1926: "History Will Be Repeated July Fifth"

History Will Be Repeated July Fifth (1926)
Source: Pacific Commercial Advertiser. Honolulu: July 3, 1926.

Periods in America and Hawaii will be Symbolized.

PARADE OUTLINED

Thirty-four Floats in Three Divisions to Participate

Thirty-four floats, symbolizing different periods in American and Hawaiian history, will form a part of the Fourth of July pageant and parade in Honolulu Monday morning, July 5.

The line of march will be from Thomas square along Beretania street to the Capitol grounds, leaving Thomas Square at 9:30 a.m., and passing the reviewing stand at Iolani palace at 10 a.m.

Each float will keep a distance of 25 feet from the float ahead of it. There will be three divisions of this feature, 12 representing the period from 1776 to 1826, 11 from 1826 to 1876, and 11 from 1876 to 1926. 

War veterans and members of patriotic organizations will assemble on King street Waikiki of Victoria street, with the head of the column at Victoria street, including Legionnaires, women of the auxiliary, G.A.R. men, and Spanish war soldiers. 

That unit of the parade will be known as the veterans' and patriotic section. Veterans desiring transportation should telephone Samuel Wilder King, chairman of the committee in charge, by noon today. 

Space is being allotted in the parade for all organizations that have signified intentions to participate, according to King. 

ENTRIES AND SUBJECTS

The entries, and the subjects symbolized, together with the organizations presenting them are:

"Spirit of '76," Pennsylvania Society.
"Signing of the Declaration of Independence," Sojourners club, Mr. Fleming, chairman.
"Liberty Bell," United States navy.
"Betsy Ross," Aloha Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Mrs. N.M. Benyas, chairman.
"Evolution of the American Flag," Girl Scouts, Mrs. David Oleson, chairman.
"Benjamin Franklin at the Court of Louis XVI," St. Louis College, Brother August, chairman.
"The First Law of Kamehameha," Order of Kamehameha, John C. Lane, chairman.
"Louisiana Purchase," Columbus Welfare, Mrs. Swan, chairman.

BREAKING OF TABU

"Breaking of the Tabu," Daughters of Hawaii, Mrs. Charles Chillingsworth, chairman.
"Magellan's Discovery of the Pacific Ocean," Minerva club, Dr. L.R. Gasper, and Jose C. Sousa, chairmen.
"Daniel Boone," Punahou school, Mrs. E.A. Ross, chairman.
"Court of Queen Kaahumanu," Kaahumanu Society, Mrs. Alfred Smythe, chairman.
"Presentation of the First American Treaty" Daughters and Sons of Hawaiian Warriors, Mrs. A.P. Taylor, chairman.
"War with Mexico," Y.M.C.A., Scott Brainard, chairman.
"Reception of Commodore Perry at the Court of Japan," Japanese Society of Hawaii., K. Yamamoto, chairman.
"Covered Wagon," United States army.
"Civil War," American Legion auxiliary, Unit No. 1, Mrs. Harry Cooper, chairman.
"Emancipation of the Slaves," Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Harry Murray, chairman.

CHINESE WELCOME

"Five Chinese Nations Welcoming America," Chinese Community of Honolulu, W.C. Lee, chairman.
"Chinese Industry in American Railroad Development," Hawaiian Chinese Civic association, Dr. Dai Yen Chang, chairman.
"China Expressing Friendship for America, Chinese Community of Honolulu, W.C. Lee, chairman. 
"Flags Famous in American History," Boy Scouts, Sam Robley, chairman.
"Five Islands of Hawaii, Hui Manawa Lea, Mrs. Hoapili, chairman.
"Rough Riders of '98," Schofield Unit, American Legion auxiliary, Mrs. C.W. Weeks, chairman.
"Liberty Welcoming the Immigrants," Pan-Pacific Union, C.W. Kurokawa, chairman.
"From Sail to Wing," United States navy air base, Comdr. M.B. McComb, chairman.

AMERICAN SOLDIER

"American Soldier of 1918," Honolulu Post, American Legion, W.A. Anderson, chairman.
"Overseas Events of the World War," Kamehameha Schools, Mrs. W.B. Caldwell, chairman.
"World War Activities," American Red Cross, Mrs. Harry L. Dawson, chairman.
"Hut with Doughnuts," Salvation Army, Mr. Tamner, chairman.
"Melting Pot of the Pacific," Kewalo Athletic association, Mrs. John H. Wilson, chairman.
"Influence of America on Korean Home Life," Korean National association, Mr. Choy, chairman.
"Rehabilitation," Hale O Na Alii O Hawaii, Princess Kawananakoa, chairman.
"Spirit of 1926," Y.W.C.A., Mrs. Arthur Withington, chairman.

THOSE ASSISTING

Firms, individuals and organizations pledging tracks on which the floats can be built are the Honolulu Furniture company, Honolulu Construction and Drawing company, City Mill, Honolulu Construction company, Honolulu Planing Mill, United States Army, Lewers & Cooke, Schuman Carriage company, American Factors, Honolulu Dairyman's association, United States Navy, City Transfer, St. Louis College, Chester Clark, T,H. Davies & Co., von Hamm Young Company, and Allen & Robinson.

On Monday afternoon, there will be an old fashioned Fourth of July celebration at the Squattersville playground under the direction of "Mother" Waldron. Monday evening, the tableaux and pageant will conclude the day's festivities with a spectacular program at Iolani palace. 

All merchants in Honolulu have been requested to decorate their buildings today with flags and bunting. Tomorrow morning, patriotic exercises will be observed in the city's churches, and tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock there will be a massed band concert at Kapiolani park, beginning at 3 o'clock.