Spectacular Floats Highlight Boston Parade of 1910
Unique ideas in floats made the parade a striking spectacle with varied districts. Knights, Puritan Fathers, Continental soldiers, and young girls representing States marched in color while councils from Mt. Benedict to Mansfield showcased creative banners and costumes amid musical bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Mt. Benedict
Fitton
Somerville
St. John's
South Boston
Redberry
Pere Marquette
St. James
Robert Fulton
Natick
Valencia
John Boyle O' Reilly
Coeur de Leon
Phil Sheridan
Hudson
Newton
Chelsea
Everett
Winthrop
Revere
Magnolia
Vera Cruz
Dedham
Norwood
Thomas P. McDonough
Mansfield
Boston Parade Sketch Reveals Holy Names and Catholic Orders
Archbishop O Connell presides over a three hour procession through Boston with 12 districts marching in formal dress. Notable features include Jamaica Plain Council with a plaster bust of Archbishop Williams, John J Williams' cross formed march, and 12 000 Holy Name Society members led by Roxbury Mission Church. The Mayor calms a crowded Tremont street mob as they sing America and Sweet Adeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Columbus
Isabella
Quincy
Dorchester
Mt. Bowdoin
Dorchester Lower Mills
Weymouth
Mt. Pleasant
Tremont
West End
James HW. Hayes
Wakefield
Medford
Maplewood
Stoneham
Reading
Jamaica Plain
Wranslin
Teutonia
John J. Williams
Jamaica Plain Council
John J. Williams Council
Archbishop Williams
Mt. Vernon
Elm Hill
Back Bay
Rose Croix
Waltham
Watertown
Belmont
Allston
Court of Spain
Hibernians
Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters
Foresters
Lady Foresters
Boston
James J. Redieen
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Holy Name Society
Truly Name Society
Mission Church of
Roxbury
Santa Maria
Mission Church
Tremont Street
Fitzgerald
America
Adeline
Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Praised by 84-Year-Old in Letter
An 84 year old Cambria Wisconsin man, John H. Hughes, extols Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey after using it for 25 years. He says it keeps him vigorous since coming from the old country in 58 and urges others to use the medicinal malt. The ad urges readers to buy only genuine sealed bottles at $1.00 with the Old Chemist trademark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy
Hughes
J. H. Hughes
Old Country
John H. Hughes
Cambria
Wis
Duffy's
Rochester
Magnificent floats win first prize in city parade
The Oath of Panada float led with a $150 prize as scores of entries from outside the city delighted spectators. Magnificent tableaux depicted colonial and territorial history, including the Union’s development and the Louisiana Purchase. A large float showcased a plaster bust of Archbishop John J. Williams by sculptor Hugh Cairns.
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Ita
John J. Williams
Hugh Cairns
Magnolia Council of
Hyde Park
Louisiana Purchase
Mississippi
Columbus
Discovery
Atlantic
Famour
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Mansfield Council
Goddess of Liberty
Archbishop O’connell
Louis Watson
James M. Mead
Woburn
Lexington
Arlington
Winchester
North
Cambridge
Ozanam
Paredea
the Assumption Sanctuary
St. John the Baptist
William P. McQuaid
John O’brien
Edward J. Moriarty
J. E. Millerick
A. J. Teeing
P. R
Denis O'Callaghan
D. D
John W. McMahon
M. J. Splaine
Ey Croy
Mgr
Santo Tampiero
Tee
William A. Ryan
P. R. Rableev
Arthur JT. Connolly
Senex H. O'Neil
LL. D
Christopher T. McGrath
P R
Timothy Brosnahan
Timothy J. Murphy
Hugh Roe O'Donnell
Philip J. O'Donnell
Ancient
Order of Hiberniane
James J. O’brien
Vittorio Gregori
C. B
James O'Doherty
Daniel P. Toomey
New York
the Columbian
The
Knights of Columbus
Post
Archbishop O'Connell
Beacon Streets
Sacrum California Fic Syrup Co
Fstabrooks
Thomas T
He Een
Fes
P? S
Winter Street
Paine's
Paine Furniture Company
Canal Street
North Station
Haymarket Square
Washburn
Crosby
Loca
Ted
LON
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