Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05

oI0I1y bearing ana splendid alignment. They were under the direction of Mar shal J. Edward DriscolI. who was as- sisted by Thomas H. Beckley, J. A. Desmond, Joseph D. Phieffer and Vim. G. Kasloski as aides. The large American flag was carried by Patrick EoIey of FItchville, a sailor from the v. 5. S. Virginia, and a member of White Cross council. who Is home on furlough. The color guards were M. J. Kelly and Jeremiah J. Corners and the banner bearers were Joseph Des- mond and Michael Sullivan. At the aead of the column, marching with Grand Knight McNamara and the of dcers of the council were State AG- vocate J. J. Collins of New London, District Deputies Thomas F. Berth of Willtmantic and John F. Hennon of JeWett City. As the parade approach ed St Patricl's rectory and church on Broadway, the Westerly band which was leading the Knights played "On ward Christian Soldiers The Knights uncovered and Rev. John H. Frederick and a number of visiting cIergymen acknowledged the salute while the Pa rochial school children, massed on the grass in front of the school and dress ed in white, saluted the marching column by waving their flags.
 Bankers in Line.
 Patriotism was not lacking in the Bankers section for they carried a large American fag mea asuring 25 by 30 feet. The section was not con- fined to the younger men alone for it was noticed that many of the older men were in the -anlls holding up their end of Old Glory.
 Big TaftviIIe Delegation.
 TaftviIle came down several hun dred strong, headed by the PIainfieId Military band Included in the Taft Vil1h division a 1F To dies in red, white and blue caps and dressed in white, each one represent ing Columbia. They carried an Ameri- can flag, 25 by 30 feet, and their sec tion proved one of the feature sections of the parade. They were well drill ance.
 The United Polish Societies.
 One of the largest divisions of the parade was that of the United Polish societies who were headed by the Po- fish band. Their appearance was all so excellent nd their leaders are to be complimented on getting so many of the men in line.
 Giuseppe GarbaIdi Society.
 Another section worthy of special mention was that of the Giuseppe Gar baIdi society. They turned out in gOOdly numbers and their appearance was most creditabIe to their leaders. They appeared in dark clothes, white hats, wore badges and boutonnieres of carnations and roses. The Italian Mutual Benefit society also mad a fine appearance.
 The WiIIinantic Band.
 The Elks were headed by the Amer ican band, No. 430 A. F. of NT., ot Willimantic. The bandsmen made a very military appearance in their con- 1 tinentaI uniforms, of red coats, white trousers, high boots and caps with purple crowns.
 The Military Companies. Both the Third and Firth companies headed by their captains, George Church. and William G. 'Tarboz and bringing up the rear, gave mil itary touch to the parade. Thep ap- peared in kahii uniforms such as would be worn on the battlefelds, and their ranks marching with military precision aroused the patriotism O1 Young America to high tension. All along the line Of march the va rious divisions were applauded, es- peCialIy the Patriotic Women and the Girls section in the Taftville division The divisions of the parade that pass ] ed through Chestnut street after the review by the mayor were given 9 rOusing sendOf by the fremen at the 1 Central fire station when the sireer ! on the bumper SCT6GClGu ana LIG D6IlS on the other apparatus changed. Traffic Rules Maintained. The traffic rules were carried out tc i @ letter and there was practically nc l trouble at all in forming the big pa rade The police were here there l and everywhere, and were given val uabIe assistance by the Boy Scout: 1 who were stationed at various point; l along the line of march. A number 1 of the scouts assisted in the parade by 1 carrying banners.
 Banners and Flags. 1 The banners and flags carried in the l parade were provided by the genera 1 committee in charge of the arrange ments. These were the only banners 1 allowed. A number of the paraderS wore preparedness bands on theil
 The General Committee. 1 The general committee in charge i comprised George IrOring, chairman l John J. Corl1ery, secretary; Timothy i c. Murphy, treasurer; TeIIey E. Bab- cock, Walter F; Lester James L. Case and James c. Macpherson. John M. Lee was chairman of the 1 publicity committee.
 Movies of the Parade. A film man took moving" pictures o. ] the parade on Washington street ana 1 Briadway for the Auditorium theatre 1 The theatre management had to se cure a special permit to run their au' 1 to over the line of march and the 1 camera attracted considerable atten' 1 ton from the crowds.
 l OVER TWO THOUSAND
 AT PATRIOTIC EXERCISES 1 Addresses on Preparedness by Rev William A. Keefe and J. Romeyr l Danforth.
 For the patriotic exercises in Unior | Square twenty-five hundred people 1 came together on Tuesday morning i spread themselves over the steps o. 1 the court house and Central Baptis