The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-16
OUR COMING GREAT FESTIVAL.

OUR COMING GREAT FESTIVAL.
GRAND PREPARATIONS ron THE NATIONS ONE
HuNDREDTH BIRTHDAy-ADDREss OF THE
CENTENNIAL CoMMIrTEE.
meeting OF tho Centennial Celebration Committee
was held last evening at tho Fifth Avenue Ho,ol Col
onc Rush. c. Hawkins presiding Unanimity and
thusasm marked the proceedings throughout and tho
indications that the forthcoming demonstration
under the auspices Of this patriotic organization in
honor ofthe hundredth anniversary Of tho nations
BIRTH will DO tho grandcst and most imposing wit
messed within the limits Of the Empire City. Conspicu-
Gus among those present last evening Mr. Thurlow
Weed, whose wise suggestions met in every instance
with hearties recognition The main object Of the
gathering to receive the reports OF the various SUBJ
committees chosen to make the necessary preliminary
arrangements Tor tho occasion and the carrying
the proposed colossal programme.
Mr.. Augustus schcll OF the Committee GU Ode, Ora
ton and Invitations reported that an invitation hud
been extended to Charles Francis Adams deliver the
oration but that owing prior engagement, no was
reluctantly compelled to decline.
The Rev. Dr. Storrs Of Brooklyn, had. however
kindly consented to deliver the grafton in the Academy
OF Music, aud the Rev. Or. Adams would ofrcr up
prayer Mr. William Cullen Bryant had written an
odo for the occasion which would DO delivered with
appropriate surroundings. General Dix had accepted
an invitation TO preside at the meeting
General shaler. Chairman Of the Committee on Pro-
cession Iluminaons, Decorations and Folico, read
very encouraging report OF the prospects OF the parade
The cooperation OF all the available military had
been requested, and the replies in every in
stance wore exceedingly gratifying Repre-
sentatives of tho Irish, German, Italian and
Cuban societies had sgniGcd their earnest desire TO
participate in the great demonstration The Mayor
would also take great interest in the proceedings ard
would review tho procession al convenient point
The report OF the subcommittee on iluminatons
discovery gratifying, and together with that presented
by General Shaier, was unanimously adopted.
The Chairman OF the Committee Music recon-
mended that after the usnering OF the great procession
lcry salntss shall be fired and church bells rung. and
that then all the binds shall open the musical pro-
eranne by playing Hail. Colnmbia' that this shall be
followed by categorical tabicau, emblemac
hrewrk piece; that the Centennial Sacrgerbund shall
then sing 'The Heavens Are Telling" which grand
musical exercise shall be followed by another emblem.
attic pyrosrchnic piece and tho chorus HAL Thee, Alta
luntan The committee recommends that other
ireworx displays s0a'. succeed ana 'hss al.es
the bands shall close tho with medley OF
tlonal airs On the morning OF the Fourth the great
meeting is TO be held in the Academy OF Music Then
will be sung hymn by Schubert after which prayer
will be said TINS will be followed by the ode written
for the occasion by William Cullen Bryant and
music II will be sung by the entire asscmbasc. Then
will succeed the Grafton then the 'Song OF lS75n the
meeting concluding Win tue singing oil
'sTiE STAR srANGLED BANNER"
Mr.. Henry havemcycr, Chairman Of the Committee
on Finance reported progress and stated that every
effort being made to render the celebration worthy
Aitr some discussion General shaicr moved the
following resolution, which was unanimously
adopted:-
Resolved That tho Finance COMMITTEES DO requested to
extend TO the general PUZZLE he cordial
expense. q this srana Centennial ana thar the
eeiyed be published in the daily from time 70 time
The Treasurer, Mr. Henry Havemeycr OF No Is
Wall street, will receive subscriptions
Colonel hawkins then read the following
ADDRESS or THE SEw YORK CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
COMMITTEES TO riig CITIZENS or NEw York.
II proper tnat the great metropolis Of the western
hemisphere should, IN some appropriate manner,
nations birth Never before, in The history Of any
country ., has 80 much been accomplished .as
Of the nation--has sprung into existence
as n by magic. and Its thousands OF miles
OF arteries carry She results Of lie enterprise to the
far on boundaries Of vast continent while its electric
nerves spread It's daily history the whole world
In hundred years new civilization has brought forth
nation or more than Iorly millions Of souls, al work.
ing together solve the g.and problem Of govern
ment founded upon The largest liberty tor the iBdl-
vidual CONSISTENT with gco order and upon the equal
ny OF all before the Law.
New York has many special reasons for commcmo-
rating In a becoming manner,
THIS HuSDREDTH ANNIVERSARY.
Under the influence OF FREQ govern It has In
century become, high scnse, imperial city.
progress rs dcntlLed Win nearly OF tue great
evenss that have been accompl shed by physical
during its existence The r-rcachins enter
prise Of ITS citizens and the magnitude OF Their
dcrtakings are admired wherever civilization
is known, and the greatness OF its local
achievements has been acknowledged by all nat,ons.
Recognizing these iacts believing that the citizens
Of New York have right 10 DC proud OF the
position which this metropolis maintains among the
great cities Of the world, and having DO CRATE
ful for the many blessings which its prosperity has be-
slowed upon them. this committee earnestly requests
that ALL irrespective OF nationality race. creed condi
color join suitable patriotic demoIlstra.
ton which VIII commence durias the night Of the sd
OF July extend into the morning OF the 18th and con-
tinue through that day Tho success OF the demon
stration may largely depend upon the interest which
individuals may take IN L. The committee eau only
general plan, and they rely upon the patriotic
sentiment OF citizens for its success.
II is tho dcSrc of the committee that every building
In the city shall be illuminated o'clock r. A.
OF the 81 day OF July until bait past of the
lng Of the 4th also that all the buildings shall be suit
ably decorated during Those hours well during the
day and evening Of the 4th.
II Is recommended that tho church congregations
and other societies associations assemble at their
respective hours meeting at some convenient hour
Tho day The Fourth OF July Tor The purpose OF re-
turning thanks to the trea OF the tor the
many blessing bestowed upon us ss nation and also
10 listen 20 the reading OF the Declaration OF Inde-
pcndencc and patriotic discourse, other services
appropriate Tor the occasion.
RUSH Q. HAWKINS, Chairman.
JonS = PARNgs, secretary.
Thuriow Weed, Chairman VI Committee on Ode Ora
ton ana Invitations. Alexander smaller. Chairman OF
Committee Procession, IIuminatons, Decorations
and Police; Henry Havcmcycr. Chairman Of Commit