New Britain herald., 1923-07-02
RECAPITULATION OF
 FIREWORKS PROGRAM

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 will be preceded by band concert bS
 the Philharmonic band.
 The fireworks program follows:
 Exhibit of Five Special Italian
 Rosettes-This piece is a large frame
 work consisting of five medium sized
 wheels. When ignited show a beau tiful peacock blue changing into a
 bright green, the wheel in the center constantly changing colors in a sta tionary position. After the four wheels revolve for a length of time each one takes the form of a quarter moon and the center wheel represents the full moon in golden color.
 Exhibit of Large Flying Wheel A beautiful wheel three feet in di- ameter starts it's course at the bottom of high pole and as it gains speed ascends 5000 feet in the air releasing a stream of silver rain.
 Japanese Rain--This piece Is one of the finest made, representing a fountain. In revolving shows the
 most beautiful colors and effects. After spinning around several times 1t dies out then rekindles showin a shower of so-called Japanese rain.
 Siren Wheel - Another novelty is the Siren Wheel. This is a large wheel to which Is attached what is known as the fontana in fireworks. Alter the wheel reaches a certain speed 1t makes terrific noise similar to the siren used on lighthouses.
 Campaign Reporting Battery Shell This shell ascends to 1,5O0 feet in the air and explodes at its highest point throwing out numerous displays of golden stars and reports which can be heard for miles. This shell is sim liar to those used in military work, excepting that they have & pyrotech- mic display as well as the report.
 Volley of nine shells.
 Umbrellas of Fire Shell, No. 55--- This bomb will ascend to an enor- nous height releasing balls of fire, each of which break into umbrellas of fire, and while floating slowly away transform into spiders of various col ors.
 Discharge of five shells.
 The Guiding Star Shell-This star Is produced by the discharge of five distinct shells made up into one cov- ering and is connected by a time fuse so that each individual compartment breaks at the intended instant, there by producing an enormous star.
 Discharge of shells and stars.
 Serpent Shell-This shell will as- cend to a safe height and break out, sh owing huge serpent emitting flames of fire.
 Discharge of seven shells,
 Crown of Jewel Shell--This is a | large sized mine; first throws out a shower of fire intermingling with vaiegated colored fire; finally explod- Ing high in the air shows crowns of Jewels in gold, silver and crimson col prs.
 Discharge of five shells.
 Four Leaf Glover Shell-This shell ascends gradually and breaks at four distinct intervals. Reaching height )f 800 feet 1t displays a. four leaf dover whose petals slowly spread.
 Discharge of three shells.
 Juggling Clown Shell-This bomb makes many changes in both effect md color.
 Discharge of 14 shells.
 Coon digger Shell-Opens with an of colored lights fol- owed by a rich stream of brilliant Ire; next shows a fountain of report ng stars, terminates with a burst of o-called Coon Jiggers thrown to d .reat height in the air, then descend ng in different lights while whirling o the ground.
 Discharge of seven shells.
 Correct imitation of aerial bombs lsed in the European war, ranging rom 10 10 100 shots.
 Hanging Chains Shell These 'ombs are fired at an extreme height nd break many times, each time orming link in chain of golden olor. They will be fired from a spe- ial mortar arranged so as to form a olden chain across the sky.
 Discharge Of seven shells.
 Flying Projectiles-As the name 'ould signify these projectiles are red from a specially constructed orm, and after leaving the mouth of he mortar the propeller wheel is au- omatical;y lighted and propels the rojectiles to an enormous height.
 Sun Ray Shell-These bombs as- end about 2,000 feet and break in roups, throwing out faint lights 'hich fall slowly to the earth, creat- lg rays of gold and silver. These ombs burn from one-half to two ltnutes before burning out.
 Discharge of 13 shells.
 Silver Fire Shells-Silver shells are 1larged 100 per cent this year and atter grade of chemicals being avail ble, these shells will be much larger nd brighter than ever, and will burn uch longer.
 Discharge of six shells.
 Japanese Blossoms These spe. al shells are the most spectacular Ter shown before, the sky being lit- ally filled with streaks of liquid fire, 'ld in color which glistens and falls. Discharge of II shells.
 April Showers--A section of shells TOW circular battery hundreds of ct into the air, dropping myriads Of ,lden rain. At the same time can- ,n shells are thrown into the air and ith their laundering and roaring an pril shower is produced in gold and ,lors.
 Lightning Bombs-As the name im- ies these bombs are made to repre- mt lightning and are very powerful, -f.-- G-x