Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-05
THE FIREWORKS.
The Devices OF the Set Pieces.

Following are the devices of the fifteen set
pieces Of the fireworks which will be exploded
this evening:
Welcome.--The word "Welcome" in large
letters of brilliantly colored lance and backed
by powerful candle batteries, filling the air
with ruby, emerald, and streamer stars.
Star of the Union.-A large five pointed
star, of silver and colored lance, between the
points of which appeared the letters of the
word "Union." each letter being the point of
departure for halos of sparkling Japanese
FIRE, and a salvo of artillery close the device
in honor of the Union.
Polka Pyramid.--An immense structure In
pyramidal form with base and circumference
bearing large triple wheels, the center
wheels contra revolving, producing be-
widering succession of changes. From the
circumference were thrown, amid heavy and
repeated explosions, thousandst of stars Of
every hue and color.
Eagle and July 4th.-The American Eagle
bearing upon its breast the shield in red,
white and blue fires scared above the "day
we celebrate, July A." in highly colored lance
fires.
Jewelled Cross.--An elaborate lance piece
in the shape Of Maltese Cross, with center of
| brilliants and arms loaded with ruby, emer-
aid, topaz and amethyst fires. Jets and rays
of diamond fire shoot from the piece.
| Star and Sun.-An immense sun of bands
of beautifully tinted fame discloses an opaque
centre. Suddenly in the centre Of the whrl-
ing sun appears a "6xed star" which, after
remaining motiopless for time turns into q
/ wheel contra revolving, and exhibiting q
| brilliant succession of colors.
| Aurora Borealis.-A vertically revolving
base of changing colors initiates to an ex-
tended arch each sharing rapid succession
| of pleasing hues and tints. Great halos Of
| sun fire arch the entire structure, and heavy
massive explosions terminate the piece.
Boss Tweed's Diamond.-A large number
| of sun cases of great power, arranged in con-
secutive rings about common centre, and
interpreted with pots de fen Of crimson. The
entire mass is ignited at once, and fills the
air far about the piece with diamond sparkles,
while a heavy explosion terminates the piece.
| Double Cathne Wheel.-A large wheel with
ornamental colored spirals on each pair of
arms, which move independently Of each
other, and mingle hues and colors with beau
tiful effect.
| Falls of Niagara.-An unbroken sheet Of
| fire falling from great height to the ground
with the rushing sound Of great cataract.
| Few FolIett.--An opaque wheel with hori-
zontal and vertical slots, behind which re-
wolves in contrary direction wheel Of equal
| diameter but loaded with colors which fash
in their rapid revolutions, through the spaces
Of the outer disk. producing the fitting effect
of the Will o. the Wisp.
Peacock Tail.-A large four armed piece
with centre of vsriegated colors, the arms
spreading at their extremities 10 fan shaped
designs in colors with hales of sun FIRE about
the piece.
Etoile Magazine. large, six pointed star
| in silver lance, the fires changing during COM
bustion, and the star changing suddenly into
two wheels, vertical and contra, revolving.
Wheel Of Prorpetticus.--A large, six sided
wheel, each arm ornamented with contra re-
volving globes, constantly changing in form
and color. The whole revolves within Q
beautiful golden halo.
! Finaie.--Five great columns, foliated and
wreathed With laurel. each supporting star
| in silver lance, each star bearing letter Of
| the word ''adieu." Powerful sprays and jets
Of sum IRE are thrown around and above the
whole, which tsrninatss amid heavy explo-
sions.