Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-08

The West-End Drum-Corps followed the
knights of the saw and hammer, and after
them came the Richmond Tailors' Local
Union, No. A. The cloth-cutters carried
a very pretty banner of blue ead gilt. wore
badges, and carried canes There were 40
or more IN line, under the command of Mr..
&. w. Nj. Disney, and one could tell by
their appearance that they knew good
clothes when they saw them.
TuE BAkERs AND SAMPLE OF THEIR WORK.
Immediately in the rear of the tailors
came the Bakers International Union. No,
90. The break-makers were beautifully
dressed in white flannel shirts (Which they
wore without coats) black pants, white
belts, blue crayats, white felt hats. and
badges. Their banner, which was of white
silk and gilt. was handsomely decorated
with fresh roses of every coldr.~ MANY
were of the opinion that the biscuit
makers presented the best appearance of
any organization in the line. but as their
numbers were few they did not. Of course.
make as good a showing as they otherwise
would have done. This union had large
float representing an oven of brick, and to
make things more realistic they had q stove
in II, and several real live bakers. VINO made
pastry as the procession moved along and
threw IL 10 the children who constantly
followed the wagon. A tremendous loaf
of bread, over eight feet long. was also
borne by the dough artists. and excited
the hunger of those whose appetites were
stimulated by the autumn breezes.
DECORATORS AND PAINTERS.
The Brotherhood Of Decorators and
Painters of America was by no means the
least conspicuous and attractive union in
the line. They carried a rich banner of
red, blue, and gilt. with a shield under two
rampant leopards painted upon it. The
brethren of the brush ali wore white over
alls, dark blue badges, and carried canes
with the United States flags upon them.
Mr.. 4. j. Tyler was aide of this organization,
which numbered about thirty-three men.
MAcHISIsrs, sToyE-MoUSTERs. AND BOILER
MAKERS.
Richmond Lodge. No. 10. International
Association of MachiniSts. followed the
painters with one hundred and twenty-five
men, who wore the insignia of their order
and carried canes. They had q large sta
tOnary engine in the procession, and the
machinery was tastefully decorated with
the Stars and Stripes Messrs. L. n. War
rem and J. W. Parker were the aides.
Eleventh in the march came the Stove
Mounters' Union, No. 1923. They all wore
blue badges and carried canes with flags.
Each man grasped "a rope i'll his left hand
and to this was attached a child's express
wagon.whlch contained a beautiful minia-
ture stove which scarcely weighed five
pounds. This float" pleased the chill
dren more than anything they saw. bar
ring, Of course, the bakers oven and Its de-
hghtful products.
The Brotherhoodsof Boiier-Makers' No.
2. occupied the twefth position in the line
and numbered about one hundred and fifty
men. lh heir banner bore a picture rep
resenting a muscular arm about TO strike
n blow with hammer. Messrs. John Nc
Gowan and Joseph Smith were the aides
of, this union. and all the members wore
badges of white.
THE PLUMBERS AND THEIR SPARKLING D1A-
MONDs.
Perhaps the most sporty "-looking men
in the whole line were the plumbers.
They all wore black suits and Immaculate
white vests. while in their cravats spar
kled diamonds (O of pIOdlgious dlmen-
sions. which caught the rays of the morn
ing sun and reelected all the colors of the
solar spectrum. Beavers adorned the
heads Of the lead-melters, while canes
were tossed about III their hands. Messrs.
Doherty, Baptist. and Gillian bore the
banner of the organization, which was
made OF white, and represented a group
ing of tOngs. cutters. and round irons.
The aides were NessrS. j. T.. Creery and
Andrew Bowman. About sixty-fve MEN,
bers Of the union were III line.
AS the procession passed by the store OF
Nr. James HAYES. on Main street near
Twelfth. tho tradesmen cheered him Justify
and the worthy old plumber was more than
pleased with the compliment. This recog,,
nition was extended TO a number OF
bosses of different trades as their es-
adjustments were passed.
The Paper Hangers Union also took part
In the parade and presented an excellent
appearance. They wore black suits ana
the badges of their organization.
Last III the long procession, but not least
IL noise is taken into consideration, came
the Sfa'e newshoys under command of
Captain " William hinderyater. Bin
ford Peay was first lieutenant OF this de-
monstratlye organization.
REVIEWED BY THE MAYOR.
Mayor Ellyson reviewed the procession
from the Council chamber as 1t passed
down Broad street, and several OF the or,
ranizations cheered him as they marched
Dy.
In speaking of the celebration to rep
resentative OF the DISPATCH last night hls
Honor expressed himself as greatly pleased
nj the magnificent parade and the manner
in when the wOrklngmen had conducted
themselves.
A prize of Sl5 was offered TO the organi-
zatlon presenting the best appearance IN
line, and Messrs. Evan X. Chesterman' Oh
The DISPATCH: George Bell Trueman, OF
tbe Time, and James Gentry, of the state.
we're rsuuested TO act as committee TO
decide the question. After careful con-
sideration Of the merits of each union II
was finally agreed that the printers de-
served the lauIels, as this was not only the
ouinion of the judges, but seemed 10 DE
the popular idea OF the people VINO
viewed the procession. N,
The printers, as they passed the ofhce
Of the DISPATCH and other newspapers
saluted the establishments by raising thell
hats The prescribed route OF march wa,
cerried ont and as the procession passed
thronOh the residential streets the porucos
and windows were lined with spectators.
AT TIE KxPosITIoS-GBoUNps.
The Fxooslt1on- Grounds, the scene OF
4be 1ic-nic. presented an appearance sllI-
lar 10 that Of the fall OF 1888. FROM early
morning until long after dark steady
lro,gd nonred through the entrances. Al
frst the arrivals were mostly ladles aho
cbildren. and lastly, but equally import
ami substantial al-appearlng baskets. IN.
man were pretty much all IN line ana me-
H. members of their families ut the
grounds. .ho
I, pas close on TO high noon when the
,,r'cession arrived at this Its Destination
The last portion of the march hao @ Deel
hot and dusty, 50 the weary walkers "et' 1
NOT not sorry when the parade came TO an enu no
As soon as the line was dismissed ~ w !
Tvnographical Union. at the request OF MI y
Cook' marched to the steps IN tne ,og ig1' hot y
he main building and had their tali hae'
and busters along with their iaces pno'o
Tbe bakers had their pictures taken VIII
their handsome float for BACKGROUND
DANCING AND MUSIC.
In the Music Hall string band under
.hs leadership of Professor John Baseler iut
nisbeS music for dancing, whica was ul
rscted by Captain Isadore Hirsnoerg.
Tbere were any number OF pretty girls
and ali the boys who wanted 10 oance ~
az arnra fnrtnuate enough 10 be acqualnteI
looked az happy as the law allows, consul
iTSAyI eyins that il was not a legal holiday; x.u
The iris who did not trip the llgnt Ian
,as,ic walked about Ill the most tah,s
iiv;no Io,, manner. Outside in the main Duilu
;nS % t6e petersburg band played eoncSer,
,nss,c ,ns ,,. and when they grew tlred tney
xgere relieved by other musicians. . Ds tnr' ~,
Means wesy the enliyening strains were Kept u
cnnti1uously Ilsa and made quite pleasing
feature. ,,,yx,sc