The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-08-24

the divine sacrifice and listened TO the
sermon Of the day with great attention
and devotion. Sixty persons had the
happiness OF receiving their divine
Lord and Redeemer, in the wonderful
sacrament OF bis love. Seventeen In
disns made their first communion, and
couple of the oldest scholars were
joined III wedlock, to the great
satisfaction OF their parents and friends
The royal "Lte -Nissa e.t" terminated
the religious singing, so sweetly exc
cuted during the service by both
whites and Indians After thanksgiv-
ing. the large assemblag- left the
church in perfect order. At p. NJ the
church bell called the people for pro-
ces,ion. which was promtly organized
and soon presented n most im posing
sight. -Four hundred indians, dressed
like their white brethren, were arrang-
ed by tribes and marched two By two,
having al their head their chiefs and
leaders. bearing flags OF true peace and
banners of true union After the In
dams came the white ladies and the
humble sister. of charity leading and
FOL owing thtir t"enty-sIx pupils. no
we're very neatly and ,iGlIy dressed.
Four of them, ia white robes and
crowned with natural flowers. We're
carrying modestiy aud gracefully the
statue Of the immaculate Virgin Of
virgins. The male scholars came next.
carrying the banI.er ut ST. Peter and
singing be Litany Of the Queen OF all
Saints The last but not the least part
of this procession was formed by the
clergy and many white gentleman of
different denominations, paying i'll
unison and beautiful harmony, the tri-
butte of respect honor and glory, so
justly due TO the most wonderful
virgin who gave birth to the
Divine Redeemer of mankind,
AMI thus crushed the head of the
internal serpent. In front of the whites
was seen the pious and edifying Indian
Agent. Major Edmond Mallet, carrying
the glorious banner of the faithful
guardian of the Most Holy Family"
No doubt the plous songs and harmoni-
Gus canticles in the varied tunes and
different languages repeated by the
echo of the neighboring hills of lula
lip, were also heard agreeably all over
the Eternal Hills of the Heavenly Jeru-
salem. On the return of the procession
solemn benediction Of the most blessed
sacrament ended the church service of
the day.
At 3 o'clock P NJ, the drum and bu-
gle ANNOUNCED out doors. the opening OF
the school-boys' examination. Soon q
large number of witnesses surrounded
the little band of young Indian mnsi-
clans, on platform made by nature
The Examination commenced ty an in
vocation to the Divine Spirit of Light,
and proceeded successfully throughout
the following programme: 1. Christian
doctrine. 2 Recalling and spelling. 3.
English grammar. 4. Writing. 5.
History. 6. Geography. 7. Arithme.
tic. The whole being sweetly inter-
mixed with various songs, addresses,
dialogues and speeches on several we'll
selected subjects. The exhibition lasted
three hours and every body seemed to be
well pleased with the progress of the
CHliuicH Cohe persons IeElarkeu Iuat
1t would be difficult tor many white chill
dron to surpass the red scholars of Tu-
lalip.
After large distribution of suitable
prizes, the eloquent and eentlemanly
Agent. Major E. Mallet, addressed the
assemblage In most appropriate.
touching and effective manner The
Jealous agent earnestly endeavored at
the close of his remarks. to impress on
the minds OF the parents the imperative
duty of procuring for their children the
great benefit of Christian education.
The Indians answered by beautiful
song OF thanksgiving. After which the
school children left their seats and
mingled their Joy with the joy OF heir
parents and friends WITNESS.