St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-04
Wfnonass Celebration.

Special to the Globe.
WINoNA., May 3.-Winona's grand May
carnival commenced to-day. Early thlS
morning the city began to put on its holiday
attire. the business blocks, public halls and
MANY of the private residences were gaily
decorated with flags and bunting, and peo-
pie soon began to arrive i'll wagons ana OH
all thetncoming trains
The day was not as pleasant as could
have been desired, and the threatening
clouds that overhung the city caused some
anxiety about the tiremen'S grand parade,
which was to open the celebration III the
afternoon. The streets were alive with
small BOYS selling the glittering car
nival badges, whirligig, the newt
able accompaniment of all celebra-
tions. was early pitched near Carnl-
val Park, and the refreShment stands
were soon placed in positions
best calculated to catch the eyes OF the
hungry and thirsty. Flags were Tying
over Carnival park at the lacrosse
grounds. near the Milwaukee d 81. Paul
denot The place presented GOOD appear
ance, the tracks were In fine condition TOT
the racing, the lacrosse grounds were
smooth and well-trimmed, and the seating
accommodations for the spectators were
ample. A force of men were kept busily
engaged at Carnival hall all day finishing
the preparations for the grand evening EN-
tertainments. A very
LARGE STAGE,
extending the entire width of the hall,
had been erected at the south
end, and supplied with all necessary
apparatus for the dramas to be presented
A special artist from Chicago prepared the
stage scenery. The walls on either size
were gayly decorated. and the front OF the
hall was adorned with the flags of all ma
TONS Elevated seats have been erected
in the hall, which now converts the WASH
ington street rink into very comfortable
theater, with a seating capacity OF LOU.
The sky frightened and the street corners
were early thronged with people eager to
see the tremen's parade. The flre Del,
by a few vigorous strokes, summoned the
firemen to the engine house at 1 o'clock,
and by 2 o'clock everything was IN readl-
ness for the annual parade.
The procession formed in front OF the city
building, with the right resting on Third
street and marched as follows: Third to Kan
sas north On Kansas to Second, west on Sec
ond to Johnson, south on Johnson 10 flIlh'
west on Fifth to HUFF, south on hun 10 wa
basha, east on Wabasha to Main, north on
Main to Broadway, where the firemen halted
in front of Central park and formed in a long
double line After the usual inspection the
procession returned carts to the engine mouse
and prepared for the annual banquet given
Immediately afterwards at the armory py the
ladies. The order OF the procession WAS DIS
follows:
City marshal with platoon Of policemen,
Falkler's band, Chief Joseph Edwards and as
sstants NJ. Hanley and NJ. McGrath,
mounted; Vigilant Hose Company NO. L, Mys-
tic Hose Company No. q Live Oak Hose Com
Cruct al
pany No. 4, Alert Hose Company NO. D, Gate
City band, Enterprise Hose Company NO, =,
Excelsior Hook and Ladder company, city
council and city officers in carriages
Aften returning the hose carts to the en-
CINE house, the procession again formed and
marched up Third street to the armory to at
tend the banquet prepared by the ladies.
The parade tonight was grand sue
cess The firemen again marched through
the business streets with two bands OF
music and headed by three wagonloads OF
fireworks, that were discharged protnsely
along the line of march. The tiremen's
drama at Carnival hall followed, and drew
forth very large attendance. The mani
moth firemen's ball then took place and
wound up to-day's celebration.
THE BANQUET
tonight was the most pleasant ever rendered
to the firemen of Winona. A splendid col
lation had been prepared by the ladies and
ample Justice was done to it by the braves.
Mayor Willis made the speech of welcome
and Chief Engineer Edwards responded in
a few happy words. Singing and so forth
followed.
At the Carnival park this afternoon
medals were won in the racing contests as
follows:
Quarter-mile, heel-and-toe race, George
Campbell; time, 2:061a.
Half-mile running race, d. j. Mcclellan;
time 3 min.
One-mile race, J. D. MILAN; time, 5:3S.
The following attractive feature has been
prepared for tomorrow,
GRAND RECEPTION DAY:
3:45 p. m.-Arrival of his majesty the king
and his followers. Escorted by the city gov
eminent the royal party will pass through
the following streets: Northwestern depot
to Center, Center to Third, Third to Lafay-
cite, stopping at the city building. The
king demands the keys and re-
cords of the city, which the
mayor and marshal turn over. The march
then continues on Fourth 70 Center, Center
to Third, Third to Washington, Washington to
Broadway, Broadway to Center, Center to the
carnival grounds, where his royal highness
dismisses his attendants and enjoys the sports
of the afternoon.
4:3O D. NAT carnival park, first base ball
game of the season.
SD. m.-Promenade concert at carnival hall.
9p. m.-Arrival of the royal procession and
reception.