New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-09-18
HOW THE DAY WAS ENJOYED.


HOW THE DAY WAS ENJOYED.
4 BRILLIANT observation-disclosures OF MEN IN
LiNE-A WELCOME FOR THE NEw-YoRK AND
BROOKLYN REGIMENTS
BosroS Sept. 17.-Boston celebrated the two
hundred and fftieth anniversary of its settlement
to-day.
Notwithstanding the threatening predictions OF
bad weather Yesterday. the early part of to-day was
in all respects perfect fall day. The effect was
to bring to the city thousands upon thousands by
the early trains and conveyances until the streets
through which the procession passed and the ad-
jaceDt tboroughfares were so crowded that 1t was
difficult TO move through them. The visiting mill
tary from New-York, Brooklyn and other points
were given informal receptions their arrival. and
then marched TO their assigned positions IN the pro-
cession As early as o'clock the windows along
the route began to FILL while at every point where
it possible 10 place chairs benches spectators
had gathered. The streets were blocked with
wagons filed with sightseers from the country
and from the outlying wards of the city. Business
was entirely suspended.
AN ADDRESS OF WELCOME.
The literary exercises were held IN the Old South
Church. and began at 9 a. IN. AT that time there
were gathered in the famous old building the Gov
errors of the States and the Mayors of the cities
and the invited guests of the city, who sat upon
platform extending the entire length of the church.
The exercises were opened with prayer by the Rev
DR.. George L. Ellis, after which Mayor Prince de-
lIvered grafton. Tie spoke in part as follows:
Mayor Prince spoke of the memories that
revived by the Old South Church. and then gave
history of the cltv from the time Of its settlement
two hundred and fifty years ago. He paved glow
ing tribute TO the memory of Governor winthrop and
dwell upon the parj PLAYED by Boston and her IN
the War of Ind psndence. Her ideas. he said,
touching moral, religious. social and governmental
mad largely obtained the country. hey
had greatly influenced American thought and &C
Ron sion had established the first church. the
first free school and the first college, and had built
the first vessel, the first prlntlng-press, the hrst
hotel aud the first railroad. In conclusion, the
speaker referred 10 the material growth OF the CITY,
The delivery occupied two hours and at the con-
clusion the Mayor and the guests taken IN
carriages and escorted into the line of the process
zion.
GAY DECORATIONS ALL OVER THE CITY.
All along the route of the procession the decOra-
tons were lavish, and the public buildings, the
buildings OF historic fame, the stores aud residences
were gayly decorated with bunting. flags notices
and emblems commemorative Of the day. At the
old Cradle of Liberty" the decorations were taste
full bur simple. the bunting beng used mostly In
side while outside the main entrance trans
formed into an arch with the Goddess of Liberty
surrounding it. and with ground piece represent
ing the first settlement of Boston, September II,
1880.
At the historic Old Soush Church the effect of the
bunting was fine. The decorations consisted of an
elegant canopy stages and fesOons draped around
the galleries; while all the portraits were artsticaly
dTaped.
The City Hall presented a beautiful appearance.
streameys the National cOlOrs aDI Gags of all ma
tons met the eye The centre windows were COW
cred with large city SEAL with background
NJ American British. French and German colors.
On the front balcony was the inscription, 1880.
ssptemJer II. 1880"
The site of the old Webster Mansion, now occu-
pied by business blocks was deliberately decorated.
The entire facade was covered with bunting and
flags and near the centre large bust of Daniel
Webster resting on an arch which were Inscribed
his last memorable words, " still live"
On Highest. there was a picturesque display,
nearly all the buildings being decorated. The
Bateheldsr Building was most extensively trimmed,
and com letey covered with bunting aud flags ana
the date I63O-lSS0," was prominent. Al the
warehouses this part Of the ciy were finely deco
rated Fifty years ago the residences OF the leading
men Of thc city in this neglborhood. That
part of Washiu gton-st. through which the process
sion passed was a mass of bunting and streamers.
The display on the store of Jordan, Marsh & Co.
was striking The entire front Of the building was
covered with scenic decorations representing Bos
ION in 1880" with her three hills and cabin.
and underneath Boston in 1880" with the pic
turesque view of the city from the harbor. All this
was surrounded by the State and city seals, and
with flags aud bunting Near this Is Shermans new
building where there was large painting OF the
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Of 1888 aud 1850,
and where appropriate notices were also displayed.
The Eqlttbe Building, IN Post Once square
was resplendeDt with hags and bunting, ana as the
procession passed BY large EAGLE Of historic tame
in connection with General Grant passed gracefully
from the TOP of the tower. an inclined WIRE, 10
= h.h the Street HE private houses
on Columous-ave were hidden from view by Geeora-
tons In fact all along the ne t 4i march me
had spent time aud money IN order
that their buildings might present as
gay and attractive an appearance as possible pie
every path and wall was crowded WIN ANXIOUS
people seeking place from which the procession
could be ,ecn TO advantage. ColnmDus-ave, an
exceptionally fac street for a parade, was packed
almost solid with people.
THE PROCESSION.
Chief Marshal General A. s. Martin and staff
formed on the parade ground, and under the escort
of the I'd Corps Of Cadets, marched to the head OF
the procession and at precisely II o'clock the col
umn began 10 move in the following order:
second Corps of Cadets Ldeutenant-col Daieon
tie Chief Marshal and staff; FIRST Corps OF Cadets,
LeutenanCoione Edmunes, sseorInS Vtn
and staff; the Massachusetts bIIga1e Noiuhtcer
Allhria consisting of the 6tA Reg nent 81
eral Moore Colonel Beal. LIST heglment CoOnei wares
o = Resiment; Colonel Bridges, Battery d, Light Ar
fery: Company r. cavalry Captain fieicncr; oeeond
III the sth Regiment Colonel Trul
or Re9lmcut Colonel Stracnan; the firrt Battalion
fAght Artillery. Major Merrill; ths First Battalion |
Cnyalry. Major Follett. -, - |
9rsf U,rIsion-Brig "a iier General Rando U. $ A,
ohsf ~ division 9gk Regiment OF New YORK CooneI
savanagu: l3fh Regiment. New YOrk, Colonel Austen
Odd Resin,enf 81 NewYOrk, Colonel Partridge Com
~ ~ 9fb Regiment n. g. b.. ". " Captain Humans;
anos,n Quart Norfolk, Va, Captain Palmer Lincoln
Guards New York Captain Jones. , , ,,.,
5000 D,,,s.ou-COlOuel Wilder cnlei OF DIVISION;
. ncient and Honorable Artillery Company. mayor
: Gems COMMANDING. escOrtng Mayor Prince Com
IA day and invited guests
a. follows: .x Sa., uamnshtre az
coysrnnr Van Zandt Rhode Island; the Hon Leopold
SIor.e Inc Hon George b. Loring, TIE h0n "n1am A
Russell Mayors sanderson, OF Llnh nan, ~ u oonn