Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-05

 hat of the soIoist, Miss Mansfield, being es- ,ecially good. She has 8 sweet voice which, with coItivation will develop her into fine singer. Dr. Vibbsrt then read the Declara- ion of Independence from the same manu- script which he used htty years ago ID Ebe same place After the singing of hymn, IsC7od Ever Glorious, Rev Mir Bacon delivered his oration. It was 8 fine effort and was in- by frequent applause. The oration, which was a description Of the development of New Haven in her various lines of activity, is printed in full in another part of the paper. After the oration the audience sang My lis of Thee" and Rev. Newman Smyth dismissed the audience with the benes diction.
 The veteran firemen gave a dinner to about 800 out of town fremen both veteran and actives at Peck's Opera House. They were amply provided with all kinds of edibles. The fremen enjoyed themselves heartily and did ample justice, to the viands spread before them. All expressed themselves satisfied and departed in the best of spirits.
 The dinner was entirely informal. no speeches were made. Thomas E Twitchell had the catering for the occasion.
 The visiting military were entertained at different places. Company K, of Walling- ford, had dinner at the Grand Union Hotel. The military and fremen returned home on either extra or special trains.
 KNIGHTS OF ST. PATRICK.
 The Knights of St. Patrick banquetted after the parade. The dinner was served by Leary under Music Hall and speeches were made by President Fahy, Dr. O'Connor and various other members. They remained an hour or two enjoying the banquet and the social amenities of She occasion.
 AFTERNOON FIREWORKS.
 The afternoon fireworks interested host of people. It was estimated that there were 10, GOO people on the old Green and vicinity at or o'clock. The day fireworks were bombs, which, when they exploded far up 1n air, sent out figures of birds of the air, fishes of the sea, snakes and creeping things, with an occasional burst of an umbrella shaped piece which sent forth beautiful stars that appeared almost as brilliant as though it was midnight. Alderman Munson, who was chair man of the committee on fireworks, worked indefatigsbly and was very much disappoint- ed when he was compelled to postpone the evenings display. While the fireworks were being discharged Colts band played in front of City Hall
 THE EVENING FIREWORKS.
 A drizzling rain set in about 3:3O o'clock, when the set pieces for the fireworks which the Workmen were busily engaged in placing in position were ordered removed to the City Hall. This WAS speedily done and an hour later, the clouds breaking, the pieces were ordered returned and after they were partially placed in position it commenced to rain again. Alderman Munson then ordered the fireworks taken down and removed to the State House. Although the pieces were somewhat damaged by the rain, yet they are not beyond repair. THE LENGTH OF THE PRooEss1oN-T1ME OF
 PASSING.
 The length of the procession was estimat- ed to be about three miles, and it was from one hour to one and quarter in passing eiv- en points. There was 8 ten minutes delay of the procession owing to unavoidable cir cumstances.
 General Sroith and others pronounced the procession the largest ever seen in New Haven. The weather was very favorable for the procession.
 THE SPECTATORS
 Every window, doorstep, hallway and the steps of public buildings along the route of the procession were in great demand when the procession was passing, and the sidewalks for many blocks were thickly lined with people. At the college campus several hun dreds occupied seats erected for the occasion as private speculation. On the front of the old Third church were seats for several hundred upon platform built for the oc- casion. The orphans of the New Haven Or phan asylum had reserved seats on the steps Ol tAS OdlNhEy Ddpbl6b CuuECu SGGpS the kindness of Rev Mr Samson. St Paul's steps were crowded. And so it was all along the route.
 ENTERTAINMENT TO THE PRESS.
 The members of the press from the vari- ous towns in the State .as well as those of the city papers, made their headquarters at Town Agent Reynolds rooms in City Hall, which were very kindly donated for the use of the press. The kindness of the Town Agent and the facilities afforded to the scribes by Mir. Reynolds and his clerk, WiI- liam M. Gesry, were duly appreciated. The catering for the press was by Mir. Barkentin and Otto H. Wall, of 66 Grown street, and it was everything that could be desired. If the reporters were wealthy they would vote each of them gold medal in addition to the pay they received for their entertainment. Much praise is due to B. c. Lake, jr., of the News, who by vote of the other local reporters was elected cemmissary and treasurer for the oc- casion.
 Among the representatives of the State present the following registered:
 H M Hills, Bridgeport Evening Post. Thomas Weaver, Hartford Post.
 BiIdsey Lake, jr, New Raven Morning \ News. Henry Peck, New Haven Union:
 Lew Allen, New Haven Union.
 stephen Maher. New Haven Register. D s Adams, New Haven Register.
 Beach, Ansonia Serti 3el.
 NJ Elmer on, Ansonis Sentinel.
 George " Robinson, Palladium.
 Cahtll. Morning News.
 A Wood. Bridgeport Standard.
 CD Page, Palladium.
 Lyon, Register.
 F Scott, Union.
 Lucke, COURIER.
 F M Loveioy, COURIER.
 Futile, Palladium
 Charles Kenney, Hartford Te e1egram. George Behrens, Union.
 Palmer, COURIER.
 F G Grogan Hartford Telegram.
 w Wood, Bridgeport News.
 0 N Keeler, Bridgeport News.
 El0rG T1InEa ip RpSdn TAOrfE " Fl H Blackman. Mechanical News, N. Y. William Countryman. Hartford Post. W M Spier. Morning News.
 George D Curtis, New York Herald. Foster $ Bassett, Union.
 William Parsons. Hartford Telegram. L A Hinnan, Union
 Following was Mir. Barkentin's bill of fare:
 CONNECTICUT STATE PRESS LUNoH-NEw HAVEN,
 JULY 4, 1884. Menu-Chicken salad, lobster salad. minced ham sandwiches, minced tongue sandwiches, sliced ham, sliced tongue, rolls, ice cream, cake.
 Otto H. Wall contributed keg of the eel ebrated Toledo lager beer, which with Bar kentin's excellent lemonade quenched the thirst of the hRrd-worked reporters After the parade the members of the press from out of town were taken to East Rock Park over the Farnam drive in carriages, number of the local press being detailed to accompany the visitors on their trip. The visitors expressed themselves as delighted with the scenery.
 The Great Procession. The Official Assignments in the Line of
 the Different Organizations. Following was the official assignment in the line in the centennial procession of the different organizations:
 Weeds band, 25 pisoes
 Grand Marshal,
 Brig Gen Stephen Smith, Commander of the Connecticut National Guard
 Brigade staff N G. Lieut. Col l. L Morgan, assistant adjutant general.
 Major John Olapp. brigade inspector. Major Edward Hayden, brigade qusrternnaster, Major William stevenson, brigade commissary. Major Fred Spencer. brigade inspector of rife
 practice. Major Charles L Burdett, engtneer and signal
 cfhcer.
 Lieut. Col 0 M Carleton, medical directors
 Capt William Stratton, eide-de camp.
 Capt Charles Lyon, aide-de camp.
 Sergeant G Osborn, orderly and color bearer. Sergeant Edward Norton, jr, orderly and headquar-
 ters clerk.
  Lieut. Chas E Granniss, W Harrison, Major A H Embler, George Haines, George E Hoadley W Meigs Gen s Greedy, Dr Walter Judson, Burton Mansfisld, Hon P Studley, Frank E. Morgan, George Wykes, jr, L H Frost, Hugh Daley, E Clark, F 0 Johnson, Liaut " Vogel, Merriam, John Goodrich, George Stevens, A Mnnnou Lee J Auhrav