Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-10

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looked rs II there would be a continuance
OF the heavy downpour OF rain OF the
previous night. At least everybody
thought so, but many kept their spirits
up and predicted Just for patriot
ism's sake that 1t would probably
clear up. Their predictions were
fulfilled and everybody reioiced when the
sun snone out bright and clear and hot
about $50 O'Clock, and umbrellas which
were brought out for rain came in good for
protection against the rays OF "Old Sol"
Everybody who was able turned out to help
make the day what It was, and shortly after
o O'Clock the crowds on the streets were
swelled by the addition OF several hundred
persons from Wilmington and the sur
rounding country. Visitors continued to
pour In until afternoon, when 1t was esti-
mated that no less than 1900 or 1880
strangers were IN town, The stree and
battery were thronged all day, and the at
fractions were almost too numerous to
mention.
The first and one of the most import mt
events OF the day, was the parade which,
owing to the late arrival OF the bands did
not start until about $50 O'Clock. instead OF
$50 as was intended.
A platoon OF six police headed the pro-
cesslon; they were followed by Mayor
Hanson and the members OF City Council
In barouonee, drawn hy handsome and
The First Regiment Fife and Drum Corps
OF Wilmington, 81 pieces, came next and
then followed one OF the finest looking
organizations In line, 90. Fl, N. G. ID. There
were So men with the officers and 1t was
the largest company they ever turned out.
The men wore white pantaloons. dress
coats, fatigue caps, canteens, and
the marching was the sourcs OF
much favorable comment all along the
line. Captain Boyd and Lieutenauts Booth
aud Phillips were In command and handled
the large company remarkably well. Com
pany of Wilmington followed Company
Il. There were 40 men under the command
OF a sergeant. Evan ). Watson Post, NO,
8, q. A. r., had about 20 men In line and
made an excellent appearance. Hyatts
Military Band of 16 pieces followed and
then came another feature OF the parade,
the Lenape Steam Fire Company and the
Lenape Hook and Ladder Company. Dol.
John j. Gormley acted rs marshal for the
company and James j. Toner and Patrick
McGrory, aids. The new l. nape engine,
driven by James d. TOman, WAS decorated
with flags and flowers and presented a
beautiful sight. The hose carriage, driven
by William Early, also looked well, as did
tho Humane engine, driven by Joseph
II. Taylor. The large Moyamensing hook
and ladder truck was the last OF this part
OF the procession. II was drawn by 80
charge Of john j. GilkeY. Seminole band
led by Prof. f. 8. Duncan WAS the next and
discoursed excellent music all along the
route. The handsome float, consisting OF
a boat on wheels and tastefully decorated
with bunting, was driven by James KINNEY
and the occupants OF 1t were IA girls
dressed In white aud singing patriotic So
lections. The Skrew Guazle Hose Com
panY composed the tall end OF the process
| sion and made great hit. The company
was in charge OF Joseph E. Vantlne and all
the M mbers were attlred In grotesque cos
tune. The combination hose carriage and
engine was small express wagon, on
which was a quantity OF "three.quarter"
hose and sign bearing tho inscription,
presented to the Skrew Guzzle Hose Com
pany By the ladies OF New Ca tie" An
other party OF masq leraders and citizens
on horseback wound up In this rear.
| The parade was rnarshaled by Lewis E.
| Eliason with aids Ahrem Moore and W. u,
Rothwell. After the dismissal OF the parade
at 1850 o'clock, a crowd OF about seven OF
eight hundred people congregated around
the decorated stand In the platform to
listen to and participate In the exercises
After selection by Seminole band there
was invocation by the Rev. f. Il. Hubbard
Phi ID. which was followed by the singing oil
"America" by the Choral Society. Rev. MIR
Cambron then arose and In clear distinct
which was listened to with marked atten
rion by the large audience. Yankee
Doodle" by the band followed and at tint
ending the Rev. P. d. Lighter In II few
well chosen remarks introduced the orato
Of the day Hon. Thomas +. Bayard who
said
"My friends, ny neiyhbors, uly felloio citi
gems: All OF the present salutatlon ma!
well DO spoken by me In coming back Il
this scene OF so many happy days OF m,
childhood, OF my youth and Of my grave
manhood, and | may say OF many wit
passed before me In direct generation,
come into the streets of this dear old town
filed to ma with memories Of a most uffsc
tionate nature, and l rejoice to see In tn
New CASTLE OF to-day strength and improve
/, ment In all material resources, growth Il
fortune, growth In material wealth, an
yet as these assembled here to-day, prove
not lacking In generation for the past, an
remembranees OF those who went before us
and who have left us ths legaces OF civ
, and religious liberty. Loud applause
, There is no city or town In this broa
land out OF the 100000 OF peopl
that swarm from the Pacific TO tn
Atlantic, from the 81. Lawrence to the gu
q that can more proudly discuss with re
1 spectful venarRtion the proceedings thl
{ made us AZ Independent nation, than II
i inhabitants OF the town OF New Oastle. Tt
4 memories, the very air Ia redolent with Il
Q history OF the people OF the United state
The seeds OF our national greatness wei
abundantly strewn here; they sprang ~
/ have grown Into a great eOuatry. II
well for others TO recognize what WINS Il
> oriein CT American greatness and Il
3 trua cause OF American self. respect. He
W we stand to-day where $50 years ago the
was nothing but Fort Ca imir, built
the Dutch, taken by the Sweies, retaken
the Dutoh and dis -rsad short time aft
by the English. Then the town of Ns
Castle was started. Next 3toher VIII con
the anniversary, 20S years, since Villa
Penn sailel mp thls river, landed here
this ny town iand received from the Du
OF York his emulsms OF possession Of the
4 mile circle OF this lana. Of those forests,
those islands, OF those waters. The 2lth
next November will he the 2l3th annivt
sRry OF the commencement OF New Casti
town government, when the mayor and t
justices OF the peace were appointed
a P0uu, and that was TO signify that ours v
to DO Il government of law and reason. 4
men that founded this government Il
, lnds you and me fre9 men to-day brou
with them from the mother country :
. spirit OF law, OF self respect, OF that ltbei
> which without law cannot exist. Pror
nent among these mon, and the Hat y
long for so small q colony thare were :
men, 4 omas Mcksan and George RI
! who both entered the service OF the Anne
eau people unI Of the people Of Now Gas
l., county here In New CASTLE about cent?
and u half ago. l. was the simple earne
meas and disintsrestedness Of that Glass
men that made this small community {
~ OF the historic places OF this count
~ Sometimes you may have heard Deaw
ng pitled because 1t was so small, but there
W. many occasions In whiGa ia my own
81 petlenoe II pablic lie when have thou
" hat the representatives OF Delaware W
= not par icularlY crowded by numhsrs
II thes1 occasions " re when there was p