Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-05

Is. 900 people went out to enjoy the day. The parade had to be abandoned on ac- count of the bad weather, but the rest of the programme was carried out to the letter
 The Fireworks.
 at night made a beautiful spectacle, which was enjoyed by thousands of peo- pie. The burning of the fireworks with the reflection on the beautiful waters oI East Lake, was pleasing sight.
 From O'Clock in the afternoon until late last night the grounds at East Lake were simply swarming with people The day was gala one for the clerks, and is one that will long be remembered.
 The following is the result of the con tests:
 | Bicycle race, half mile-Prize, bicycle sweater. Won by c. Chrisenbury.
 2 Half mile foot race-Prize, fine pair shoes. Won by c. Comstock.
 g. Fat mans 100-yard race, 225 pounds and oyer-Prize, half dozen linen handler chiefs Won by Joe Burke
 4 Merchants foot race. 100 yards-Prize, Clerks Benevolent and Protective asso- ciation pin.
 ,. Tug of war between Greeks and French-Prize. one box cigars. Won by Greeks
 G Clerks foot race, 100 yards-Prize, Clerks Benevolent and Protective asso- citation pin. Won by J. M. Satterneld.
 V
 Prize, half dozen silk handkerchiefs. Won by l.. w. Friedman.
 The following is the programme Of the fire works:
 1. Aerial salute of six pieces Of tWo- pound bomb rockets.
 ?. Grand illumination of grounds by twelve pieces of Bengolas, surmounted by batteries of Roman candles.
 3. Discharge of four pieces of Sanls- son.
 4 rrand saa niaca "Trrea of IihertYp D 5. Balloon with fire work attachments
 6. Display of six pieces of Amori bat teriee.
 '. Niagara Fails" S5 feet high 8. Discharge of six pieces of chain rockets.
 9. Two pieces of flying pigeons. 10. Discharge of twelve pieces of 12- inch variegation bomb shells Il. Set pieces, "Elfin Waltz
 F. Two pieces of electric spreaoer pat- teries
 B. Three pieces eightpound telescope rockets.
 14. Set pieces, Clerks Benevolent and | Protective Association" l 15. Two dozen two-pound, extra size l rockets.
 16. Two pieces golden streamer rockets; IT. Flight of bouquet of 100 colored rockets.
 At North Birmingham Birmingham Division No. 9, Ancient | Order of HibernianS, had their first pie nic at North Birminghom park yesterday | While a large crowd was out 1t is safe | to say that it would have been much | larger but for report which gained cir l culation during the morning that the | committee had met and decided to post | pone the picnic. The committee met to l discuss the matter owing to the threat | ening appearance of the weather but 1t | was unanimously decided not to alter | the arrangements already made. Those who went out to North Birming- l ham park had most enjoyable time and | everything passed off pleasantly liar | ringtons band furnished the music and | dancing was indulged in during the en- 1 tire afternoon and until late in the even 1 ing.
 | There were foot and wheelbarrow races dances for prizes, a tug of war,
 baseball game baby show and other 1 things to make the event enjoyable, and | all entered into the sports with zest, and | it is needless to say a jolly good time was l had by all. Mr ]. J. Curran presided as manager | of the dance and everything passed off | in that line as well as could be desired. 1 At Avondale Park. The Grand Army of the Republic and | Sons of Veterans, United States army, l had an outing at Avondale park, which | was attended by the members and a | number of invited friends. l Old times were talked over by the com l rades. and the younger folks spent the l time as best suited them. There was an l abundance of good things to eat, and 1 all who were fortunate enough to be 1 present spent a most enjoyab ble day.