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' .'1 U.M..%'J .ri' ••hilif}? • f#. ^%:' ■ ''- ^^^; '<\ fcl-' « mm /■■■■'xi. ,:r-^.' "•5*m ':-.;'^; ^t'jw- ■,^'iJiSMf.- . i^g,^ ^P/M ■"■**'■ ■ * Sr-i ■• ■"•-l/^iSi'ati.ji"" ' ' »i»-^v m^m ■'■'!:"'•< .?t*- 'JK - m ^ 'N7. ! Hamilton's -■••■■■■■•■•■••••■'•■■■■■■■■■■ ■ ' ■ Summer Carnival =l-^-c 1889 ■ (SllAMILTON, many years ago, was dubbed the I I " Ambitious City," and retains the nam.e at the present day. If the ambition of its people was for estabHshing a clean, healthy, orderly, well paved, lighted and drained city, the title has been fully established ; for very few cities in America can claim to equal it in those respects. The city was first laid out and settled in the year 18 13 by a person named Hamilton, from whom it derived its name. It is built on a plateau of slightly elevated ground, winding around the foot of a hilly range which extends from Niagara Falls, locally known as "the mountain," and which is the height over which the Niagara plunges. The streets are wide, and for the most part cross each other at right angles, those extending back from the bay having a direction nearly south and north. The banks, churches, wholesale houses and many retail stores are handsome structures, and the east, west and south limits contain a vast number of elegant residences. From the summit of the hilly range the spires of Toronto may be dimly discerned on the north side of the lake, forty miles away ; and on a clear day the smoke h .M P » 1^ f I n ? f A f in ?M\ Hamilkm's Summer Carnival. i of Niagara, at about the same distance, may sometimes be seen. The broad, blue waters of Lake Ontario stretch away to the eastern horizon, and Hamilton Bay (a second Bay of Naples), lays at the foot of the city —a magnificent sheet of water, which in the summer season is dotted over with hundreds of yachts and boats of pleasure. The inhabitants of Hamilton number over fifty thousand, all more or less interested in manufacturing industries, for which Hamilton stands pre-eminent in the Dominion of Canada, the capital invested being nearly one thirty-fourth of the whole capital invested in manufacture throughout the whole Dominion. The average annual wages of each person employed in Hamilton industries amounts to $345.93 ; this includes boys and girls, as well as the adults employed, and is in excess of the average earnings of similar employes, taking the whole of Canada into account. The merchants of Hamilton organized a Board of Trade in 1845. That body, from its inception, has exercised a salutary influence over the mercantile affairs of the city, and has ever been on the alert to promote the construction of railways, canals and other works for opening up the resources and trade of the country. The list of Hamilton merchants is an interesting one. Several stand in the front ranks of Canadian uade, and some have won more than a Canadian reputation for their public spirit. The Board of Trade has always taken deep interest in everything which would tend to bring the city and its people before the country, and at all times has been active in supporting all efforts with that end in view. { \ -, ^, \ ftS i'8 1955 1 ' I > i i \ r I! HamiltofCs Summer Carnival. 3 jloW it Came £bout t\^ the 6th of May, Mr. W. H. Giilard and Mr. (leo. K. ^^ Bristol, two of Hamilton's enterprising and public spirited merchants, having conceived the idea of a Summer Cirnival, brought up the matter before a Board of Trade meeting, and which was so well received that a committee was appointed to wait on the City Council to obtain their co-operation. On the 13th of May the committee appeared at the C'ouncil Chamber and stated that from the manner the idea of a Carnival had been received by the Board of Trade and citizens generally, it had been decided to have one. The delegation sketched out graphically to the aldermen assem- bled the lines of action to be adopted in the way of attractions — such as a Military Day, a Labor Day, Baseball Matches with International Teams, International Cricket Match, Annual Regatta of the Canadian Association of Amateur Oarsmen, Bicycle Club Races, Trades Procession, Illuminations and Decorations, and Annual Meeting of the St. George's Society of North America, as well as a Com- mercial Congress of the Business men of the Dominion. The Board of Aldermen took prompt action the same evening. Alderman Moore moved, seconded by Alderman J. J. Mason, that the Council should grant to the Carnival Committee $1,500 towards the expenses required to carry out the object in view. Alderman R. Griffiths, seconded by Alderman Wm. Hamilton's Summer CarnivaL McDonald, moved in amendment that $2,000 he granted. The amendment was lost on a vote of 9 to 8. Alderman McDonald moved, seconded by Alderman Griffiths, that $1,750 he granted, which amount was carried on the same vote. On the following day, the 14th of May, a citizens' meeting was held which was largely attended hy the leading merchants of the city, and the Summer Carnival was started off in dead earnest by the appointment of officers and com- mittees to carry out the scheme (which at the same meeting was decided should be held on the 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd of August), as follows, viz. : His Worship WM. DORAN, Mayor, President. MR. W. H. GILLARD, ^ MR. GEO. ROACH, - Vice-Presidents, MR. GEO. E. BRISTOL, MR. C. R. SMITH, Secretary-Treasurer. » lS \ t :i . I ' ] • f A » i % . I Hamilton's Summer Carnival, Committees yippointed. A committee to strike Standing Committees, consisting of Messrs. (;eo. E. Hristol, W. H. (lillard, Ro'nert Evans and Aldermen ]. ]. Mason and Major Moore, was appointed, and rei)orted the follovnng, which on motion was confirmed! <» isoc^cci^tiue ^\xt cFin^ati^ce. W. H. (JiLLARD. R. A. Lucas. CiEO. E. Bristol. j. m. eottridge. John Knox. Major Moore. J. J. Mason. Hon. W. E. San -ord. Hon. J. M. Gibson. R. K. Hope. JaS. a. McPHER^^ >N. John T. Glassco. T. H. Pratt. Samuel Thorne. John H. Tilden. J. F. Stewart. Ald. R. Griffith. W. Vallance. H. N. Kittson. Jas. Watson. Capt. J. J. Stuart. SnvUation an 6 cHccept \ow. Hon. James 7'urner. Hon. W. E. Sanford. Hon Donald McInnes. Hon. Ino. M. Gibson. Adam Brown, M. P. \lex. McKay, M. P. Mayor I 'oran. W. H. Glassco. Robert Thomson, Capt. J. B. Fairgrieve. John A. Bruce. Chas. Stiff. Geo. E. Tuckett. Thomas Mason. Hamilton's Sunmier Carnival. Ald. J. J. Mason. Ald. T. H. Stinson. M. Leggatt. John Stuart Wm. Hendrie. Geo. Roach. A. G. Ramsay, Edward Martin, Q. C. Frank Mackelcan, Q. C. W. H. GiLLARD. R. A. Lucas. A. Murray. Major Moore. W. H. McLaren. James Stewart. Judge Sinclair. Judge Muir. A. 7\ Freed. H. F. Gardiner. R. Al. Kennedy. Chas. Gurney. Alex. Bruce. Richard Fuller. Geo. Broad field. John Harvey. John C. Bolligan. ^tintmg^ anb fllbuc^tli>iHa. T. Hr Pratt. Archdale Wilson. F. F. Dalley. F. C. Bruce. J. W. Murton. Wm. Bowman. Geo. Ross. STletc^vani:^^' Sov^ucn^t John Knox. A. T. Wood. Hon. W. E. Sanford. Geo. E. Bristol. Alex. Turner. W. H. GiLLARD. T. H. Macpherson. St. Clair Balfour. J. J. Stuart. vow. J. F. Kavanagh. Wm. Bowman. Thos. C. Watkins. Samuel Thorne. D. Manson. A. Ballantine. P. C. Blaicher. C. H. Peebles. S. Mann. * » > » 1 ♦ I 4 » » VV: ■v." ' i -i 1' Hamilton's Summer Carnival. 7 Jas. a. McPherson. T. H. Pratt. R. K. Hope. * R. M. Wanzer. Wm. Griffith. Geo. E. Tuckett. Jas. Stewart. Jas. Scott. H. W. Sewell. R. H. Greene, (teo. F. Glassco. T. B. Greening. R. R. Morgan. Adam Zimmerman. S. G. Treble. Henry Arland. Thos. Fanning. Alex. Hayes. W. B. Lumsden. Rich. Rowe. Geo. Ross. t. turnbull. J. Ferres. Hy. Taylor. ' R. C. Cooper. Harold Lami^e. Alfred Powis. J. H. Herring. T. H. Gault. David Newton. J. M. Burns. Jas. Simpson. Jno. Harvey. Newton Galbreaith. e. bowstead. Jno. Campbell. Geo. F. Noyes. J. B. Brown. R. Walker. Geo. Hayes. Jas. Crawford. Jno. Stuart. Capt. Moore. James Robertson. Hugh S. Steven. SioMjltvcj 9lccjat^^a. Major Moore. R. A. Lucas. C. K. DOMVILLE. H. N. Kittson. Chas. Powis. Bryson Osborne. J. B. Fairgrieve. John Eastwood. Harold Lambe. Robert Hobson. E. G. Zealand. R. O. Mackay. mm t 8 Hamilton's Summer Carnival. I) Commodore Monck. Ald. Judd. M. Jarvis. W. J. Grant. F. E. KiLVERT. H. A. Mackeixan. S. O. Greening. :f Chief Hugh McKinnon. C. W. Tin ling. Arthur Garrett. B. Winnifrith. Samuel Thorne. A. D. Stewart. Ald. T. H. Stinson. C. W. Mulligan. John Gillard. Wm. Bowman. Ald. John Kenrick. Ald. Lees. Ald. Brick. ' Ald. Patterson. W. G. Reid. F. A. Powis. Dr. Cockburn. W. F. Walker. H. S. Williams. A. Vincent. Frank Evans. G. F. NoYES. Jno. Campbell. ^ <§ a Hied. Wm. Goodwin. Thos. Crooics. Wm. Stroud. Thos. Evans. F. Claringbowl. J. C. McKeand. W. A. HOWELLS. F. Semmens. Alex. Beasley. Dr. G. S. Rennie. R. R. Simpson. Wm. Ross. S. Grant. C. G. Knott. F. R. Close. ROBT. NOBL,ETT. C. E. CONLEY. W. Rutherford. R. H. Raw. R. G. Dow. R. A. Robertson. J. A. Abbs. H. Duffield. r 1 ■■I i Hamilton's Sum?ner Carnival. ij T 'J A '^* ( 1, E. BOWSTEAD. Jos. Powell. E. Van Allen. F. D. Ross. John Hoodless. Wm. Hendrie. John Milne. E. A. Dalley. Jno. H. Tilden. Jno. F. Stewart. Geo. T. Tuckett. Chester Fearman. T. D. Beddoe. Jno. Stuart. Frank Wanzer. Jas. a. McPherson. Thos. Wanzer. John Calder. B. E. Charlton. C. E. DOOLITTLE. J. E. Parker. Geo. H. BiSBEE. W. G. Reid. h. p. coburn. Alex. Gartshore. A. Devine. H. Goering. W. A. Hager. z-abc^ SroccadloH. W. I). Long. J. G. Bowes. Wm. Meakins. Ald. C. L. Thomas. Ald, Carruthers. Geo. Vallance. F. G. Hore. James Jamieson. B. WiNNIFRITH. Samuel J. Moore. T. B. Griffith. W. J. Copp. John Cummer. John Patterson. J. Simpson. M. A. PiGOTT. Jacob Zingsheim. W. A. Robinson. Thos. McBride. Robt. Noblett. zMucyic anb 'Slc.i^1l^hu^^^^.h. Robert Evans. C. K. Domville. E.G.Payne. C. L. M. Harris. / i lO Hamilton's Summer Carnival. John H. Park. F. C. Bruce. W. F. P'iNDLAY. J. M. LOTTRIDGE. R. Thos. Ste-ele. H. T. BuNjJURv. Judge Smart, f. j. domville. J. V. Teetzel. F. W. Walker. Safeoz-, oScvvcuofeiil; Geo. M. Barton. iVS )■ I &ii:.<2.wozh^ awb SUuvninatioH^. R. B. Skinner. Arch. Wilson. H. N. Kittson. H. C. Baker. Roland Hills. James Scott. k. j. dunstan. R. M. Wanzer. Ed. Mitchell. Andrew Rutherford. E. C. MURTON. T. W. Lester. J. M. ROUSSEAUX. J NO. Carpenter. Ald. D. McLellan. 'Ald. W. Morgan. Ald. W. McDonald. Ald. Cruickshank. Ald. Pain. Ald. Morden. Ald. Williamson. Ald. McBride. Ald. T. Dixon. Joseph Powell. !.( i . Hamilton's Summer Carnival. n )■ ) , JnO. MOODIE. Walter Woods. D. McPhie. R. Tasker Steele. R. L. GuNN. R. Duncan. Cyrus A. Birge. H. A. Mackelcan. Dr. Griffin. Hy. Osler. Dr. Olmstead. H. Young. W. R Turner. Angus Sutherland. Thomas Davidson. Jno. Hunter. Geo. Broadfield. Hugh Brennen. Professor Gant. J. T. ROUTH. S. Slater. F. Malloch. Harold Copp. Chief Aitchison. Thos. Beasley. Leopold Bauer. Thomas Wanzer. Thomas Hood. F. C. Bearman. ^ Jas. Dixon. R. MacKay. Jno. Crerar. Jno. Cummer. §8a;>c&aW. Wm. Southam. Wm. Stroud. W. R. Turner. Silcfeel'. T. H. Stinson. Ed. Martin, Q. C. R. M. Kennedy. Wm. Southam. Alex. Harvey. H. McGivern. 12 Hamilton's Summer Carnival. diairnian of the gevepal Coniniittees. The organization became complete by the Meetings of the several Committees taking place and electing their Chairman as follows : — Executive and Finance^ l7tvitation and Reception^ Printing and Advertising, - Merchants' Convention, - Rowing Regatta, Sailing Regatta, .Bicycle aud Gatnes, Trades Procession, Music and Refreshjnents, Labor, Benevolent and \ other Societies, ] Fireworks and Illuminations, .Baseball, - - - Cricket, - - . . W. H. GiLLARD, Esq. Hon. James Turner. T. H. Pratt, Esq. John Knox, Ecq. Major Moore. Commodore Monck. Chief Hugh McKinnon. John Hoodless, Esq. RoBT. Evans, Esq. Thos. Mason, Esq. R. B. Skinner, Esq. Ald. James Dixon. Ald. T. H. Stinson. Sub-Committees were appointed by the Executive to obtain subscriptions to the Carnival fund, and so earnestly did they go to work that in a few days they reported the amount subscribed by the citizens as so satisfactory that the Executive were enabled to promptly lay out a proposed plan for the Carnival Week, which was submitted to the several Committees to take into consideration. ^ ir ^i ' ) / 1 ^ ( Hamilton's Summer Carnival. If 13 I'he Plan Outlined. The 114 Manufacturing Establishments will, as far as possible, be in full operation on every day (except on that of the Trades Procession), ana the pro- prietors and managers are asked to grant every facility to visitors to inspect those industries while at work in full blast. The North American St. George's Union will hold its Annual Congress in Hamilton on the 20th, 2ist, 22nd and 23rd of August — four days out of the five of the Carnival Week — at which many distinguished Ameri- cans will be present; and in honor of whom a grand banquet will be given on Thursday, the 22nd. The Merchants' Convention which has so often been suggested should take place, and which has met with the approval of the mercantile com- munity everywhere in Canada, will be held in the City of Hamilton during Carnival Week — 19th to 23rd of August. The committee having charge of this very important feature of trade and commerce, comprises the most prom- inent business men and best executive ability of Hamilton, These gentlemen are doing all in their power to arrange matters to give merchants attending the Convention a most cordial welcome ; and Carnival Week has been selected, so that business and pleasure may be combined. Such a M ^amilton^s Summer Carnival. gathering must result in finding remedies for such evils in trade and the many irritating elements which at presen'. exist in general, and to the retail trade in particular. Mr. John Knox, of the firm of Knox, Morgan & Co., dry goods merchants ; Mr. Geo. E. Bristol, of the firm of Lucas, Park & Co., wholesale grocers, wine and spirit merchants ; Mr. T. H. Macpherson, of the firm of Macpherson & Glassco, wholesale grocers ; Mr. Geo. Vallance, of the firm of Wood, Vallance & Co., hardware merchants ; Mr. James A. Mc- Pherson, of the firm of Jno. McPherson & Co., wholesale boot and shoe merchants, and Mr. H. W. Sewell, grocer, wine and spirit merchant, are a special committee delegated the duty of carrying out the details of the Convention to a successful issue. Boards of Trade, and merchants all over the Provinces, have been invited to suggest, by letter addressed to the Secretary of the Hamilton Board of Trade, any subject relating to trade and commerce which might be deemed advisable should be brought forward at the Con- vention. Extraordinary low rates of fares have been issued specially for merchants and manufacturers attending the Convention. (See Rates of Fare ^ in this book.) The Rowing Regatta. Great inducements have been offered by the Carnival Committee, so as to insure a large attendance of the best oarsmen of the United States and Canada to compete for the special prizes to be rowed for. The Regatta Committee have secured the co-operation of several of the National American Clubs of Amateur Oarsmen, as well as those of Toronto and other lake ports in Canada — and the extra- ordinary facilities Hamilton possesses for rowing, having n ^ *i Hamiltofi's Summer Carnival. \ > 15 both bay and lake — easy of access — and one or the other always in good condition, makes a race or contest ahvays sure to come off at the appointed time. IJouyed courses being carefully laid out on both, so as to meet an> emergency. The Bicycle Tournament will bring together a vast number of the best clubs in the Dominion— and the parade, drill and races of bicyclists will be a feature of Hamilton's Summer Carnival long to be remembered by the visiting clubs who take i)art, and the home club — of which our citizens are justly proud. The Meriden Britannia Works offer a magnificent prize cup, value $150.00, to be competed for. Associated with this and in charge of the same committee, under the chairman- shi]) of Chief Hugh McKinnon, are the National Games of England, Ireland and Scotland. Baseball. Efforts of the Committee on Baseball will be appreciated when it is known that arrangements have been made to have league matches played daily, between some of the best teams of the International Association. ti 1 Cricket. '1 o lovers of this standard English game, opportunity will be given to witness an excellent display on the Hamilton Club grounds during Carnival Week. i6 Hamilton's Summer Carnival, Society Day. One day will be set apart for all uniformed branches of Benevolent and other societies — who will be in Hamilton in strong force, and competition drill for handsome prizes will have its thousands of admirers. The Military Parade. The parade of some of the crack regiments of the Dominion, headed by their splendid military bands, and comprising Horse, Foot and Artillery, under the command of distinguished officers well known to all Canadians, will be a great attraction, and form an important factor on the Military days of the Carnival. The Sailing Regatta. The great International Sailing Regatta, which Toronto and other lake cities have been endeavoring to secure, will take place during Carnival Week at Hamilton, and, wind and weather permitting (which, of course, it will, on this great occasion), the regatta will be one of the finest ever witnessed on Canadian waters. The Yachting Committee deserve great credit for the extensive arrangements they have made so successfully to bring such a fleet of fast sailers and their gallant crews to the port of Hamilton to play their part in the entertainment of the v.st masses of people who will be here during the Carnival Week. 1 o Hamilton's Summer Carnivul. 17 The Trades Procession. No city or town in Canada could successfully attempt to compete with Hamilton in the line of trades [)rocessions, because of the immensity of its varied manufacturing indus- try, add to which that every manufacturer in this Birmingham and Manchester of Canada, with their thous- ands of workmen, are all combined to make this a spectacle worthy of the efforts put forth in time and money to secure for Hamilton's Creal Summer Carnival endless praise for all time to come. Every branch of conMiiercial and manufacturing industry will be represented in the proces- sion. Articles will be manufactured along the route ; competion will be keen as to most effective displays ; and with the best of bands of music joining in at intervals throughout the line of march, the hundreds of fine horses and their gay trappings and grand floral decorations will enchant the eye of the beholder, who will acknowledge that he has learnt much of the industry, and enjoyed the continued round of pleasure provided by the pushing, energetic citizens of Hamilton during Carnival Week, and can no longer wonder why the Ambitious City holds the fame it does, as the great manufacturing centre of the Dominion, if he or she should happen to visit any one of such establishments as the following : Burrow, Stewart & Milne. F. F. Dalley & Co. Bowes, Jamieson & Co. E. & C. Gurney. Laidlaw Manufacturing Co. James Stewart & Co. Copp Bros. J. M. Williams & Co. Alex. Gartshore, pipe foundry. Ontario Rolling Mills. Hamilton Iron Forging Co. Hamilton Bridge & Tool Co. i8 Hamilton's Summer Cam ha 1. Dennis Moore cV Co. Samuel 1. Moore. Ontario Cotton C'o. Jos. Hoodless i\r Son. Osl)orne-Killey Co. David Morton & Sons. James \V^alker. Meriden Britannia Works. Greening's Wire Works. Massey Agricultural Works. Canada Screw Co., McKechnie Mfg. Co. Jno. McPherson &: Co. Walter Woods & Co. Geo. E. Tuckett & Son. Hamilton Brush Co. Hart l^nery Wheel C!o. Hamilton Cotton (!o. John Calder & Co. Pennington c\: Baker. Ontario Canning Co. Jno. C. Cooper. Semmens, Ward &: Evel. Massey, Sawyer & Co. R. M. Wanzer cV Co. W. E. Sanford Mfg. Co. M. Brennen cV Sons. Hamilton Wheel Works. Hamilton Brass Works. Hamilton Sewer Pipe Co. <' Hamilton Wrought Iron Co. Hamilton Industrial Works. Metropolitan Mfg. Co. Hamilton Stained Glass Wks. Hamilton Whip Co. C. L. Thomas. W. H. Judd. (jurney ^ Ware's Scale Wks. F. W. Fearman. C. W. Meakins & Sons. F G. Beckett Engine Co. J, F. Chamberlain. Young & Bros. Morgan Bros. Hamilton Glass Co. Ontario Tack Cu. Malloy «S: Malcolm. Doran Bros. Robt. Cruickshank & Co. Thos. Lawry & Son. Henrv Simon. Flatt '&: Bradley. Leitch & Co. Jacob Zingsheim. Tunstead & Co. Hamilton Powder Co. Humphrey &: Newberry. Hamilton File Co. Edison Lamp Co. Z. Patterson. I. C. Chilman. J. S. Lillis. > and many others which compose the one-hundred and 4V f Jlamittoits Summer Carnival. '9 ♦' \ fourteen establishments -nianufiicturing almost everything rcHiuired to be used by Canadians -and all taking i)art in the trades procession, and extending with the rest of Hamilton's fifty thousand inhabitants a glorious welcome to those who have come to help celebrate her Summer Carnival of i8iSy. Fireworks, Illuminations and Music. While laying out enjoyment and pleasure galore for the days of the Carnival, the committee have not lost sight of the fact that carnivals do not end with sundown, and have sketched out a line of thought which, no doubt, will be put in effect, to while away gently the evening hours. Hamilton enjoys the great satisfaction of having, undoubtedly, the best military band in the Dominion. 'I'he reputation of the 13th Battalion Band is not a Canadian reputation only, but extends largely over the United States. Visitors to the city will have an opportunity to hear its grand music every day during Carnival, which, with other bands, will assist at the evening promenade concerts at the Crystal Palace, where, in addition to instrumental there will also be excellent vocal music, for which Hamilton is notorious. The Music Committee call it a "Carnival of Harmony and Song," which they know will be heartily appreciated by every one. The Palace in acoustics is very good. Gilmore's Band seemed to sound better there than anywhere else, and our own Philharmonic Society's concerts were always considered at their prime when given there. To Hamilton people the Crystal Palace and grounds are associated with many enjoyable times each year during the Great Central Fair, which no one misses seeing as each September comes along. ,v 20 Hamilton's Sumi7ier Carnival. The Fireworks and Illuminations, it is intended, shall be on a most extensive scale of magnif- icence. The City of Hamilton by moonlight — with its pretty avenues and drives, its fine scenery of mountain, craig and lake, its wide, clean and well paved streets, its endless maples and chestnuts planted with taste, and the fine built residences everywhere showing wealth, comfort and contentment — is a scene to be revelled in at all times, and always has been admired by visitors from all climes when they have been fortunate enough to spend a while in the city under such circumstances. Unfortunately, however, for that part of the programme, the committee cannot utilize it, because of the condition of the moon being such that during Carnival Week he does not put in an appear- ance till the wee, sma' hours. So it may be said it is fortunate it is so ; for it will enable the visitor to see it all as a glorious midsummer night's dream. The banks, ware- houses, monetary institutions and stores, with all government and public buildings along main thoroughfares, the Gore Park and Prince's Square and Court House will be handsomely illuminated ; all private dwellings in prominent streets will in many ways use pretty devices of welcome, in decorations of colored lights of all shades ; while the bay — the pride of every man, woman and child in Hamilton, the envy of all other cities — will lend enchantment to che view. The fleet of yachts (Canadian and American), the steam- boats, schooners and all other craft of every kind and calling will be illuminated and outlined from topmast to water line in colored lights of every shade in the rainbow. An immense display of fireworks of the latest device of pyrotechnic art, started from barges anchored in mid-stream ; ^nd, as if by magic, on the firing of ten guns from the ^ '1 ^' » ..Jll«»».*V*|«.lil«B.,. CV) Hamilton's Summer Carnival. 21 Bastien heights in honor of our distinguished visitors, a line of bon-fires start up, extending for miles around Hamilton Bay and Beach in the north, and from east to west along the ridge of the mountain to the extreme limits, outlining the whole city— a grand and glorious view from every point of elevated ground, and forming a perfect fairy scene never equalled, never to be forgot by any one of the tens of thousands who are lucky enough to attend Hamilton's Great Summer Carnival ! I ■ I Come to jJainilton, "OeOPLE resident in the inland cities and tow^ns long -^ to get away once in a while for a change, and the greatest attraction is always to get near the wdter. The month of August is perhaps the best time of the year afforded to most business men and their families to have the desired change. This was one of the reasons why Carnival Week has been fixed upon during the 19th to 23rd of August — at that time everything at lake points is generally at its best. The weather is settled, the lakes calm, advan- tage can be taken to enjoy it to its fullest extent. Hamilton expects thousands of visitors from those inland places — because there is no lake port that has so many advantages to make their outing a pleasant and enjoyable one ; com- bining as it were, a sea-side trip, with all the comforts obtainable in a large city. The Carnival Committee have not been unmindful of the wishes of those who may desire to spend time on our bay J ' 1 't'" » . 1 22 Hamilton!s Summer Carnival, and on Lake Ontario, and have looked carefully at the supply of steam, sail and row-boats, to meet the demand which undoubtedly will be made at such a time. The Modjeska and Macassa, the two finest steamboats on Lake Ontario — owned by Hamilton men — both built on the Clyde, specially for passenger traffic on the lake ; both fitted up with everything which science could suggest for speed, safety and comfort, and either of them worth any one's while making a journey on purpose to see, regardless of any other attraction. These vessels will run from Hamilton out in the Lake every day. The Mazeppa, another fine little steamer, belonging to the same company, will run to the Beach every hour during Carnival Week. Other steamers will also run to lake. Beach and points across the bay. Sailboats and rowboats in endless numbers, for hire by the hour. The Grand Trunk Railway Co. will run trains to and from the Beach and Burlington every few hours ; while street cars run every five minutes to the railway stations, and from there to the east, west, south and north parts of the city — connecting direct with all boats, trains and every place of amusement. The Board of Trade rooms will be open during Carnival Week to all visitors, and all information will be cheerfully given there to those who may apply for it. Merchants and others attending the Merchants' Convention might find it advantageous to have their telegrams and other correspond- ence addressed to care of the Secretary of the Board of Trade. • The letter sent out to 12,000 Merchants of Ontario, by C. R. Smith, Secretary of the Board of Trade, inviting them to be present at the Merchants' Convention, was well received — and Hamilton's intention to hold such a congress, / ty % , ■ f / o~ > 1 . ■ Hamilton's Summer Carnival. 23 ' ^' > r > , f , so long wanted, was heartily responded to by letters of congratulations, sent to the Board of Trade and to the business houses of the city. The letter sent out was as follows : — BOARD OF TRADE, Secretary's Office, Hamilton, Ont., May 29th, 1889. Dear Sir : At a meeting of the Committee in charge of the Merchants' Convention, held at the Board of Trade rooms on the 2 1 St instant, a resolution was passed— "That the Secretary be instructed to write to all Boards of Trade, and to Merchants in all towns in Ontario, explaining the object in view in holding the Convention, and the reasons for fixing the dates during the Carnival Week in Hamilton on the 19th to 23rd August next.'' In accordance with the above resolution, I have the honor to inform you that for some time past there has been a desire on the part of merchants all over the Province to meet and discuss matters in connection with Trade and Commerce affecting their particular interests. Such a meeting must result in finding remedies for many irritating elements, which at present are a serious evil to trade in general, and to the retail trade in particular. The wholesale and retail merchants and manufacturers of Hamilton desire to bring together representative men of every branch of commerce, and have proposed a Merchants' Convention, to be held .in this city during the Carnival Week, and have selected a committee of the most prominent business men to carry out the proposed Convention to a successful issue. These gentlemen are doing all in their power to arrange matters so that delegates from Boards of , i, 24 Hamilton's Summer Carnival. 51 Trade, and merchants from every place in Ontario who may take the opportunity afforded by the Convention, shall be cordially welcomed. The Carnival Week has been selected, thus combining business with pleasure. You are particularly invited to be present, and to for- ward at your earliest convenience any suggestions on any subject relating to trade and commerce which you may deem it advisable to be discussed. This wnll very materially aid the committee in arranging for the business programme of the Convention. I may mention that the committee have already decided upon three important subjects to be brought forward, viz : 1st — In relation to Bankrupt Stocks — the best means for their disposal so as to cause the least injury and annoyance to others in a similar branch of business in same locality. 2nd — Unjust Compromises. jrd — Insurance. Special Rates with railways and steamboats are being arranged for all those who may attend the meetings of the proposed Merchants' Convention. I have the honor to be, dear sir, ■f Your obedient servant, . 1/ u f Secretary i ■I .7 > f > .1. Hamilton's Sunwier Carnival. 25 WHY 1889 WAS CHOSEN FOR CARNIVAL YEAR. Ihe word "Boom" is too suggestive of American puff ; at the same time you cannot find a word which will convey quicker the meaning that Hamilton is about to make such rapid strides forward, than to say that the city is about to boom. Vacant real estate in building lots is being picked up everywhere, and fine residences erected. Three more railways are promised shortly. The South Ontario Pacific, which last session of Parliament received a large government bonus, will commence building very soon. It takes in Woodstock and Brantford to Hamilton, thence to Toronto and connecting with American railway system at Niagara Falls. Another road connecting with the Michigan Central at some point south of the city of Hamilton and continuing onward to Toronto ; and the Hamilton Central from Guelph to Hamilton and connecting at any point on the Niagara River. These long wanted railways will give the competi- tion necessary to carry out the wishes of the people. At no time during the last decade has there been a more •positive evidence of Hamilton's forcing herself to the front rank, m commerce generally, and in manufactures in partic- ular as there is to-day. Possessing as she does sterling wholesale houses, whose firm names are so well-known throughout the Dominion of Canada, all doing business of colossal proportions, and of whom Hamilton has a pride, and never weary in enjoying the pleasure of their enterprise and success. Such houses as : W. H. Gillard & Co. Knox, Morga-i & Co. Lucas, Park & Co. James Turner «& Co. 26 Hamtlton^s Summer Carnival. wm i Macpherson, Glassco & Co. Brown, Balfour <& Co. Duncan Bros. John A. Bruce & Co. G. F. Glassco & Co. Wood, Vallance & Co. J. Han/ey & Co. Levy Bros. Lumsden Bros. Jno. Proctor & Co. Stuart Bros. Jno. Winer & Co. R. H. Greene & Co. G. C. Briggs & Co. Buntin, Gillies & Co. Stuart, Harvey & Co. F. F. Dalley & Co. R. Duncan & Co. Robt. Evans «& Co. T. B. Greening- & Co. Wm. Griffith & Co. A. Hope & Co. Long & Bisby. M:cMahon, Broadfield & Co. J„ A. Skinner & Co. A. Wilson & Co. Bowman & Moore. Atkinson Bros. Dixon Bros. W. G. Dunn & Co. and others ; and again taking a glance at our monetary institutions : The Canada Life Assurance Co., a purely Hamilton enterprise, and yet a national institution — the first in Canada ; The Hamilton Provident and Loan Society, The Landed Banking & Loan Co., two solid companies, doing a very large business in all parts of Canada. We have also a goodly supply of banking institutions : The Bank of Hamilton, Bank of Montreal, Bank of British Norih America, The Merchants' Bank, The Traders' Bank, The Molson's Bank and Stinson's Bank. The Federal Life Insurance Co. and The Victoria Mutual are both of local birth and growth, and the former has extended its connec- tion largely over the Dominion. ( 1 \ I • \ ■ Hamilton's Summer Carnival. 27 ONE OF THE BOYS COMES HOME AGAIN. A citizen who had just returned from a six months' trip through the United States remarked that although he had visited an endless number of cities where wealth had done much to build up and beautify, and many places of resort notorious for their advantages of health and pleasure, he had not discovered during the whole course of his journey a city or town containing so many advantages to make life happy. He remarked that of course everybody could not live in Hamilton ; he, for one, would not want them to. But he did pity those who did not have the opportunity. His longing had been to return again to "that dear spot on earth supremely blessed — a sweeter, dearer spot than all the rest"; where law and order exists, where morality stands high up ; and with pure air, an excellent water supply in quality and quantity, an unexcelled fire brigade and well disciplined, picked police force ; with good school buildings of the most modern type, and containing all the latest improvements of the age in ventilation, I don't wonder at your inviting people to come to your Summer Carnival in August, so they can see for themselves the beauties of the place, and while enjoying the big bill-of-fare you have laid out for their amusement during the week, they will have the opportunity of getting better acquainted with a big-hearted, hospitable people. Those who come on a prospecting tour, with a view of starting some manufacturing or any other industry, will strike the town just in the nick of time to float on with the tide of prosperity which I see is close upon the City of Hamilton. There may be others, again, who 28 Hamilton's Summer Carnival. have made their ducats and are looking for some glorious spot to settle down in, where health and beauty surround them in their retirement, and yet having all the advantages which city life afford. To such, Hamilton must be their choice, where they can live as cheaply and as well as in any place in America ; can enjoy good society ; where churches of all denominations are in plenty ; where beautiful drives are in abundance, and boating to perfection. Schools and Educational Interests. The school system of the City of Hamilton comprises the Public Schools and the Collegiate Institute, together with a Model School and a Training College for teachers. In the Public Schools the course of study, beginning with the Kindergarten (which has made very rapid strides in Hamilton, and perhaps mo: e so than in any other city in Canada), comprises reading, writing, English grammar, com^position, English literature, history, geography and arithmetic. In the Collegiate Institute, which pupils enter at the age of about 14 years, after having completed the Public School course of study, preparation may be had for entering the Universities, the Medical schools, the Law schools, etc. In the Public Schools there is an average attendance of 6,000 pupils, and 140 teachers; and in the Collegiate Institute and Training College there is a yearly attendance of 700 students, presided over by a staff of 18 masters and teachers. . , The schools are managed by a Board of Education, , ^ ! Hamilton's Summer Carnival. 29 \ . r consisting of twenty members, fourteen of whom are elected by the people and six appointed by the Board of Aldermen. A noteworthy event in the history of our schools during the year was the visit of His Excellency, the (iovernor- General of Canada, Lord Stanley, of Preston, accompanied by Lady Stanley, which took place on Monday, the 3rd day of December. Their excellencies visited every class in the Queen Victoria and Hess street schools, and were evidently well pleased with everything they saw, as well as with the methods employed in school government and tuition, which were fully explained to them. Their many intelligent enquiries as to the system adopted in conducting our schools showed that they took a deep interest in the subject of education. There are five Separate Roman Catholic Schools in Hamilton. The average number of pupils attending these schools is over a 1,000. A Ladies' School of high grade is also conducted by that denomination, and is held in very high esteem. This school was also visited by His Excellency, the Governor-General and Lady Stanley, in December last. The Wesleyan Methodists also control a Ladies' College in Hamilton, devoted to the higher branches of education. It has been in existence a number of years, and attracts pupils from various parts of Canada. The Hamilton Association is an incorporated society for investigating the natural history, botany, geology and Indian antiquities of the district. It has over 200 members, who hold monthly meetings. Besides the public schools of the city there are private institutions for commercial and business training, and for art tuition. A public Art School has also been established, ■:| 30 Hamilton's Summer Carnival. and finds much fiivor from the citizens generally. It was on the occasion of the opening of a bazaar in its behalf that Hamilton was indebted to the visit of the Governor-General, Lord Stanley, on a recent occasion. Charitable Institutions. Foremost amongst these are the National and Benevolent societies. They are the St. George's, St. Andrew's, Cale- donia, Irish Protestant, Catholic Mutual Benefit, and Emerald Associations. These societies seek out and relieve cases of necessity and affliction, and render good service to the community, and receive great appreciation and support. The other charitable institutions are a Boys' Home, a Girls' Home, a Home for Aged Women, a Home of the Friendless, an Orphans' Home, a House of Refuge, and the St. Mary's Orphan Asylum. They have suitable commo- dious buildings (the outcome of private benevolence), and are sustained by voluntaty contributions. The St. Mary's Asylum is in charge of Sisters of Charity, and the other Homes are under the direct management of committees of ladies. The inmates of these Homes are well cared for, and the children educated and instructed the way to make for themselves a respectable living. m Hospital- Hamilton possesses an hospital for the sick and injured. It was built a few years since at a cost to the city of ) Hamilton's Summer Carnival. 3J $53,685, and can accommodate nearly 200 patients. It is sustained l)y the city, aided by an annual grant from the Provincial Government and from contributions from such patients as can afford to pay for maintenance. Gratuitous attendance is rendered by the medical practitioners of the city. Churches and Religious Bodies. ,.'» «♦ Hamilton is the see City of the Diocese of Niagara (Church of England), and of the Diocese of Hamilton (Roman Catholic). There are in the city seven Anglican Churches, viz : — Christ Church Cathedral, Church of the Ascension, St. Thomas' Church, All Saints', St. Mark's, St. Luke's and St. Matthew's. The Roman Catholics have two large churches — St. Mary's (which is the Cathedral church), and St. Patrick's — and one smaller church, known as St. Joseph's Church, used chiefly by Germans. The Presbyterians number six churches, designated the Central Church, McNab Street Church, St. Paul's, Knox Church, St. John's and Ersk-'ne Church. The Methodists have nine churches — called the Centen- ary, Wesley, First Methodist, Zion Tabernacle, Simcoe Street, Gore Street, Emerald Street, and the American Methodist Episcopal Churches. Sa Jliimi/ton's Summer Carnival. The Baptists have one large and handsome stone church in the centre of the city, with a Mission C'hurch in a remote portion of it. 'I'here is also a Baptist (Jhurch for colored people. Besides the above religious bodies there is a Congrega- tional Church, a Reformed Episcopal, Brethren of one Faith, Believers, Evangelical Lutheran, Plymouth Brethren and Salvation Army, the latter have a handsome brick building called "the Barracks." There are also in Hamilton a Jewish Synagogue, a branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society, and a Young Men's Christian Association. The latter Society are at the present time erecting a magnificent building on James street south. ATT Pa. >T\''*>4. <>> >yWb^y5 h.r[4 igth to the 23rd of August, 6f?i.ral®0S>fs BECAUSE every one will want to see i me. Greatest Larnwal Q\tx wnaQxtdiVitnhy any city on the Continent of America ; they will want to see personally the kind of men we have in Hamilton who had the enterprise and pluck to conceive and carry out a Five Days' Patiorama of the World's Greatest and Most Unique Attractions ; they will want to see the men who could succeed in bringing together thousands of merchants from all over Canada, to meet in convention to discuss matters of the greatest import to the future well-bemg and progress of trade and commerce in the Dominion ; therefore, pay particular attention to this : ..--•. '1 \ Hamilton's Summer Carnival, 33 I w ■ » ■ n , » ». rj^ailWay ^ pares. At every station West of Kingston yon can get a Single Fare Tioket for Hamilton, during Carnival Week, 19th to 23rd August, good to return on the following day. At every station West of Kingston you can get a Fare-and-a-Third Ticket at any time between the 17th and 23rd of August, good to return at any time up to the 26th of August. The above means, at every Station on the Qrand Trunk, the Canadian Pacific and the l^ichigan Central Railways. At every Station in Canada, East of Port Arthur— if you are going to Hamilton during Carnival Week to attend the Uerchants' Convention— you get a Single Fare Ticket to Hamilton, at. the same time get the Ticket Agent to endorse the Certificate which you have— . (and if you have not received one, write to C, B. Smith, at Hamilton, for one at once when you see this), this Certificate when again endorsed by the Secretary of the •1 > m 34 Hamilton's Summer Carnival, Convention, will obtain you a Free Ticket back again to starting point. This ticket 70U can get at any time within three days of the opening of the Convention, which will be the 19th of August, or at any time during the Con- vention, and are good until three days after the a^oumment, which will be the 23rd. NOW ONE WORD MORE ABOUT THE MERCHANTS' CONVENTION. It will open its first session on Monday, the 19th of August, at noon ; and as the Certificate Plan of single fare ticket can be got three days before the opening, every merchant should make an effort to be there on the first day for the purpose of organizing the ruling and governing this most important congress. Every effort has been made to carry out the general wish of merchants of the Dominion ; and the committee having all details in charge trust that the merchants themselves will rccMy during Carnival Week, and by their voice and presence make the convention of lasting benefit to trade and commerce generally in Canada. It is generally acknow- ledged that many, if not the majority, of the grievances that to-day exist in the mercantile world are due in no small degree to the want of organization and a proper considera- tion of them by merchants themselves. They recognize, or claim to do 90^ the evik that exist in diiecent braxxdbes of / "i'' 1* ^ ' #7 k 1^ t HamiUdfCs SumfHer CdrnivaL 35 I'/ i-f trade, but either merely look on or lend but half-hearted aid to the few who are endeavoring to mitigate these evils. The natural consequence is that reforms have been slow. What is needed is associated effort ; and the merchants of Canada will have an excellent opportunity of doing so at the Merchants' Convention in Hamilton during Carnival Week, the iQth to 23rd of August. Very many of the subjects to be discussed have been treated upon in the columns of commercial newspapers from time to time, and while read with profit by individuals, seldom accomplish a general reform until the body politic interested are aroused to agitation. Then let there be a grand rally of Canada's mercantile intelligence in the Ambitious City of Hamilton during Carnival Week. ANOTHER WORD ABOUT THE NORTH AMERICA ST. GEORGE'S UNION which will assemble in the City of Hamilton during Carnival Week and hold their Annual Meeting. Last year it was held in Philadelphia, and previous years in Boston, New York, Chicago and other United States cities. At its last assembly, Mr. W. H. Gillard, of this city, was elected its President, and Hamilton selected as the place of its meeting for 1889. ^ Among the delegates who attend there are many dis- tinguished Americans, who w^ill take part in the deliberations of this important Benevolent Society, and to whom, to do honor to, will reflect credit upon the City of Hamilton. Many delegates will also attend from the different Provinces of the Dominion, and will all receive a right royal welcome from all our citizens ) and coming as they are at > > 36 Hamilton's Summer CarnivaL such a time, our Carnival will give them an opportunity of enjoying the round of pleasure it affords, and taking away with them good impressions of the push and enterprise of this favored spot of Canada. The first Session will take place on Tuesday, the 20th of August, in St. George's Hall, when the President's Address of Welcome will be delivered, after which an adjournment will take place until the following day. On Thursday a grand Banquet will be tendered to the visiting delegates. SEFORE proceeding to give what may be termed the official programme of events (or time at which each event takes place), this little history would be incomplete if the Victoria Rifle Association received not a word from one who knows it§ every member, and the value of the good work it has done in the past to turn out marksmen who have, on many an occasion, done honor to our city, both at home, in Canadian cities and at Wimbledon. This Association, which for many years has been under the watchful care of the Hon. J. M. Gibson, the Colonel of the 13th BattaHon, himself the winner of the Prince of Wales' prize in England, has among its membership many of the best shots in Canada to-day, and hardly a year goes by that one or more of its representatives is not on the Canadian team. With their usual thoughtfulness, and knowing that among the vast gathering assembled here from every prov- ince must necessarily come many crack shots, they have fixed upon Monday, the 19th day of August (the first day of thie Carnival), to hold their annual rifle matches, and offer valuable prizes to be competed for, open to all comers. '1, «r .1 •meo •—^■tmii> . r ,i i^Mmi*uitltii^imm 4 ' '^. it tl HamiltorCs Summer Carnival. 37 Now, if you think you can shoot well, bring your rifle with you when you come to Hamilton, and whether you succeed or not with it at the butts, you will get a hearty welcome from the boys of the Victoria, which you will not soon forget. IT has not been our intention to deal with the ancient past * by giving an account of the early settlers of Hamilton, or m portraying the many interesting anecdotes in con- nection with its trials and vicissitudes of years ago, but rather to deal with Hamilton as it is now, and its future prospects, has been the object of this Carnival Pamphlet— the carrying out of which requires our particular mention of the firms to-day who comprise the manufacturing and commercial industry of the city, which ranks in wealth and population the third in the Dominion, the second in Ontario. The members of these firms have been the men who have made Hamilton what it is, and who are her prin- ciple architects of fortune for her future. And now to any one who has in any way been interested in this short outline of Hamilton's Summer Carnival, the writer can only beg of him or her to come and see it all. Our citizens have determined it shall be a great event, and ttwill. The 19th to 23rd of August, inclusive, are days when Hamilton will be proud of its title of being the "Ambitious City of Canada." t * • * ■ 'mm 38 HamiHonh Summer Camtoah ARNIVAL. ^?VBBK:, 19th to 23rd Aug., inclusive. Programme of Events. 'i ! Monday, August 19th. BBBiaQiaiaia Tlte XIII. Batt. Military Bai^d will play at the Gore at lo o'clock, from thence by boat to Hamilton Beach. Th Lake Yacht Racing Association Held under the auspices of the Hamilton Yacht Club, will take place off Hamilton Piers, on Lake Ontario, commencing at 11.30 a. m. No entrance fee; — — . ^ j^ p^^ ^^^^^ deducted from win- nings. Two boats to start or no race ; three boats to start or no second prize ; four boats to start or no third prize. Regatt a t X\ r SEsn 7 .> wm WP— f W > f ^ w ' } " ■ J.) r ^^ HamtltorCs Summer CarnivaL 39 PRIZBS.- 75 L. W. L 60 " 36 " 30 " 25 " 20 " 36 feet Steam Laiinch 40 1st .$100 . 100 . 80 . 80 . 50 50 2lid. ♦60 60 «) 40 as 20 20 3rd. $30 26 26 15 16 10 The Steam Launch Race is quite a novelty, and will he a very pleasing feature of the Regatta. The merchants^ Convention will open lis firist session at Court House at IS o'clock, noon. HAMILTON International League Baseball Match: ROCHESTER Between Hamilton and Kocheater clubs, at Dundurn Ball Grounds, commencing at 3.30 p. m. \ /ICTHDI* DIPI P ^inn Will hold their Annual Matches at \/H&IUKlM KlrliL UliUD their own grounds, commencing at 8 V i:;.::!:^::::;.::!:;^::^:!:;^::;;^.::;^:^^ o'clock a. m. and continuing all day. Over $300 in prizes will be given. Competitors from a distance allowed to make entries after the arrival of the morning trains. There will be a match of 200, 500 and 600 yards with Snider rifle; at 500 and 600 yards with the Martini rifle ; and extra matches at 200 and 500 yards with Snider or Martini. The XIII. Batt. Band will play at the Beach during the after, o o o o noon and evening. o o o o Monday Night. PROCESSION AND ILLPMINATM ^^^ ::;XX^tS^ =z lliumrnatton of the Fleet of YaohtSf Steamboate* Steam Launches and other craft. Illumination of the Beach. General Illumination of the CIcy of Hamlltona MM ^! > 40 Hamilton's Summer Carnival, Tuesday, August 20th. QQiaQaBiaia The merchants' Convention, at the Court House at 9.30 a.m. THE XIII. BATT. BAND will play at the Gore at 10 o'clock a.m.» afterwards playing down to the Wharf, and thence by bo't to the Beach. \ %) 7 . -» Baseball Iflatch— Hamilton vs. Liondon. International League teams, on the Dundurn Ball Grounds, at 10.30 in the morning and 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Annual Regatta e^ Canadian Association of Amatear Oarsmen will take place at Hamilton Beach, starting at 2.00 p m. -> Ciril^LlST OF EVENTS.^":^ Four-Oared Shells (senior) — $600 Challenge Cup, Gold Medal and Banner ; 2nd prize. Silver Cup. Four -Oared Shells (junior) — Gold Medal, Silver Cup and Banner. Single Scull Shells (junior) — Gold Medal, Silver Cup and Banner. Double Scull Shells (senior) — "Hop Bitters" Challenge Cup, two Gold Medals and Banner. Double Scull Shells (junio>) — Two Gold Medals and Banner. Pair-Oared Shells — Challenge Cup, two Gold Medals and Banner. 'i S- \ 'i >• .•«^♦•<•*;«\t*s•fc.A«s^!J.^.B»««l>^.^»i^*,..lww««.^.■■»»,B•.l « j_jti mgfgmmmm m wmm •/:V ■ 5 ' : HamiltorHs Summer Carnival. 41 The Executive of the North America St. Oeor§re^s Union n'ill meet at 4.00 o^elocic p.m. in tiie St. Oeorge^s Hall. ' I ^ Tuesday Night. ,.■» '/ , 5I^e ^|orth Qmerica §t. ^eorge's (Jnion. The Delegates, with their ladies and friends, will be welcomed by citizens at St. George's Hall at 7.30 p.m. until 9.30. Addresses will be given by His Worship the Mayor, W. H. Gillard, Esq. President of the Union, and other speakers ; after which a of the Hamilton Society and the Delegates will take place. <^tx=> Q?ri?rU intfn:iit\s.ti©t| ©| |1|? Cify. PRESENTATIDN - DF - PRIZES \ 'i y ' t 49 Hamilion^s Summer Carnival I I Brilliant lllnmination of and 1 I Grand Dispuay ^f Fireworks I ON THK BAY \ IN WHICH WILL BE INTRODUCED A PYROTECHNIC HAYAL BATTLE m m OR SEA FIGHT which will exceed in weird and brilliant eflfect anything of a like nature heretofore attempted. illuminatesl (^ap^e^ carrying every conceiv- able description of Col- ored Shells, Mines, Rockets, Streamers and Tourbillions — will "^ bombard each other with this brilliant form of ammunition ; the engagement terminating with the final explosion or blowing up of the vessels engaged. Incidental to the IVaval Fig^ht, the surrounding expanse of water will be covered with Floating Illumlnatioos— ' changing to rows of Jenirelled FonntaiiES* % '.( \\ HamiHon^s Summne Carnival 43 Wednesday, August 21st, QQiaaiaiaQQ THE MERCHANTS' CONVENTION at thQ Court House at 9.30 a. m. TSE NOBTH AMEBICA ST. aEOBaE'S UNION at 9 o'clock, at St. George's Hall. Arrival ot ITniformed and other Societies with their Bands of Music. ) in A . 1 . J PARADE OF THE ARMY OF BICYCLISTS from all parts of Canada. Magnificent Silver Cup, valued at $150, given by the Meriden Britannia Works, and other very valuable prizes for Bicyclists. Grand Procession of all the Various Societies in regalia— with the Uniformed Corps, Military and other Bands, Bicycle Clubs, Delegates to the various Conventions and distinguished visitors — to Dundurn Park, arriving there at i o'clock p. m. • r* • - ■ I***! The Games and Athletic Sports of all Nations will at once commence on the Baseball grounds, under the manage- ment of Chief McKinnon, retired general and heavy-weight Champion of America. In these games the most noted Athletes in Amerioi will take part. $800 00 in Prizes*~Gold and Silver Medals, &e. t t ^ 44 Hamilton's Summer Carnival. Ij^ist of EVci^ts.: 1.- 2. 8.- 4.- 6.- 6.- 7.- a- 9.- 10." 11.- 12.- 13.- 14.- 16.- 16- 17. 18.- 19- 20. 21.- 2?.- 23.- 24.- 25.- 26.' 27.- 28. -Boyg' Race, (under 14 yrs.) $3 $2 #1 -Standinf? Long Jump 8 4 2 -Putting Heavy Stone 8 4 2 " Light " 8 4 2 -Race— 150 yards 8 4 2 - " " (^matenrs only) Gold Medal. Silver Medal -Sword Dance in Highland Costume 8 4 2 -Irish Jig in Costume 8 4 2 -Throwing Heavy Hammer 8 4 2 Light " 8 4 2 -Quarter-Mile Race 8 4 2 " " (Amateurs only) Gold Medal. Silver Medal -Running Long Jump 8 4 2 " High " 8 4 2 '• Hop Step-aud- Jump 8 4 2 -Highland Fling in Costume 8 4 2 -Sailor's Hornpipe in Costume 8 4 2 -Half -Mile Race 8 4 2 -Hitch-and-Kiok 8 4 2 -Hurdle Race 8 4 2 " " (Amateurs only) Gold Medal. Silver Medal -Standing High Jump : 8 4 2 -Throwing 56 lb. weight 8 4 2 -One Mile Race 10 6 4 -Vaulting with Pole 8 4 2 -Race— 150 yards, (open only to members of Societies who appeared in procession) 8 4 2 -Race— 100 yards, (men over 50 years of age) 8 4 2 -Grand Tug-of-War, (between a team of 6 men from each Society represented in parade) 12 6 3 REGULATIONS 1st. Rules of the N. A. U. C. A. and the Am.'^ieur Athletic Association of America will govern all competitions. 2nd. Competitors will make their entries with the Secretary either by mail to Hamilton or on the grounds. Four entries in each game or no competition. 3rd. Competitors must be ready when game is called or forfeit entry. 4th. Last entry to lead off. 5th. No person allowed in the ring or track excepting Judges and Com- petitors engaged in competitions. 6th. Competitions will not necessarilly come off in the above order. 7th. Decision of Referee McKinuon final. 8th. An, entrance fee of 25c, for each game. . ^. , ..» . )- I '" '^ I .iJ TJI'JlWhJ ;^-- * ■>' 1 HamiltotCs Summer Carnival. 45 r 'A \< . I. 1 Wednesday Night. will take place at the Crystal Palace, commencing at 8 o'clock p m. The Committee having this particular part of Carnival work in charge have made great efforts to delight the vast audience which will attend the Concert. The best Vocal and Instrumental talent has bten retained, and all the choicest '• old time " songs and musical select- ions will be rendered. This feature of Musical Entertainment has often been suggested by lovers of music, and the Committee have thought it well worthy oi Carnival Week. THE 13th BATT. BAND will play at the Gore— thence to the Crystal Palace and Dundurn, where a grand Promenade Concert will be held, and a gorgeous dis- play of Fireworks. I'he >Irmy of Bicyclists ^'^L^^:^ Chinese Lanterns, Roman Candles and Torches — thence to Dundurn. GENER/iL ILLUMINATION OF THE CITY. V ' 4« Hamilttn's Summer Carnival. Thursday, August 22nd. BiaiaBiaiaiao The IVIerchants^ Convention nt the Court House — at 9.»0 a. m. — — THE NORTH AMERICA ST GEORGES UNION at St, George's Hall at p o^ clock. Yl^e Trades Procession will start, moving sharp at I o'clock p. m. The route of procession will be along King street to Victoria avenue ; Victoria avenue to Hun- ter street ; Hunter street to John street ; John street to Main street ; Main street to McNab street ; McNab street to King street ; King street to Queen street ; Queen street to York street ; York street to Merrick street; Merrick street to McNab street; McNab street to Cannon street ; Cannon street to James street ; James street to Barton street ; Barton street to John street ; John street to Gore street ; Gore street to James street ; James street to King street. The procession will include — in grand array — the productions of every Manufacturer of the City of Hamilton^ and the whole Mercantile community of the city have united in one grand fifftort to make this the greatest display of the kind ever witnesMd in Canada. The decorations carried in the procession will be of a gorgeous character; and the best Bands of Music along the line of march will add to the delight — as the whole scene will be instructive to the beholder. 1 . ♦.' ' HamiltotCs Summer Carnivai. 47 Thursday Night, BANQUET, given to the Delegates to the North America . . St. George's Union, at 8 o^clock. It #< BBILLIANT DISPLAY OF FIBEWOBES AT TEE EA&TEBN FABT OF TEE QOBE. The grand sets being arranged along the open space. An infinite variety of the most elaborate designs and COSTLY PYRO- TECNIC ART, appropriate Mottos and Devices for the Carnival; and the MAGNIFICENT ARCH which attracted such universal attention at the PEACE DEMONSTRATIC JJ in London, England, after the Crimem War. An AERIAL DISPLAY of Mines, Shells, Balloons, &c., &c. ♦ ♦ Open yiir ]VIilitapy Band Concept ♦ ♦ aIjL the evening. I ^^«\?ril IIItrn:^w\s4i®r\ ®| % C^f 48 Hamilton's Summer Carnival. fA" I! Friday, August 23rd. BIQQBBIBIBD MILITARY" DAY - North America §t. Oeorgre^s TJnion resume their Session at 9 o^clocii. a. m. The ^Vlerchants' Convention resume thesr labors at 9.30 a. m. '\V Urand Military Parade, » «hich crack Regiments ^^^ of tne Dominion will take part— CAVALRY, IJ\FA1¥TRY, ART1L.L.1:RY and V1:T£RANS of tiie British Army and Friday Evening. It =6ENE^it cia?Y miiujfli]5»JFieN.i \