canoes,
Aliesoricsl car representing Columbus ha'ilns
Platform wagons with workmen engaged at their
trades, as follows:
Stone cutters,
Door, sash and blind makers,
Blacksmiths and electro-platers,
Last makers,
Plaserers,
Potters,
Marble workers.
Shoemakers, Printers.
Carpenters.
Furniture makers.
Wholesale and retail grocers,
Farmers.
Allegorcal representing the States Of the
Union.
Louis Victor Amedee Henry, t.e Centen1rian,
Officers Of the Society.
The St Mary's Band. W. Hickey. leader.
Hibernan Benevolent Society, James L. RUSSELL
President.
Winooski Reformed Mems Club, Samuel Smith,
President.
Burlington Reformed Mems Cluh, W. II. Mead,
President.
Sherman Band q. ID. sherman, leader.
Burlington and WinoosL Fire Department, as fol
Boxer Engine Company No. J.
HOOK and Ladder Company No. l.
star Hose Company No :.
Howard Hose Company No. ..
Clipper Hose Company No Z.
Barnes Hose Company Ne. z.
Ethan Allen Engine Company No J.
Young Ethans.
hurricane OF Winooski-
Volunteer Hose Company No. T..
Young Volunteers.
Walter ~ Greene Hose Company.
Sutton Hose Company.
NinOOsk steam Fire Eng zine Company.
Gould Steam Fire Engine.
children Of Providence Orphan Asylum
Children Of the Home for Destitute Children.
Loaded teams representing;
National Express Company.
c. l. Hart. grocer.
Doubleday, Petty a Co, furniture
II. J. Nelson, furniture.
George /. Loomis, baskets.
A. Buutin. millinery.
Singer seWin- Machine Company.
Cit Zens in carriages.
! The procession was beyond all question
one of the longest, finest and most imposing
ever got up in Vermont. With the brilliant
uniforms Of the musicians, fremen and mil
/ itary, the beautiful decorations Of the hose
carts and vehicles and the profusion of flags
and banners it formed spectacle Of rare
/ beauty and elected the admiration OF every
/ one of the thousands who witnessed it. 1t
is estimated thar the procession was a mile
and half in length Some of its more
salient points We note below The bands
were in fine play and acquitted themselves
admirably, while the We>tt0rd Drum Corps
| also did COED execution. One Of the most
admired organizations in the line was the
Green Mountain Boys who presented a
very fine appearance and showed excellent
discipline
The display of the ); Jean Bapti,te So
cict.-pla,form wagons bearing workmen
engaged at their trades - Wa entirely
unique Nothing OF the KIND BIAS ever be-
fore been attempted in this city, and, 50 far
as We know. in the State. /; formed one
of the most Interesting parts Of the pro-
ces-ion and received unqualified praise.
The car oi the .toue-cuttcrs bore q massive
Slab Of gray stone and monuments and work
/ in various stages. representing the establish
ment of Walker Brothers The marble work
ers Of the Burlington Manufacturing Com
/ pany had a miniature caug--aw and other
machinery in operation. driven b band
from the axle Of their car. The piasterors
had a section Of lath ana plaster wall. on
which they were engaged, and plaster work
/ and stuccoornameuts. Tho blacksmiths and
carriage makers were busiig at work. Sub
! stantial jugs were fashioned under the hands
of the potter. from Woodworth's pottery
/ The car representing the furniture factory of
kilburn 4 tiAtc,, bore the initials TX. & q.
in large letters OF evergreen. The door fac
tory Of Taft Morgon the last factory Of
" ing ( Smith the ,iiver-plating e-tah-
lishment Of Mitchell Il Roberts, scroll
saving and carpenter work the factory of
| Dou beday, Petty u Co. Of Winooski. and
Weeks shoe store. all were represented by
craftsmen driving their various crafts. The
express companies had three express wagons
laden with parcels and boxes. Boutin had
large car filled with ia>hiQnsblY dressed
female figures, VINO whirlel and SAILED on
the behoiders. Henry Nelson exhibited
elegant uphol-terng good, in a large wagon
C. l. Hart. and Chauyin y Kelly,
filed wagons with their choice gro
cories. Mowers and TeapeIs from
Poirce's warehouse, and Singer sew
Ing machine. lad place in the line The
display Of the trades was preceded by
representation of Columbus discovering
America, and Indians in canoe 1t was
closed with a representation of the safes Of
the Union-,he prettie,t thing Of the day.
On handsomely decorated platform wagon
seats were built in ryramidal form. On
these, clothed in white and crowned with
flowers, were thirty-eight pretty misses,
each bearing a fl4g inscribed with the name
OF the State she represented. Standing on
the summit Of the pyramid was a young
boy, representing n. John the Baptist.
dressed in hesh-colored tights and wearing
opted with red, white and blue. and the
whole formed beautiful and much-ad
rired picture. The Society bore at the head
of their hn5 .heir handsome banner Of white
satin with gold fringe, sarmounted by a
gilded beaver am other emblem-. and their
ranks were full.
The members of the ilibern ian Benevolent
Society turned out in goodly numbers,
bearing their Gue new sag. The Juvenile
llbernians followed. bearing green ban
ner, with emblems Of gold. The Burling-
ton and Winooski Reformed Mems Clubs
were also well represented. The former
bore u banner of white with the motto.
ave dare to do right, and decorations of
erergreens mingled with flowers, the def |
No.s of tasteful female fingers. The banner of |
the latter bore tho --et,... The path Of
duty the way to glory
The fremer added much to the beauty of |
the procession. With their tasteful. uni |
lorms and the handsome decorations oftheir
"a. L. and engines with flowers and green
leaves the boys ne5e. i9oko4 better. They
were headed by the engineers Of the fire
Department, and Exempt. The Boxers led
their line, drawing their tub, which was
more elaborately decorated than ever before.
1t was literally covered with evergreen
wreaths and flowers, among hich in large
gold letters, appeared the Centennial dates.
The Hooks came next, with full ranks,
wearing their new and dres>y hats. Their
wagon was elegantly adorned with wreaths
and flags and shields. bearing the motto,
8 Danger daunts rs not. The cart Of Star
llUse was finely deeked with wrtaths and
bouquets. Howard Hose bore their hand
some six flag, ami their cart was gay with
wreaths and flowers. Clipper Hose carried
a handsome silk dag, and seated on their
cart rode beautiful little child. The carts
OF the Barnes and Sutton Hose Companies
were adorned with wreaths and flowers.
The Ethans were in force and looked finely,
while their handsome spider mad been taste
fully decorated by their lady friends. The