The daily gazette., 1880-07-02
SCENES ALONG THE LINE.


As the line started the discharge of
fireworks began, and continued
throughout the entire route. 1t would
be almost impossible to give even a
faint idea of the display of fireworks,
bunting and decorations, as they were
so immense.
The first to attract attention was the
illumination of the carriage factory of
Edward Darragh, corner of Fourth
and Walnut. Every window in the
building was lit up with hundreds of
candles, and the effect was heightened
by the burning of red and green light
on the pavement. Several displays
were made down Fourth stroet by pri-
vate families. When the Reliance en-
gine house was passed the effect was
grand. The house was beautifully
decorated with flags and chinese Ian
terms, while the burning of various col
ored lights produced happy effect
In passing the new engine house of
the Delaware, the eye was greeted
with display of fireworks that was
simply grand. Large rockets were con-
stantly taking their flight heavenward,
and as they burst the various colored
balls lit up the entire surroundings
Roman candles were discharged in
profusion, and lights were constantly
kept burning.
The Washington's house was also
beautifully decorated with lanterns
and various pictures. In front of the
house was erected q beautiful arch,
which contained a bronze bust of
Washington.
AS the line rounded into Market
street, it seemed to be entering sheet
of flame. Looking up from Front
street the scene presented to the eye
was simply gorgeous, and the tongue
fails to find language to express it ap-
propriately. Various colored lights
were burning it seemed from every
business house and dwelling. Fire
works were sent up by the hundreds,
while notices and words of welcome
greeted the eye on every side. Build
ings were illuminated from cellar to
garreS. Among the many handsome
displays made were James IL Webb,
M. l.. Lichtenstein, Knights of st.
Lawrence, Norma Social Club, Shields
Library, Adams & Bro, Mayor ALL
mond, the "Happy Seven" and many
Others too numerous to mention. The
''H. Y. M. A." club, in the Mosonic
! Temple, made one of the handsomest
displays along the entire route. Among
their many decorations was gas jet
of the initials of the club. As the line
passed the City Hall thu bell was rung.
The line was again greeted with
fine display at the Phenix engine
house. Lanterns hung suspended from
| the cornice and windows, and fire
works were set off in profusion.
The illumination of the Friendship
| engine house was simply beautiful.
| The windows in the front of the build
| ing and in the observatory were lit up
by one thousand candles, while imme-
diately in front of the building were
| the words "Welcome Friendship" in
gas jets. The illuminations called
| forth hearty applause.
West street from the avenue to
Ninth street, seemed to rival Market
street in the display of decorations and
| fireworks. From Ninth down to Fourth
| the private residences were thrown
open and lit up.
The entrance of the line into the
Tenth Ward was greeted by beauti-
full display by Mr.. Frank McCloskey.
| Further on the Weccacoe Engine
House was passed, and it presented a
beautiful sight with decorations and
fireworks.
The next point of interest reached
was the residence of Chief Engineer
Tazewell; the decorations were fine,
and very pleasant effect were eight
small boys dressed as firemen to rep
resent the eight companies of the de-
partment. They were Justify cheered
by the paraders.
The line soon after passed the Fame
Hose, and came up Shipley to pass the
Water Witch, and dismissed.
The parade was in every respect a
| x,aru ordarlu ona thara hainO no drunk.