Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-07-05
ker was awarded the prize, as he was the only
man reaching the stake with his barrel

were Messrs. Rice, Becker, Rnndlett, Wilkes
and Jilson. The race was very exciting anG
almost resulted in tic between Messrs
Rundlett and Rice, being Won by the former
by an exceedingly small margin.
The exercises concluded with the presenta
ton of prizes which took place in the pavil
lion adj joining the boat house. d.
The several prizes as respectively rated
above were awarded to the winning crews BY
the following named ladies aud gentlemen
Prize. Winning crew. Who awarded by
Mayors cup. Minnesota Hon. J. Stewart
Jieson badge. W.Und-rwood Miss Barry.
Cor ming badge. G.. I. Becker. Miss Hunt.
Sw'm'ing badge. l.. ". Rundlett. Miss Tilden.
Tub race prize. J. J. Parker Miss Granger.
Barrel race prize. J j. Parker. Miss Darlington
An interesting address was made by Gen
Sanborn, followed by neat speech from
Hon. j. III. Stewart, while the presentation
addresses by the ladies were particularly ap.
propriate and pleasing.
Pioneer HooK; aud Ladder Company.
The Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company
did the honors of the day in becoming
style strictly, according M to
custom. The ceremonies Il were
opened with aboom, and no time was
lost in thus recogn izing the birth of the ma
tional day. AS soon as the sinewy fingers
of time marked - O'Clock, midnight, q
Fourth of July was ushered in with salute.
After this not much sleep greeted the eye
lids of the fire laddies, and in fact all the
neighborhood of engine house No. 1 were
compelled to help the celebration along.
The formal business, due re-
gard to custom being preserved,
took place at 8 o'clock A. M
At this hour the firemen arrived and were as
sembled in the hall of the hook and ladder
company. The room was tastefully deco
rated, as was the exterior of the building en-
powered in evergreens. A goodly crowd got
together, each man fully aroused to the i'm
portance of the occasion, and thus
enthusiastic a genuine old, fashioned
Fourth was inaugurated, duly celebrated
with music, national hymns, cheering airs,
the Declaration of Independence and an
Grafton, all en- reggie.
The meeting was called to order by
President John LuEkenheimer, who called
Mayor Dawson, Aid. w. II. Sanborn and
Chief r. o. Strong to help preside over the
ceremonies.
Mr.. Lunkenheimer then followed in an
address of welcome, which was pointed for
the occasion, eloquent with reference to old
times, and abounded in the true ring of talk
for such an occasion.
Meanwhile Mr.. II. G. Munger, accompan-
led by Billy Wilson, J. 81. Hanson and E. O.
Partridge, got ready to furnish music. They
were quickly called upon, and render ed in
fine voice.
"Unfurl the Glorious Banner Following
this, DR.. J. 81. Stewart read the declaration
of independence. The Doctor accomplished
his patriotic duty in the highest sense, most
to his audience.
"The Star Spangled'' was hurled forth in
harmony and with cheering spirit, everybody
joining in the grand soul-inspiring refrain
The orator of the day, Hon. w. II. San.
born, was called upon for the discharge OF
his duty. In response he delivered long
address in an acceptable manner, which was
rewarded with prolonged app ause.
'Flag of the Free" was sung and done SO
tunefully that the quartette got an enthusiasts
tic round of applause.
Mayor Dawson was summoned for an ad
dress. He responded to thu call, but excused
himself from making an address. He fol,
pleased to participate in the celebration and
congratulated the city upon having so excellent
fire department. Coming to the matter Of
an "address,' Mayor Dawson confessed that
when he read in the papers that mayor Daw.
son was going to deliver an address, etc, - he
considered it one of the jokes of the season
He had three reasons for not delivering an
address. First, he hadn't had time to pre-.
pare an address; second, if be had had
ever so much time he couldn't
have prepared one, and in the third place il
he had prepared one, he wouldn't have been
able to have delivered it. daughter and ap-
plause.) Under the circumstances, he thought
he should be excused from delivering an ad
dress. daughter and applause).
The quartet next sang the old familiar
war song, "Tramp, tramp, the boys are
marching,'' and the whole audience Joined
in the chorus.
Impromptu speeches we're pronounced in
order, and President Lugkenheimer called on
Chief Strong. Chief Strong arose
and was introduced to the assembly.
He said he felt strange to be thus
believed that heretofore he had
been pretty well known in the crowd, but
under the circumstances he was pleased to
make their acquaintance. daughter and
applause) AS for an address he begged
leave to subscribe himself ''ditto'' to every
word spoken by Mayor Dawson.
Mr.. Bart Presley, ex-chief of the depart
ment, was called out and made few happy
remarks He was always glad to take part
in this celebration. The old Pioneer boys
had celebrated for many years, and he'd
always managed to be around. He hoped
oil would live many years to take part in
these celebrations, SO worthy and so we'll oh
served by the Pioneer boys.
The national anthem, "Red, White and
Blue rang out in fine voice, everybody get1
ting in excellent harmony with the quartet.
Ex-Chief Brewer respon ded to an invita-
ton from the President to speak, heartily
seconded by the whole audience. He ac-
copied, and made his remarks in very hap
Ply vein. He was decidedly glad to be with
the boys. The inspiring songs, the reading
of the Declaration of Independence, and the
Grafton, so eloquent, to which they had list
ened, had enthused him, and made the eel
ebration worthy one. So worthy, in fact,
that it should have commanded the attention
and attendance of large concourse of peo-
pie, men, women and children. However, the
boys present were doing their duty.
This is the Fourth, observed Mr.. Bremen, q
glorious day for which we should be thank
full; especially in this glorious country Of
Minnesota, which is the paradise of the
Union; and think that is a good remark
of mine-good enough to set down on.
After this the boys celebrated informally.
and continued decorus day Of sociability
and genuine fellowship, genuine and loyal
observ ance of the Fourth in every respect.
At Red Rock. 4ah4I'$
The glorious Fourth was duly celebrated
at Red Rock by very interesting and selec,
audience; interesting as regards the hand.
some ladies present and select in point Of
numbers. Notwithstanding the fact that
Capt. Reaney kept the two large packets Of