Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-04

Warrington Light Infantry Corps and com
pany A, light battery. Of the District. the latter
In command Of Col. Fosberg.
The Light Infantry consisted of two compa-
mics, under Capts. Loeffler and Ourand, with
Col W. G. Moore in command and Maj. Ross
% adjutant A column was formed in the fol-
lowing order: Fourth Artillery Band; Wash
ineton Light Infantry; societies Of the revo-
luton; school children and others; light battery.
The route OF the procession was from g
street to 14th, to F street, to 18th, to Pennsyl-
vania avenue and thence through the ellipse OF
the Presidents grounds to the monument.
1t was a small but thoroughly respectable-look-
ing band, and Its movements attracted most
favorable comment by the thousands who
watched its march and subsequent proceedings.
II showed great variety Of colors. The
Light Infantry boys wore their bear skin
shakos, white Austrian coats and blue trousers,
and the band and the artillery contingent wore
the regulation blue uniform with red trimmings
and plumes.
| There was no uniformity in the dress of the
civilians, although nearly all the men wore light
| colored suits and nearly all the ladies were
dressed in white, with different colored sashes.
They all displayed, however the distinguishing
badge OF the societies to which they belonged.
AT THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT.
The arrival Of the procession at the monu.
ment was announced by Q salute from Col
Fosbergs battery. At the foot Of the monu.
ment hill the military escort came to a halt and
stood at present, while the societies walked by
with uncovered heads and ascended the
bill to the bap Of the beautiful white
shaft. Here small stand had been erected
fronting which were a large number of seats,
arranged on the western slope Of the hill SO az
| to give all the benefit Of the grateful shade
afforded by that mighty pile.
By special invitation q number OF school
children were present in front seats They
were furnished with leaflets containing the
words Of 'Star Spangled Banner and "Hail
Columbia and their singing added ma
terially to the rendition Of those airs.
The exercises were opened by singing the
people following. In consequence Of a slight
difference in time the second verse was sung
without the band.
GEN. SHIELDS ADDRESS.
Gen. G. H. Shields. who presided, then made
an address Of welcome, in the course of which
he said:
1.-THE three patriotic societies under whose
auspices this celebration is held claim a
monopoly Of the Fourth Of July. This day be-
longs to all Americans, whether native born or
naturalized; whether they can trace their
lineage back to the revolution or in good faith
gave their allegiance to the Constitution today
.'Sons and daughters Of the heroes and hero
ines OF 1776 lay no claim to exclusive or unusual
privileges, and they recognize that every citizen
here meets on the broad plane OF patriotism.
Our principles are broad enough to include
every Preside from the lakes to the gulf and
rom Plymouth Rock to the Golden Gate.
1--WE render tribute Of affection to our
adopted citizens for their patriotic assistance
In the foundation and nurture Of our republic,
both in the council chamber and on the CORY
field OF battle, and wish to establish nativis-
tic test Of citizenship. Our societies are nom
political. We hail all parties as brothers
Americans first and partsans afterward. Nor
do we seek an 'aristocracy Of blood, a mutual
admiration society Of the nations -four hun
dred.' We believe the only pre-eminence in
this republic Is that Of merit, and we rejoice
that the highest positions in our government
have been held and are open to that class of
whom the immortal Lincoln was a type and
whom he affectionstely called the plain people.
1T is because we believe that all our fellow
citizens are true to the principles Of the Decla-
ration OF Independence, because we all honor
the Constitution Of our country, because we are
Americans, that we wish to revive the memory
and principles Of the sires and mothers of the
revolution by an overcoming celebration of
this national anniversary, and we would have
every man and woman, every boy and girl in
the republic participate.
1--WE hail with delight the presence of the
children here today. Let them learn that
American citizen is the proudest title on
earth; that aping the aristocracy Of the old