The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1904-07-04
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.
FOURTH or JULY CELEBRA-
TIoNs ABOUT THE CITY.

Big Fireworks Display on the Green
and In the Eighth Ward.
Last night was made very noisy by
hrecrackers, torpedo canes, reviewers,
COW bells and all sorts o. other noise
makers. Despite the efforts Of the po-
lice, the patriotic made merry all day
yesterday. The police. however, have
enough of collection a. the different
stations of frearms tc stock small
arsenal.
The police and IRE departments are
prepared for all SORTS of emergencies
to-day, and the doctors win probably
be busy.
During the afternoon there will be
band concerts in various parts of the
city Three concerts viii be given In
this city during the day by the First
Regiment, A. o. H., band. under the
leadership of Professor Fred. Mayer.
They will take place at Jocelyn square
at 10 a. m. at Trowbridge square at 3
D. m. and on the central green In the
evening at 3 o'clock.
In the morning at $3.50 o'clock short
Religious and patriotic service viii be
held in the United church under the
auspices of. the Daughters of the Ann
erican Revolution, at which Rev. w.
u. Phillips, ID. d.. Of the Church OF
the Redeemer will speak.
From the aceeptances received by
the committee in charge of the grand
rally to be held by the democrats of
the state in this city to-day, the COM
mittee anticipates one of the most en-
thusiastic gatherings of its kind held
en a long time. hTe affair is in the
hands Of the New Haven members Of
the state central committee and moth
ing has been left undone that would
tend to insure a joyous period for all
participating.
with only a half dozen speakers
Scheduled, it is expected that several
other orators will be moved to speak.
So. too, is vocal music expected to
supplement the efforts of the orchestra,
n patriotic songs being always en- regle
on such occasions.
With Hon. Talcott H. Russell pre-
siding, the Declaration Of independence
will be read by Francis p Cafferty,
vocal selection by the East Side quar-
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tette following this ceremony.
Down for short addresses are Charles
S. Hamilton of this city, Richard B.
Freeman, jr., of New London, and Phil
10 Troup of New York, while Hon.
John M. Quinn Of New York will pro-
vide the piece de resistance In the or
atoricaI line,
From all indications the Consolidated
road will have a tremendous crowd to
handle. Beginning with Saturday aft
ernoon nearly all trains to and from
this city had extra cars and the depot
was crowded as of for championship
game.
Nor will the trolley road lack a
crowd. The shore resorts are making
preparations for unusual holiday ex-
cursions and the trolley people have
made arrangements to handle the
crowds in the best aanner possible.
One of the athletic features Of the
glorious Fourth will be the ball game
at the Savin Rock grounds between the
strong semi-profess team repre-
senting West Haven and the Malley
company team, three times champions
Of the New Haven Dry Goods league.
This is the first home game of the
West Haven club and much interest
has been awakened in the hearts Of the
lovers of the game.
For the Malley club it can be said
that Manager Free has again gathered
together a very representative team,
which will surely give a good account
Of itself Included in the list are the
three time champions, namely, Baum,
Hayden, Shugrue, Melley and Mccall
rey. A big delegation of the fair adj
fnirers Of the dry goods men have sig
nified their intention to be on hand and
shout words of encouragement and sing
their Malley baseball songs, and root
as hard as they know how for the suc-
cess of the Malley team.
The West Have nteam reports an adj
vance sale Of over 500 tickets among
the friends which will couterbalance
any advantage the Malley team may
have in that respect.
It will be a battle royal and well
worth going to see, don't miss it. The
game will be called at 9:45 sharp The
umpire will be Eddie McDermott.
Along the east shore most Of the re-
sorts win entertain several picnics and
\ have also prepared for a large days
frde. At Mnsfield's grove the Swedish
lutheran church will hold its annual
outing and about 400 people are ex-
pected to attend. The day will be the
biggest one of the season at this re-
sort.
The Momauguin, Branford ONT, Pine
Orchard and Indian Neck are all pre-
pairing for big days business, while
the other way, at Woodmont and the
nearby smaller places, large crowds are
also expected.
At Lighthouse Point excellent plans
have been laid for the entertainment Of
the large crowd which is expected. At
the pavilion there will be dancing aft
ernoon and evening. There will also
he music during the day Manager
Butler has prepared a fine programme
and he will furnish an excellent shore
dinner for those of his guests who
grow hungry, as any one will after en-
Toying the sea breezes and a dip in the
sound.
The fourth will be observed at the
Peduot in old time style. In the morn
4t.ona will 3I.o hall ,Y,a9 hot