Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-12

street, to Elm, to temple, TO green 1or Se-
view.
All of the knights in the procession were
attired in black suits and all wore either |
lerby or high plug hats. There was a
great profusion of brass bands and drum
corps. There were thirty-six brass bands |
In line, so there was lots of music in the |
air. Each council carried at least one ban
ner. Thousands of people viewed the pro-
cession and many stores and saloons and
were decorated.
At the green the parade was reviewed
by Supreme Grand Knight John ]. Phelan,
Chief Marshal Callahan, Rev. William
Maher, D. D., officers and guests.
The most pronounced features of the
parade were the three historical floats,
which were grand in design and concep-
ton. The first float represented Column
bus at the court of Queen Isabella. The
queen and attendants are depicted listen
ing in wrapt attention to the discov-
erer, who kneels by a globe, explaining
his theory that the world is q sphere.
Near Columbus are group of courtiers
and men at arms, incredulous and sheer
ing. MISS Mary Leo represented Queen
Isabella. She was attired in robe of
white satin, bespangled in gold embroidery.
She wore a necklace of diamonds. Miss
Kittie O'Donneli represented the princess,
passementerie. She wore diamond tiara.
Miss Susie Stanford as maid of honor wore
gown of steel-colored silk trimmed with
pearls and royal velvet. Miss Kittie Leary
also appeared in the court scene in charm
ing costume of salmon satin trimmed with
antique point lace. Edward Lynch repre-
scented Columbus in this float.
Another float represented the departure
from Palos. Columbus is seen leaving in
boat, priest on the shore giving his
blessing, while sweethearts kneel in prayer.
William Noonan represented Columbus.
The third float, "The Discovery" repre-
sented Columbus landing on the shore of
the new world, surrounded by the crews
unknown land in the names of the king
and queen of Spain. Tropical plants, in
digenous to the West Indian island on
which Columbus landed, were in profusion
in this car.
The fourth float, 'sProgress," represented
the various stages of progress through
which this country has passed since its
discovery to the present time. This car
was arranged in four tiers. On the three
lower ones were seated, all around, forty
eight young ladies, representing, by num-
hers artistically arranged, the original and
the forty-eight states and territories which
now compose the union, and on the top,
over all, rode Miss Gertie Tracy, represent
ing Columbia.
Among those who appeared on the va
rious floats were the followed named:
Maggie Reynolds, Kittie Coyle, Mamie Henze,
Annie MacdonelI Edna Clark, Kittie O'Connell,
colwell, Allie Goweii, Vera cossrove Mills Cos
grove, Mary Corrigan, Margarite Gorrigan, Mol
PHasesf Rtt
jennie SsmpbsIIs Klttis seSsroedsT' , LIME Eo4
lom Annie Boland, Nellie Tracy, Molie Tracy
K Kit Mckenzie Ella r Donahue Mamie 0Con
| Cunningham, Kittie Sullivan and K,ttie 8 vain.
On the float representing the thirteen origina
Josie Shea, Lulu Kenny Elizabeth Leary, Dedis
Dore and Rhoda L. Tracey. Ali these were at
| tired in court costumes of extreme beauty anG
charming in light blue satin gown trimmed
| with silver tinsel and stars worn over red
| white and blue satin skirt.
The above ended what were called the
morying exercises, all of which, however
took place in the afternoon. At $3.50 O'Clock
about 400 musicians from the various brass
bands assembled on the grand stand under
the dictatorship of Professor Clappe of the
West Point Cadet band and rendered an
overture and "Hail! Columbial"
| The Knights who had re-assembled in
| front of the stand and the consolidated
choirs of the Catholic churches of the city
then sang the code to Columbus" com
posed by Judge D. J. Donohue of Middle
town. The were led by ex-senator J. D
Plunkett, who welded the baton for the
singers. Professor Clappe welded the
baton directing the bands.
After the singing of the ode Supreme
Grand Knight John J. Phelan, in vel
chosen words, introduced the speaker Of
lor of the diocese of Hartford. Dr. Makers
speech is given on our fourth page.
DR.. Maher was greeted with loud ap
plause as he arose to address the multi
tude present. The speakers invited oc
cupied large platform just north of the
singers stand. On the stand were Mayo,
Sargent. Rev. DR.. Klseberg, Rev. Mr.
Squires, Rev. Father Russell, Rev. Charles
E. MCGOWAN of Montville, Rev. Father
McKeon, Rev. Father Higgins, Rev
Father Hartigan, Rev. Father Curtin, Rev
| DR.. Twitchell, secretary, Daniel Colwell
NJ. F. Sullivan, James j. Brennan, David
| O'Donnell, Major Callahan and about zoe
others.
After the Grafton the national airs OF
| Spain, Italy, Switzerland, France, Ger.
/ ulduy huu 1IoAhuu "OIc Hlhyou NY LILO Gull
| solidated bands. When the last anthem
was played the exercises of the day were
| completed and the celebration of the four
hundredth anniversary of America had be-
come a matter of history. The able man.
agement of the affair and the perfection
of every detail reflects great credit of those
having in charge the planning and carry.
| ing o.s ct the affair.
Outside of the delay, which difficulty 1t
| was impossible to overcome, evo..- hing
passed off very smoothly.
The large arch of welcome at the junction
of Church, George and Meadow streets
| the south was printed "Welcome, Knights
of Columbus" On the western pillar was
q picture of the late Father McGivney OF
this city, founder of the order. On the
eastern pillar was picture of the late
James T. Mullen of this city, through
whose devotion, untiring labors and zeal
and ability as an organizer the order
spread rapidly. On the northern eide Of
the arch was an oil copy of Maeb's Gland
ing of Columbus" The city halls front
was prettily decorated with flags and bunt'
ing. The large picture of the landing Of
Columbus was hung over the main
entrance.
Among other places decorated with flags
bunting, etc., were Mayor Sargent's resi-
dence, Woods building, Dickerman, the
florists, McKenna's block on Grand ave.
nue., A. K. Browns, Peck BEos.' factory,
| and a great many private residences, stores
| and places of business.
It took forty five minutes for the parade
| to pass the reviewing stand, during which
time Mayor Sargent stood with his head
| uncovered.
william Fitzgerald of Nunson street,
who, dressed as cavalier, was leading one
of the horses attached to float No. 2, was
seized with chill. he was lifted upon
| the float, but grew worse. Somebody no.
titled Captain Wrinn, who dispatched an
officer to call the patrol wagon, but some
one secured an express wagon and took the
sick man home.
According to accurate estimate there
were 4, 500 men in line yesterday.
Paugassitt council of Birmingham had
about eighty men In line, and were under
the command of Benjamin F. Leonard.
They were headed by the Phoenix Brass