Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-07-06
THE FOURTH In EUREKA.
A FINE DAY AND A HEARTY
DEMONSTRATION.
The Procession, Literary Exercises.
Etc. Etc.

Etc. Etc.
Eureka was in holiday attire on the
Fourth. The day was ushered in with q
national salute. The demonstration was
not so imposing Us at some former times
here, but our people entered into the spirit
Of the occasion with a patriotic ardor never
surpassed anywhere. Ruby Hill in par
tieular came out in force, the good people
Of that fourishing place adding by their
presence and numbers greatly to the sue
cess Of the days observance. At the ap-
pointed hour
THE PROCESSION.
Formed and marched through the princi-
pal streets. General Connor's wide expe-
rience as a military officer came in good
play, and rendered the success Of this part
Of the programme a simple and easy task.
So admirable were the Generals arrange
ments that the usual confusion in forming
professions was entirely avoided, the sew
eral divisions falling into the positions
assigned them as regular as clockwork.
The General and aids on their fiery
chargers presented a very fine appearance.
The Centennial Brass Band OF Ruby Hill,
consisting Of sixteen pieces. the members
dressed in their bright new uniforms,
headed the line. Too much praise cannot
be accorded this band. The Centennial
Guard, Lieutenant Randolph command
ing, about 40 strong, were also out in
their new dress, making a splendid appear
ance. A finer looking body of men or a
more handso ne uniform cannot be mus
tered in the State. Following the Centen-
mails came the officers of the day and county
officials in carriages. Next in order came
the Car Of State, containing the Goddess
Of Liberty, Miss Maggie Wethered, and
young ladies representing the States and
Territories of the Union. The car was one
of the principal features of the procession.
1t was closely followed by another vehicle,
trimmed and bedecked, carrying a large
number Of little girls that could not be
accommodated in the Car Of State.
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Not a town on the coast can boast as fine
a volunteer fire department as Eureka.
This part OF the demonstration was simply
magnificent. The apparatus of the several
companies had been tastefully, even gor-
decorated. A full complement of
men manned the ropes Of each company.
Hook and Ladder Company No. l
accompanied by Miss George Russell,
on horseback. Under a handsome canopy
on the ladders were Lulu Lockwood and
Minnie Yowell. The Rescues followed the
Hooks, drawn by four horses, John Horn,
Jr., driver, and by his side little Kitty
The Richmonds in their new uni
form were next in order, Miss Annie Gal
preceded the company on horseback,
Polly Powell occupying the bower
the carriage. All in all the several
companies never looked finer or
appeared to better advantage since
their organization. TIL Swiss Social Club
made a magnificent appearance in deep
uniform. They were preceded by
and formed quite q feature of the
procession. Then came mounted citizens
in large numbers, and Ennis delivery
team, the latter attracting about as much
attention as anything in the line. kemp's
portable photograph gallery was also in
the procession. Near the head of the pro-
cession Master Mannheim, on horseback, as
o RUSSIAN cavalry ofnccr, attracted much
attention. The little fellow looked every
inch n soldier. The weather was favorable,
streets we're reasonably exempt ron
and the parade, in all respects, may
be set down as having been q gratifying
success. In everything connected with the
celebration the Committee of Arrange
ments are deserving of the highest praise.
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grand stand, near the flagstaff, at the in
tersection Of Main an. Clark streets.
r,,au or oro1;tohIa order
and el,nnent. Rev. Mr.. Crawford.
the chaplain, offered a ~fervent prayer.
Mr.. Grin Miller, the poet, was then intro
His poem is not especially merl-
has the merit Mt least. Of being original.
Mr.. Miller is a perfect elocutionist. He
frequently applauded for the maner OF
his delivery. The following Is
THE POEM
There is one day in all the year
TO lovers of liberty dear;