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columns. and at this stage of the parade kept
their hats in their hands most of the time.

columns and at this stage of the parade kept
their hats in their hands most of the time.
BOY BAND LOUDLY APPLAUDED.
There was little confusion at times, because
of the large number Of bands. Nearly every
post had at least a fife and drum corps. one
band which attracted special attention was com
posed Of boys Of the Hebrew Sheltering Guard
ian Orphan Asylum. Attention was attracted 10
the band when il was as FAR away as FAIS
ninth-st and when il drew near and 1t was per
oeived that its members were all boys a great
burst of applause came from the spectators 1t
was the only band that received such tribute
The cadets from this institution presented neat
and soldierly appearance, did also those from
the corps OF the Immaculate Conception, ST
Rartholorlews and other organizations
Many OF the Grand Army posts carried thelr
cid battle flags. some Of them in shreds. Among
those which attracted special attention were
e D. Morgan, Hans Powell, Peter cooper
William d. Kennedy, Dahlgren. PM AearhS'
Rawlins Dix and Farragut posts. Inc laSt
named had with it flag which had on 1t the
following words: Damn the torpedoes! Go
ahead" There were also detachments of Span
Ssh War Veterans and Sons of Veterans. Some OF
rho most impressive marching done by any OF
the veteran bodies that OF two coloreu
posts Considerable attention was also attracted
by the appearance of French organization the
Garde Lafayette.
The last Of the parade passed the reviewing
stand Just at noon. and the people on the stahd
FASTENED to take the seats west of the statue a
brisk shower fell but it lasted only a few
minutes.
Cornelius y. Bliss presided at the ceremonies
that followed. He explained that he appeared
in place OF William E. Dodge. who was pre-
vented from being present by i'll health MT
Dodge is chairman of the committee from the
Chamber Of Commerce. under the auspices of
which the statue was obtained for the city.
ssr Bliss presented Archbishop Farley, who
-<ered the invocation. The Archbishop read
ALe invocation, which began and ended with
the Lords Prayer. Part Of the invocation was
follows:
We thank Thee o Prince Of Peace, for Thou hast
driven from the land the scourge of war and we
pray that the priceless boon of peace purchSeo so
seach Thee. o God of might and wisdom ana JUS
rice through whom authority is rightly admins
Slst with Thy hoy SplElt Lhe CoGIiseL ~ = -: -
q the President Of these United States that ms al
minstration may be conducted IN Tlg anu
lie emnently useful to the people over whom ne
presides by encouraging respect Tor virtue ana re-
figon by faithful execution OF the laws in justice
and mercy and by restraining wee ana nllI.
Nav the light of. Thy divine wisdom direct the de-
alterations legislators and shine Tor them IN
al the proceedings ana laws framed Tor our rule
and government SO that they may attend 10 the
Sappiness the increase Of industry. sobriety and
bjessings of eGnal liberty. May Thy unbounded
raercy embrace all our brethren and fellow citizens
hest In the knowledge and sanctihed IN the Cd
eervance Of Thy holy law. that they may be pre-
served in union and IN that peace WniGh me WoTlQ
cannot give and after enjoying the dressings OF
this lie be admitted TO Thine eternal glory.