The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-07-04
T0DAY'S PARADE
TODAY WILL BE MUCH En-
JOYED HERE.
IT WAS ia YEARS Ago.
Preparations for the parade-wko
VIII Participate-Firew ana the
Bali-Eow the Fourth will be En-
jOyed Elsewhere.

The Roanoke small boy commence
to celebrate the Fourth early lbs
night and kept it up until Il late hour
The fire cracker doomed and TIL
Roman candle lighted up the dark
ness. The sky-rocket threw its brigl'
light for a brief moment and glad
dened the hearts of the youngster,
General Greedy, Of the Weathc
Bureau, telegraphed the TINES iron
Washington last light that tl'
weather today wor.d be fair ant
slightly cooler. General Greedy do.
not always tell the truth, but It's 4
be hoped that he was correct in til
instance, for everyone is looking TO-
ward to u good time today and very
likely they will have it.
The fire laddies are especially anx
ious that the day should be fine. The
success Of their parade depends upon
it and us they were foremost in pro.
noting it, they are naturally anxious
about it's success.
Tonight the tiremen will give bail
in the parlors of the engine house.
The route of the parade has been ar
ranged with great care SO us to pass
through all the principal streets OF
the city. From the engine house the
body, headed by the police, south on
Jefferson street to Tazewell, theme
along Roanoke street to Salem ave
nue., thence to Jefferson, north alon /,
jefferson, crossing the railroad track
to Gilmer, thence along Common
wealth avenue to Patton, thence east
along Patton to Brooke street, south
on Brooke to Gilmer again.
The parade will take a rest at the
Third ward school when IL flag will be
raised, and an address delivered b.
Rush u. Derr, superintendent of pull
lie instruction. Other speakers are
expected to make addresses.
The line Of march will then be taken
up again along Gilmore street to Lee 4,
thence south to Shenandoah avenue
and west along this t.loroughfare u
Jefferson and back TO the Engin :
House, passing in front of the TINE )
Office.
The parade will start promptly at .
o'clock from the Vigi!ant engin.
house whether all of the organization 5
are in line or not.
The great majority of the Roanoke
as will be seen in another
column of the TIMES. have agreed to
to close their stores and today will be
Il general holiday. The Machine
Works will be closed both today, and
tomorrow and the employees will
enjoy deserved rest.
doubtless be we'll ratr6nizeed. the
Bristols wearied by their long journe9
did not Play very wei yesterday, bu :
they promise better game today.
The races at Meirose Driving Par.
promise to be nest interesting
Horses from Lyrchburg, Fincastl.
and othe. towns have been entered
The purses offered b. the association
are very liberal and are given below:
The following organizations will
make up the parade;
City Police.
Advance Guards virilant Fire Company.
Vigilant Band.
ChaplainS.
Mayor and City Council.
Board OF Fire Directors.
Marshal and Aids.
Junior Order OF American Mechanics of
Mines.
Junior Order of American Mechanics Of
Roanoke.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
]. 0. of r. NJ.
Roanoke Light Infantry.
Junior Hose Company Band.
Junior Hose Company aud Reel.
Friendship Hose Company and Reel.
Vigilant Tire Company with Hose. Reel, Hoo'i
and Ladder Truck and Engine.
RACES AT THE PARK.
First Race.-Trottlng to harness,
mile heats, 2 IN 8; purse SIS; $50 t.
first, s25 to second. Entrance fee So,
Three horses must start. Only horses
owned in Roanoke county, 20 days be
fore the race, are eligible TO start III
this race.
Second Race.-Running; one hall
mile heats, Q in 3; weight for age;
purse 1925; 500 to first, s25 TO second.
Entrance fee, $3.50, Three horses
must start.
Third Race.-Free for all. Trot.
ting; milo heats; 8 in S; to harness:
purse $3.50; $40 to first, $40 to second
Entrance fee, SO. -Four horses mus
enter and three start.
The following entries have beer
made for the morning races
First Race, one-half mile heat
Best two in three, Fitz Lee, Cricket,
Triple Cross.
Second Race, three-fourth mile dash
Mary T., Repudiator, Josh Billings
The other races have not yet bee
arranged, but it is understood that 8
number of local horses will be in tn;
contest.
Quite a number of private picnici
have been planned by those who pre-
fer to spend the day in woods anc
fields and by running water. Fisher
men are getting last years tackle
ready. and the dear girls are buyinl
sensible dresses and arranging grea1
big hats to keep the rays Of Old So
from their milk and peach complex
ions. But even the the great wild.
brims won't prevent tnem from throw
ing captivating glances from under
their escorts and there will be man.
heart captured en- this Fourth.
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