Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-25

y holiday appearance. The streets
were alive with people and Washington
street from Duke to Cameron was
crowded with both young and old.
About the time the GAZETTE went to
press the procession for the Confeder-
ate Memorial Day Celebration began to
form, and from that time until the final
disarmament at the monument the city
was astir. The procession as it moved
through the city drew large crowds
and the multitude grew denser until
the halt was made. 1t was generally
conceded that the parade was very
good, though probably not as elaborate
as some which have preceded it. But
all who participated acted well their
parts and everything passed oil with
precision and satisfaction.
Between four snd o'clock the organ
izations which took part in the process
cession began forming in line on Wash
ington street, between King and Cam
eron. These organizations were Lee
Camp, Alexandra Light Infantry, Co
lumbia Fire Company and Relief Hook
Sc Ladder Company.
The members of Lee Camp wore
their grey uniforms and badges, and
carried light canes; each member also
carried bouquets to place on the mon
ument and mound. The camp was in
command of Capt. Thomas Perry and
carried the State colors, their camp,
and old battle flags. the latter of
which had been borne aloft on many
hard fought battle field.
The Alexandria Light Infantry turn
ed out with full ranks, wore fatigue
caps, blue coats and white duck trous-
ers. Their uniforms were very becom-
ing and the company presented truly
military appearance; their soldierly
bearing and fine marching were most
favorably commented upon. The COM
pauy was in command of Capt Mush-
bach, Lieuts Monroe and Bryant, and
was headed by the Third Regiment
Drum Corps, which wore the same uni
form as the Light Infantry.
The Relief Hook & Ladder Company
appeared in line with their handsome
and newly painted truck, which is one
of the finest pieces of fire apparatus ever
seen in this city. 1t is painted dark
maroon with gilt trimmings, the metal
work having been newly nickel-plated.
The truck was drawn by the company's
handsome grey horses. The members
of the company wore firemen's hats,
white shirts trimmed with red and
black pantaloons. Each member carried
a bouquet. This company was headed
by the Third United States Artillery
Band in regulation uniform.
The Columbia Company made very
fine appearance. They had in line
their handsome new hose wagon,
drawn by fine black horse, and their
magnificent newly nickled engine,
drawn by spanking pair of greys.
The engine needed no adornment and
was truly "a thing of beauty" The
members turned out in full force, their
uniform being firemen's hats. red shirts
and black pantaloons. Each member
of the company carried a bouquet.
The Columbia Company was headed
by the Friendship Drum Corps, the
members OF which wore grey coats,
with dark trousers.
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in line and the chief marshal. Captain
VIM. A. Smoot, gave the order to
march. The procession then moved as
follows A squad of policemen, mar
sinai and aides, Third Regiment Drum
Corps, Alexandria Light Infantry, Lee
Camp, Third Artillery Band, Relief
Hook and Ladder Company, Friend
ship Drum Corps, and Columbia Fire
Company.
The procession moved over The fol.
lowing route Down Cameron to Roy
al, to Queen, to Fairfax, to Prince,
to Royal, to Duke, to Columbus, to
Prince, to Alfred, to King, to Henry
aud countermarch to st. Asaph, to
Duke, to Washington and then to the
monument.