Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-13

tinent began with the hosting of the stars
and stripes from the liberty pole at the
battery, at sunrise. The weather was de-
lightfnl. Notwithstanding the early hour
a large crowd was present at the opening
ceremony. by Z o'clock streets aud ferries
were swarming with people aud as morning
wore on, thrilling and inspiring
effects produced by hundreds
of bands OF music, which were
playing on all sides, troops soors, fire.
men, etc, marched and counter marched
through the streets on their way to differ
ent points whore they were to take up posi-
tions preparatory to joining in the grand
march up town As the hour of 10 drew
near every available spot along the route of
the parade was teken by spectators. Win
dows, roofs, lamp posts, stands and every
place where human beings could find perch
ing room were utilized. Fabulous prices
were paid for windows and balconies. Fin
ishing touches had been given to the deco
ratons and the city in the glorious sunshine
was a great quivering mass of beauty, life,
animation and joyous music. There never
such crowds in any American city be-
fore.
Ihe great parade started about 10 o clock
at the Battery and passed over the follow
ing route: From Battery up Broadway to
dth avenue, to 14th street, to 4th avenue,
to 18th street, to 18th avenue and J9th
Itreet, the place OF Iisbanding. Fully 40
200 men. by the time the parade was start
3D. were either on the march or ready to
loin in with the parade. Old soldiers and
avorite corps were caeered Justify by the
enthusiastic multitude. Mingled with the
cheering the sound OF hundreds OF
bands of music. Everything tended to
make the celebration as grand q success as
it was possible to render IL.
1t is estimated that 500 600 visitors to the
:ity witnessed the pageant Vice President
Norton, members OF the cabinet aud other
distinG Guisted guests reviewed the parade
from the grand stand al Madison Square.
In the afternoon the imposing ceremonies Of
unvsiling the Columbus monument attract
ed thousands TO Central Park. Addresses
were made by Carlo Bersotti, president of
the Columbus monument executive commit
tee, Gov. Flower, Mayor Grant and others
Archbishop Carrixan blessed the monument
and 1t was unveiled by Annie Barsotti,
daughter OF the president of the monument
committee. During tie ceremonies Italian
bands played Italian and American hymns
and tho artillery fired national salute.
Another Great Pageant.
Hardly had the last strains Of music died
away from the eishborhood Of the Colum-
bus monument than New York and her
800 900 or mere visitors were again packed
along Inns of parade, eager to witness an
other pageant. The scenes OF tho morning
at the side streets and along the route of the
parade, on the grand stands, house tops and
stoops in the windows and on the balconies
were repeated. Shortly after o'c.ock the
different bodies, no were to take part in
the parade had mustered at about the bat
terry and tne lower part of Bgoadway and
the police began to clear the line of march.
The way was cleared and the crowd wait
ed. but tho procession was delayed because
some of those who were to take the part of
historical aud other characters on the floats
were unable TO find their appropriate cos
fumes. After hour had elapsed Mayor
Grant sent word that the show must go
at once, and at 500 the big show was under
way.
Features of tho Parade.
First came platoon Of mounted police.
then followed 6U00 bicyclists each bearing a
lag and lantern and led by Champion A. 4.
Zimmerman. The cyclists wero enthusi-
astcally cheered. They rode II abreast
and formed a procession mile and half
long.
after the wheelmen came u hcralds,
mounted on fine ambling white steeds and
preceding Col John J. Gernett, the grand
marshal, and his aides. The aides were all
dressed IN the brilliant uniforms of the Aus
triaI guard', and We're rouudly cheered
After the grand marsha and staif came the
banner Of Fame, and then followed the
Twenty Historical Cars or FIosts
which have for months past bson the object
of hard work aud study upon the part Of
some OF our best artists in such matters.
The Car OF Fame, ~ beautiful produc
ton, led the line, and was followed by Il
band OF pre- historic Americans.
After this group came another banner
Gud The Car OF the Stone Age or pre-.
historic car, surrounded by early inAabit-
ants of this continent.
Float 10. 3 was Gar OF the sun Wor-
sh pers, ~ the band of the 18th regmeut fol
lowing.
Tho fourth float was entitled "Nictory Of
Genius, " and was presented by the leading
Italians society Of th. city, by whom it
was escorted
The "Statue Of Columbus" car came
next representing homage to Columbus.
Inc lith regiment band followed and then
came group representing Corte2, Flzlaro,
Amygo Nespuccie, Ponce de Leon, Cabot
and other great mariners.
The Spanish Conrt.
Following came body OF Spanish knights,
thea the cortege of King Ferdinand and
Queen Isabella the Spanish court on horse
back, and then a model of the caravel
Santa Maria, drawn ty sailors, a display
which met with the approval of the crowds
Queen Isabella rode under canopy borne
by four knights in full ermor, ana was
followed by gorgeous retinuo OF lords and
ladies of iberia The costume. were mac
nllcent and deserved all the appreciation
they received.
The "Turitan car" which came next
was also VOL! received. 1t repr0sented n
Puritan wodding, John Alden and Priscilla
both riding tho same horse, and other pretty
features.
A group OF Dutch coonIsts next attracted
attention, and after them came William