Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-10

BRATTLnBoRo,s CELEBRATION.

Rarely has Brattleboro witnessed a
Fourth, at least in these later years when
patriotism to the youthful element means
noise and mischief, when everything has
been so quiet and free from disturbance as
was last Saturday. OF course there was
no such thing as keeping the boys land
some of the older boys. tool from their
night-before 4 the Fourth demonstrations,
but there was less of that lawless and des-
tructive spirit exhibited than usual, and
the rain which began i'm the early hours of
the morning put dampcr on the enthusi-
asm of many until daylight. The Fourth
was shOwery and cool, but the two games
of ball arranged for the day, of which a
full account is given elsewhere, were not
interfcred with, and large crowds were
present morning and afternoon. The dis
play of fireworks in the evening was the
finest seen here for a long time The
island, as has been proved before, is an
ideal place for such an exhibition, with
the dark background of the mountain and
the water in front to reflect the brlliancy.
\ large number of fire balloons We're sent
up as evening approached, before the reg
ular display. The river was kept ablaZe
with the red lights and special water pieces,
while rockets, bombs, meteors, wheels,
succession. The selection of pieces was a
good one though little more variety
would have been pleasing. The exhibition
pieces were somewhat disappointing, as
the distance was too great to have them
very effective. At one of the openings on
the mountain road, about half way up,
party was stationed with rockets, Roman
candles and other pieces. and the effect of
these, as they We're set off against the
dark foliage, was very beautiful. Every
place along the railroad which was avail
able for sitting or standing room was oC-
cupicd by the watching crowds, while roofs
and rear windows in the blocks on Main
street were pressed into service as points
of observation.
The First Regiment band was stationed
on the tracks below the rOunl house, and
stirred the patriotism of the listeners with
national airs and appropriate selections.
Taken all around arrangements were adj
mirahly ma le and well carried out for an
enjoyable day for every body. and the
town sustained its reputation as Il quiet,
law abiding place. free from the rowdy ele-
mcnt which in many places makes the
national holiday day to be dreaded be
cause Of carousing and drunkenness.
The committee having the fireworks in
charge send us the following statement for
publication in just recognition of fayors
received from the persons mentioned:
The fireworks used in the display were from the
well known hous' Of Mlsten & Wells Bost IN.
who have the reputation Of making strictly first
class goods out Of the m and more pieces fired
saturday evening only one failed and that was
$ nah mine. Mr.. Mel Purcell the eNprr, sent 10y
the com pany. proved To he the ri-ht man in the
right place. and showed a thorough know ledge Of
the business. The THANKS of the public are dine To
Mr. y Hrrrick and others who kindly Ipr
mttrd the people 10 view thu. display from their
grounds. The committee will make a report OF
the receipts and expenditures in next week IA
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