The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31

John F. Fox, commanding.
 Dr. Charles H. Sprague was marshal of the second division. His aides were Miss Olive Wells, Miss Louise Hutch inson and Mrs. H. A. Powell. The Sec ond Company Foot Guard band of New Haven led the second division. More than 200 members of Franklin Bartlett camp, No. Il, Sons of Vet erans, marched at the head of this di- vision. They carried flowers and wreaths which they placed on the monument at the park.
 Behind them came tthe thin line of blue,' representing Elias Howe, Jr., post; No. 3, G. A. D. The companies nand of Lieut.. B. R. Elliott made a fine showing in this division. They were headed by their own band and marched as escort to. Lieut.. N. w. Bishop camp, No. 8, United Spanish War Veterans. The members of the latter organization had the largest number in line in recent years. They also had as their guests members from New Haven and Norwalk.
 Charles Morrison was marshal of the third division which was headed by Clan Campbell and their pipe band. It was the first public appearance of this unique organization and they were applauded all along the line.
 Then followed the Federal Drum corps, Bridgeport council No. 6, De- gree team, Jr. O. U. A. M, Uniform Ranks Polish Soko1 society, Societa De Mutuo Soccorso Trinacria, Societa e. Nicotera Calabria di M. s., Go. F. U. R. Co. K, K. of P.
 One of the most inspiring parts of the parade was the fourth division composed of the public school boys. This division was headed by President Elmer H. Ravens of the board of edu- cation, supt. Samuel J. S1awson of the public schools and Harvey c. Went. physical director The boys showed the result of careful drilling, execut- ing some excellent mass formations and drills that brought forth the p1audits of the thousands that lined the streets to witness the parade. MT. Went was chief of staff, the others falling in as follows: Olympia band, Waltersville Fife and Drum corps, Waltersville, Maplewood, Franklin, corps, Shelton, Staples, Black Rock, Sumnnerfeld. Mckinley. City Normal, Lincoln Fife and Drum corps, Lincoln. Wheeler, Kossuth, Roger Sherman, Jefferson, Philip Sheridan, Webster, Bryant, Longfellow, Garfield. Whit Drum corps, Boy Scouts of America! E- E. Cortright, commanding.
 The exercises at the Soldiers and Sailors monument at the park were most impressive, particularly the part when the flowers were deposited on the base of the monument Rev. James V. Illusion, assistant pastor of St. Charles' R. c. church, conducted the devotionar exercises. In his prayer he said:
 fAlmighty God, while we are as- sembled here today to do honor to our beloved heroes we-beseech Thee l to grant them everlasting life. Teach us that Americas greatest heritage is true patriotism. We beseech Thee to guide the destinies of this nation, that honorable peace may always dignify us as people among the nations of the 1 world."'
 He closed with the Lords Prayer. l The exercises at the monument were solemn and impressive and were under the direction of Charles B. 1 Moore, senior vice commander of the Elias Howe post. School children, girls, under the direction of Miss Cora M Purviance, supervision of music in the public schools. sang patriotic anthems and bands played marches and dirges. Following came the reading of the official orders issued by Major-General John A. Logan, com mander7 inc chief, G. A. R.. in 1868,
 by Charles B. Moore. J. Henry
 B1akeman, IT,, vice commander of Elias Howe post, read the G. A. R.
 memorial service. Albert F. Fargo
 post commander of Howe post, read Linco1n's Gettysburg address. Bene- |
 Davis, patriotic instructor of Howe post. J. L. Palmer, chief bug1er,
 sounded taps.
 The military division was then
 massed about the flag staff fronting the seawan. The bugIers sounded re- l treat and while the massed bands played "The Star Spangled Banner"
 an attempt was made to lower the
 flag. One of the ha1yards broke and
 despite the efforts of the soldiers the
 flag could not be lowered. After the
 anthem had been played the line of
 march was resumed to the center of
 the city The mayor and city officials
 reviewed the procession at the city hall.
 Dinner was served the Grand Army
 men in the Masonic Temple hall by I the Sons of the American Revolution.
 Frank Blakeman, president, was
 toastmaster and other speakers were:
 Rev. George M. Brown of the First
 M. E. church; George B. Hill, w. M. Barnum, Charles Moore, grandson of Elias Howe. after whom the local l post was named, and Judge Alfred B. | Beers, formerly commander-in-chief 1 or the Grand Army. s ! The Sons of veterans were the
 guests of AngeIine Bartlett tent,
 Daughters of Veterans, at a dinner in
 the G. A. R. banquet hall after the
 parade. The Spanish War Veterans
 auxiliary served dinner for the mem l bers and guests in Odd Fellows hall
 The Boy Scouts were comp1imented
 for the efficient work they perform | ed. A troop carrying camp chairs
 marched with the veterans and aided
 them in every way. They also estab- l lished a tent at the park, where first
 aid treatment was rendered anyone
 in need. The Scouts picked up B lost children and restored them to their guardians during the day. Stanley
 Beans was in charge of the arrange
 nents at the park.
 George w. Dayton, who was a, mem
 Der of the Second Connecticut Heavy