Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-07

noNei Soinpihauion and design of sections.
revolving about a ring or wheel gyrating
in eccentric directions. During It's revo-
lutions, II is constantly disclosing to view
remarkable Kaleidoscope colors, forms
Meteoric Showers--Upon d pyramidal
frame are arranged immense gerb cases
charged with cubes Of meteoric fire balls
saoseiy r s,'t me shooting stars as
the base of the pyramid. suns and wheels,
decorated with floral rosettes within their
different centres revolve in rapid rota-
ton while zones of jessamines and yellow
fire encircle them in beautyoand effect.
With report. as IL from thunder cloud
a battery of immense n1eteoric stars are
discharged, and the atmosphere is filled
with great exploding meteoric fire balls
thrown upward several feet which fall
earthwards leaving glittering trails of
incandescent flame and mist
The Cascade--This design composed Of
wheels and gerbs arranged at equal dis
tanceS and upon an ascending scale
clearly initiates cascade of falling wat
er. A concentric vertical wheel revolving
round circles of brilliant flame initiates Ia
the above design, while floods of spark
ling spray are seen pouring from gerbs
falling with a rushing, roaring sound
upon the rocks below. cleaning with
crimson colored moss and fern.
Fairies Frolic-Turning spirals of gold
and crimson lance work, produce in this
design, fantastic evolutions within belts
of elegant rose fire. The piece COM
mences with a dazzling circle of Maltese
and China fires. revolving round and
round in bands of gorgeous flame. The
design is constantly changing both in
form and color and exhibits some of the
finest effects known to the pyrOtechnst
art
Dream of the Magi-A composition of
two immense wheels that rotate in oppo-
site directions. from common centre.
The magical effects produced by this de-
sign are perfectly wonderful. the forms
and figures presented to view while in
action are curious and almost weird in
effect Double belts of brilliant fires mu-
tate to the Kaleidoscope picture: COM
posed of lance work in ruby, emerald.
azure. purple and gold. These devices or
sections of lances moving in contra direc-
tions. produce angles and figures wonder
full to see. During this exhibit. the cir
conference of both wheels discharge i'm
mense gerbs of silver scintiilates scatter
ing the field or area of fame 20 10 80 feet
in all directions.
The Diamond Cross--A magnificent
piece composed of a lance wheel. diamond
and cross. Within the lines of a diamond
design Il variegated lance wheel revolves
in rapid revolutions showing rosette lines
and rainbow colors. The wheel initiates
to the form of a diamond design six to
eight feet in diameter. showing triple
lines of purple and gold. From the
points of the diamond. heavy marooned
gerbs discharge rayonnant. silver and
Maltese fires. intersecting each other;
representing the Cross of Malta, % to 50
feet in diameter.
July 4th and Eagle-This appropriate
piece begins with a gyral zone and mu-
tates to tive-pointed star in diamond
lance work, between the points of the
star is seen the motto July 4th. in golden
lance work. and above hovers an i'm
mense American eagle in lines of silver
fire. with outstretched wings. terrific
report and salute closes this design.
Finale. City Seal of Augusta-The finale
of the exhibit will represent seal OF the
city of Augusta. An immense circle of
silver fire enclosed the design of the
ancient fort. the block house, Indian and
canoe. and dates of foundation and incor-
pcration. In the construction of this
piece some of the finest colors known to
the pyrotechnist art are used and en-
ployed On either side of this final de-
sign winged batteries extended the area
of the piece and an arch of fire from the
rear Is thrown. and stars of electric fire
fall over the entire design In brilliant
showers.
The display Of fireworks We're con-
Quoted by George c. fitzpatrick. and S.
+. fitzpatrick, for the Marston & Wells
Co, who did the most creditable work.
Everything passed off without an ac-
cident, and very successfully.
Mr. Campbell, the chairman of the
committee, was on the spot and person
ally supervised the arrangement of
things