The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-05
THE NATAL DAY.
Continued from page 1.

The Vigilant Fire Company next
took position with hook and ladder
truck, two horses; reel, two horses;
hose wagon, four horses; and engine.
four horses. The entire company was
mounted on their apparatus. They
carried flags and had the whole equip
ment tastefully decorated with bunting
and flags.
Before the procession was ready to
start, one of the horses attached to the
hose wagon began to plunge, and fell
prone in the street, striking the horse
in the lead n hard blow on tho leg. The
PROSTATE horse was raised and his
wounded comrade given attention, but
the hose wagon did not join the parade
until nearly out of East Roanoke.
The Junior Hose Company took posi-
ton just behind the Vigilants. To their
hose wagon was attached four horses
Then followed the reel with two
horses. Then came the company in full
uniform and fatigue caps with twenty
drawing two wheeled reel. They were
accompanied by Chief Sykes, of the Dan
willie fire department.
The Friendship Fire Company brought
up the rear of the department. Their
reel was tastcfully decorated and was
drawn by thirty-six men in red uniforms
and white hemlcts. The fire depart
ment was marshaled by Chief Kncpp j.
L. Engleby and c. Markley.
The Junior Order of United American
Mechanics and tho Patriotic Sons of
America, with sixty men in line, came
next. They wore red, white and blue
regalia and presented gaudy show.
The Red Men followed them with fifty
in line. They were pretty fine looking
body Of men and attracted much attcn.
ton.
The uniformed rank, Knights Of
Pythias, bore Off the palm. They had
fsrty-five mounted men in line, and
Brought up the rear Of the procession.
They were commanded by Capt. l'ogert.
They were attired in blue uniforms,
with helmets and red plumcs. They
attracted great deal of attention, it
being their first appearance on the
street.
The limo of march was taken up at
o:45 o'clock, and tho Roanoke Machine
Works Band discourscd some lively
music. Tho parade reached from
Shenandoah to Fourth avenue. It. was
led by Col. 5. s. Brooke, the chief mar
shall of the day. lie was mounted on
we'll trained horse, and sat in tho
saddle like n centaur. IIo managed all
the organizations with case and dignity.
Very few buildings wero decorated in
the residence portion of tho city. Even
in the business section many business
fronts were bare for nearly a square.
Railroad avenue and Nelson street
were we'll decorated, and although it
was first decided to go direct to Salem
avenue, the marshals decided to take
in that section and moved around by
way of the market house.
The procession then took in tho Wes-
tern portion of the city according to
programme, and on arrival at Commerce
street took Robertson direct TO Wood
land Park.
Shortly after II o'clock the parade
reached the park. 1t had been pleas
ant march. The weather was not too
hot. although it was little warm, and
some of the organizations carried UNI
brellas Not stop had been made dur
mg the whole distance, only jam once
or twice about the center caused the
rear to stop for few seconds.
AT WOODLAND PARK.
Long before tho procession reached
Woodland Park tho crowd began to
gather. Many ladies and gentlemen
occupied seats in buggies and carriages
beneath the elegant shade of the large
oaks and several thousand people as
sembled around the stand erected for
the speakers, the band and choir.
The Roanoke Machine Works Band
was in attendance and discourscd pat
riotic airs, while large choir, under
the leadership of Professor Young, sang
national anthems.
Mayor Evans, in n short speech, in
troduced Judge James w. Marshall, of
Craig, who had been invited to deliver
the Grafton.
"Cyclone jim as he is Familiarity
called, was given hearty welcome and
made an excellent address. He said
that there are many days that we love
to celebrate and that we love to remem-
bsr, but the Fourth of July is essen
TALLY the day that we like to turn back
to. This is the natal day of the Republic
He was delighted to SEQ the noble
men and women celebrating the i'm.
perishable glory of this imperishable
day. He remembered that when noble
deeds have to be performed, it is tho
Overlooking and accomplished woman
who does her part and It has been said
that next TO the approval Of heaven
and good conscience, the smile and
approval Of pretty woman is the
highest incentive man can have.
This day teaches us that this is our
country, and that the stars and stripes
is our flag and that this country is one
nation. lie thought the people of Vir.
ginia, above all other States, should
celebrate the day, for was not the man
who prepared the declaration of indie
pendence Virginian?
Tho Judge paid high tribute to the
city Of Roanoke, and said that ahout six
weeks ago he was far away in the int.
rior of the State of Wyoming, and to his
surprise one Of the first question thata
lot Of cowboys asked him when he told
them that he was q Virginian was about
the wonderful development of tho won
derful city Of Roanoke. Continuing, the
Judge said: