The record-union., 1897-07-06

legorical and the United States in the
aggregate, We're we'll represented. The
Goddess of Liberty was represented by
Miss Vern Bunce, who occupied
prominent position on a raised dais,
overshadowed by a glittering dome.
She played well her part. The Conti-
mental Guard to the Goddess was COM
posed of Masters Fred A. Thompson,
August Gustafson and Ira HardemOn.
The second division was marshaled
in by Frank Edinger and c. NJ. Beck-
with, and was led by the Foresters
excellent band
Closely following the band came Cap
ital Division, No. ), Uniform Rank,
Knights of Pythias, commanded by w.
B. Oldfeld, assisted by w. j. Hogan,
and it is safe to say that no feature
in the parade attracted more attention
than did the Knights.
Then came float No. ,, representing
the Public Schools-the Bulwark of
American Freedom" The float was
decorated with bunting and laurel, and
tier upon tier of youthful faces looked
down upon the people from their points
of vantage.
Following the float came the Cadets
of the Capital Primary School, and the
little fellows created a sensation. Their
white waists and caps contrasted with
the vari-colored sunshades. and their
Captain. Master Karl Reker, performed
prodgies in keeping a perfect alignment
and seeing that the left feet struck
the ground all at one and the same
time. The Principal of the school, Mrs.
Clara Parsons, is deserving of credit
for the excellent showing made by her
miniature cadets.
The Mexican War Veterans in car
riages followed in the wake of the ca
diets, and next came five carryalls
loaded to overlooking with the wards
of the Protestant Orphan Asylum, most
of whom seemed pleased with their
outing.
Next in order marched the ladies of
Sloan Lodge, No. ., l. o. c.. T., with
an appropriate float The band was
about thirty strong, each of the march
ers being arrayed in white from top
10 toe, while overhead each bore a large
white umbrella. They received consid-
cradle encouragement from citizens
along the line of march.
Following the ladies came carria ges
containing Federal, State, county and
city officials, and with them passed the
second division.
The third division was commanded
by Marshals Frank Ruhstaller and E.
D. Adams, and in the lead came the
Sacramento Fife and Drum Corps the
members of which blew and beat out
such music as Bunker Hill' and ''Old
Jefferson" with a, gusto that was rel
ished by the populace.
Following the music came the Ber-
saglieri Guard, commanded by Captain
A. Sbarbro, and their sleek black uni
forms and soldierly bearing. while well
known in the city, caused considerable
admiration.
Following the Guard came the third
and last float, representing California.
with Miss Nellie Kellogg on the throne.
The float was tasty and appropriate
stroke of allegorical work. the several
industries of the State being told in
a story without words.
Following the float came a long pro-
ceSslon of trade displays, all of which
were creditable and many extraordi-
nary Fully fifty turnouts brought I'D
the rear of the procession, and when
the last of these had rolled on and
concluded the line of march. the dav
parade was done, and the trend of
the crowd was toward the New Pa
Nlilon, Where the literary exercises
were held