The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-07-21
MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL---WEDNEsDAY. JULY 81 1885,
ALBANY'S BlCENTENNIAL.
THE THIRD DAY OF THE CELE-
BRATION.
The Parade OF All NatiOns-The
Procession n Complete
Success.

ALBANY, N. Y, July 20.-As the
sun rosa over Albany this morning, a
national salute OF thirty-eight guns
ushered in the third day OF the BIZ
centennial celebration. The event of
the day was the parade OF all nations.
The hour at which the ocession was
to start YVES at 8 o'clock a. m. Long
before that time the streets resounded
with the strains OF martial music and
the tread of men marching to the
rendezvous. 1t was an hour after the
scheduled time when the head OF the
procession moved. The route was
from South Pearl street to North
Pearl, TO Clinton avenue, to Perry
street, to Central avenue, TO Wash
iDgton avenue, and thence to Eagle
street, where the procession was dis
missed. Every dwelling house and
business building along the entire line
OF march was profusely decorated.
The sidewalks on every street and
avenue were crowded with men, women
and children, in holiday gsrb. Not
only was all Albany on the streets,
but visitors from all the surrounding
country had come to swell the
thIoDgs. Every boat aud train brought
fresh accessions to the multitude
already within the city. The sight
seers were not disappointed in their
expectations, for the strong, but
friendly rivalry between the several
nationalities represented in the pro-
csssion resulted in making it as COM
plete success as the most enthuei-
astic Of its managers could have
hoped for. The procession was formed
under command OF Col. M. j. Sever
ance, Grand Marshal, with an efficient
staff.
IN THE FIRST DIVISION
was float bearing young women rep
resenting the various Provinces OF
Holland, and dressed in typical cos
tunes. Following was float repre-
senting windmill with millers in
peasant costume at work. In this d.
vision also marched the st, Andrews
and Caledonian socie ties, arrsyed in
kits and tartans, their stalwart breasts
swelling with the pride aroused in
their hearts by the inspiring strains Of
the bagpipe.
IN THE SECOND DIVISION
were the French Canadians OF Albany,
Troy and Green Island, with band
from Plattsburg. They bore the ban
ners Of st. Jean Baptiste societies of
their respective localities. On a hand
somely decorated float was figure of |
Vt. John the Baptist rs a child, with
live lamb beside it. In carriages rode |
number Of gaily dressed members Of |
lacrosse and snowshoe clubs.
The Italians also marched in division |
and were preceded by an deliberately |
constructed float bearing ship repre-
sentiDg the Santo Maria, with a figure
OF Columbus, its commander, in all |
the bravery OF the period in which he
lived.
THE THIRD DIVISION
marched beneath the green flag Of
Ireland. 1t comprised the Hibernion
Rife Corps, the st. Joseph, st. Johns
and st. Marys Societies, the Robert
Emmett Association OF Hibernaus,
United Irishmen and branches OF the
Irish National League. One float
decorated in green and gold bore
aloft in its center throne, on which
was seated young lady representing
Erin; while surrounding her were
other young ladies dressed in white |
and green representing the four
provinces and thirty-two counties Of
Ireland. Other floats bore figures
representing Emmett aud Parnell, the
former with his hands bound as q
felon.
IN THE FOURTH DIVISION
marched the Grant Club, with fifty
mounted men in red uniforms, 100 |
men in white uniforms aud 100 in blue.
At their head was borne a banner
bearing the figures 1906"
IN THE FIFTH DIVISION
were the Apollo and Cecilia Singing |
clubs. The LeiderkraDzand numerous
other German societies with alnumber |
ofhandsome floats bearing men dressed |
to represent Mozut, Gutenberg,
Schiller and other celebrities. On an.
other float was Germania surrounded |
by bevy of,gayly dressed maidens and
Columbia, the Goddess Of Liberty, with |
representatives Of all nations, followed |
close behind.
As the procession moved through the
streets it was everywhere enthusiastic
cally welcomed and the more striking
features obtained were constant sue
cessions Of hearty applause.
At the close Of the procession the
populace dispersed in various direc-
tons, some going to witness the after.
moons regatta at Pleasure Island,
Others to the planting of the memorial
oak in Washington Park, with cere-
monies by the German Singing soCie-
fina and still mnrn In fhn Scotch