OFFICIAL PROGRAM

OF

SESQUI - CENTENNIAL

FRANKLIN, MASS.

1778

1928

PROGRAM OF ALL EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 1, 2 AND 3, 1928

PRICE 10 CENTS

OFFICIAL PROGRAM

OF ALL EVENTS

Held In Connection With The

150th Anniversary Celebration SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2 and 3, 1928

— GREETINGS —

We extend a cordial welcome to all former Franklin residents and guests. May you join with us in the happy celebration of the 150th Anniversary of our Town.

FOR INFORMATION

regarding various events of the celebration, telephone Sesqui In- formation or General Headquarters of the Executive Committee. Rubin Block, Depot St., Tel. 600.

Compliments of

American Fireworks Company

PROGRAM

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER FIRST Forenoon

On and around the Common

9 A. M. Flag shot into the sky.

Saluted by 21 bombs.

10 A.M. Old-Time Welcome in Costume.

11 A. M. Tableaux — - at intervals, under direction of

Mrs. Rena Thayer Miss Rubelle Durfee Mr. Charles Frazer

Community Singing Town Crier — William Goodwin

Compliments of

Whitehead & Hoag Co. Medals

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER FIRST Afternoon

Grant Field

2 P. M. Track Meet

Under auspices of N. E. A. A. U.

100 Yard Dash 440 Yard Dash l/2 Mile Race 10 Mile Race High Jump Pole Vault

Details of Track Meet on pages following.

Music during events by Martland Band of Brockton.

A limited supply of attractive bronze medals as souvenirs of the Sesqui-Centennial are on sale during the celebration at twenty-five cents each.

No.

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20 21 22 23 54 58 62

Referee

Albert T. Hart — B. A. A. Judges at Finish George V. Brown — Chief Charles F. Gorman — Dor. Club Fred P. Chapman

Timers

Jack Ryder — B. A. A. Arthur Hilbert Martin Donahue

Field Judges

John McKittick — Boston Charles Leahy — Boston A. Schuyler Clapp

Measurers

Frank X. McGrath, Jr. Harlan R. Mackenzie

Inspectors

William C. Huicgren — Boston Y. Ellery H. Clark — B. A. A.

John H. Clausen — Bankers’ A. A.

S. H. Rosenberg — N. Y. U.

Clerks

Edward J. Doherty Albert Granger

Official Handicapper

Frank X. McGrath — N. E. A. A. A. U.

Physician

Dr. J. M. Crowley

Starter

Hugh C. McGrath — B. A. A.

Announcer

James C O’Connell — Dedham

Supervisor

Phil. Doherty

Name

James F. Quinn . . . Bernard Shelton . Francis Cummings Harry N. Bates Ellery Clark, Jr. . . Morris Kline F. Victor Nissen .

Dave White

D. Boynick

George Short

Frank Wells

Conrad Olson Fred Babbitt .... Arthur Reidell . . .

J. MacAnern

W. Repetto

Philip Hawley

John Clapp

Bernard McNeil . .

100 YDS. DASH Club

N. Y. A. C

B. A. A

Boston

Harvard

Dor. Club

Svea A. C

Medford H. S

Boston “Y”

Dor. Club

Franklin H. S

Handicap

Seth. Yds. 454 “

3

2

6

3/4 “

154 “

454 “

5J4 “

6

554 “

354 “

6

3

4

254 “

554 “

6

440 YDS. RUN

No	Name	Club	Handicap
10	Francis Cummings	B. A. A	Seth. Yds.
11	Harry N. Bates ..'....	B. A. A	Seth. “
24	William Devine	B. A. A	12
9	Bernard Shelton	B. A. A	15
12	Ellery Clark, Jr	B. A. A	20
25	Norman Anderson	Posse	13
26	George Kelley	Dor. Club	12
27	Rav Hatfield	Dor. Club	11
17	George Short	Dor. Club	20
19	Conrad Olson	Dor. Club	14
28	V. Pearson	Svea A. C	16
20	Fred Babbitt	Medford H. S	19
21	Arthur Reidell	Boston “Y”	6
22	J. MacAnern	Boston “Y”	... 12
23	W. Repetto	Boston “Y”	8
53	Robert Whitehead	B. A. A	6
54	Philip Hawley	Dor. Club	19
57	Robert E. Turner	Boston	15

880 YDS. RUN

No.	Name	Club	Handicap
29	Charles Sansone	B. A. A	Seth. Yds.
30	Arthur McCarthy	B. A. A	20
31	John Carney	B. A. A	24
32	Julius Gilbert	B. A. A	11
33	Bob Dalrymple	B. A. A	Seth. “
25	Norman Anderson	Posse	19
34	Charles Welch	Dor. Club	36
27	Ray Hatfield	Dor. Club	26
26	George Kelley	Dor. Club	20
35	Paul Bentley	Dor. Club	54
36	Harry Bartlett	Dor. Club	14
37	T. Standahl	Svea A. C	26
38	Tasker Crossen	Boston “Y”	24
39	Charles Thompson	Boston “Y”	12
40	T. Gunaris ....	Boston “Y”	22 “
53	Robert Whitehead	B. A. A	30
55	Walter Bennett	Dor. Club	26
57	Robert E. Turner	Boston	30

POLE VAULT

No.	Name	Club	Handicap
2	Lee Barnes	So. California	Seth. Ins.
49	A1 Rogan	B. A. A	16
48	Harold Joyce . . .	B. A. A	16
51	Harry DeVoe	B. A. A	14
52	George Martin	Boston “Y”	12

1 MILE RUN

No	Name	Club	Handicap
33	Bob Dalrymple	. . . B. A. A	Seth. Yds.
29	Charles Sansone . . . .	. . . B. A. A	Seth. “
32	Julius Gilbert	. . . . B. A. A •	15
31	John Carney	... B. A. A	60
34	Charles Welch	.... Dor. Club	75 “
41	Arthur Baer	. . . Dor. Club	90
36	Harold Bartlett	. . . Dor. Club
42	Albert Francis	.... Dor. Club	40
43	Joseph Quirk	. . . Dor. Club	70
37	J. Stendahl	. . . Svea A. C	75
38	Tasker Crosson	. . Boston “Y”	65 “
39	Charles Thompson .	... Boston “Y”	40
40	John Gunaris	. . . . Boston “Y”	50
44	Paul Bentley	.... Dor. Club	140
55	Walter Bennett ....	Dor. Club	55 “
59	S. E. Cobb	.... Mansfield	35

No. Name

10 MILES RUN Club

4

6

7

8 71 56 42

63

67

65

68

66

69

64

70 60 61

Janies Henigan . . Albert Michelsen George Dodge . . . James Zinck ....

John Kelley

Jack Lamb

Dana Hutchinson Alfred Francis Alfred Frayling . Gus O Neil William Morse . . Bennie Grims . . . Harold Goslin . . . Charles Welch George McAlpine Bennie O'Hara . . Victor Bourcier . Alfred Brand . . .

. . Dor. Club

Stamford, Conn.

Dor. Club

Dor. Club . . Arlington A. C.

. Biddeford, Me.

Brockton

Dor. Club

. Dor. Club Arlington A. C. .

Dor. Club

. Brockton

Franklin

Handicap

Seth. Laps Seth. “

. 1 1

. 2 2 “

. 3 . 3

. 4

. 4 5 “

5 “

6 “

. 6

. 7 . 7 . 8 8

HIGH JUMP

No.	Name	Club	Handicap
1	Robert W. King	Stamford Uni	....... Seth. Ins.
18	Frank Wells	Dor. Club	ey2
45	John Rogan		6*4
46	W. Bradley	Boston “Y”	4
47	A. Morang	Boston “Y”	1
48	Harold Joyce	B. A. A	iy2
49	A1 Rogan	B. A. A
50	George Plansky	B. A. A	zy2
58	John Clapp		6J4 “

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER FIRST Evening

Grant Field

8 P. M. The Pageant

Episodes

Episode I

“Wilderness”

In the Beginning, The Wilderness.

Episode II

Colonists from Dedham come to Look over the land with view7 to estab- lishing homes.

Purchase of land from King Philip, Indian Chief.

Episode III

A band of Narragansett Indians camps at Indian Rock.

Benjamin Rocket of Wrentham traces his stolen horse to this camp.

Returning to Wrentham, he musters twelve men led by Captain Robert Ware. Before dawrn the men are post- ed to attack when the Indians aw^aken.

The Colonists rout the Indians w7ho later, in revenge, burn the neighboring towns for many miles around.

Episode IV

Franklin separates from her Mother Wrentham and becomes a Town.

Episode V

Franklin’s first handmaiden is Relig- ion.

A gathering of Colonists and their families in the first meeting house. Dr. Nathaniel Emmons, one of Frank- lin’s first preachers, presides.

Episode VI

Franklin stirs to the call of Patriot- ism.

The summons of Paul Revere is obeyed.

Franklin and sister towns send their quota.

Episode VII

Industry becomes a factor in Frank- lin. Sally Richmond introduces the art of making straw bonnets.

The products are taken to Boston for sale. The ladies driving in their own equipages to dispose of their wares.

The Woolen industry, started in 1839, is introduced in Franklin by Col. Joseph Ray and his three sons.

Episode VIII

The force of Education is felt in Franklin.

The Dame school wdiere our ances- tors learned the three R’s — is rapidly followed by schools and academies.

A noted trio of educators, Horace Mann, Oliver Dean, and Theron Met- calf, all Franklin born, make felt the far-reaching extent of their influence.

Benjamin Franklin, being approach- ed by his nephew, Jonathan Williams, for a gift in recognition of the fact that our town was the first to be named for him, sends a library of 116 books w7hich becomes the first free public library in the United States.

Episode IX

Franklin answers the call to arms in 1861.

Lieut. Lewis Whittaker, Company C, 45th Regiment, is presented writh a sword by George Woodw7ard as he led the division that formed in 1862 — (The presentation wras made in the present Town Hall, on Sept. 10, 1862).

PROGRAM — (Continued)

Pageant

Episode X

Home-coming of the troop four years later, their disbanding and joy- ful reunions with parents and sweet- hearts.

Episode XI

Recreation.

An old-time husking bee — A glimpse of the “Gay Nineties.”

Episode XII

As time goes on, Franklin is en- larged by groups from many nations.

We have the tarantella from Italy’s daughters and sons.

The Irish lilt, danced by the happy Irish colleens.

The English folk-dance “Around the Maypole.”

The Scots favorite pastime, the Highland fling.

Episode XIII

The Spanish War.

America rescues Cuba from Spain. Our own veterans join the ranks.

Episode XIV

Progress enriches Franklin.

The March of Progress.

Episode XV

The World War casts its shadow over Franklin.

Episode XVI

A Modern Moment.

Episode XVII

Our Sesqui-Centennial.

Our Birthday Cake

Our Celebration

Our Song —

Then on into the golden Future.

10.30 P. M. Block dancing, corner Dean avenue and Main street.

The pageant is under the direction of Mrs. Fannie Chute Darling with Miss Rose Walsh as assistant.

Official electrician — William Blanchard.

In event of unfavorable weather the Pageant will be postponed to Tuesday evening. 8 P. M.

A very excellent Historical Book has been prepared with a his- tory of the Town and other articles and pictures of intense interest to all. Limited number on sale at 50 cents each.

PROGRAM — (Continued)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER SECOND Forenoon — Special Services in all Churches

3 P. M. Grand Sacred Concert

on the Common

By the B. Milo Burke Concert Band of Brockton.

B. Milo, Conductor.

1. March. His Majesty Sinclair

2. Grand Sacred Fantasia from Providence Tobanni

a. Ohio Home Donalson

b. Ramona Mabel Wayne

3. Soprano Solo. El Bacio Arditi

Theresa Sprague Daly

4. Trumpet Duett. Belle-Creole Dalby

Mr. Charles Mason Burke & James Q. Coughlin

5. Selection. From The Musical Comedy

(Babes in Toyland) Herbert

a. Was It a X)ream

b. Stars-Stripes Forever Sousa

6. Waltzes . (Concert Style)

The Wedding of The Winds Hall

Intermission 10 Minutes

7. Grand Selection of English-Irish-Scotch Airs.

The Albion Bateens

a. Little Log Cabin of Dreams

b. C-o-n-s-t-a-n-t-i-n-o-p-l-e

8. Soprano Solo Selected

Theresa Sprague Daly

9. Cornet Solo. Alexis Hartman

B. Milo Burke

10. Selections From The Vagabond King Friml

a. Get Out And Get Under The Moon

b. I Can’t Do Without You

Finale. SESQUI-CENTENNIAL MARCH Reeves

STAR SPANGLED BANNER

Compliments of

N. E. Decorating Co. Official Decorators

PROGRAM — (Continued)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER SECOND Evening

7.30 P. M Community Gathering in Congregational Church

Half Hour Musicale by

Philharmonic Quintette of Worcester Schubert Male Quartette of Boston

Speaking Program

Mr. Charles A. R. Ray will preside

SPEAKERS :

Hon. Orion T. Mason — “A Look Into The Past”

Fred H. Williams, Esq. - — “Fifty Years of Progress”

Reminiscences

Mr. Frank Elwood Smith Dr. David E. Baker Mr. Walter A. Hawkins

Music Throughout the Evening

Compliments of

Suffolk Electrical Co. Amplifying

PROGRAM — (Continued) MONDAY, SEPTEMBER THIRD

Morning

10 A. M. Grand Parade

Headed by Marshal Albert H. Mann Chairman Parade Committee

Mounted State Police Local Police

Officials

Divisions :

1 Historical Division 5

2 Educational 6

3 Civics 7

4 Fraternal 8

The route of march will be as follows :

Form at Nason’s Crossing. Start from Cottage and Union Sts. Line of march Cottage to East Central to Summer to King to East Central to Main on Main to Pleasant to Alpine to Emmons to West to East to Union to Church Square and dispand.

Agriculture

Industrial

Trades

Novelty

The following Bands will be in line :

Worcester Brass Band,

F. H. S Band,

Worcester Fife and Drum Corps,

. Norwood Brass Band

American Cadet Band

Compliments of

Sky Lighting Co.

Pageant Illumination and Sky Lighting

PROGRAM — (Continued)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER THIRD Afternoon

At the Common

2 P. M. Public Mass Meeting Ruel E. Heywood

Greetings from the Town Harry J. Geb

Greetings from the Sesqui-Centennial Committee

Hon. Horace W. Hosie Presiding

Lieutenant Governor Frank Allen Ex-Mayor James M. Curley Judge John C. Lynch Professor Arthur W. Peirce Attorney General Joseph Warner

Music by Worcester Brass Band

Don’t forget to buy an Historical book. You will appreciate it’s value

in future years.

PROGRAM — (Continued)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER THIRD Evening

8 P. M. Pageant. (Second showing)

10.30 P. M. Grand Fireworks Display Spectacular Set-Pieces.

Wonderful Aerial Scenes.

Finale

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SESQUI-CENTENNIAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Carl H. Carlson Secretary

Louis A. Fiorani Walter E. Mitchell

Harry J. Geb Chairman

John E. Barber Treasurer

Hon. Horace W. Hosie Charles A. R. Ray

Chairmen of Committees

Charles A. R. Ray, Finance

Walter E. Mitchell, Publicity

Albert H. Mann, Parade

Robert A. Doherty, Decorations

Fred L. Tufts, Reception

Hon. Horace W. Hosie, Speaking

Mrs. Fannie Chute Darling, Pageant

Mrs. Grace C. Buchanan, Historical Book

Dr. J. M. CroAvley, Sports

Carl H. Carlson, Music

John F. Conroy, Policing and Concessions

Mrs. Florence Robinson, Historical Exhibit

Carl B. Emerson, Industrial Exhibit

William S. Johnson, Sunday Program

Arthur W. Hale, School Exercises

Louis E. Johnson, Subscriptions

Cornelius H. Fitzpatrick, Dance

The sale of the Historical Book is in charge of Miss Marion Lawrence and Miss Anna Pond with the assistance of the following committee :

Abbott, Margaret Casey, Marjorie Hudson, Barbara Maclnnis, Bernadine Pare, Genevieve Shultz, Florence Stott, Barbara Tufts, Florence

Whelan, Marion

Alexander, Lois Clark, Madeline Hutchinson, Betty Maclnnis, Gwendolyn Pendleton, Helen Shultz. Helen Thayer, Eva Vignone, Mary

Bassett, Evelyn Dean. Marion Keefe, Frances Maclvor, Eileen Pullen, Thelma Stevens, Dorothy Thayer. Shirley Watson, Constance Willoughby, Irene

The Souvenir Medals are in charge of assisted by the following :

Janet Hudson, Ruth Bennett, Dorothy Stevens, Ruth Malkemus, Alice Shangraw, Marion Holmes,

Helen Tracy, Charlotte McKenzie Alberta Humes, Isabel Cochrane, Eleanor Baker. Doris Landry,

Christine McCarthy, Charlotte McMorrow, June Martin, Eleanor Holmes,

Marjorie Casey, Marion Ryan,

Monica Perkins, Mary Crothers,

Alice Hale

Sarah Sullivan Mason,

Agnes Daily Catherine Patty, Beatrice Johnson,

Alice Blunsden,

Frances Keefe,

Sadie McCarthy Mildred Daddario,

Mary Daily,

Mary Ficco,

Eizabeth Hale,

SINCERE THANKS AND APPRECIATION

To the Trustees of Dean Academy for the use of Grant Field, the gymnasium, Recreation Hall, and for the many courtesies extended without which the celebration could hardly have been pos- sible.

To all the committees who have worked so ener- getically and faithfully.

To the Townspeople who have financed the cele- bration, decorated their places of business and their homes, and by their attendance have made the event a memorable success in our History.

To our citizens who have participated or do- nated to Historical and Trade Exhibits.

To the Woonsocket Evening Call and The Franklin Sentinel, whose columns have been placed so generously at our disposal.

To the Selectmen for their whole-hearted support and co-operation.

To the Police, Highway, and Fire Departments for their material assistance.

To Company I, National Guard, of Milford, for their participation.

To the Johnson Bus Lines, Inc., the Milford Branch of the New England Telephone and Tele- graph Co., and the Union Light & Power Co., whose respective special gratuitous services helped so greatly to make this notable event successful.

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T HI STEWART PRESS. FRANKLIN