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Washington, District Of Columbia
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Bunker Hill Day was observed in Boston as a holiday with a carnival and trades' procession, military and civic parade, fireworks, and concerts. The Bunker Hill Monument Association held its annual meeting, including an address by Gen. Chas. Devens, a portrait presentation by Hon. Robert C. Winthrop, and election of honorary members including Hon. Grover Cleveland and several major generals.
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Boston, June 17.—Bunker Hill day was observed here to-day as a close holiday. The most interesting feature of the day was the carnival and trades' procession, which started at 8:30 o'clock, and paraded the principal streets in four grand divisions. There was also a parade, beginning at 1:30 o'clock p. m., of military and civic organizations. The celebrations will end with fireworks and open air concerts in the two principal squares this evening.
The annual meeting of the Bunker Hill Monument Association was held to-day. Gen. Chas. Devens delivered the annual address. Hon. Robert C. Winthrop presented the association with his crayon portrait of Webster, taken in 1846. The following honorary members were elected: Hon. Grover Cleveland, Maj. Gens. John W. Schofield, Alfred H. Terry, and Oliver O. Howard.
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Boston
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June 17
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celebrations proceeded with processions, parades, fireworks, and concerts; annual meeting included address delivery, portrait presentation, and election of honorary members.
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Bunker Hill day observed as a close holiday with carnival and trades' procession at 8:30 a.m. in four divisions, military and civic parade at 1:30 p.m., and evening fireworks and concerts. Annual Bunker Hill Monument Association meeting held with address by Gen. Chas. Devens, presentation of Webster's 1846 crayon portrait by Hon. Robert C. Winthrop, and election of honorary members.