Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-22

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sion. The whole town and large numbers
from adjoining places were out enjoying
the display. Il
The celebration will be long remembered
Branford.
BRIDGEPORT's BIG PARADE.
One of the Grandest Displays Ever
Seen in the City-Some of the Many
Features of the Splendid Demon
strat1On.
BRIDGEPORT, Oct. 81. [Special].-Co-
lumbus day was celebrated here to-day
with appropriate ceremonies and mon |
ster parade. It was the largest ever seen
in this city. The day was ushered in by
the ringing of bells and blowing of steam
whistles. Nearly every building, public
and private, is gaily decorated. Thousands
of strangers from surrounding towns
thronged the streets.
The landing of Columbus at Seaside
| park at 1:15 p. m. and his reception by
| the band of Indians opened the exercises.
Columbus and his band carried imple-
| ments of warfare used 400 years ago and
were dressed in the costumes of that time.
Immediately after the arrival of Colum-
bus from the "Santa Maria" accompanied
by Martin Alonzo Pinzeon," commander
| of the "Pinta, )" "Francesco Pinzson," cap
tain of the "Nins," "Roderique -rnegee,"
pilot of the Santa Maria" they were met
by band of Indians upon the coast, who
| watched the movements of the Istrangers
with friendly interest.
| Columbus and his comrades having
reached shore, landed and took formal
| rho
ceremonies, after which, with pomp befit-
ting their. distinguished rank, the dis
coverers were escorted to the interior by
the Indians.
After the landing of columbus" short
exercises were held at the park, consisting
of singing and a short address by DR.. 1.
DeVer Warner.
Then followed grand parade composed
of ten divisions, consisting of military,
civic societies, trades unions and school
children. Nearly 10000 men were in line.
All of the leading manufacturers and mer-
chants were represented by 100 handsomely
decorated floats.
The parade was composed of the follow
ing many different societies: Two compa-
MES of the Fourth regiment; Knights of
Columbus councils; Odd Fellows lodges;
the children Of the parochial schools; the
Unity commandery, O. U. A. NJ, of New
! |
e. A. R.; Sons of Veterans; the Bridge
} port wheelmen, and many other organize
tons, and the 100 decorated floats. The
: parade was one hour and half in passing
the reviewing stand.
On the reviewing stand were Lieutenant
Governor Samuel E. Merwin, Mayor of
J Bridgeport W. H. Marigold, General Wat
son, General Stevenson, members of the
city government and board of education,
ann6rintan6anf Of 0th
, invited guests.
The floats were the finest ever seen in
Bridgeport. By far the most beautiful
/ float in the grand parade, and one which
| was received by constant rounds of ap-
> plause, was the public library float,
3 Knowledge Enlightening the World
The George V. Hecker company of New
Haven was represented by very elaborate
float representing the "Globs." Othe,
1 | those of the Bridgeport Brass company,
3 the stonecutters, butchers. Hartman Brew
l ing company and Holmes & Edwards Silver
o company.
The float which the Holmes & Edwards
s Silver company had in line was historical
4 | and industrial exhibits combined. 1t rep
t resented Columbus on his return from hit
: first voyage to the New World, presenting
: King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella with
4
] | and other products that he found.
l DECORATIONS.
Main street and the city in general in
:, deed presented a grand appearance to. day
Profuse decorations, handsome bunting,
8 and grand triumphal arches won the ad
4 miration of spectators.
J. Every business house in the city showed
{ something this morning in the way of ou1
a national colors in honor of the celebra
j. ton. The Bridgeport and City Saving
d bank building, at the corner of Bank anc
y Main streets, was decked In handsom,
t colors from the top of the building to tn
T. basement. 1t was worthy of admiration
O In the center of the structure was a lsrg'
I, painting of Sheridan on his charger, in tn,
Il midst of battle.
q The public library building also present
o ed pretty sight. The streamers of red
white and blue, were strung from the tor
a of the building to the main entrance, wher
e was hung painting of Columbus. Flag
in profusion from every window of tn
q building added to the beauty of the decor
# atoms,
It Myriads of the houses in and around tn
|. city were covered with bunting. TIL
n parade was not over until o'clock, afte
|. which the different societies were dis
q missed.
], THE EVENING EXERCISES.
The evening exercises were held at tn
armory. They were opened by conce1
70 by Wheeler & Wilson's band.
d The following was the program:
Mr. A. J. Wilkins, Musical Conductor.
h l. Song-Hail Columbia
" 2. Remarks by his honor, Mayor w, q. Mar
IA gold introducing the president of the NEE
bp D
y ner, president Of the meeting
"a 4. Song-Star Spangled Banner.
~. 5. Address-Rev. R. g. +. McNeille.
y 6. song-Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean.
f. Z. Address Rev. Louis Norman Booth
l. 8. Song-Keller's American Hymn.
- 9. Address-Rev. l. NJ. Foster
" 10. Song-Battle hymn Of the Republic.
to II. Address-Dr. George L. Porter
IA | II. Song-America.
The day was brought to close by prc
10 fuse display of fire works at Seaside park
}, The day was another of these beautiful
s, Indian summer days. Early in the morn
10 ing shower laid the dust in the streets
which made the marching much NOR
agreeable.
The members of the press who were il
the city to-day from other cities were roy
A ally entertained by the committee MI
Zalmond Goodsel1, one of the committee
n gave a complimentary benefit banquet a
- the Atlantic hotel at 6 O'Clock, to which al
- the press were invited.
If In Birmingham.
= BIRMINGHAM, Oct. 21.-This morning
~ high mass commemorative of the discover
. Of America by the Catholic Columbus wa
II celebrated, the handsome edifce bein
4 crowded to the very doors, the seats in tn
middle aisle being occupied by the children
Il of the parochial school. Rev. Charles Nc
?, Elroy and Rev. Thomas Finn oficiated Ii
l., the public schools also exercises were held
J. At the high school DR.. Beardsley delivered
:: an address and Judge eager read the proc
l. lamation.
In Milford.
, - MILFORD, Oct. 21.-The day was inel,
# commemorated here by the public schoo
d children and addresses by the four pas
j tors.
In Anson1a.
!, ANsoNIA, Oct. 2l.-There was a fin,
e street parade here OF many of the societies
cadets, public officials, etc. Thirteen
n guns were fred. The town was in gal,
dress.
70 In other Places.
In Hartford, MiddIetown, Waterbury
r Rockville, Meriden and many other place.
il in the state Columbus day celebration,
were held.
SOuth1ngtOn.