Daily globe., 1883-07-18
THE PARADE.

Tie First AIItWaJ Parade and ReCictc of
the JIiHneGpOIis POiicc Department Yes
tePdGy.
As announced in the GLOBE, the first
annual parade of the Minneapolis police
department occurred last evening. The
force is under excellent discipline and
made splendid appearance.
The mayor in uniform was in
command and was mounted on
a beautiful blood bay charger.
Chief Berry was mounted upon
gray, and the mounted patrol, eight in
number, was in charge of Sergt Bates, who
was splendidly mounted upon beautiful
white horse. The battalion was divided
into TWO full companies, one under com
mand of Capt. Chase, and the other under
Capt. West and Lieut.. Daley. Officer Hill,
the drill master of the department, acted
as adjutant.
ORDER OF MARCH.
Mounted Patrol, Sergt. Bates in Command.
Brooks Brigade Band.
Mayor Ames.
Chief Berry.
Company A.
Company B.
Patrol Wagon, J. Lally, Driver.
The following was the line of march:
From city hall up Hennepin avenue to
the Nicollet house; down Washington ave-
nue. to Nicollet; up Nicollet to Sixth
street; down Sixth street to Third avenue
south; up Third avenue south to Seventh
street; down Seventh street to Sixth ave-
nue.; down Sixth avenue to Washington
and up Washington to the Nicollet house,
where was in waiting the members of the
city council and vast concourse of citi-
zens. After a dress parade the mayor ad-
dressed the council as follows:
MAYOR AMEs' ADDRESS.
Mr.. President and members of the city
council, 1 take pleasure at this time in
presenting to you the entire police depart
ment of the city of Minneapolis. 1 have
seen the department grow from single
man, Marshal Coleman, to the present
battalion of two full companies, consisting
of over eighty men. L take a double pride
in thus presenting them to you because
the city charter makes me
the head OF. that department, together with
my worthy Chief Berry, and have taken
the greatest interest in their being thor
oughly disciplined and drilled up to their
present efficiency and 1 here make the
claim that it is among the very best police
luz Ill LllS Oa1LOu
States. It is largely composed, as you will
see, of men who not only possess
physical strength, but they have the fur
ther qualification of having good heads up
on their shoulders. 1 believe that under
all circumstances you will fud them to be
thorough gentlemen in the discharge Of
their duties. thank you Mr.. President,
and gentlemen, for the readiness with
which you have always responded to the
needs of the city police service and still
although I do not believe that there are
men enough to give efficient service in
every locality, 1 believe with what 1 have
can thoroughly maintain order in our city
PRESIDENT PILLsBURY's RESPONSE.
Mr.. Pillsbury on behalf of the city
council thanked the mayor and the depart
ment for their fine and disciplinary dis
play. He agreed with the mayor respecting
the favorable comparison of our depart
ment with the leading forces of the country
He recognized the fact that both the fire
and the police departments were two vital
ly important organizations. He closed his
address with fine compliment to the de-
partment for the discipline exhibited in
the review.
From the Nicollet house the line O.
march was continued to police headquar
ters, where, after few military move
ments under command of the mayor, th'
department broke ranks and each member
went to his respective duty.