New Britain Herald Newspaper, April 20, 1917, Page 11

e colorl predominated ‘and every PARI]E PROVES TC | BE BIGGEST EVER 30,000 Watch While 5,000 Part- | cipate in Patriotic Exercises —_— ‘With about 5,000 citizens in the pro- cession, and fully 3Q,000 people lining the thoroughfares, New Britain yes- terday saw the biggest parade in her history, The “Wake Up, America, Day” patriotic observance was one long to be remembered, and when it is realized that in New York, the big- gest city in the world, there were only five tlnes as many paraders as there were in this city the extent to which New Britain turned out can be better appreciated.. The parade took nearly an hour to pass a given point and all along the line of march, which was _about three miles, almost every foot of curb space was utilized by spec- tators, and hundreds of people gazed - down from tops of buildings and win- dows along the route. The services at the First church last night were also Jargely attended and their patriotic nature was such as to form a fitting conclusion to the day’s exercises. § To the general dommittes which pianned the observance and to Mar- shal A. L. Thompson and his aides, who planned and directed the parade, - belongs the credit for the wonderful Buccess of the pageant. There were but two unfortunate incfienu to mar he occasion, both accidental, one phy- sical and the other mechanical. Aide , Alfred N. Thompson, in riding his pirited mount through Main street, Was thrown heavily to the pavement fhen the animal slipped on the car tracks, near Church street. Mr. Thompson was painfully bruised and his wrist was sprained, but .later he pluckily insisted on resuming his po- £ dr.lon { A new flag “had been purchased for the occasion but when the moment ar- fived to send’it to the peak of the jole during the ceremonies at the Park it ‘could mot be located. In or- der not to disappoint the thousands who had assembled for the occasion, ose in charge borrowed a flag from @ne of the marching organizations and mt it aloft while the crowd cheered, ng and waved the national colors. As the flag neared the top of the pole. dne of the eyelets pulled out and the nner came fluttering down but was gaught by Commander S. H. Woods of Stanley post before it reached the ground. Just about this time it was discovered that the new #AAg was in the recruiting tent of Co w_E on the green and in a short time with #he aid of Mayor Quigley’s right arm he colors were floating in the breeze, " fo the accompaniment of another- out-- urst of patriotic emotion and the ctory whistles and church bell: unding a pandemonious salute for ree minutes. * Parade the Biggest Ever. £ The- parade, which #tarted at anklin Square, proceeded along Rockwell avenue to Arch street, to Main street, to East Main street, to ring street, to North street, back down Main and into West Main street far as Burritt street where it counter-marched to central park. To call especial attention to merching or- der or appearance of any particular organization in the parade woul iffair, since each individual orgdni- sation, from the platoon of police and the city officials down to the little girls, did their part in the most ap- proved manner. The civilian organi- gations were no less spirited in their parading than were the uniformed so- cleties. The New Britain City Guard. ‘which followed the city officials, made its t public appearance, in uniform id presented an impressive appear- jnce. The Polish Falcon Alliance of erica, another uniformed and 'med organization, likewise present- a martial appearance as did the lembers of Corbin Commandery, P. S. of A. The Armenian Rifle club, in full gthers. The members of New Britain’ \ lodge,.B. P. O. E. marched in a " body, carrying between columns a ‘Everywhere the or- ization in the procession carried the colors at. its head, while individual members either carried a small flag or ‘assisted in holding aloft a larger ag. All of the bands in the city présent, a noteworthy item be- g that all donated their services tis. These musicians included the merican band, the City band, the jlharmonic band, the American m corps, the Tabs drum corps §d the Kensington T. A. & B. drum %. The Boys' club also present- ts own band. Other musical fea- res of the parade were Colt’s band fitty pleces from Hartford, engaged the Elks, and the famous Kiltie d from Hartford, engaged by the tish Clans. Because of their jlque costume possibly the Kiltie hiRd attracted the most attention. ir drum major, a giant standing I over six feet and build in pro- §tion, presented a commarding ap- jrance marching at the head of column, swinging his heavy baton. ‘members wee dressed in the char- ristic Scottish kilts and the fa- Scotch bagpipes furnished music fhe accompaniment of the Scottish e drums and fifes. The y Veterans, in open _carriages. fl»med an unbreakable link between ation’s trials of the past and nt B¢ the several floats and tabldaux he parade, that of the “Spirit of attracted the most attention. 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Another impressive moment occur: red during the flag raising in Central park, with 10,000 people, most of them with bared heads, standing at attention as the national banner was unfurled, was truly wonderful. The chorus singing of the school children and the concert by the united bands all contributed to making the affair a success. During the flag raising a detail of regular soldiers from Com- pany E, First Infantry, stood at mil- itary attention and ' assisted in the observance. Evening’s Patriotic Ixercises, The evening’s patriotio services at the First Congregational church were attended by organizations and civilians and the old church was crowded to its capacity. Mayor George A. Quiz- ley made the opening remarks and other numbers on the program in- luded the singing of patriotic airs, in- cluding “America, the Beautiful,” “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and the “Star Spangled Banner.” During the singing of this hymn Mrs, Howard Horton sang the verses while the congregation joined in the chorus. A special augmented choir of forty voices also assisted in the Music. Rev. Harry 1. Bodley, rector of St. Mark’s church offered prayer, Rev. Dr. Earle B. Cross, pastor of the First Baptist church, read passages from famous American speeches. These included Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, the Declaration of Indepen- dence and lastly, Presidéent Woodrow ‘Wilson’s immortal address of a few weeks ago. Principal Marcus White of the Normal school intraduced the speaker of the evening, Rev. Horace Day, P. D., L. L. 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