The record-union., 1896-06-14
Big GUNS And HORRIBLES.
Arrangements for a Great Celebration
Practically Completed.
Committees Report Progress and
Money Appropriated for Neces-
sary 0utlays.


ence Day Celebration held rousing
meeting at the Trustees room last even
ing to compare notes and finish the
groundwork plan for the greatest cele-
bration the city has ever seen.
Russ d. Stephens, Chairman OF the
Finance Committee, reported progress.
The committee had met with fair sue
cess, and intended continuing the can
vass in order to give everyone chance
to contribute. He felt certain that
enough would be subscribed to insure
one of the best celebrations seen in the
City for years.
John hatcher, of the Finance Com
mittee, here complained that Mr.
Stephens, in soliciting subscriptions,
had got into his territory, as he had
visited one place which Mr.. Stephens
had only just left.
A. Dittmar for the Committee on Mu-
sic, stated that he had secured the SER
vices of the bands managed by Messrs.
Neale and Platt, and that the Capital
City Drum Corps would also turn out
In the procession. The drum corps had
been making extraordinary efforts to
secure fifers for the occasion, though
as yet they had been unsuccessful.
T. H. Wallis, for the Committee on In
vitations, stated that 80 invitations
had been sent to different parties and
societies, inviting them to take part in
the parade. The list of societies to be
represented was not yet complete, he
said, but would be next week.
Charles Leonard, for the Fireworks
Committee, stated that number of
firms had been asked TO send in bids for
furnishing 81 600 worth of infiammable
material, and that they had been given
to understand that the committee in
tend receiving their moneys worth.
Chairman Lawton reported that the
directors of the State Agricultural So
ciety had promised the committee the
use of Agricultural Park in which to
give the fireworks display, provided a
fire engine and competent firemen were
secured as a protection to the property
against fire. They also requested that
a number of special policemen be Sc
cured to preserve order. 1t was deter
mined to request the Board of City
Trustees to detail fire engine for the
purpose, and to set aside money from
the general celebration fund to hire
firemen and eight special policemen.
1t was further agreed that 250 posters
announcing the celebration be at once
printed for distribution throughout the
country.
G. W. Railton, for the Committee on
Parade, reported that seven floats had
been mentioned as being appropriate
for the occasion, and that the commit
tee recommended that three of the
number be accepted. They were: First,
HThe United States; second, "Califor-
nia," and third, Fame and George
Washington 1t was agreed to leave
the matter with the committee, and
$50 was appropriated for decorations
for the floats, which was the amount
asked for.
The Chairman of each committee was
Instructed to make an estimate of the
funds needed, and report the same at
the next called meeting, and the Com
nifttee on Fireworks was authorized
to make arrangements for the pyro-
technic display at Agricultural Park.
1t was agreed that S100 be set aside
tor the use of the Grand Marshal,
George c. McMullen, and his chief aid,
Talbot II. Wallis, and the former was
instructed to make an estimate on the
cost of ammunition for firing a morn
ing, midday and evening salute.
The Chairmen of each of the six COM
rlittees were appointed a Committee on
City Decorations, and Grand Marshal
McMullen was appointed Chairman.
The Committee on Horribles occupied
back seats, and when asked to state
their case, put forward Trustee Kent
as spokesman chief, who said that
a first-class parade could be had for
$3.50 OF this sum, the 'horribles" pro-
posed to raise $3.50, and if the commit
tee would come forward with the other
$500, the most pleasing feature of the
parade would be assured. He then in
troduced DR.. J. s. Curtis, who in his
usual genial manner, drew tears from
his audience one moment, and the next
convulsed them with laughter. The up
shot of 1t all was that the General Com
Inittee promised the "horribles" 500
If that much remained in the treasury
and as much more as possible.
Chairman Leonard stated that as the
civic and military parade would be in
the morning, and the local wheelmen
would race with the Stocktonites at
D. m 1t would be well to set a time fol
the parade of the "horribles." 1t was
then agreed that the latter should
parade at 4:30 o'clock p. m, and nc
further business coming before 1t, the
meeting adjourned to meet at p. m. or