The record-union., 1891-06-09
We WILL CELEBRATE.
So the Citizens Decide Regarding the
Glorious Fourth.
Parades and Orations-some
Opposition to FireworkS-The
Committees Appointed.

A large number of citizens met at the
Courthouse last evening in response to
the call issued by Mayor Comstock, the
object being to take steps toward getting
funds and preparing a programme for
celebration on the Fourth of July.
The Mayor called the meeting to order
and stated the objects.
w. a. Anderson moved that the Mayor
continue to act as chairman of the COM
mittee and the motion was carried unani-
mously. c. w. Baker was elected secre-
tary.
Mr.. Anderson moved that ''we have
regular old-fashioned celebration"
The motion was quickly seconded, put
before the Mayor called for a vote, Spar
row Smith took the floor and spoke
against having any fireworks or any
''nonsensical features.''
George w. Ficks wanted Mr.. Smith to
outline programme.
General L. w. Sheehan said the COM
mittee should not lose sight of the fact
that Fourth of July celebrations were
more for the rising generation than for
the 'old fellows.' 1t was a reminder
for them. He agreed with Mr.. Smith
that there should be more economy this
year than in former years, but at the
same time a creditable celebration should
be had. There had been talk of re-
gatta on the river, and the Athletic Club
could give another such entertainment as
it gave last Fourth. which, with the pa
rade and literary exercises, would make
a splendid day Off and there would be
no need of expense for fireworks and
allegOrical cars.
Mr.. Anderson explained that by IAN
Old-tashioned celebration he did not
mean to favor the expenditure of money
for allegorical cars and the like. Hemeant
that they should have an Grafton that
would make the hair stand on end, and
the eagle Squeal. He intended his motion
more as starter, to decide whether or
not they should have celebration,
There should be plenty of music and
patriotism.
J. 3. Gilbert was the next speaker. He
disagreed with General Sheehan and
agreed with Mr.. Anderson. He thought
it wouldlbe no great job to get all the
money necessary. He was in favor of
giving a grand elebration-parades,
orations, regattas, athletic shows and fire.
works. He did not believe that times
were SO hard as some people believed.
Mr.. Smith insisted that the money col
lected should not be burned up in fire.
works. He thought that something per-
manent could be provided-a monument
or something of the sort.
Mr.. Gilbert said that Fourth of July
cGltDIdlltIi WAS SpulClLillP ulSLluCIly CllI-
terent from anything else. 1t was some
thing intended to stir up the young
people and arouse their patriotism.
Whenever Fourth of July came around
he always felt proud that he was an
American citizen.
John +. Bronner was in favor of going
right ahead and appointing Canvassing
Committee. This committee could report
at subsequent meeting.
Charles f.. Bauer reminded the chair
that MIR. Anderson'S motion that Sacra-
mento celebrate was still before the
house, and il might be better to decide
that matter before going into details.
Mr.. Anderson'S motion was then put to
vote, and it was carried unanimously
1t was then moved that an Executive
Committee of fifteen be appointed imme-
diately, and that that committee have full
power 10 appoint other committees.
Somebody reminded the Mayor that
there had been no Treasurer appointed
yet, SO the committee business was
dropped temporarily and G. III. Hubbard
was elected TO the office of Treasurer by
unanimous vote.
There was considerable discussion as to
whether or not an Executive Committee
alone, or all of the committees, should be
appointed right away. 1t was finally de-
cided, however, to appoint an Executive
Committee OF fifteen, and have that body
select the other committees.
In accordance with this decision the
Mayor selected the following fifteen:
General Il. W. Sheehan, Sparrow Smith,
w. A. Anderson, }. Il. Gilbert, r. b.
Harmon, J. w. Wilson, George w. Ficks,
j. j. Mcl[innon, j. l.. Siller, IL. c. Wolf,
Wells Drury, G. X. McClatchy, w. B.
Miller, George II. Clark and Il. L. En-
right.
The regular meeting then adjourned
until tomorrow night, and the Executive
Committee went into executive session.
After briet consultation the committee
appointed the following sub-committees:
Finance-J. b. Gilbert, II. l.. Enright and
George II. Clark. Literary-W. A. An
derson, j. A. Woodson and j. n. Larkin.
While eating his dinner at Willows on
Sunday, fireman John Hurley of the Red
| ding passenger train had his watch stolen
from beneath his seat on the locomotive.