The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-08-14

ADDRESSES EVENTS OF DAY


Modp,s 'ay tor the opening ut the grand
rcni.!ou. a ~hrdt rainfall carly IN the
morning rendered the atmosphere cool
and pleasant, Encouraging broeaeS
added their mite To the comfort of those
visiting the grounds. \ bright sun
shine, with the beams by no means too
oppressive or unpleasant, lent is
radiance, and held sway during the day
~ an carly hour.thc principal thorough
fares of the city were literally thronged
with n moving mass Of human beings
eager and eNpertaut. The decree had
gone abroad, thut the Collin County cav
airy would arrive early and be escorted
through the streets by band of music
tho Continental Guards acting as
ehaperons. The decree proved Il
sincerity. The Collin delegation wore
one thousand strong. and were under
the command of Col. w. y. BuSh. This
denomination was really the introduce
tory of the days proceedings, and thou
sands Of people viewed the scene from
the sidewalks, awnings and windows oi
orr prominent business houses. Eyofy
available space WAS occupied, ana ON
the streets thCgu was n perfect larGc-
monium Ofcunilsluu. The cavalry COM
pany was met uua. the fair grounds by
Col. u. ~. Villains, Grand
Marshal Of the Day, ms
The procession, headed by Meino's
band, extended more than a mile in
length, and presented Il horseback scene
the immcusiiy OF which was never be-
fore Witnessed in Dallas. As the pro-
cession wendell it's way through the
streets cavalry mmeuvcrs were in
dulged in, and attracted an additional
bore tho torn and time-worn
silken banner of Ector's bri-
sade, while the visiting cavalry
haunted the col RS of the "Lost Cause"
The horsemen were followed by long
train of covered wagons, loaded with
men, women and children, who had
journeyed far 70 enjoy the pleasures OF
the reunion. Next in order appeared tho
artillery company, with a field piece of
bearing the device, "Crawford's Ar
tllery,' noatod above the gun.
The Dallas Fire Department
represented by its engines and hook and
ladder company, appeared next in the
procession. The display was n COM
mendable one. Tho Lamar Rifles, act
ing as an escort /, 4 Cleburne Light
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The streets along the line Of march
were decorated by State and National
eolors, bunting and streamers. The
scene was grand one, and sweet strains
Of music cncircled with halo.
Main and Elm streets were paraded,
when the procession left for the reunion
grounds at Longs lake. Immediately
on their departure, grand rush was
made by the immense throng for the
A - IHnnt N
on the excursion trains plying between
the Union depot and the lake. These
trains leave every thirty minutes, and
afford ample convenience for those de-
string to attend the reunion. While
every coach was closely packed during
the day, the thoroughtares leading to
the grounds were dcnsely dotted with
vehicles of every imaginable device.
Modern turnouts of the latest approved
pattern, -along side of the OK cart, of pie
beian renown, and the footman, of pad
ded prestige, journeyed in mutual mood
to enjoy and mingle in the delights of
the day.
THE GROUNDS,
made so lovely by nature and enhanced
in effect by ne skillful art of man, pre-
sented an appearance charm
ing to the view. Stately
Forest trees, whose spreading branches
furnished profusion of shade-the
gently sloping grounds, whose base is
ornamented by the lovely lake, nesting
in the center OF which is a small, though
unique island, protected from the suns
depredations by the foliage of weeping
willows and carpeted with lawn of
verdant grass, presents "a scene worthy
the pencil of the most Skilliul artist
The brow OF the elevation is studded
with one hundred and forty tents,
which are utilized as headquarters for
the different organizations present. The
catch-penny man WAS there, raklnS IN
the dimes from the unwary. The man
Of stereoscopic views presented bold
appearance The patent double action
ehtirn man, the "hying-jennie" fellow,
the watermelon tiend, the tonsorial
hiohwavmen. restaurant lunch and
refreshement booths, and number OF
otner privileges are prominent. Tne
GRAND STAND,
or speakers pavilion, is situated among
a cluster of large oaks, and on either
side are the band stands, handsomely
decorated. A number of finely executed
oil paintings adorn these stands and are
objects OF much admiration. One par
ticularly attracted the attention of the
reporter. 1t is group OF four men
Confederate soldiers-one laying dead
over the wreck of cannon; one with
his back planted against an
he clutches the folds Of
his battleiiag TO his breast; with the
other he supports comrade, whose
bare breast shows by an ugly red spot
the course Of the fatal bullet, and over
whose face the death agony is stealing.
Stern resolution is pictured upon the
face of the central figure. The lips are
firmly set, the eye quails, not, but
flashes defiance at the. approach
in the group is kneel-
ing one with bandaged head, above
which is raised his right hand, as If to
add emphasis to the old rebel yell that
seems to be proceeding from the open
mouth. The title of the painting is
"True to the Death" There is a seating
just in front for 5000 persons,
stand. In the forenoon ceremony
was cast aside for the nonce, and gen
eral disposition to fully enjoy the adj
yantages uchsafed seemed to actuate
the crowd. Under giant oaks the old
and philosophic were noticed engaged
in animated rehearsels of former deeds
of valor and renown on the tented field;
the middle-aged, with discrete circuin
spection, stood aloof and seemed To
enjoy hugely the pleasures of the
scenes around them; the young prone
naded. sought shady retreats and en-
jOyed themselves in a manner charac-
teristic of their age. The highly adorn-
ed and fancifully equipped refreshment
stands were literally patronized. Ofthe
latter there are many, and every CON
commodity calculated to allure
such concourse is fascinatingly dis
PLAYED. The Honey Grove cornet band
arrived on the grounds AT
an early hour and dis
coursed several airs OF most admirable
music. They are a handsome and
nicely uniformed set of young men, and
for amateurs deserve the merited repu-
tation of one of the most efficient bands