Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-31

itors, saw the finest parade in it's his- tory. Fully eight thousand thronged the streets along the line of march.
 Decorations General.
 The decorations all along the streets over which the parade moved made one unbroken continuation of waving flags and bunting, not a single resi- dence or business house failing to show it's colOrs.
 First Division.
 The first division included eighteen horsemen. The Plainfield band of 28 pieces, Prof. Lawrence krans, leader; Fifth company, Coast artillery, of Norwich, in command of Capt Will liam G. Tarbox; Thirteenth company, c. N G., of Danielson, Capt. E. L. Darbie commanding; Third company, Coast artillery, of Norwich in charge of Capt. George F. Church. Major J. A. Hagberg was in charge of the en- tire military escort. Local and visit ing veterans and G. A. R. on foot. Vis- iting Spanish War Veterans, A. A. Young Jr. Hose and Ladder Co., No. 1. Dennis Griffin, foreman.
 Second Division.
 Boys band of St. Johns Industrial school of Deep River Conn.,, Div. No. l. A. O. H., Council Chapleau, No. 152, St. Jean Baptiste; English Holy Name society; French Holy Name society; Polish Holy Name society; St. Casi- mir society. fourteen bicycle scouts and twenty nine automobiles.
 In the automobiles were Chief Jus tice of the Supreme Court of Errors; David Hale Tanning, of Worcester; the orator of the day borough and town officials. The monument com mittee, Mayor T. C. Murphy of Nor wich, Prof Andrew Phillips of Yale representative manufacturing men of the borough, P R. Gardner. Rev. J. A. Spidell, Rev. Samuel Thatcher, Rev. J. " Payne: Rey. W, H. Cane, Post master w. H, Brown, Hon. A. M Brown, Warden J. H. Mccarthy, Will liam Johnstone. Rev. F. M. Anthony and Judge H. H. Burnham.
 The following were guests of Mr.. Tanning: Rev. Charles G. Elder, MT. and Mrs. E. P. Bennett, Walter F. Brooks, MT. and Mrs. F. J. Seward Miss Janette Seward, Miss Marjorie Seward, Miss Eloise Edwards of Mar ion, Ohio, Henry Tanning. Newton Upper Falls; Eugene Tanning, New ton Upper Falls: Emily Tanning, New ton Upper Falls; MT. and Mrs. W. R. SpaIding, Providence: Arthur F. Gray, Boston; w. $. Martin of the Smith Granite. Co.,. George A. Ross of Bos- ton, Other guests and all local and visiting veterans and G. A. R. men who chose to ride. In the parade were
 
 several from Worcester and a Boston and a Providence, machine
 At Tanning Park.
 At the park. after the bugIe call by Prof ]. H. George of Norwich the exercises began with the invocation by Rev r. M. Anthony and the Star SpaRgled Banner, by a chorus of school children under the skilful direction of Professor George.
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 The address of welcome was deliv- cred by Rev. l.. M. Hayes, rector of St. Mary's church. His address was of the greatest interest to all He said il was Griswoid's family reunion and he extended the heartiest of WeIcom es to her loyal sons and their many friends. He brought to notice the importance and solemnity of the oc- casion and pointed out the many con ditions that were matter of pride to the community He said that the records of these men who fought so nobly for their honor whether against the tyrant savage or the rabble. were emblazoned in letters of gold in the annals of the township. He pointed out that the ground upon which the ceremonies were taking place was holy ground as it has always from the towns earliest history. been dedicated to the twin virtues of religion and patriotism.
 He then said: What manner of wei come shall we extend to him the most loyal son that Griswold ever pro- duced?
 David Hale Tanning Acclaimed.
 MT Tanning then stepped forward and his bow and smile were greeted with great applause and a rousing cheer from thousands of threats
 The Rev. Charles G. Elder, pastor of the Unity church of Worcester. spoke for Mir. Tanning and gave a short sketch of his life, both here and in Worcester. He had the little Bible and testament on the table before him, which Mir. Tanning prizes so highly, as the cherished gifts of his mother
 Monument Unveiled.
 The monument was unveiled by Yer ma Lois Ta1sbox and Kathleen McC ar thy. two Civil war descendants Then George 4. Haskell followed by twelve little girls dressed in white carrying wreAths and baskets. approached the monument the children under direc ton of Mrs. l., l., Buckingham, MT, Haskell placed an immense wreath, the gift of 4, 4, Young, upon the steps of the monument, and at the sides each little girl planed a basket of flow ers and a wreath. As they all stood in position they were photogra phed by George H. Prior, The children were selected as descendants of soldiers of some war: they were Ethel Tyler Mor= gan, q Colonial war descendant; Daisy Young, q descendant of the Revolu- tionary war; Rose Beatrtee 6rurah, of tha war oe 1G12s Doris Myotts aS EAs