The herald., 1898-06-29
INDEPENDENCE DAY
FREE SEATS AT THE FIREWORKS
EXHIBITION
British Born Americans Will Have a
Handsome Float in the Parade.
Other Attractions

The Fourth of July celebration executive
committee feel quite satisfied over the out
look financially and are doing everything
necessary to make the day one never to be
forgotten. Among other things passed at
their meeting yesterday was the following
The Fourth of July executive committee
wishes the citizens to understand that no
charge will be made for admission to the
fireworks at Agricultural park. The only
charge that will be made will be for re-
served seats in the grand stand, which will
be sold for % cents each, and for boxes,
which will be sold at auction at the Owl
drug store today at 2 o'clock. Proceeds to
be applied to Fourth of July fund.
According to the calendar. the moon Will
rise at $3.50 o'clock on the night of the
Fourth, and in order for the fireworks to
make the best display the night should be
very dark. Therefore the program VIII
commence promptly at o'clock. Vehicles
will be allowed only on the outside of the
outside track.
This was made necessary through the
erroneous idea having gone out that an
admission was to be charged at the gate at
Agricultural park.
The British-born Americans will have
fully 600 in the parade and perhaps more.
The float being prepared by them will oc-
cupy a prominent position and will do
credit to the nation they represent.
The Whittier school band cannot be pres
ent because arrangements have been made
to have exercises there at noon on that
day.
A detachment of Companies A. and f.
N. G. c., will haul gatllng gun in the pro-
cession. They will have about fifty uni
formed men in line.
The committee yesterday decided to pro-
vide carriages for distinguished guests
the mayor, officers of the day and several
others.
The Societe de la Legion Franchise of
Los Angeles will not turn out as a mill
tary organization, but will do so as civil
ians.
Invitations have been sent to all foreign
consuls, United States judges and Mayor
Snyder to participate in the parade. These
gentlemen will be provided with carriages.
The board of supervisors will also be asked
to turn out.
Chief Trumpeter j. G. Wyatt was one of
Gordon's trumpeters at the battle of Khar-
toum and Tebel Kebir Also bugler for
Hussar Rey. He afterwards came to this
country, joining the United States army,
was later on the U. S. S. Baltimore and is
one of the finest buglers in the world.
The mother of John j. Carrillo ex-mayor
of Santa Monica, who is on the staff of
Grand Marshal Jones, made the first
American flag in California at San Diego
The division of colored citizens will show
up about 600 men and is in charge of Mar
shall ]. B. Loring and the following aides:
ToJt at ~
r. F. Jones. G. v. Grayson, e. Walker
The Concord (colored band wiz head the
division, and two colored veterans of the
rebellion will carry the colors.
The second division, under Marshal VIM.
Young. consists of the living flag, Bartlett
Logan, Stanton, Kenesaw and John A.
Martin posts, G. A R., Union Veteran
league 1888, Ex-Confederate camp and Sons
of Veterans, in all about 500 men,
Chief Glass and a company of police
riflemen will head the procession.
The military division will be headed by
Gen. Last and staff, followed by Signal
Corps, Troop D, and detachments from
Companies A, c and F, Seventh regiment,
N. G. c. The N. s. G. w. will be represent
ed by Los Angeles, Ramona and Corona
parlors and the Turnverein, under COM
mand of Henry Glass, will turn out $50
strong.
Frank Bryson has been chosen COM
mander of the Maccabees and will have
upward of 500 men in line.
Marshal Ralph Dominguez has chosen
for his aides the following: Dixie Thomp-
son, Clarence Willard, Nat Furman, George
Carson. jr., r. G. Doyle, C. S. Varcoe, Rob-
ert Downing, James r. Pitts, VIM Sieg-
hold.
Hickory Clubs Cane Brigade
The Hickory club intends to make a dem
onstration on the Fourth of July that can
not fail to be worthy of the young and
healthy organization. The next meeting of
the club will be held Friday evening t the
headquarters, 21S South Broadway, when
final arrangements will be concluded TIE