The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-24
BIG PARADE.
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Attire for many OF the principal buildings.
all OF the stores or any consequence and
particularly along the line OF march, and
many private dwellings. were decorated
gaily. The tricolor OF France, and the
American flags were the principt. decora-
tions, with tl.color bunting. but many or
the large stores made particular features,
some OF them typical OF historical events.
The decorations were freely displayed
on every hand and especially at Chace's
grove. Central Falls. on the banks OF the
Blackstone river, where the formalities
OF the day are held. the decorators made
every possible effort 10 please and Inter-
est the visitors.
The preparations for the celebration
were nearly year making. The commit
tee took the initiative in this matter last
July, and so It will be seen that practi-
cally a year has elapsed since the work
was first begun. or course with so large
an undertaking the work OF the commit
tee was more than ordinarily exacung,
and when II is considered the event was
conditioned on good weather II will be
admitted that the committee was taking
big chances.
Happily the day dawned bright and
clear, though last evening a shower gave
rise TO apprehension on the part OF some
that the day might be inclement. With
favorable weather. with more than ordl-
narily careful preparation the only result
was success. and that was obtained In full
measure. And so today Is one OF festivity,
not only for. the people OF Central Falls
and Pawtucket. but for the Franco-Am-
orleans Of all New England and some
other states.
LAST EVENINGS CONCERT
The celebration was inaugurated last
evening by a concert which was held In
audience which filled the hall TO over,
flowing; The program was excellent, ana
Il consisted OF plano selections oy, Miss
Marie Therese Brazeauy. soprano solos by
Mile. Eugenie Tessieh, soprano, OF New
York; bass solos by DIR. A. j. Harpin or
Worcester; tenor solos by Paul bufaplt,
telle houle OF Pawtucket. violin solos by
Anatole Brazeau, orchestral selection by
the Symphony orchestra, Professor
Ernest, leader
There was an address by Joseph Mon
cite OF Lawrence. Mass, who was pre-
Dame parish. Central Falls. Mr.. Mon
cites address was on Inspirations OF the
Fete," and It was interesting throughout.
At the conclusion or the address the
V airs and tSen the Star spSnsisd Ban;
70 and did join. During the singing OF
Americas famous national anthem the
gardes which were present In the audi
ence stood and presented arms. The con-
cert was under the direction Of Miss Marie
Therese Brazeau.
ToDAY's SERVICES.
This morning the various local organiza:.
tions and all other societies that arrived
In the city attended special religious ser
SSs which wsrs held Our IN asv s Of o9h1 the
Consolat ation at Pleasant View and the No,
tire Dame church at Central Falls. All
OF the services held were largely attend
ed and were given with especially fine
r Besides the handsome decorations seen
about the city there are three large and
HpcnrgtpH Qf
Harrison and Bullock street near the
hall OF the Union SITS. Jean Bap-
tiste of Pawtucket; n second also in
Pawtucket on Quincy avenue, opposite
St Johns church, and the third at Syl-
Wan and Broad streets. Central Falls.
The ahlls Of all tho Franco American So
cieties are also elaborately decorated.
100 SOCIETIES PARTICIPATE
The line began 10 form soon after $3.50
and for nearly two hours all OF Woodlawn
organizations, the right OF the line rest
ing ~ Collyer square. Promptly at n;@
the line began 70 move and the big col,
umn. which included IL divisions. and
which contained nearly 20 600 men. rep
resentng about 100 different organizations
and 20 bands OF music. began hs marce
The chief marshal was Adolph Messier
of Central Falls, assisted by First AS
sistant Chief OF Stafr Lieutenant Major
George l.. Theroux and Second Assistant
Chief OF STAFF Lieutenant Charles G.
Beauvais The line included. besides the
numerous local organizations societies
from Providence, Woonsocket. Natick.
r. l.. New Bedford. Boston, Rutland. VT,
Worcester. Brockton. Springfield. Muske-
son and Saginaw, Mich, Newton. Mass,
Franklin. Mass. Chicopee. Mass, Man
willie. Blackstone. Harrisville. r. l., North
Attleboro, Southbrdge. Mass. Moosup.
Conn. Warren, II. l., Valley Falls. Fall
River Spencer. Mass, Lynn, Mass.
Taunton, Mass. Aldenv.ua- Mass. Nash
ua. N H., Phenix. r. l.. and Arctic, II. I
The Garde st. Louis Chevaliers. from ST
Louis. Mo-, was also represented by a
delegation.
The route was via Harrison street.
Lonsdale avenue. Quincy avenue. Main.
Hish, Clay, Broad and Hunt streets. 10
Chacs's Grove. Along the entire line OF
march thousands OF people Witnessed the
parade. and Il IL fair 20 assume that fully
1900 people saw the procession. The line
was given an ovation In passing through
both cities. and while the column occupied
but n half hour covering the line OF
march II required upwards OF two hours
for the parade 20 pass a given point
EXERCISES IN THE GROVE.
On reaching the grove the exercises OF
the day were held. beginning at 2:3O, and
this was In accordance with the an
nounced program. as follows:
einging. by the chorus OF ST. Anne's