The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-31
ALL LIVE IN SPIRIT.
Splendid Celebration of
the National Memorial
Festival.
MARTIAL AND CIVIC PARADE.
Flowers on all the Graves, aud
Patriotic Teachings Proclaimed
From Many Platforms.
MARTIAL AND CIVIC PARADE.

Al0ulOltd1 Lay klOWS kHCi ~
year. The ranks of the I'D Vets are
thinning. But posterity 4fssponds TO tine
sentiment inaugural - by the old de-
tenders In decorat Ag the graves of the
silent comrades with flowers as a tribute
of affection and esteem.
In this city. yesterday, the day was
commemorated with especial solemnity.
TIT general parade which was organized
by the Grand Army men was a splendid
success. It gave tone and character to
the observance of the day. It was cheer
ing to the Veterans and inspiring to the
rising generation. 1t was a perfect day
for such q PARADE The sun shone
brightly, but with a genial temperate
glow. The heavens had DO occasion this
time to weep.
BY one O'Clock the vicinity of Hamilton
Park presented an inspiring scene. For
it was in the streets surrounding the
Park the various organizations stood
ready to, fall iu line in The places assigned
them at the word OF command. The
adjacent streets were througed with
people in holiday attire. Abundance OF
green foliage overhead and arounu the
Park framed a tableau worth witnessing.
The trapDings OF MOUNTED regimental
officers. the glistening of payonets and
polished sabres, the gay cOlored plumes
of military organizations, all Wed with the
shifting, glintirg phases OF the metallic
sheen of a double line OF fire apparatus
that embraced every machine except
three in the File Department. This,
with the music of the various bands, en-
IIyeued the spirits of the hundreds VINO
lined the sidewalks opposite the park;
and where 'ere aipair of bright eyes were
seen drinking in the scene . dainty foot
was discerned beating time TO the must
Cal rythm of the scene.
THE PARAD
When the word to march was given
there was no confusion. Down through
the long arched vista OF Jersey avenue,
with its house stoops crowded witt fam
lily parties over whose heads wav the
stars and stripes. the parade moved III
this order!-
II SOLDIERS.
First came the Grand Marshal. Lieu
tenant Colonel w. b. Mason and srtff.
mounted; followed by Colonel Hugh H..
Abernethy aud staff of the Fourth Regi-
ment. which, with the cadet corps,
formed the first division. The regiment
was divided into " battalions, the first
of which was in command OF Major
Smith, aud the secoud by Captain Jack
Graham. The gun detachment made an
excellent showing under the command Of
Captain George 2. Baoock. Inc surgical
corps attracted considerable attention.
The Fourth Regiment Cadets were COM
manded by Captain A. u. Cristie. Lieu
tenants Thomas A. Reyer, aud ID. E.
Ramsay. The High Scnoot Cadets
looked fine. They wereS in command of
Coptaln Jones and Lieutenanbs Brock
hurst and Kelly.
THE POLICE.
Two hundred aad nifty men of the Jer-
sey City Police Department, with Super
%iutendent G.. +. Smith as M arshai, cob
stltuted the second division. They were
divided into two baJtaliens, Chief Ben
Murphy in charge of the first. aud Police
Captain Archie McKaig in charge of tue
second. Captain Farrier's company had
the cOlors of the Department. Sergeants
Quinn, " ade and cannon were on the
Superintendsnt's staff. Every officer
and man In line was on his mettie, aud AZ
usual all reflected credit uDon the city by
superior marching and appearance OF
strength. The patrol wagons aud ambu-
lauces were an Interesting feature OF the
parade.
CIVIC BODIES.
Colonel Gustave SLeup was marshal of
the third division. The Polish Krakuse.
Colonel S. Przokopski, were at the head
of this DIVISION. The various Polish mil
itary organizations in line made a bril-
liant showing, not only by their rich col
ored ~trappings, but by solid and regular
marching.
Palestine, Unity. Grant and Florence
Divisions uniformed Rank). &. of p,
attracted as much attention as any body
In line. Their red piuuies flowing from
white helmets set off the enure parade.
The visitors from Elizabeth looked fine
and marched well. Inc entire body of
PyIhlans gave skIIlful drill exhibitions as
tney marched along.
Then came the knights OF Sherwood
Forest, $50 strohg, headed by Supreme
Commander Adam Brown aud staff, in
Guiding Supreme Paymaster Joseph
Maso u, Supreme Officer. of the Guard NJ.
Clonin. and SUPREME Auditors Theodore
Boyer and Michael Gillian, all mounted
upon white horses. The body Was COM
posed of Enterprise, Hamilton and Em-
pire On. W Conclayes. the Washington
Schuetzen Band followed and made an
exceIIeuL appearance.
County Delegate James Mnrier was
marshal of fourth division, which was
headed by Companies A, b aud G of The
Hibernian Rifles, who marched firmly
d u attracted much attention. ot. Fat
IIck's Cathedral Cadets followed. The
Union Veterans Legion sam next, and
were followed by Camp Logan, Sous OF
Veterans. with unfurled silken flag, that
Was one of The aaurnments of the parade.
b FIREMEN.
The Fire department made up the
fifth division. at its own request IL WAS
to the rear or the parade, in
order that should an alarm be sounded
the companies posted 10 answer could
turn aside and hurry TO the scene OF the
ire without Dreaking The solIdity OF the
marching COMM That it was one OF
the most interesting features of the par
ade every one will admit. superintendent
John Ii. Brown was marshal. Fire Com
missioners Donuelly and kern aud Clerk
Charlie EsJerbrook, rods ahead III y
coupe. Tn marshal and Chief Conway,
Assistant Chief Denmead and batalllou
Chiefs Hogan and Kern marcne Inc
head of lhv departments. SUI nten-
dent Brown had occasion TO feel b-ouu OF
the showing oI the men ana apparatus
the Department made over the showing
iG has heretofore made upo ANY sucn
pubic occasion.
The parade turned into Mercer street,
down TO Groyesto Grand, TO WASHINGTON,
To Montgomery, TO Newark avenue, IL