Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-05
.L|NCOLN'S FOURTH.
Gala Day For the Town
Yesterday.
GOV. BROWN WAS THERE.
Chief Marshal Won Gottschalk Led a
Splendid Line.

Lincoln's celebration is oyer, and may
be recorded as the best and most success
full ever held In the town.
The drum bands were astir at 4:30 a. m.
and awoke those who were so fortunate
as to get some sleep.
The jerks Park was the next attraction
and at this popular breathing place many
thousand people gathered to see the
school children's exercises which were a
most fitting tribute to the donator of the
park; also of great moment to the chill
dren. The spectacle as presented when
massed for the exercises was picture for
an artist.
The oration by George A. Littlefield,
Esq, was filed with patriotism and al
though the heat was oppressive, the large
number OF people remained attentive and
quiet throughout the entire exercises.
The selections by the Pawtucket City
Bandit singing by the children and Miss
s. Ethel MerrilPs reading were excellent.
The next on the list was the afternoon
parade which was the best ever seen here.
The participants were astir shortly after
noon, and the vicinity OF Cross, High and
Central streets was a busy one.
Chief Marshal Won Gottschalk was busy
and with his personal aids were forming
the line. He, with his personal staff, re-
ceived Gov. Brown and staff and
shortly after the hour named the signal
gun announced the starting.
The line was an imposing one. And of
sufficient variedness to make II interest
ing. The honorary staff of the Chief
Marshal comprised many representative
business men. The militia division was
headed by the veterans of the war, who
were proud OF the position. The Cadets
and Company q, doing special escort to
the Governor and staff never marched
better, and the Pawtucket socities, Sons
of Veterans and uniformed rank, X. of p,
lent valuable aid, as did also the many
civic socities of this village In line. The
st. Jean Socitey was out In large num-
Der. When the Pawtucket City Band
rounded into Central street ahead of the
Veteran Firemen there was great cheer
ing, and to the music Of the "Volunteer
March," they made fine showing.
The machine was geyly decorated, and
tne prlue OF tne VlllaBe.
The permanent department brought up
the rear, and was highly complimented
for its appearance.
In the evening jerks Park was again
the scene of big crowd who listened to
an excellent concert by the Pawtucket
City Band and a magnificent display Of
fireworks, which completed the days fes-
tivities.
Fourth OF July Fires.
The fire department was called out
twice during yesterday forenoon to Broad
street at small fires caused by fireworks.
The Police Did Good Work.
The police department did extra good
service Monday night and all day yester-
day and made creditable appearance.
Court Central.
This court held a largely attended and
pleasant meeting Monday evening. After
the transaction of much important busi-
ness the members were Hospitality enter
tanned by James Welch.
The Governor at Luncheon.
At the close of the parade yesterday
| Chief Marshal Gottschalk and staff royal
| ly entertained the Governor and staff at
luncheon at the rooms of the Business
Mems Association.
Interesting Items.
In the District Court today all ordinary
persons were discharged on account of
Fourth OF July.