The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-02
LAST DAY OF CARNIVAL;
A BRILLIANT PAGEANT
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FIFTH DIVISION.

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FIFTH DIVISION.
Fire King Fifn and Drum Band
Department OF Rhode Island Grand Army
OF the Republic.
Commander Edward Wilcox.
Phillip s. Chace, Adjt. Gen.
George III. Brown Post.
Arnold Post
Detachments from Other Posts.
Rhode Island Department Ladies
@. R. R., In Float
Farrag4r Association, Naval Veterans.
United Spanish War Veterans.
The military portion of the parade this
morning was considered by all TO be a
fine martial display, and while some COM
panes received marked applause, the
other organizations, with few exceptions,
were quite as deserving.
AS the Rhode Island National Guard,
under the command of Brig. Gen. III. S.
Tanner. came into view hand clapping and
cheers began. Indeed the citizens OF the
state may we'll be proud of the military
bearing and the fine appearance of the
guard this morning.
MACHINE GUN BATTERY.
The First Machine Gun Battery. always
. favorite. received recognition from the
onlookers this morning. This battery was
under the command of Capt. f. Merle
Bixby. and showed the results OF con-
sistent and thorough training.
NAVAL BATTALION.
The Rhode Island Naval Battalion, un-
der Commander William Bliss, proved
favorite. and was greeted with much APP
plause at different points along the lne
Of march.
THE ARTILLDRY.
The United Train Of Artillery. with Col.
Stephen w. Bourne at Its head. appeared
IN true military style and was treated to
many outbursts OF noisy recognition as
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BROWN POST, A. r..
The Brown post Grand Army OF the
Republic, however, was the one organiza-
tion which above all others was given a
hearty welcome from the very starting of
the parade IT was indeed good to see
these men. most OF them with gray hair
and many an one STOPPED over, marching
with a step that showed the spirit was
still young as In the days OF active SER
vice. BY the Union Trust building the
cheering for the veterans was so hearty
and prolonged that the "od soldiers"
were forced TO recognize IL.
DECORATED FLOAT.
Following the veterans was n handsome
" decorated float FOR the Ladies' of the
G. A. r."
The decoration of the float was sim
pie and effective, the national colors
prevailing. On the float was shown
q tent. under which resting on cot,
the form of a man could be seen,
while by his side a Red Cross nurse
sat watching. 1t was very suggestive,
comprehending as II did the services
rendered the nation not by the men
alone, but also by the women.
CIvICS GET GREAT HAND"
The civic parade followed right ons
the military and In this case. as In
the first. IL would be impossible to
give just mention of ALL for there
were indeed no weak links in the
chain, every organization which ap-
peared did so with credit TO itself and
what II represented. The Uniform
Ranks, X. OF r., OF Rhode Island, made
q fine and most dignified showing. The
Fraternal order OF Eagles. Providence
Aerie. No. 80, and Providence lodge,
No. IA. B. p. O. Of Elks, also made
strong impressions The Eagles wore
white suits and caps and carried canes.
while at the head OF their line a large
mounted eagle was born aloft. The
Modern Woodmen OF America was an
other organization represented by a
large number and making an attractive
showing.
HIGHLANDERs GET APPLAUSE.
To the Royal Highanders was given the
heartiest recognition Of any body in the
civic parade. The Scotchmen certainly
deserved IL. too. for wit hthe bright plaids
Hnd NATIONAL costume OF the Scots they
made a bright and lively showing.
ITALIAN SOCIETIES.
The Italian societies OF Fateln Bandiera
8. s. del Italiana and Societa Carabinieri
Reali should also be mentioned for their
good appearance and also for the dainti-
est foat in the parade. At the base the
float was decorated with red, white and
blue bunting, from which an irregular
pyramid OF white arose on which little
girls all in white stood or reached holding
small American flags In their hands. on
,iOh hQ
seen: For the Same Idea of Liberty
MOTHER HUBBARD'S SHOE.
The front OF the city hall looked like
Old Mother Hubbards shoe for an hour
before and throughout the big military
parade. Every window was crowded with
spectators and some got on the roof
while the front steps way back TO the
door were crowded wit hspectators.
In the mayors Office were upward OF
100 visitors who were placed as advan-
tageousiy by Executive Secretary Hugh
McCabe and Clerk John c. Buckln.
who also provided fans and sparkling
spring water for the visitors.
TOOK JUST ONE HOUR.
The parade was an even hour passing
this point and the interest I'm IL was
greatly intensified by several unexpected
diversions. which for time threatened
10 inject a tragic element into the carni
val feature. One OF these occurred when
IN officer was thrown from his horse
while rounding the Court OF Honor into
Dorrance from tho north side OF FIX
change place. The animal SHE'D at
step ladder which a photographer had
been allowed to place In the roadway.
tnocting over 'he ladder and falling
20 his knees. This sent the rider over
the animals head onto the concrete.
where lie sprawled on his hands and face.
lie was not hurt and police officers led
the horse into Fulton street
A few minutes later the ambulance was
called to the Francis street approach 20
the Union station to take a passenger
from a car and there was more excite
ment
While many persons thought there was
q big crowd gathered about the big square
few lad any idea of It's real size until II
feozn 10 move fuef after II o'clock The