. Golden jubilee of the Republican Party; the celebration in Philadelphia, June 17, 18 and 19, 1906. newly elected President of the National Leagueand bv Mr. Moore the retiring President, while crowded aboutthem were as many members of the Union League as could findfoothold on the balcony. The parade which had formed at Broadand Wharton Streets moved promptly and the reviewing officerwas given no more than time enough after the dinner to reach hisplace on the balcony before the sound of drums announced theapproach of the procession. The sidewalks were crowded withspectators and as far as the e
. Golden jubilee of the Republican Party; the celebration in Philadelphia, June 17, 18 and 19, 1906. newly elected President of the National Leagueand bv Mr. Moore the retiring President, while crowded aboutthem were as many members of the Union League as could findfoothold on the balcony. The parade which had formed at Broadand Wharton Streets moved promptly and the reviewing officerwas given no more than time enough after the dinner to reach hisplace on the balcony before the sound of drums announced theapproach of the procession. The sidewalks were crowded withspectators and as far as the eye could see Broad Street was filledwith light and color. Beginning at 8 :30 P. M. the stream of march-ing men moved steadily on for two hours. There w^ere five floatsin line representing historical scenes. The Fremont voters,riding in automobiles, were escorted by the West Chester pioneercorps, a well drilled body of grenadiers splendidly parade moved to Broad and Diamond Streets and was theredismissed. Its formation is shown in the final general orderwhich was literally followed:. GEN. TKOS. J. STEWARTCHIEF MARSHAL OF PARADE Capt. B. H. W arburtonGenl. EtUvard Morrell Philadelphia, June 12, OrdersNo. li. The foliovvinq; will lie the formation of theparade to be held on the evening of Jtme 19,i9U6. Platoon of Mounted Police, Lieut. , commanding. Grand Marshal, GENERAL THOMAS J,ST R WART. Chief of Staff, COLONEL SHELDONPOTTER. Assistant Marsluils. Col. Wendell P. HowmiuiCol. Walter T. Bradley-Gen!. Jno. W. SchallWni. I. Schallerrja\id J. SmythDr. J. C. Piddle
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