The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-18
BUNKER HILL.
THE ONE HUNDRED AND FIRST ANNIVERSARY
MILDLY CELEBRATED IN BOSTON AND

CHARLEsTowN.
Bosrox, June H. 1876.
The hundred and lrst anniversary OF the battle
Of Bunker Hill was celebrated to-day charlestown in
aquiet manner which is IN marked contrast 10 the
centennial enthusiasm Of last year The streets wore
something OF holiday appearance although most Of the
places Of business kept open until At sunrise
the bells OF the various churches rung and sa
lutte was fred from the battery at the Navy yurd
which repeated ut noon and evening. There were
also open air concerts in the morning and evening.
The decorations were not extensive, though some
private residences adorned with bunting. in ad
dition TO the public places which always decorated
on the nth. City square presented the usual nth
Of juno appearance which has been familiar TO
The oldest resident since his earliest boyhood
Tho points which the several streets enter
the square were adorned with flags suspended
from sico to side Tho iron hncc which sur
rounds the enclosure in the centre Tho space sup
ported dozen or more poles from which hags OF
many nations hoatcd, anu between which strings Of
banners were suspended. The front OF The City Hall
was adorned with glory OF American flags from tho
centre OF which long streamers OF red, white and blue
bunting stretched all sides. Ncur the monument
several private bore patriotic displays and
from the monument itself foaed American flags
Numerous flags aud pieces or bunting served adorn
the public buildings IN and about the Navy Yard and
tho vessels IN The vicinity worked into use their
choicest bunting
Tho Chariestown cadets, Captain J. f. Phpps, made
It's twelfth anniversary parade with Edmand's Band
The corps paraded us two companies, under command
OF Captain j. Il. Phipps First Lieutenant John j.. Car
lss, Second Lieutenant George W. Whiting. Tho mem
beers, to the number of nifty, appeared in their
pany uniform, with white pants. and made tine APP
pcarance. They marched over the route published
this mornings Journal and ut Two O'Clock tho CON-
pany sat down Their annual dinner the armory
company with their civil members and invited guests
Tho Prescott Lite Guarcs, Captain X. NJ. Gilmore
made its thirteenth annual parade, turning out with
full ranks accompanied by the Chelsea Brass Band
Leaving tho armory shortly after ten O'Clock the
and then proceed the city proper marching up
State street shortly before twelve O'Clock Al two
O'Clock the company, with It's Indy friends and several
distinguished gentlemen military ami CIVIC, will par
take OF It's annual dinner in Armory Hail.
A. noon the members Of The city government and
old City Hall BY Invitation oi the Committee the
Celebration.
The annual meeting OF tho Bunker Hill Monument
Association held this morning in the hall of tho
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association. the
Hon. Richard rockingham presiding Prayer was
which the President read his annual address II
lated mainly to the new survey that has been made Of
the location OF the defensive works by tho
American troops the 10th and 18th OF June, 1775
The lines have been run out and marked upon the
ground, following the dclineation OF the redoubt tho
and the rail fence upon the plan Of Captain
Montreser.
The annual report or the Treasurer Mr. Samuel H.
Russell showed that the expenses had been So 4a4 o.
and the income S. 254 20 the OF expenditures
being due to the centennial celebration OF last year
The footing OF the trial balance 10 $134, 535 35 the
following gentlemen elected members OF tho
association Charles Whittier, Colonel Albert IL Hoyt
Hamilton Andrews Hill, Hcnshaw b. Valley, John
Goldman Ropes Alfred Dwight Foster Charles Theodore
Carruth Isaac Howe Sweetscr, Henry Rogers Joseph
b. Ames. Luther e. Rodfcld, James X. Stone, W. +. r.
Marvin, John r. Wilson
Upon the recommendation of tho Board OF Directors
Oscar Lafayette grandson Of the Marquis dc Lafay
cite, was elected honorary member OF tho associa
tom and motion Of Hon. 4. w. Lincoln tho Prcs
dent OF the association authorized memorabilia
Congress to extend invitation Oscar Lafayette to
visit the United States during this centennial year
the guest OF tho nation.
Colonel Henry Walker, from the Committee on the
Prescott Memorial reported that owing to the financial
depression the committee had not deemed It expedi-
ent TO take any active during tho past year,
and on motion OF the Hon. Charles Hale, the committee
was cont nued for the present year.
committee Of live TO nominate officers reported: -
For President Richard Frotningham; Vice Presidents.
the President Of the Massachusetts Charitable Me-
chanic Association; cDfcto, Robert q. Winthrop,
Thomas Aspinwnll Urcl Crocker Charles Devens Jr.,
aud long list Of directors the only change from last
year being tho substitution OF John r Heard for Wins
low Lewis, deceased The report accepted and the
officers named elected.
Tho President appointed Messrs Urcl Croker, Hon.
Otis Norcross and Osmyn Brewster q nominating CON-
mittee tor the ensuing year.
motion was offered TO appoint committee Of three
to CO operate in the work OF saving the Old South
Church. but subsequently withdrawn objection beng
made TO any intcrmeddiing with outside affairs The
meeting then adjourned. and President Rockingham
extended invitation to visit tho monument and his
house between the hours OF twelve and this
noon.