Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-02-10

Excelsior Toboggan Club, Capt. A. R.
Moore.
High School Toboggan Club, Capt.
E. G. briggs.
Ryan Toboggan Club, Capt. Harry Richie.
Crescent Toboggan Club, Capt. A.
G. Warner.
Ice Bear Club, Capt. Henry Weber.
THIRD DIVISION.
Capt. T. d. OBrien, Commanding.
Great Western Band.
st. Paul Toboggan Club, Capt. w. 81.
Cary.
ARCTIC Toboggan Club, Capt. Frank Dana.
Hiawatua roboggan Club, Capt.
HanIey.
Little Grow Toboggan, Club, Capt. Charles
Hamilton.
Preston, Mimi, Band, Twelve Pieces.
Globe Toboggan Club, Capt. G. 81. Modbt.
Gentlemen and Ladies.
Carnival Skating Club, Capt S. S. Eaton,
Jr., and Drum Corps OF Four Men.
FOURTH DIVISION.
Capt: R. J. Monroe Commanding, assisted
by NJ. B. Curry and w. h. Marks.
Seven Corners Snowshoe Club, Capt. Fred
Hough, aud Drum Corps.
Mistletoe Toboggan Club, Capt. J. n.
Hirst.
Tasaka Skating Club, Capt. F. F. Loomis.
Chamber Of Commerce Wagon.
Noyes Bros. & Cutler, Capt. WI: Howard.
Calumet Toboggan Club, Capt. Ben
jamiu Brock.
Ryan Drug Company, Capt. II. Nickel.
FIFTH DIVISION.
Lieut.. 8. Blakely, Commanding.
Uncle Sam Toboggan Club, Capt. G. W.
hardacre.
Strong e. Hackett Toboggan Club, Capt.
Nj. s. Merrill.
1tasca Skating Club, Capt. J. T. Kelly.
Washrae toboggan Club, Capt. G. W.
Union Toboggan Club, Capt. E. c. Shoe
Peboon Toboggan Club Capt DeGraw.
Dayton's Bluff Toboggan Club, Capt. A.
Il. FIouruoy. Gentlemen and Ladies.
Railroad Toboggan Club, Capt c. E. Stone.
SIXTH DIVISION.
Col. c. Brand Commanding, Alfred Palm
Shinahto Toboggan Club, Maj. ). A.
Royal Route Toboggan Club, Capt. F. I.
CordO.
st. Paul Business College Toboggan Club,
Capt. Il. w. MalOy.
Mochican Toboggan Club, G. E. Scoring.
Niagara Skating Club, Capt. W. D. Fen
Polar Toboggan Club, Capt. ]. 81. Ham
Oneota Toboggan Club, Capt. J. v. Creigh-
ton.
National Guard Toboggan Club, Capt, W.
l.. Pierce.
Tippecanoe Toboggan Club, Capt. W. Ped
Minnehaha Toboggau Club, Capt. J. Ha-
St. Paul City Band.
St. Paul Saloonkeepers' Toboggan Club,
Capt. +. Leyh.
No description that may be here
written will give adequate conception
of the splendor OF the scene which sig
nailed the opening of the first ice pal
ace in the United States, well charac-
terized as the largest end grandest ice
castle in the world, exceeding in d.
mansions and details the ice structures
of Russia and Montreal. The line OF
march of the uniformed and torch bear
ing clubs on that eventful evening,
through many streets that were gay
with decorations and illumined with
red fire, while rockets and roman can
dies added to the inspiration of the
hour.
Notwithstanding the intense cold of
the night the witnesses of the enchanting
spectacle were to be counted by thous-
ands and the air was filled with shouts
of congratulation and approval sweeter
than music, testifying of the enthusiasm
and interest of the people. The bril-
liant line of torch-bearers in their PIC
turesque costumes, the incessant glow
of pyrotechnics, the illuminated dwell
ings, stores and shops, the decorated
buildings, with flags, streamers, ban
ners and other insignia all combined to
produce an effect of grandeur without
a parallel and covered the city with a
literal blaze of glory.
At the carnival grounds the formal
opening of the famed ice palace took
place amid a scene of weird beauty and
facinatlon that exceeded any possible
dream of fairy land and made the night
glorious to the brave men and fair
women Immediately participating, and
to the vast multitude of visiting and
resident spectators. The ceremonies
of the opening consisted of a brief adj
dress by President Finch, who with a
touch OF poetic fervor presented the ice
palace and its Surroundings to the peo-
pie of the city.
Mayor Rice in reply was very happy
as he briefly said:
1.-The magical results of the efforts of
yourself and your Association entit'e
you to the lasting gratitude of the citi-
zens of St. Paul, and in their behalf and
on the part of the authorities tender
You their unfeigned congratulations
aud thanks. You have in few short
weeks brought forth marvellous struct-
ure, excelling in magnitude and beauty
of design every other of its kind which
the world has ever witnessed. 1t is
true, you have had the active support
of our entire community, and have
most fortunately brought to your aid
the services of an accomplished and
skillful architect, Mr.. j. 81. Hutchinson,
to whose taste this structure must be
considered a high testimonial. Nor is
it this palace alone that has claimed
your attention. All the numerous pre-
parations and appointments requisite
to make the winter carnival attractive
and enjoyable have been abundantly
| provided and brought as nearly to per-
lection as possible. And now, Mr..
President and fellow citizens, it only
| remains to proclaim the carnival fully
inaugurated and to bid the people from
everywhere to come and receive most
cordial welcome to it and to the free
dom of the city; to its hospitality and
| careful protection. :
This concluded the ceremonies Of the