New-York tribune., 1879-09-30
GENERAL GR4N7'AGAiy UNDER FIRE.

sHOwTRED WITH BOUQUETS BY ABOUT THIRTY
THOUSAND SCHOOL CRtLDREN-HE FACEs THE
DEMONSTRATION BRAvELY.
SAN FRANClsCo, Sept. 20.-GeDeral Grants recep-
ton of the public school children at Woodward Gar
dens to-day was the most enthusiastic attention he
has yet received. Before IL o'clock not less than
90 900 children swarmed the gardens and later on
there were 80, ,O0O
At half-past / the Generals arrival was heralded
by the discharge of cannon and the vOciferOus
cheers OF the Lincoln School boys, who were drawn
up at the entrance "a guard Of honor The Cen
rraI was escorted by the Board of Education. and
walked between the files of children, who crowded
every ayenue. to the pavilion, where stage had
beon arranged for tho reception of the party. Ten
thousand boys and girls were crowded in the build
inQ and as the General made his appearance, cheers,
stamping, whistling snd cat calling broke out III Il
deafenrn. manner. whie from every part of the
building bouquets were rained upon the stage aud
it's occupants.
After a few minutes the enthusiastic children
were reduced to comparative quietudc, when llr.
Heister, president Of tho Board Of Education, adj
dressed General Gran. briefly in words Of welcome.
Another uprosrious outburst ofapplsuse followed,
after which General Grant addressed his audience
to the following effects
1t gratifying sight to witness this evidence OF edu-
ce efion Al privileges afforded by this young city The
crowds gathered nsds and outside he building indicate
that every csd d. for school - provided for
When education GENERALLY diifuscd We may feel as-
aured OF psrm -ncy and perpotuity ot our instt
Tho grsaIs. danger to our people grows OUT ol
Ignorance aud tBs evidence OF universe y OF education
Dest gpardntcs OF your oyai'y To American prn-
cip!cs.
At the conclusion Of his remarks General Grant
and the Board of EdGcation made their way out of
the building. Following the winding avenues of
the gardens they proceeded To the great amphthea-
ire on tho other side of the grounds. Children by
thousands lined walks aud pclted the party with
BOUQUETS while Shrl cheers and the continual rat
tie of the drums with which each class provided
created bedlam Of noise. On reaching The amphi-
theatre where at least 10000 boys and girls were
massed. the storm Of floral missiles became
heavier. The General took seat at the
front OF the platform, and the assembled
throngs then marched by ~ enable each person 10
obtain "a good look at hi8. As the enthusiastic
throng surged by hundreds of hands were thrust
ont Tor passing shake and the demand Tor anto-
graphs was altogether beyond the Generals ability
10 supply.
A shower Of flowers was kept up despite the efforts
of the teachers and members Of the Board To stay
H. and the party was almost overwhelmed with
these tributes Al least $4,000 children were pres
emit and although the.teas srers were able to maln-
tain reasonably good order. IL was impossible 10 re-
strain the holiday spirits Of Tho mass within the
bounds OF decOIun. At l O'clock tine young lrgions
we're still marching past'zn review with drums,
banners notices and hags. .ivhle the General nam
tanned his position and t-ced constant fire oi
bouquets with his accusteaf,d tenacity aud pluck.