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Dedham Tercentenary Parade
Parades are always expected and conceded to be the most spectacular and popular feature of any celebration. The parade which celebrated Dedham's Tercentenary ful- filled all expectations. It took place Saturday afternoon, Sept. 19, and was witnessed by a throng of seventy-five thousand people lining the two-mile route of the parade and congregating in greatest numbers in the vicinity of the reviewing stands at the Norfolk County Court House and Norfolk Registry of Deeds. From these vantage points, town, county, state and national officers reviewed the thousands of marchers, bands, military units, civic and commercial floats, and decorated cars of the parade which took more than an hour to pass. Close by the stands two twenty-five piece bands took turns in playing the parade by.
The afternoon sun of an equable September day lighted to resplendency the color- ful festoons and drapings of tri-color, and blue and buff on all public buildings and many private homes; the national banner swirled in the breeze over the heads of paraders and spectators; lending distinction to the occasion was the Tercentenary seal in silver on a blue ground, forming part of the decoration on many buildings; the thronged sidewalks held a happy citizenry increased in number by visitors from daughter towns and Dedham's own sons and daughters returning from many near and far-distant places for the birthday party; laughter, applause, community pride, neighborliness, and music mingled as the notable spectacle of Dedham's past and present moved by.
The parade was the fruition of plans made early in the arrangement of the Ter- centenary program. Dr. Hollis G. Batchelder, a prominent physician of the town, an over-seas World War veteran and ranking Lieutenant-Colonel in the U. S. A. Medical Reserve, was elected chief marshal and chairman of the parade committee. Charles S. Liscom was his able secretary. From Mr. Liscom we have the following account of the event: It was planned to have five divisions - military, veterans' organizations, schools and Scouts, civic, fire and police departments. The towns formed out of the origi- nal Dedham grant, 14 in number, were invited to participate. In order to facilitate organization, circular letters and entry blanks were distributed to local societies and business men. As an example of the lively interest in the parade it is interesting to note that although the committee had hoped to complete all arrangements by Sept. 1, so many applications for place in line were received after the printed roster was issued, Sept. 9, that it was necessary to have a revised list printed in the Dedham Transcript of Sept. 18, and at parade time other unclassified displays were found in line.
An effort was made to have as many as possible of those who participated in the parade of fifty years ago (1886) even as school children, take part in this parade. Mr. Henry M. Carey and Mr. William A. Moore were in charge of the unit. The response was gratifying. Among those who either marched or rode, as their physical capabili- ties permitted, were: John E. Fisher, Dr. Walter H. Young, Frank B. Young, Erastus Worthington, John H. Sullivan, George G. Darling, Jeremiah J. Sullivan, Austin Bur- dakin, Reuben A. Richards, John P. Cavanaugh, John E. Moore, Richard A. Mande- ville, James J. Mandeville, Frank L. Leonard, John J. Morrissey, Francis W. Lyons, Fred Poch, Thomas J. Brennan, Henry M. Carey, William A. Moore, all of Precinct 1.
Also Willis Van Wagenen, now of Holyoke; Frank Powers, now of Needham; Emile Vautrinot, now of Cambridge; Mrs. E. S. Fellows, now of Hyde Park; Mrs. Waldo Weatherbee, now of Auburndale; and Miss Winifred E. Sanborn, now of Chico- pee; James E. Sullivan, William Dellmuth, Julius Dellmuth, John A. Hirsch, John W. Leonard, Carl Wagner, George W. Withington, Daniel Beckford, Henry A. Pippin, Joseph J. Ross, Charles H. Collins, Charles S. Liscom, Herbert Crosby, Fred A. Kings- bury, John Foley, Benjamin H. Greenhood, Luke C. MacGuinness, Matthew J.
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When the day of the parade arrived after weeks of planning, details well worked out, decorations in place, it looked almost up to the last minute as if no parade would take place. A storm of terrific wind and rain set in Friday, the day before, and con- tinued all night into the mid-morning hours. At the very latest minute, however, the fares relented, the weather cleared and Dedham was granted a well-nigh perfect day for her major event.
Reviewing the parade officially were His Excellency, Governor of Massachusetts James M. Curley, Chairman of the Tercentenary Committee, Dr. Arthur M. Worthing- ton, Congressman Richard B. Wigglesworth, Rev. George P. O'Conor, Com. John E. Bronson, Brig. Gen., Dwight E. Fullerton, former U. S. Asst. Attorney General Charles Warren.
Through the fine cooperation of Chief of Police John Cahill and his assisting officers along the route of the parade, the streets were kept clear of automobile parking, making it possible for the watchers to have unobstructed view and eliminating confu- sion. Owing to police efficiency, the careful planning of the committee and the fine holiday spirit of the immense concourse of townspeople, practically no incident occurred to mar the spirit and dignity of the occasion.
The parade was formed on streets in the vicinity of Oakdale Square, a place well suited to the purpose. Starting at three o'clock from this point the column marched along Oakdale avenue by way of Walnut st. to Hartnett sq., thence along High st. to the reviewing point at the Court House, proceeding thence to designated disbanding points. At the church green, High st., motion pictures of the parade were taken by Rev. Lyman V. Rutledge, for permanent record of the Tercentenary Com- mittee. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Finn and many newspaper photographers also recorded the parade with their cameras ..
The Dedham Rotary Club offered a prize for the best float entered by towns originally part of Dedham. Fifteen towns competed, their entries original and strikingly beautiful. The Tercentenary committee offered prizes for the best entries in the Civic division. Mrs. Chester M. Pratt, Mr. Charles E. Mills and Mr. Earl W. Pilling acted as judges.
The prizes, sun-gold plaques, were awarded in three classes as follows: Class 1, Historical floats entered by towns, once part of Dedham territory, First prize, Walpole, "Old Sawmill"; Second Prize, Millis, "King Philip Trees"; Third Prize, Westwood, "The Old Town Pound." Class 2, Historical Floats entered by local firms and organizations: First Prize, Edward J. Keelan and Son, "The Minute Man"; Second Prize, Catholic Women's Club, "Women's Occupations in Colonial Days"; Third Prize, East Dedham Improvement and Athletic Club, "Replica of 1636 House." Class 3, Best decorated business truck or car: First prize, Campanella Bros., "The Birthday Cake"; Second prize, Norwood Rotary Club, "Rotary International"; Third prize, A. T. Chase Corp., "Birch Bark Canoe."
Special prizes for high excellence were also awarded the following: Class 1, Need- ham, "Town Seal"; Norwood, "Ezra Morse Mill"; Medfield, "Peak House"; Wrentham, "Town Seal"; Wellesley, "Town Seal"; Norfolk, "Old Choir." Class 2: Italian Kitchen, "Settlers Buying Land from Indians"; Dedham Hunting and Fishing Association, "Huntsman Hut and Skins."
The scores of floats depicting life in Dedham through three hundred years drew thunderous applause as they passed by, some motorized and some horse or ox-drawn. Not all could receive a prize but all seemed to merit one. Among the many floats worthy of note was that of Wildey-Rebekah Lodge, a pert old-time buggy drawn by a smart stepping roadster in which were seated in costume "John and Priscilla Alden", the for- mer, Amasa Alden, direct descendant of John and Priscilla Alden, and the latter Miss Luella Schaefer.
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The Associated Italian Clubs on their float showed "Christopher Columbus and Queen Isabella." The Society in Dedham for the Apprehension of Horse Thieves pre- sented, "A Thief Caught by its Officers"; the Tuesday Nite Club, an old Tallyho with thirteen members of the club in old time costume riding on top. Dedham Council, K. of C. depicted, "Transportation in 1790." Dedham Grange presented, "The First Public School"; Riverdale Improvement Society, "Powder House atop Dedham's Historic Rock"; The Dedham Transcript, "How the Dedham Transcript Plant Looked When Grandpa Courted Grandma"; the Contentment Tea Room brought to life its well known sign of the two little old ladies and their cat; Dedham Community House showed in the limited space of the float its many adult and youth activities; the Manor Women's Club, "A Hayrigging Scene." Each float deserves special mention and all will be found in the parade roster which follows.
PARADE ROSTER
Chief Marshal-Lt. Col. Hollis G. Batchelder, Med .- Res., U. S. A., Past Commander Dedham Post 18 A. L.
Chief-of-Staff-Lieut. (J. G.) James R. Hooper, U. S. N. (Ret.)
Adjutant-1st. Lieut. Anson H. Smith, U. S. A. (Ret.), Past Commander Dedham Post 18 A. L.
Liaison Officers-Patrolman Thomas F. Bready, Comrade John Keegan, Dedham Post No. 18, A. L.
Honorary Staff-Brig. General E. Dwight Fullerton, M. N. G. (Ret. ) ; Post Commander John E. Bronson, Charles W. Carroll Post, No. 144, G. A. R .; Major George P. O'Conor, Chaplain 102nd F. A., M. N. G .; Major Richard B. Wigglesworth, U. S. A. (Ret.), U. S. Congressman; Captain Arthur M. Worthington, M. C., U. S. A. Ret.), Chairman Dedham Tercentenary Committee; Thomas T. Doggett, Jr., U. S. N. (Ret. ), Selectman of Dedham; Andrew G. Geishecker, Selectman of Dedham; Lieut. John J. Shea, U. S. A. (Ret.), Selectman of Dedham.
Staff-Col. Thomas F. Murphy, U. S. A. (Ret.), Past Commander Dedham Post No. 18, A. L .; Major Frederick Breen, M. N. G .; Major Harold L. Babcock, U. S. A. (Ret.) ; Capt. Arthur Williams, A. C., Res. U. S. A .; Capt. Joseph W. Tiede. Med. Res., U. S. A .; Capt. Robert Bishop, U. S. A. (Ret.), Past Commander Dedham Post No. 18, A. L .; Capt. Herbert R. Gould, U. S. A. (Ret.); Capt. Edward Wright, U. S. A. (Ret.) ; Lieut. Alexander Strong, U. S. N. (Ret.), Past Com- mander Dedham Post, No. 18, A. L .; Lieut. George W. Gibson, 302nd Inf. Res .; Lieut. James E. Sullivan, Dent. Res., U. S. A .; Lieut. Sidney S. Batchelder, U. S. A. (Ret.) ; Lieut. Robert St. B. Boyd, U. S. A. (Ret.), Past Commander Dedham Post, No. 18, A. L .; Lieut. Thomas J. Donovan, U. S. A. (Ret.), Commander Dedham Post, No. 18, A. L .; Lieut. James E. Gould, U. S. A. (Ret.) ; Lieut. Charles J. Hurley, Jr., U. S. A. (Ret.) ; Lieu :. Nathaniel Harris, U. S. A. (Ret.), Past Commander Dedham Post, No. 18, A. L .; Lieut. Ralph D. Pettingell, U. S. A. (Ret.) ; Lieut. Mason Sears, U. S. A. (Ret.), Past Commander Dedham Post, No. 18, A. L .; Ensign James E. McGowan, U. S. N. (Ret.), Past Commander Dedham Post, No. 18, A. L .; 2nd Lieut. E. M. Fagioli, 376th Inf. Res .; 2nd Lieut. W. V. Caroselli, Jr., 302nd Inf. Res .; Past Commander Lucius Cummings, Dedham Post, No. 18, A. L., Past Commander Frank Fay, Dedham Post, No. 18, A. L .; Past Commander Albert Werner, Dedham Post, No. 18, A. L.
Formation
1. Honorary Police Detail-Chief John F. Cahill, Dedham; Chief Thomas P. Evans, Natick; Chief Coleman J. Hogan, Medfield; Chief Leo F. Cassidy, Medway; Chief Arthur T. Scholl, Millis; Chief Perley Dexter, Wrentham; Chief Walter P. Burke, Franklin; Chief Douglas Rockwood, Norfolk; Chief Chester A. Meyer, Plainville;
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Chief Arthur T. Bliss, Needham; Chief William J. Fleming, Wellesley; Chief Wilfred N. Dufresne, Bellingham; Chief Levi S. Thompson, Walpole; Chief Wendell B. Hig- gins, Dover, Chief William H. Sullivan, Norwood; Chief George M. McGilly, Westwood. Chief Marshal and Staff - Colors: white and gold; Lilly's Dedham Band; His Excellency the Governor of the Commonwealth, James M. Curley and Staff; Dedham Tercentenary Committee, Capt. Arthur M. Worthington, chairman.
Honorary Staff; Invited Guests; Parade Committee; Paraders of 1886; Mill Village Old Home Association.
2. First Division - Staff Colors, light blue and gold; Battalion Staff 13th Infan- try; Battalion 13th Infantry and Band; U. S. Marines; Provisional Battalion 101st Infantry M. N. G. and Band. First Division will form on Cedar street south, right resting on Daniel R. Beckford, Jr., square. Upon detrucking, the trucks will proceed under police escort to vicinity of the Dedham Common.
3. Second Division - Staff Colors, dark blue and gold; Marshal James Purdon, Commander U. S. S. Jacob Jones Post, V. F. W .; Chief of Staff Frederick Schortmann, Commander Norfolk County Council, V. F. W .; Adjutant Jacob Schaefer, John A. Cleary Camp 34, S. W. V .; Bostonia Band; Color Guard Post 144, G. A. R. - sons and grandson's uniformed and equipped as of Civil War period; Massed Colors, V. F. W .; John A. Cleary Camp 34, S. W. V. and visiting comrades-auto; U. S. S. Jacob Jones Post 2017, V. F. W. and visiting comrades; Sons of Legion Band, Norwood; Ded- ham Post 18, A. L. and visiting comrades; Gold Star Mothers; Spanish War Veterans' Auxiliary and visiting sisters; U. S. S. Jacob Jones Post 2017, V. F. W. Auxiliary and visiting sisters; Dedham Post 18, A. L. Auxiliary and visiting sisters. Second Division will form on Sanderson avenue, right resting on Daniel R. Beckford, Jr. square.
4. Third Division - Staff Colors, yellow and gold; Marshal, Ray W. Spalding; Chief of Staff, Newton M. Kimball; Adjutant, William Polishook; Staff, Lawrence L. Brown, William Sutherland, Frank C. Heald, Elsie Moody, Mrs. L. W. Robinson; Rose Bauer, Drum Major, of East Dedham-Norwood Band; Ames Junior High School; Avery Junior High School; Needham Girl Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps; Oakdale Junior High School; Boy Scouts; Sea Scouts under Com. Walter Quinn; Girl Scouts Bugle Corps, Leader, George Carter; Girl Scouts and Girl Scouts Float. Third Division will form on Fairview street, right resting on Oakdale avenue. After passing the reviewing stand at the Court House this division will turn left on Court street, disband and occupy space reserved for them on the Court House lawn.
5. Fourth Division -- Staff Colors, green and gold; Marshal, Lyman E. Matta; Chief of Staff, Oliver A. Richards; Adjutant, Harold E. Rosen; Staff, Joseph E. Ben- nett, Andrew B. Brindley, William Hemming, John F. McDonough, Festus M. O'Don- nell, Arnold Ross, Frank Schoener, William P. Shea, Joseph F. Shevory, B. Norman Westgard; 241st Coast Artillery Band; Floats from Towns set off from Dedham: led by Robert Bailey and George Willard. Lawrence Hart, descendant of Fairbanks Family, impersonating George Washington on his horse; Medfield, replica of Peak House; Med- way; Millis, King Philip Tree and Indians; Wrentham, Town Seal; Franklin; Norfolk, Choir; Needham, Town Seal; Wellesley, Town Seal; Walpole, Old Saw Mill; Norwood, Old Mill, first industry; Westwood, Town Pound; Holy Name Society, West Roxbury Drum and Bugle Corps.
Floats
Dedham Post 18, A. L. and Legion Auxiliary - History of the Amercan Legion and American Legion Auxiliary.
H. L. Wardle Drug Co. -- Decorated business truck. Replica of original drug store, when owned by Benjamin F. Smith. Dedham Antique Shop - Decorated business truck. Antique Gov. Winthrop desk
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Samuel Dexter Lodge, I. O. O. F. - Historical display - Amasa Alden, one of our oldest citizens, "John and Priscilla Alden", with Miss Luella Schaefer, in buggy.
Dedham Catholic Women's Club - Float depicting the occupations of the women in 1636.
Dedham Council K. of C. - Ox team. Old method of transportation. "Uncle Eph." Dedham Hunt and Fish Club. "A log house in 1636," covered with skins. Sons of Italy - Boys Junior Lodge Drum and Bugle Corps.
Associated Italian Societies: ---
Sons of Italy - Boys Junior Lodge, Girls Junior Lodge, some in Italian costume. Italian-American Citizens' Club - Float, "Columbus and Queen Isabella." Italian Kitchen - Historical Float, "Settlers buying land from Indians."
Campanella Bros. - Historical subject. Huge birthday cake.
Dedham Transcript --- "As of 1870." Printing Press, and helpers.
Black's Auto Service - "State House Replica."
Tuesday Nite Club - Four-Horse Tally Ho group in costume.
East Dedham Improvement and Athletic Club - "A house in 1636" also group, "Guarding wife and children to church in 1690."
Edward J. Keelan --- "Concord Minute Man."
Mr. E. J. Keelan, Sr. depicted this scene in parade of 50 years ago. This year his grandson took his place.
A. T. Chase Corp. -- Birch bark canoe.
Dedham Grange --- "First school in Dedham, 1637."
Colonial Girls - June Reith, Eleanor Stewart, on horseback. Period costumes.
Riverdale Improvement Association - "Old Powder House."
Norfolk Mutual Fire Insurance - Historical subject, "First Insurance Building." Norfolk County Agricultural School. Float. 4-H Service Club and Alumni.
Dedham Postal Association with delegations from towns in county.
Marching led by Postmaster J. R. Delaney.
Dedham Savings Bank - Historical subject, "First Deposit 1831."
Society in Dedham for the Apprehending of Horse Thieves. Cavalry Escort.
Boston Lightning Rod Co. -- Historical Float, "The Old Church."
Dedham Community House - Float.
Contentment Tea Room - Float.
Manor Women's Club - Hayrigging with groups of young people.
Eunice M. Fairbanks Tent, D. O. U. V. - Float, "Work of Dedham Women. August 31, 1862."
Decorated Cars
St. Catherine's Drum and Bugle Corps of Norwood, Ladies' Auxiliary, A. O. H., auto with officers; St. Mary's Branch, L. C. B. A. 1436; King's Daughters; Daughters of Isabella; Quincy Parent Teachers Assn .; Dedham Curtain Shop; Dedham Emergency Nursing Association; Social Service Board; Young's Beauty Shop - Horse drawn hay wagon and auto display. Old and new way of going to the hairdresser; Dedham Custom Laundry -- one horse wagon, three trucks; Mitchell's Taxi - old depot car- riage, modern sedan taxi; Fisher Dairy - two decorated trucks; Holmbergs -deco- rated auto; Geishecker's Store; Dedham Insurance Partnership - four business cars; Colburn's Garage - decorated car; Francis Walley - Cape Cod cottage; Rosen Bros., Inc. -- decorated truck; D. F. Maher Co. - decorated truck; La Favorita Stores - decorated truck; Boston Lightning Rod Co - two trucks; Fisher Churchill Co. - three or four trucks; Metropolitan Oil Co. -- truck; D. D. Sullivan - three trucks; Colonial Beacon Oil; East Dedham Garage; Town of Dedham Trucks; Cities Service Co .; Ded- ham Lumber Co .; Swanson Ice and Oil Co .; La Roma Cafe; Vitelli Market; Metropoli- tan Heating Co .; Elmer Schriwer Oakdale Ice Co .; 4-H Club; Cetlin's Service Station; L. J. Brody - truck; O'Meara Motors; Gulf Oil Corp .; Edison Electric Light; Nor- wood Veterinary Hospital.
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6. Fifth Division - Staff Colors, red and gold; Marshal, Chief Henry J. Harri- gan; Chief of Staff, Joseph C. Nagle; Adjutant, Francis O'Neil; Aide, John Lyons. Fire Departments: Dedham - Chief's car with Deputies, four pumping engines, two ladder trucks; Watertown - Chief John W. O'Hearn, pumping engine; Medway - Chief John P. McGowan, combination; Millis - Chief Arthur Tost, two old-fashioned hand tubs; Franklin - Chief L. S. Wiggin, pumping engine; Needham - Chief T. Robert Quinlan, pumping engine; Wellesley - Chief Thomas H. Slaman. pumping engine; Walpole - Chief Chester I. Donnell, combination; Norwood - Chief Alonzo Earle, pumping engine; Westwood --- Chief Henry Abel, combination, hand tub.
Judges: Mrs. Chester M. Pratt, Mr. Charles E. Mills, Mr. Earl W. Pilling.
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American Legion Parade
The American Legion Military Parade took place on September 12. Owing to the fact that the national convention of the American Legion was to be held in Cleveland, the week of Dedham's Tercentenary celebration, and many of the local Post were plan- ning to attend, the Post chose Saturday, preceding the week of celebration, for a military parade to honor Dedham's Tercentenary. It far exceeded anything of the kind previously held in Dedham. Many thousands of people from surrounding towns assembled along the route of the parade to show their admiration by enthusiastic applause for the smart units stepping briskly to the martial music of the various Legion Posts fife, drum and bugle corps and bands.
The reviewing stands on the steps of the Norfolk County Court House and on the steps of the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds were occupied by distinguished guests and many of the townspeople. Among those officially reviewing the parade were the Chairman of the Tercentenary Committee, Dr. A. M. Worthington; Dr. William P. Ryan, State Commander of the American Legion, and Governor James M. Curley.
Among the distinguished guests who witnessed the parade from the court house re- viewing stands were Cong. Richard B. Wigglesworth, Sen. Samuel R. Wragg, Norfolk County Commissioners, Dedham Selectmen and other town officials, Commander James Purdon and staff of the Jacob Jones Post, V. F. W., Commander John E. Bronson of the Charles W. Carroll Post, G. A. R., sole surviving Civil War veteran of this town; mem- bers of John Cleary Camp, U. S. W. V., Ladies Auxiliary of Dedham Post, A. L., repre- sentatives of towns that were in the original Dedham land grant and Dedham Gold Star Mothers. Among the latter were Mrs. Mary McDonough, Mrs. Josephine Scarry, Mrs. Edward I. Dean, Mrs. Eva Bayard, Mrs. John Ruddiman and Mrs. Mabel Luke. The police escort at the reviewing stands was made up of Legion comrades Chief John F. Cahill, Sergt. Albert Rafferty and Officer Charles McAuliffe. The first prize for the best band in the line of march was awarded to West Roxbury Post, 176, A. L., and first prize for the best drum corps went to Old Dorchester Post, 65, A. L. Judges were Thomas Lilly, Benjamin Pickett and Joseph Vogel.
Prior to, and during the parade, three army bombing planes thrilled the crowd while stunting over the town and flying along the route of the parade. Commander Thomas J. Donovan of the Dedham Legion Post was chief marshall; past commander Robert R. Bishop of the Dedham Post was chief of staff; past commander Francis W. Fay was ad- jutant; and liaison officers were Comrades John Keegan, Thomas Sullivan and Thomas Bready of the Dedham Police Department. The Chief Marshall's staff, all astride spirited horses as were the Chief Marshall, Chief of Staff and Adjutant, included Dr. Elton V. Faass, Department Vice Commander; George Curtin, another Department Vice Com- mander; Edward T. DeBruyn, Commander Norfolk County A. L .; Edmund R. Dewing, Norfolk County District Attorney; Dr. Winifred Overholser and Rev. George P. O'Conor, pastor of St. Mary's Church. Fr. O'Conor, World War veteran and a Major, M.N.G., more or less stole the show as he rode along on a coal black steed and was given a fine tribute all along the line. Aids included James V. Cotter, Sidney Colburn, Milton Robertson, John Burke and John Sargent.
At the conclusion of the parade there was open house at the local Legion headquar- ters and Dedham Post and its Auxiliary played host to the marchers.
The parade formed in Oakdale Square and proceeded along Walnut Street to East Dedham Square, up High Street through Dedham Square past the reviewing stand and across Chestnut Street on to Village Avenue where the marchers disbanded. Others in
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the parade roster included: 1st division-James F. McGowan, marshal; Howard Hager, aide; Norwood Post, band and members of the post; Needham Post, Beckwith Post, Med- field; Wellesley Post, band and members; Millis Post, George W. MacInnis Post, Wrentham; John Edward McNeill Post, Plainville; Thomas H. Crowley Post, band and members of Walpole; Edward L. Grant Post of Franklin; George B. Preston Post of Dover, Arnold. Spencer Post of Bellingham, Navy Post 297. 2nd division-Robert H. Luke, marshall; Harold Marsh and Reese Aucker, aides; West Roxbury Post, band and members; Brook- line Post, Wollaston Post, Weymouth Post, I.t. Thomas W. Desmond Post; Randolph; Old Dorchester Post, band and members; Braintree Post, George H. Mealy Post of Co- hasset, Lawrence W. Foster Post of Foxboro, Stoughton Post, Quincy Post drum corps, Cyril P. Morrissette Post of Quincy, Edward J. Beatty Post of Canton, William B. Dalton Post of Holbrook, Charles R. Wilbur Post of Sharon, Charles W. Whiting Post of Avon, Lewis V. Dorsey Post of Abington and Dedham Post drum corps and members.
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