Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-07-11
A Big Parade! A Big CrOwd!!
Beautiful FirewOrks!!!

people, who continued to arrive until at
noon, streets were crowded, and every
thing was on the qui uive. The various
organizations met at their halls prompt
ay at 1890 and by 1:3O O'Clock the line
of march was taken up. Although long
and rough the various orders and divi-
,sions marched with regularity. Follow
ing was the order of organizations.
Chief Marshall and Aides.
Mechanics Band
l. o. o. F.
l. O.. Good Templars.
Ladies in Carriages.
X. of p.
st. Joseph's Benevolent Society.
st. Patrick's Benevolent Society.
Fire Department.
Little Bavarian Band.
G.. A. r.
Assistant Marshall and Aides.
M. G. Band.
Orator of the Day in Carriage.
Ministers in Carriage.
Berkeley Zouaves.
Camden Light Artillery.
Citizens on Horseback
All along the line of march, admir-
1ing people tossed up hats, and the pave
ments presented a sea of waving hand
kerchiefs. The city looked beautiful,
and every house almost, had waving
slags in the windows. The warm July
sun beat down upon the moving pro-
ecession, but never daunted the onward
marching of the bold boys. In due
time the waving, shadOwy lawn of
Judge Faulkner was entered, the line
came to halt, and, after some little de-
lay, disbanded to meet at tap of drum.
A substantial speakers stand had been
erected by the committee. The lawn
was simply crowded with ladies and
gentlemen. After singing the "Star
Spangle Banner and America"
Rev. Andrew invoked the blessings of
God upon the exercises. The bands
then played several pieces. Rev. A. S.
Hank, in mastery and appropriate
style read the declaration Of Indepen-
dence. Mr.. A. s. Hughes next came
forward, announcing that Hon. w. L.
Wilson was not able to be present and
introduced Blackburn Hughes, Esq,
as the orator of the day. Mr.. Hughes
address was brief and well-received !;
full of fire and patriotism, and to the
point. The exercises lasted until 4
O'Clock when the line of march was
again taken up and after marching
some mile, disbanded on Queen street
The entire march was worthy and or
derry, not drunken disturbance in
ranks occurred during the day. Every
body speaks well of the precise and reg
ulated marching, the music. and the
general conduct of all the participants.
The air became cooler toward night
fall. As the stars came out above,
throngs of people hied themselves to the
G. V. Depot to witness the fireworks.
They were certainly wellrepaid for their
walk. Martinsburg never witnessed
finer or more beautiful fireworks. Here,
d long tailed shooter went curving
through the darkness there brilliant
meteor burst in miG-air and foated
earthwards. diffusing numerous little
stars in its fall. On that hill side
wheel of fire made rapid revolutions,
changing colors each minute. Then
rocket shot upwards and describing
fancy circle, darted earthward. All of
sudden innumerable little stars shoot
up in the air about feet. then cease a
stiffness of few seconds, and then a
mighty explosion and countless stars
float in every direction. Thus the fire
works continued for two hours, each
new feature being greeted with loud
cheers.
We feel proud of the effort. We can
claim that Martinsburg is going to re-
double her efforts to live and let the
world know she is living. No one who
witnessed the program last Saturday will
doubt her ability to celebrate. No one
will deny the parade was credltable.
The success of the exercises has stirred
our people up. We will now have a
fair this fall, as usual, which will be
lively and remunerative. Let the band