The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-01
Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, Ono Of
Massachusetts, Gallant Heroes.
MS BRAVE DEEDS PERpETUATED.
Beautiful Monument In Boston
Common Unveiled.
Seventh Regiment er New York Attends
- Fay Loving Tribute 10 ~ Favoriss
Comrads---valorous Deods of Col
cred Soldiers BecaIled---Mem-
ersSIe Flight st Fort Wsg-
usr, Where Shaw Met
HIS Death.

ssr. Where shaw Met
His Death.
Boston. May 31.-Today's celebration
of Memorial day was more that ordinar-
lily interesting. The sunveiling of the
monument to Colonel Robert c. Shaw
drew large crowd. and the exercises
were most impressive. The parade was
brilliant and the spectators were ap-
preciative. Patriotism seemed 20 shine
from the eyes OF men. women and chill
'dren as the soldiers and sailors went
by.
From q spectacular point the Seventh
regiment, New York's famous soldier
boys, were the feature Of the day. But
deeper than this was the prevailing feel
ing of reverence and gratitude which
was manifested by all when the monu-
ment was unveiled.
Colonel 6haw's memory Ia dear to New
England hearts and 10 dearer still to the
colored people who have heard the story
OF his life. No eulogy, however beau
tiful. could overpraiso this gallant young
patriot, who led the frst regiment OF
South, where he led them in many inn
portant movements and finally fell on
the ramparts Of Fort Wagner at the
head Of his column. Colonel Shaws
career was short, but noble, and a re-
cital Of his deeds is enough to inspire
patriotism of the grandest character.
Professor William James OF Harvard
was the orator of the day, and his glow
Ing words touched responsive chords
as he related the life story OF the hero.
Booker T. Washingtonof Tuskegee, Ala,
responded for the colored race.
In the parade there were 10 companies
of the state militia, the Seventh regiment
OF New York, 900 strong; detatchments
from the United States ships Massachu-
sets, Texas and New York, besides local
organizations, all under the chief mar
shalship Of General Francis Fl. Appleton.
The Parade.
The parade was formed on the streets
adjacent to Beacon and Clarendon, and
was ordered to move at a few minutes
past 10 o'clock. The roster of the parade
il as follows:
Platoon OF mounted police.
Second corps Of cadets, M. ". NJ, as es-
cort to chief marshal and staff.
Ia. Chief marshal.
by Chief of staff.
Ir.J Honorary stan.
~ Aids.
~ United States army.
/, United States marines.
United States bluejackets.
Massachusetts, Volunteer militia.
Seventh regiment, National Guard, state
of New York.
First corps Of cadets, M. v. M.
Light Battery A, M. ". NJ
Battalion Of survivors Fifth fourth and
Fifty-fifth infantry.
Fifth cavalry and navy.
Ambulance corps, M. ". M.
III Governor and party.
Platoon of mounted police.
The chief feature of the parade was
the presence of the Seventh New York
regiment. with nearly 1000 men in line.
Governor Wolcott reviewed the parade
at the corner Of Commonwealth avenue
and Dartmouth street, after which the
governor and distinguished. guests were
escorted to the memorial by Colonel
Hallowells battalion of survivors, pass
ing in front of the troops. The unveiling
was the signal for the United States
ships In the harbor and battery A on the
Common to fire salutes In honor of the
occasion.
The route of the parade was as follows,
the march being interrupted by a halt
during the ceremony Of unveiling: From
the corner Of Clarendon and Beacon
streets, through Clarendon street, Com
monwealth avenue (north side), Here
ford, Beacon, School, Washington.
State, Congress, High. Summer Winter,
fremont and Park streets, the line being
dismissed on the latter thoroughfare.
The carriages containing the governor
and distinguished guests were as fol-
lows:
Carriage No.1--Governor Wolcott, Col
onel Henry Lee, chairman Of the COM
mittee OF subscribers and member of
Governor Andrews staff, and Adjutant
General Dalton.
Carriage No. 2-Mayor Quincy, Lieu
tenant Governor Crane, Admiral Sicard,
u. 8. NJ, and Commander West, chief
Of stan.
Carriage No. S-Colonel ]. L. Carter,
governors staff Brigadier General w. 8.
6tryker, commanding the New York, and
Hon. William p. Lawrence. president of
the senate.
Carriage No. l-Captain Frederick
Rodgers, commanding the Massachu-
setts. and President Eliot of Harvard
university.
Carriage No. 6-Edward Atkinson,
treasurer or committee; Mr.. Barlow,
nephew of Colonel Shaw. and President
Booker T. Washington.
Carriage No. .6-Augustus st. Gaudens.
sculptor: Professor William James, ora
tor; Rev. Edward Hall. chaplain, and
Lieutenant c. c. Marsh. flag secretary.
Carriage No. 7-Hon. M. p. kennard,
LieuteRant Il. II. Harlow. flag lieu
tenant, J. 8. NJ, and Colonel ii. s.
Hooper.
The program of the exercises In Music
Hall. Immediately following the unveil-
ing OF the monument, were as follows:
Music ...................... instrumental
Meeting called TO order by the chief
marshal, and the chairman Of the
committee called to preside.