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Perfect order was maintained throughout the city ; but few arrests were made, and no serious accidents occurred.
The procession presented so many interesting features that it would be unjust to particularize one to the omission of another. The military made a fine appearance, the new regulation uniform of the Massachusetts militia contrasting strongly with the neat but more showy uniforms of the visiting troops. The latter won many enco- miums for their fine marching and soldierly bearing, and were heartily greeted all along the route.
The Seventh Division, the longest in the line, was probably the finest trades' display ever seen in Boston. It was an impressive exhibit of the processes to which are due, in a great measure, the material prosperity of the city, and showed in a striking manner the progress which has been made in the arts and manufactures which have contrib- uted so much to the welfare of the community.
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The evening procession formed a fitting termination to the festivities of the day. It was the first attempt to produce such a spectacle in Boston, and was a success, from a popular stand-point, as well as an artistic event.
The work of preparing for the spectacle was performed under the direction of a sub-committee, consisting of Allerman William Woolley, and Councilmen Malcolm S. Greenough and Benjamin F. Anthony. The Metropolitan and South Boston Railway Companies furnished horse- cars, from which the tops were removed, and on these platforms were built, upon which the tableaux, sixteen in number, were displayed. The use of horse-cars for this purpose was a novel idea, and added nach to the effectiveness of the tableaux, as the smooth, even motion enabled the characters to maintain their positions with steadiness and ease. The cars were drawn by horses furnished by the Metropolitan and Highland Railway Companies. The necessary carpenter's work was performed by Mr. Henry C. Allen ; the properties were made by Mr. Charles A. Neuert, and the scenery was painted by Mr. David O. Story.
The tableaux were designed by Mr. Edward Knobel, and were carefully rehearsed at Turn Hall on several evenings previous to the celebration, under the direction of Mr. C. J. Hermann, instructor of gymnasties to the Boston Turnverein.
The costumes worn by the characters in the tableaux were selected - with great care, and were elegant and appropriate. Many of them were contributed by Boston business houses, and were made expressly for the occasion.
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The following firms assisted by their contributions in producing the tableaux : -
MUDGE, SAWYER & Co.,
WHITTEN, BURDETT & YOUNG,
MINER, BEAL & HACKETT,
TOMPKINS & HILL,
ORIENTAL TEA COMPANY,
ISAAC FENNO & Co.,
CHAMBERLAIN, CURRIER & Co.,
SHEPARD, NORWELL & CO.,
CHANDLER & Co.,
R. H. WHITE & Co.,
PAUL A. GAREY,
HoGG, BROWN & TAYLOR.
The tableaux were illuminated by torches, locomotive head-lights, and calcium lights. The head-lights were loaned by the Boston & Albany, Old Colony & Newport, Boston & Providence, Eastern, and Fitchburg Railroad Companies, and the calciums were furnished by Mr. John J. Ridgway.
The torch-bearers were members of the following societies :
Boston Turnverein, St. Michael and St. Vincent's Society. Bay State Lodge, Order of Harugari. Bunker Hill Lodge, Order of Harugari. South Boston Liedertafel, South Boston National Mutual Benefit Society. Eintracht Lodge, Harugari. Kossuth Lodge, Harugari. Concordia Society, East Cambridge. Union Mutual Benefit Society, Roxbury. Harmonia Singing Society. Dedham. Fidelia Club, Dedham. Maennerchor, Roxbury. Schiller Lodge, Knights of Pythias. Massasoit Lodge, Independent Order of Red Men. Helvetia Singing Society, Roxbury. Monument Lodge, Harugari. Hermann Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Maennerchor, Malden.
A. SHUMAN & Co.,
JORDAN, MARSH & CO.,
C. F. HOVEY & Co.,
S. A. STEWART,
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Massachusetts Lodge, Independent Order of Red Men. Maennerchor, East Boston.
Eintracht Lodge, Independent Order of Red Men. Hildise Bund.
The societies did not appear independently, but the men were organized into companies of twenty-five each. All were uniformed with capes and caps, white for the torch-bearers, and red and blue for officers.
Shortly after eight o'clock the procession started from Bartlett street in the following order : -
Platoon of Mounted Police. Germania Band. Chief Marshal, Albert J. Gutermuth.
Aids : Meinhardt Steinaner, Otto Gutermuth, Oscar Schmidt. Chief of Tableaux, C. Julins Hermann. Aids : Alvin Kindervater, A. Frankenthal, Edward Sterr. Escort of Mounted Torch-bearers, Adolph Anthes commanding.
FIRST DIVISION.
HISTORY AND TRADITION.
Division Commander, C. Emmel. Aid, G. A. Rothfuss. Torch-bearers. FIRST TABLEAU. - History, Tradition, Allegory, and Time.
A group of four characters. Clio, the muse of history, sat in the middle, holding the styles and tablets. On her right sat Allegory, holding a hand- mirror, signifying that allegory is but a reflection of the truth. On the left sat Tradition, a lyre by her side, signifying the embodiment of ancient lore in poetry and song. Back of the group stood Time (Chronos), a tall and venerable figure, holding aloft a lighted torch and carrying an hour-glass. History was impersonated by Mrs. Alexis G. Bonnet, Allegory by Miss Josie Smith, Tradition by Miss Milly Karnheim, and Time by Augustus Berg.
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SECOND TABLEAU. - The Northmen.
This tablean represented an ancient Norse ship, manned by Lief. son of Eric the Red, and his followers, who, about A. D. 1000, landed on the shores of Massachusetts. In the bow stood Eric, leaning on his spear, and gazing intently at the land which they were nearing. By his side sat a bard, and behind him stood Tyrker, a German, who accompanied the expedition. The oars were manned by Northmen, whose shields hung in a row over the gunwale. In the stern stood a sailor engaged in furling the single sail, and by his side stood the helmsman, steering the ship by an oar.
Lief Ericson was impersonated by II. W. Young ; the bard by A. Werner ; Tyrker by Charles Karstens ; the crew by A. Baenker, L. Buetner, John D. Bley, G. Brostrom, J. Roeder, Mr. Kochler, L. May, and A. C. Doering.
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THImm TABLEAU. - Landing of the Pilgrims, at Plymouth.
A boat-load of Pilgrims has just reached the shore. One of the boatmen is making the painter fast, while the other two are holding the boat against a rock upon which the party are to land. A man, woman, and boy have reached the top of the rock, and pause for a moment to look at the prospect before them. The woman clasps an infant to her bosom.
The characters were represented by Miss Zirbes, Messrs. E. Rothfuchs, M. Nold, A. Stoll, HI. Lysholm, and Master Frank Wessner.
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FOURTH TABLEAU. - Miles Standish's Fight with the Indians.
This group, composed of six figures, represented the slaying of Pecksnot by the Puritan soldier, as described in Longfellow's " Courtship of Miles Standish." In the centre stood Miles Standish, leaning upon his sword, and gazing at the body of the Indian, which laid prone upon the ground, the deadly knife still sticking in his bosom. Hobomok, the friendly Indian, points at the body of Pecksuot. Two Puritan warriors, and another dead Indian, make up the group. The moment sought to be illustrated is thus described in the poem : -
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" There on the flowers of the meadow the warriors lay, and above them, Silent, with folded arms, stood Hobomok, the friend of the white man ; Smiling, at length he exclaimed to the stalwart Captain of Plymouth :
' Peeksuot bragged very loud, of his courage, his strength, and his stature, - Mocked the great Captain, and called him a little man ; but I see now Big enough have you been to lay him speechless before you ! '"
Miles Standish was represented by C. F. Muntz, the two soldiers by Otto Kunze and Hans DeWitt, Hobomok by Max Kammler, and the dead Indians by Emil Bley and George P. Sessler.
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FIFTH TABLEAU. - Chickatarbut presenting Corn to Governor Winthrop.
This group of six figures, three white men and three Indians, represented an incident in the early history of Boston. Chickatawbut, the Sachem of the Indian tribes living in the vicinity of Shawint, was the early friend of the white men. It is recorded that he often visited and was entertained by Gov- ernor Winthrop. On one occasion he came, attended by his sannaps and sqnaws, and presented the Governor with some Indian corn. The incident was represented in the tablean.
Governor Winthrop was represented by Carl Eberhard, Chickatawbut by Mr. Rechel, the two Indians by Messrs. Dibbern and Boettger, and the Governor's attendants by Messrs. Guldenschuh and J. W. Raeder.
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SIXTH TABLEAU. - Sam Adams demanding the Removal of the British Troops.
This well-known incident in the history of Boston was represented by a group of six figures. Lieutenant-Governor Hutchinson. sitting in his chair of state, was listening to the whispered advice of Colonel Dalrymple. Sammel Adams, with his arms folded, stood in front of the secretary's table, having just uttered the memorable words : " If the Lientenant-Governor, or Colonel Dalrymple, or both together, have authority to remove one regiment, they have authority to remove two; and nothing short of the total evacuation of the town, by all the regular troops, will satisfy the publie mind or preserve the peace of the province." Two of the other members of the committee of citizens stood behind Adams.
R. Kammler represented Lieutenant-Governor Hutchinson ; H. Pelkus. Colonel Dalrymple ; H. M. Rothfuchs, the Secretary. Samuel Adams was
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represented by Peter Zimmer, and the two patriots by P. Loutz and C. R. Davis.
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SEVENTH TABLEAU. - Throwing overboard the Tea in Boston Harbor.
This tableau represented a section of the Ship Dartmouth, lying at Griffin's wharf. A group of patriots, disguised as Indians, were busily engaged in breaking open the chests of tea and emptying them into the harbor.
The characters in this group were represented by Messrs. S. Noerdlinger, A. Helfenstein, E. Flohr, John Weiler, Louis Finger, C. Lenth, F. Schlchu- ber, H. Harder, John Gordon, C. Laubrich, Mr. Scheer, and O. Lanbrich.
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EIGHTH TABLEAU. - General Gage and the Boston Boys.
The incident which this tableau illustrated occurred during the siege of Boston, and is narrated in Higginson's " Young Folks History of the United States." General Gage was represented as descending the steps of the Province House, when he is accosted by a delegation of boys, who de- mand that the soldiers shall be prevented from interfering with their coast- ing upon the Common. A sentry stands at the bottom of the steps, gazing with mute astonishment at the boldness of the little rebels.
General Gage was represented by Carl Wirth, the sentry by Carl Meyer, and the six boys by Masters Henry Becker, C. Scheidegger, F. Helfenstein, G. Bluthard, G. Kunze, and W. Kammler.
Torch-bearers. NINTH TABLEAU. - General Howe Embarking from Boston.
General Howe was represented descending a flight of landing-stairs. at the bottom of which a boat was in readiness to convey him to one of the British vessels lying in the stream. He had stopped for a moment before stepping into the boat, and looked over his shoulder at the town which he is so ingloriously leaving. There were three sailors in the boat, two holding their oars aloft ; and the other, standing in the stern, held the boat to the wharf by a boat-hook.
Lord Howe was personated by A. Donath, and the sailors were repre- sented by C. Clans, George Lenth, and A. Hirschaner.
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Torch-bearers. TENTH TABLEAU. - Washington Entering Boston.
This tableau represented General Washington entering the town at the head of his army, immediately after its evacuation by the British. General Washington, mounted on a white charger, was the central figure of the group. Behind him were the leading files of the Continental troops. In front stood a committee of citizens, one of whom was reading an address of welcome.
Washington was impersonated by John Wilfert ; the citizens and soldiers were represented by Messrs. George Rick, P. Lindenthal, L. Shales, G. Wald. L. Wahl, A. Beckert, R. Wankel, R. Scholer, L. Noerdlinger.
SECOND DIVISION.
ALLEGORY.
Cadet Band. Division Commander, F. Bleiler. Aid, C. Bleiler. Torch-bearers. ELEVENTH TABLEAU. - Commerce.
Commerce was represented by a female, standing upon a pedestal and leaning against an illuminated globe. At the base of the pedestal sat Naviga- tion, pointing to the globe, Seience, holding a lighted torch, and Chemistry, holding a retort. On the front of the platform stood a bust of Franklin, " the great Bostonian ; " and behind it stood an American Telegraph Company's messenger-boy, suggesting printing and electricity, and the application of the latter to practical use. Around the platform were grouped representatives of various mechanical and industrial pursuits, a farmer and a sailor.
Commerce was represented by Mrs. A. J. Gutermuth. Navigation by Mrs. Becker, Science by Miss Lizzie Koestors, Chemistry by Mrs. Schlack, the Machinist by F. Sehroppel, the Miner by David Jung, the Sailor by Mr. P'helmer, the Architect by A. Wengenroth, the Weaver by Mr. Mattheis, the Farmer by Ernst Baer, the Carpenter by J. Sessler, and the Messenger Boy by James W. Flaven.
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TWELFTH TABLEAU. - Europe.
This group was composed of five seated female figures ; the central figure, specially typifying the continent itself, being placed on a bull, in allusion to the ancient mythological fable. She held in her right hand a sceptre, and in the left an orb, in reference to the influence which Europe has exercised over the other continents. The figure representing Great Britain in her right hand held a trident, whilst her left hand rested on a shield bearing the united crosses of St. George and St. Andrew. Germany, as a military power, was shown, holding a sword in one hand and in the other a wreath of laurel. France, seated on the left, held a staff, surmounted by a liberty-cap. Italy was on the right, holding a lyre and palette, referring to her excellence in the arts of music and painting.
Europe, the central figure, was personated by Miss Carrie Young, Eng- land by Miss Phillipine Zeuner, Germany by Miss L. de Grandchamps, Italy by Miss B. Klingenberg, and France by Miss D. Breiding.
Torch-bearers. TIERTEENTH TABLEAU. - Asia.
In this group the central figure was a female, seated on an elephant. The prostrate animal typified the subjection of brute force to hinnan intelligence, and the surrounding figures, viz., the poet of Persia, with his pen and writing- case ; the art manufacturer of China, holding his speciman of porcelain ; the warrior of India, or Central Asia, with his weapons ; and the Arab merchant, resting on his camel-saddle, with the Koran in his hand, -referred to the principal divisions of Asia, and their respective positions in its civilization and power.
Miss Dollmann personated Asia. The Chinese manufacturer was repre- sented by John Schaeffer, the Persian poet by Henry Kraus, the Arab merchant by John Zirbes, and the Hindoo warrior by J. Dollmann.
Torch-bearers. FOURTEENTH TABLEAU. - Africa.
An Egyptian princess, seated on a kneeling camel. was the principal figure, Egypt having been the great early African power and the precursor of civilization. On her right stood a Nubian, or inhabitant of the eastern limits
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of the continent, his hand resting on a half-buried statne, in allusion to the monumental glories of the past. On her left was seated a figure represent- ing the merchant of the northern States of Africa. A negro, leaning on his spear, represented the uncivilized races of the continent.
Egypt, the central figure, was personified by Miss Minnie Nold, and the minor characters by Mr. G. Junker, Mr. Oscar Gross, and Mr. Gerhard Sterr.
Torch-bearers. FIFTEENTH TABLEAU. - America.
The central figure in this group represented America, a female figure attired as an Indian, mounted on a bison. On one side stood the United States, directing the advance, and on the other stood Canada. Mexico was represented by a figure in Aztec dress, and South America by a half-breed Indian and Spaniard, habited in sombrero, poncho and Indian girdle, carrying a horseman's carbine and lasso.
America, the central figure, was impersonated by Miss Lidya Lorey, the United States by Miss Bauer, Canada by Mrs. C. J. Hermann, South America by Mr. William II. Young, and Mexico by Mr. IL. Meyer.
Torch-bearers. SIXTEENTH TABLEAU. - Boston.
A female figure, sitting upon the pedestal, typified the City of Boston. Her left arm rested upon a representation of the city seal. Seated around the base of the pedestal were six figures, typifying Peace, Prosperity. Justice, Education, Charity, and Industry. A representative of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, the oldest military organization of Boston, stood on the platform, at the right of the pedestal, and on the left there was a representative of the Independent Corps of Cadets, the next oldest. Around the platform stood representatives of other militia organizations of the city, - the National Lancers, Light Artillery, First, Fifth, Sixth. and Ninth Infantry, and also a Fireman and Policeman.
Miss Leona Muntz personated Boston ; Miss Rosa Ster, Prosperity : Miss Emma Eckhorn, Education ; Miss Annie Wiest, Peace ; Miss Mary Schubert. Justice ; Miss Mary Dorr, Charity ; Miss Maria Berle, Industry. The Fire Department was represented by William C. Lee of Engine Co. 26, and the Police Department by Officer Samuel E. Brown, of Station 2.
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The route of the procession was through the following streets : Washington, Dover, Tremont, Eliot, Washington, Milk, Congress, State, Devonshire, Hanover, Court, Tremont, Boylston, Columbus avenue, Northampton, Tremont, to Roxbury crossing, where it was dismissed.
The novelty of the display attracted a very large attendance of spectators, and it was estimated that the spectacle was witnessed by nearly as many people as viewed the day procession. The tableaux which represented familiar historical incidents were highly appreciated and drew forth great applause, while the allegorical tableaux were much admired for their artistic grouping and the beauty of the costumes. Many buildings on the route of the procession were handsomely illuminated with colored lanterns, and, when the procession passed these points, the light from these lanterns, combined with the calcium and torches, produced a beautiful effect. The German societies of Boston, and all concerned in producing the spectacle, are entitled to great credit for the production of a display which afforded amusement and instruction to thousands.
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Through the courtesy of Messrs. Jordan, March, & Co., the citizens of Boston were afforded an opportunity of hearing a concert on Boston Common, given by Gilmore's Band of sixty-five musicians. The following communication was received by the Joint Standing Committee on Common and Public Grounds, on the 11th of Sep- tember : -
HON. HUGH O'BRIEN, Chairman, AND THE COMMITTEE ON COMMON, ETC. : -
GENTLEMEN, - We have engaged Gilmore's Band of sixty-five musicians, to accompany our exhibit in the Trades Procession on the 17th September, and have made such arrangements as will enable ns to give the citizens of Boston, and the many visitors who will be here on that day, an opportunity of hearing this celebrated band in selections which cannot be performed to advantage while marching through the streets.
We take pleasure, therefore, in tendering the services of the band for a grand evening concert on Boston Common, between the hours of 7.30 and 9.30, P.M.
Believing that you will gladly cooperate with us in affording the public the gratification of hearing a company of musicians of such wide celebrity, we respectfully request to be allowed the use of the parade-ground for the purpose, and also that a large band-stand, capable of accommodating sixty- five men, with seats and ample light, be furnished for the occasion.
Very respectfully yon's, JORDAN. MARSIL. & CO.
The committee granted the use of the Common for the concert, and made arrangements for a music-stand and for lighting the grounds.
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Alderman James J. Flynn and Councilman George HI. Wyman were appointed a sub-committee, to make all necessary arrangements. The illumination was furnished by the United States Lighting Company, who provided for the occasion an electric lamp, said to be the largest ever made, burning carbon one and one-quarter inches in diameter and eight inches long. This was supplemented by two smaller electric lights. Electricity was generated by portable engines.
The following selection was performed : -
OVERTURE, " Semiramide " Rossini ARIA FOR CORNET, "The Lost Chord " Sullivan
MR. J. SALCEDO.
GRAND SELECTION, "Gems of the Opera " Meyerbeer TROMBONE SOLO, "Air and Variations " Hartmann
MR. F. INNES.
FINALE, " William Tell," Overture Rossini
EUPHONIUM SOLO, " Concerto " Raffayolo
SIG. RAFFAYOLO.
GALOP CHARACTERISTIC, "Coney Island Races " . Bosio TURKISH MARCH, " Advance and Retreat" . Michaelis
Piccolo Sono, Variations on " Spring, Gentle Spring " Riviere
SIG. DE CARLO.
NEW NATIONAL ANTHEM, "Columbia " Gilmore
The concert was enjoyed by an audience that completely filled the grounds within hearing distance, and aroused the most enthusiastic appreciation. At its close Mr. Gilmore proposed three cheers for the firm to whom the public were indebted for the concert, and a ringing response was given by the vast audience.
FINAL PROCEEDINGS.
FINAL PROCEEDINGS.
At a meeting of the Board of Aldermen, held on the 20th of September, 1880, Alderman James J. Flynn offered the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted : -
Resolved, That the thanks of the City Council be tendered to the Hon. Frederick O. Prince, for the interesting and appropriate oration upon the life and services of John Winthrop, and the origin and growth of the City of Boston, prononneed by him in the Old South Meeting House, before the municipal authorities of Boston, on the 17th of September, 1880, that being the two hundred and tiftieth anniversary of the settlement of said city.
Resolved, That the thanks of the City Council in behalf of the citizens of Boston, and of all participants and witnesses of the recent parade. are dne and are hereby presented to Gen. Angustus P. Martin, Chief Marshal, and to his aids and assistants, for the very efficient and satisfactory conduct of the pro- cession in this city on the 17th instant, and especially for the promptness. order, and celerity which characterized its management.
Alderman William Woolley offered the following, which was unanimously adopted : -
Ordered, That the thanks of the City Council be tendered to the Boston Turnverein and other German societies, of this city, for the unique and inter- esting pageant presented by them on the evening of the 17th instant.
At a meeting of the Common Council, held on the 23d of Septem- ber, 1880, the above order and resolutions having been read once. Councilman Henry N. Sawyer, of Ward 24, moved a suspension of
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the rule to enable him to offer two other resolves on the same subject. that all might be passed together. The rule was suspended, and Mr. Sawyer offered the following : -
Resolved, That the thanks of the City Council be tendered to the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, for the very handsome and satisfactory manner in which they performed escort duty for the City Government on the 17th inst., the occasion of the observance of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the settlement of Boston.
Resolved, That the thanks of the City Council be presented to the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association, for the brilliant and skilfully arranged exhibition of the several industries of this State, which contributed so largely on the 17th instant to the interest and success of the municipal celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the settlement of Boston.
On motion of Councilman James Christal, of Ward 8, the rule was suspended to enable him to offer the following resolution on the same subject : --
Resolved, That the thanks of the City Council be and the same are hereby given to the officers and members of the Police Department, for the very able and acceptable manner in which they performed their duties upon the celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the settlement of Boston.
The above resolves and order were then read a second time and passed, those from the Board of Aldermen in concurrence, and the others being sent up for concurrence. The resolve and order relating to the Chief Marshal and Boston Turnverein were approved by the Mayor on the 24th of September, 1880.
At the meeting of the Board of Aldermen, on the 27th of September, 1880, the resolves relating to the Massachusetts Charitable . Mechanic Association, the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company. and the Police Department, were passed in concurrence, and were approved by the Mayor on the 28th of September, 1880.
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The Chief Marshal transmitted to his aids and assistants the vote of thanks passed by the City Council, in the following circular : -
Dead-quarters of Chief Marshal.
CELEBRATION OF TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF SETTLEMENT OF BOSTON,
SEPTEMBER 27, 1880.
DEAR SIR, - It gives me great pleasure to herewith transmit to yon the foregoing resolution, passed by the City Council of Boston.
In addition to this I desire to express to you, as a member of the staff, my personal thanks for your prompt and efficient cooperation in making the parade of the 17th instant so complete a snecess as to elicit the heartiest encomiums of all, thereby adding another to the long list of successful celebrations that have taken place in our city.
One who has never undertaken the duties of organizing and conducting a large procession within the limits of a city can hardly appreciate how much devolves upon the assistants selected. where such a variety of knowledge and exeentive talent is required as that necessary to arrange and perfect the plans incident to such an occasion. I found in you, and all the members of the staff, such willingness to aid and a promptness in carrying out the arrange- ments decided upon, that the usual duties of the position of Chief Marshal were greatly lessened, and labor became a pleasure.
While I cannot recount the valuable services of all, I feel it a duty to make special recognition of that rendered by the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, which reported promptly, and thereby enabled the column to move at the appointed time. I also desire to express my hearty appreciation of the assistance rendered by the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association ; of His Honor Mayor Prince, and the Committee on Celebration. who so cheerfully accorded to ns all the means within their power to carry out our programne in every partienlar ; of Captain Samuel G. Adams, Superintendent of Police, and his entire force ; of Mr. William HI. Lee, Clerk of Committees, and his associates, who did so much to expedite all business connected with their departments ; of the Police and Fire Commissions, to whose offices we were so much indebted ; and to the Metropolitan, Highland, and South Boston R.R. Companies, who furnished us with men and other valuable aid. To the
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Division Commanders and their staff's I am under great obligations for the admirable manuer in which they handled their respective divisions.
Among the many pleasant recollections (to me personally) counected with the celebration will ever be that of the cordial manner in which so many members of the Loyal Legion accepted the invitation to act as an Honorary Staff.
I also acknowledge with deep gratitude the ready, efficient, and soldier- like way in which the Second Corps of Cadets, Lieut-Col. Samuel Dalton commanding, performed the duty of escort to the Chief Marshal and Staff, and to all others connected with the processiou.
I also wish to convey my thanks to the visiting Military Organizations, for the interest manifested by them in the celebration, and to acknowledge the remarkably fine manner in which they bore themselves on the line of march ; and to thank them and all participants for keeping their positions during the entire route.
I congratulate you upon the successful conduct of the parade, which has added much to the historic fame and renown of our beloved city of Boston.
I am, with great respect, Yours, very truly. A. P. MARTIN.
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