[Enfield Centennial Celebration]

Date1915 – 1916

AbstractIntertitle: “Enfield 1915 Made for Gala Theatre Enfield, Mass.” Shot of people standing by railroad track, homes, street, and storefronts. A man addresses the camera. Building with sign: Eckelley. Intertitle: “The Fathers Of Our Town Josiah W. Flint Frank E. Hamilton Chas. W. Felton” followed by shot of fathers standing and posing for the camera. Shot of ladies weaving straw hats who smile at the camera. Intertitle: “Enfield Suffragettes” followed by shot of suffragettes marching in with a banner that says “Votes [sic] Women” Intertitle: “Enfield Has An Automobile For Every Forty Inhabitants” shot of automobiles driving down street followed by horse-drawn carriages, a bike, and a boy pushing another boy in a wagon. Intertitle: “1816 1916 Enfield Centennial July 2, 3, and 4 1916” Intertitle: “[sic] petuate Enfield’s Centennial Celebration for years to come, that the future generations may view with pride the achievements of their fathers and grandfathers. It is not a private enterprise, but rather a community affair, being supported and financed by different organizations and individuals of the town. The cost is considerable and your generous support is earnestly solicited. Any cash contribution will be greatly appreciated.” Intertitle: "G.A.R. Parade” Shot of band marching down street followed by group of men in suits and hats. Shot of monument. Intertitle: “Commander E. H. Moore Post 211, G.A.R.” Shot of Mr. Moore speaking to an audience from decorated platform. Man stands and poses alone for the camera (resembles A.S. Roe, pictured later). Intertitle: “Henschel Male Quartet renders selections for the occasion” followed by shot of four men singing. Intertitle: “Left to right, A.S. Roe, Daniel Denny, E.H. Moore and W. S. Stocking” Shot of four men standing/posing for camera. Intertitle: “Baseball Ware vs. Enfield” followed by shot of baseball game. Intertitle: “Dawson at bat” Intertitle: “Enfield Baseball Team” shot of team laughing and posing for camera. Intertitle: “Mutt and Jeff” followed by shot of very small man standing under the arm of a very tall man. Very tall man smokes a cigarette and lifts hat off of small man’s head. Intertitle: “Enfield Volunteer Fire Dept.” Shot of firefighters standing with truck and equipment in EFD uniforms. They move a water wagon out of the fire house, wheel the hose behind. Horse drawn fire truck and shots of fire fighting. Intertitle: “Parade” followed by men in uniform on horses (police?). Shot of a marching band. Horse-drawn carriage floats. A cabin on a wagon approaches the camera. Intertitle: “Antique Floats Log Cabin Walter Bliss 1st Prize $15.00” more carriage floats go by. Intertitle “Smiths [sic] Village Industry 2nd Prize $10.00” followed by shot of float. Intertitle: “Best Decorated Floats Union Grange Belchertown 1st Prize $15.00” with shot of decorative floats. Enfield Fire Department with fire wagons go by. Intertitle: “Walking Squad ‘Sons of Enfield from Springfield’ Loving Cup” followed by shot of men with American flags and boys in uniform. More floats. Intertitle: “Horribles Edward Wilder 1st Prize $15.00” shot of horse-drawn wagon – the horse and driver are in costume – driver resembles a witch. Costumed men and women follow the wagon. Intertitle: “Gale Stevens 2nd Prize $10.00” shot of dressed up people in wagon. A man follows wearing folding chairs or wooden frames around his neck. Shots of decorated automobiles. Intertitle: “Best Decorated Automobiles Greenwich Grange 1st Prize $15.00” shot of more automobiles. Intertitle: “Preparedness J.E. Hess, 2nd Prize $10.00” (cataloger note: I believe J.E. Hess was meant to get first prize due to next title indicating another 2nd prize winner). Car drives by with military rifle and two men set up in back/over top of car. “Quabbin Club and D.A.R. 2nd Prize $10.00” followed by shot of carriage. Footage of parade spectators on the sidelines. Intertitle: “Judges’ stand” followed by shot of judges. A woman pushes a baby in a carriage toward the camera. Woman hands the baby to a man who poses with the baby for the camera. He puts his hat on the baby’s head. Shot of baby in diaper and blanket (bare legs), laying in the carriage. Shot of a baby dressed and taking wobbly steps toward a tree and then from the tree into a man’s arms.