The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-07-05
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THE VALLEJO CELEBRATION.

HE VALLEJO CELEBRATION.
The Fourth OF July was fttngly ele-
brated in Vallejo. The day was ushered
in with the firing of a national salute.
Long before the hour arrived for the pro-
cesSion to move the streets along the line
of march were densely crowded with
people. At least 5000 visitors were in
to wn and there was enjoyment for all. at
10 o'clock Grand Marshal McCudden COM
menced the formation of the process on,
made up of five divisions, and when the
steamer Rosale arrived at II o'clock with
the Veteran Firemen Of San Francisco and
their friends and the gayly DECORATED
engine the procession was ready to move.
The distinguished guests accompanying
the veterans were ex-Judge Pennie. Con-
gresham Hilborn, George Bromley, ex-
Sheriff McMann, Thomas Sawyer, Dave
Fleming.
AS soon as the passengers landed from
the steamer the veterans were assigned
the right of line at the head Of the second
division. made up entirely of members of
the Fire Department and apparatus and
distinguished guests, and marched up the
dock headed by their own band; they were
given a hearty welcOm me on all sides. and the
mem bers gracefully responded by salute.
The veterans looked remarkably we'll, and
marched 200 strong.
Throughout the entire line of march the
same greeting that was extended on the ar.
rival of the veterans was continued.
Shortly after II o'clock the command to
move was given, and one OF the finest pro-
ceSsiOnS that ever paraded In Vallejo
moved along the streets in honor of In
dependence day.
f.rcs IixyIc hnn 6o1 Ev,f la In
dependence band, Professor Carlo, and
following were the city officials. marines,
sailors, California Pioneers, Mexican War
Veterans, Fire Delegates, Board of Super
vsors and participants in the literary eX-
erciseS. The showing was very credltable.
| The second division was the feature OF
| the parade. Consisting entirely Of the fire
| laddies the effect was very striking. Ar
| rayed in the regulat on coStume-fre hat,
red shirt, belt and black pantaloons-the
members marched with great precision.
ably marshaled by John M. Hanna. Mar
shall Jones and Charles A. Devin. First
came the Veteran Fremen, accompanied
by their distinguished guests. Everybody
said that Uncle George Bromley never
looked better. Miss Marie Z. Maboney,
daughter Of Senator Mah0ney, and Miss
Fannie Clarke made quite hit dressed
| in the regulation uniform. The members
of the hook and ladder company followed
| =
truck Of the company never looked
pretter. Seated on the truck surrounded
by a bower OF flowers WAS Master Frank
Herman. The members marched nearly
| 100 strong. The San Pablo and Phoenix
| Engine companies came next in order
with their respective steam engines ap-
prOprately decorated. but in such a
manner as lot to interfere with the engines
in case they were called out Of line by an
alarm of fire.
The third division consisted of the Co.
| lumbus boat, fine nautical conception
constructed under the supervision of
| George Burnap. 1t brought out nerited
apps use. W. Melvin represented Chris
topher Columbus; F. McCoOl flag lieuten-
ant; executive officer, 5. VoOrehees.
The miners float was well arranged and
mining in early days was faithfully repre-
sented. Following the float came the
! Orphans Home children, neatly uniformed
| The girls sang patriotic airs during the
entire line of march. and gave every evil
dence of being we'll trained. The officers
| Of the home compile ted the division.
The fourth division, under command of
L. Jefferis, was accorded quite reception.
| The Boys Brigade were given right OF
line and the youngsters executed military
tactics in truly remarkable style. ahe
orders of the commanding officers were
promptly obeyed, and the makeup of the
entire brigade certainly reflects credit on
The organization. Following the brigade
came the Hartford float. 1t was very
pretty, and George Burnap was COM
mended for his work. Farraguts famous
| barge was fitted out, embIematc of the
| historic flagship now lying at Mare Island.
| The famous commander was represented
! by handsome little fellow who was
dashed to the mast He understood his
| business. and in true nautical STYLE gave
| commands and viewed the assem- bled null
| II n6a with his snVpi2eS like a
| The Mount Vernon float, carrying a
handsome crowd of little girls, was very
realistic.
| The fifth and last division was made up
| of trades, Industries and citizens in car
riages and was we'll arranged, and the ex-
| pense that the business men of the town
went to in decorating their vehicles Is
| commendabe.
| After the procession passed in review
| before Grand Marshal McCudden and his
aids it disbanded and Farragut Hall was
soon packed to the doors by an enthusiastic
audience anxious to rest themselves and
| enjoy the programme of exercises:
The vallejo Fire Department entertained
| the Veteran Firemen and their guests AZ
Armory Hall, which had been laborately
decorated for the occasion. At this partic-
ular place everybody who attended en-
| joyed themselves Songs and speeches
| were in order, and not single person was
overlooked who desired to lend his aid in
| celebrating the day.
At Eureka Hall the young soldiers COM
prislng the Boys Brigade were served
| with an elegan collation. after their tire
some march, and when they were let loose
to enjoy the afternoon sports there was an
explosion of tirew forks equal in every re-
spect TO a genuine bOmbarlment.
In the afternoon the sports committee
took charge of the programme for the re-
mainder of the day, ard the amusement
! that followed was enjoyed by all. Walk
ing the creased pole was quite trick, and
although many competitors appeared they
were all treated to a lively shak cup. The
prize was finally won by John Dunphy.
In the evening there was a grand pyro-
technic display in the city and one at Mare
Island. The Vallejo Rifles gave a grand
ball at Farragut Hall.