The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-21
GRAND DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS,
Given as n Mark Of Friendship ana
Apprcciation TO Capt. John Cussons.

The Hon. James L. Norris, OF Washlng-
ton. d. c., one OF the most prominent
and patriotic Democrats in the United
states. has conceived plan by which
he will give a great celebration IN hohoI
OF his distinguished ana valued lIleuu'
Captain John Cussons. OF Glen Alien
Va.
Mr.. Norris is president Of the Jackson
Democratic Association, one OF the Oldest
ORGANIZATIONS of its kind In the Union.
He has been a member OF the Nauondl
Democratic Committee and its treasurer.
He has been treasurer Of the Nauonai
Deuocratic Congressional Committee for
the mast twenty years, ana lts repFeseu-
tative for the District Of Columbia. lie
Is also member of the National Asso-
citation Of Democratic clubs, us VICE
president for the District Of Columbia
ana "a member OF the Democratic Club
of New York City. He has been actiNe
i'm all campaigns since 1876.
In this way he formed a most intimate
ocoUaintance and lifelong friendship
with CAPTAIN John Cussons and 1t IS due
IN This devoted friendship that the ele-
CANT programme given below Is to be
produced.
TO saw that the evening will be one OF
enjoyment, will but feebly express the
sentiments of those who are 50 fortunate
as 10 be present.
The plantation and park OF Captain
Cussons al Glen Allen. is a spot, that
could not be exceled for such display,
ANA not only will it accommodate a large
crowd. but all present, large ana small
tan and short. will be able to see and en-
Joy the effects.
Inst at this time when the ears OF the
American people are tingling with the
news of valOrOus deeds and great Victo-
ries. the vivid pictures presented VIII Q
especially interesting and VIII klndle
anew the fire Of patriotism In the hearts
Of all present.
The programme as given below will be
carried out 10 the letter by experts in the
business. and as the entertainment ls not
gotten ND i'm view Of monetary cohsld-
Grafton but Is done through the Iulness
of a friendly heart. there can be no
doubt OF its success.
Mr. II. w Trayor. formerly OF this
CITY. but now I'm the electrical business
I'm New York. furnishes the Information
herein and the copy OF the programme
which Is given below;
l. Grand Aerial Salute-ln honor OF the
day we celebrate.
Tho Attack on Havana--Realistic
reproductlon OF the l3-inch guns OF the
battleship Massachusetts, and reply OF
MORO Castle explosion Of mines by the
Vesuvius. and surrender OF Blanco, evil
denced by the hosting Of the Stars ana
Stripes. Architectural effects by Ershlne
NJ Sunderland.
OF Hawaii and her distinguished cham
Mon Senator John T. Morgan OF Alaba-
ma. keeping overlastingly at 1t brings
success
A. Salute in Honor of Virglnia's He
decentralization, Jefferson, Madison
Henry and Lee.
;. Search for the Spanish Fleet-Grand
balloon and parachute ascension. Note
The daring act Of Robert d. Johnston
Jr.. In dropping from a balloon at a
height of 1900 feet. has never been equal
ed. Mundane effects by Rastus Ransom
Norris.
G. Salute in Honor OF Captain John
Cussons-Long may he live and prosper.
A specially by David Sunderland.
Z. The Battle Of Mania-Attack on and
surrender OF Fort Cavite. and grand sa-
lutte in honor or Admiral Dewey.
s. Ascent OF Kissing Serpents-ln honor
OF AlDhonso XIII, the boy King OF Spain.
Q. Salute I'm Honor OF the Merrimac-
And her brave Commander Hobson and
crew.
10. Grand Electrical Display-Including
search lights. aerial jimcracks. comets.
meteors. etc.
Intermlssion Of FIVE minutes for distri-
button OF court plaster and bandages TO
the assistants.
II. Salute in Honor OF General Joseph
Wheeler and General Fitzhugh Lee
What they will do to Blanco Is suficieni
for all practical purposes.
r. Salute in Honor Of the LADIES' or
Washington and the SOuth-Consisting
OF an ascent Of bouquet rockets exploding
at "A height OF 257 feet. and again eN-
ploding upon reach the earth.
H. Salute in Honor % General Andrew
Jackson-Who gave the name 20 the ia X
son Democratic Association OF Washing
ton in iS2S. consisting OF 5000 rockets
each with hickory cane, 10 be distri-
buted among the audience.
a. Battle of Porto Rico-And defeat
OF the Spanards
T. Salute IN Honor Of Princeton and
T.awrcnceville--Nella eject by James
l.. Norris. Jr., a vivid reproduction or q
homhardment. Auditory nerves repaired
BY DR. Rastus Ransom Norris.
i6 Ascent OF Aerial Maroons-Aste-
rolds. and bayonet t0urbilions, etc.
Special-i7. The Blowing no ~ the
Maine-Thia feature he's involved Great
labor on the part Of The management
and the audience rs requested tn remain
seated and hold its breath. The Maine