The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-21
GRANT AND THE CHILDREN
REVIEWING TUE FUTURE MEN AND WOMEN OF
THE NATION AT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
THE SAFEGUARD OF FREEDoM-coMING

THE NATION AT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
THE SAFEGUARD OF FREEDoM-coMING
EvENTs-MAYoR sroKLEY's LOYAL ZEAL.
- PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 90 1879.
~ In the programme for General Grants week
tcrtainment to-day was known as "School Day." be-
cause of the parade of pupils of the public schools
The General began this. his fifth day here. by at
tending with his wife. luncheon at MIR. Childs at
which there present to meet him Secretary
Evarts, ex- Minister Welsh. l.. z. Morton. member OF
Congress- of New York General A. T. Goshorn. of
Centennial notoriety; Rev. DR.. Morton. rector of
st. James Protestant Episcopal Church (of which
Mr. Childs has lately become vestryman). and
others. s t.t
ADDRESSING THE SCHOOL CHILDREN.
After lunch General Grant with Mr. Childs and
his guests accompanied by ladies'. took carriages to
the Academy of Music which was filed with the
girls of the public schools awaiting his arrival.
At half-past two O'Clock General Grant appeared
upon the stage accompanied by Governor Hoyt and
Mr. J. p. Wckersham, Mayor Stokley. Bishop Smp-
SON. of the Methodist Episcopal Church the present
United States Cabinet officers ana members of Gen.
eral Grants Cabinet; Judges OF the Supreme Court
Pennsylvania. the United States courts the Court
of Common Pleas and Orphans Courts OF Philadel-
pima; president trustees and professors OF the
universities and colleges; Messrs. George w.
Childs A. J. Drexel, Thomas Mast and james W.
Hurper DR.; Pres dents OF Select and Common Coun-
ellis Committee of Arrangements OF the Board of
Public EducdtiOn; JOINT Committee OF Arrangements
of City Councils; members of the Board OF Public
Education: officers of the army and navy; former
officers of the army and navy; editors OF the various
newspapers and the State Senators from the Sena-
toria districts of Philadelphia. On the entyee OF the
distinguished guest there long and loud applause
from the youth in the audience and then the l. 200
voices burst out in one grand chorus OF "See. tho
Conauering Hero Comes" When this had con-
cluded Mr.. Edward Steel the president OF the Board
of Education, delivered tie address OF welcome.
At the conclusion OF his remarks General Grant, in
quiet tone. said that he thanked the President of
the Board OF Education for their kind welcome. He
said :-"rhe safeg uard of all power il free republic
Is wide diffusion of knowledge Most of the States
have been fortunate in that regard as Pennsyl
wanna but doubt not that the country will pro-
gress in this direction until common school educa-
ton shall be within the reach OF all These chill
dren," he added, shave good reason to thank the
gentlemen of the educational department Of this
city the privileges accorded them In concln-
sion the General reiterated his thanks, bowed to
President Steel and the school girls and then took
his seat amid round of applause.
Next Oh the programme came the american
Hymn," by Keller-a chorus in two parts-which
was excellently sung. "Down in the Dewy DELL.
by Smart. next sung by the pupils OF the Girls
MIR. j. p. Wickersham, Superintendent OF Public
instruction in Pennsylvania.
REVIEWING THE BOYS.
All the boys schools we're marshaled at Fair
mount avenue and Broad street, in the northern Sec
ton OF the city. and the scene was exceedingly
animated one. Each section bore q banner. having
on 1t a particular device, well as small flags. In
the line of march the boys passed down Broad street.
up Walnut to Twenty second counternarching to
General Grant at the Academy Of Music.
and down Chestnut. passing passing the Mayor at
The lowering aspect OF the weather and the prospect
of long. muddy tramp over such payements as
perfectly at home did not dampen the ardor OF the
boys who had turned out in good spirits and in large
numbers. Along the route OF the parade crowds OF
men ana women cheered them.
CITY's BANQUET.
General Grant was driven to the Academy of Fine
Arts where the cty's reception took place. This
lasted from Ave to nine T. M, during which time
entered aud paid their respects to the
ex-President The Academy was decorated in the
bunting and q magnificent floral display. The door,
ways and galleries were handsomely festooned with
laurel. looped in the middle with rustic basket
suspended from each loop. The flags of all
nations arranged ut the eastern end Of
gallery proper was mass Of exotic plants, in the
midst of which was bust OF the General. The ex-
President. with Mayor stokley. occupied position
on the platform the rear of which formed grand
garden scene. When the doors were closed at nine
O'Clock there line, four deep. extending four
blocks. From the A-s'emy the General was driven
to St. Georges Hail. at the Of Thirteenth and
Arch streets, where the banquet rendered by the
city OF Philadelphia given. commencing at half
mast nine p. M There were about Ave hundred in
vitations issued. which included the members Of
Congress from the CITY, members OF the Legislature.
Judges of the courts heads OF the city departments
and members OF the City Councils. General Grant
occupied seat at table on the platform reserved
for the Mayor who presided. Judges OF the courts
and members of the reception committee. The
General remained only about ten minutes, having
an enlargement to I'LL elsewhere.
GIVING THE BOOM ANOTHER PUSH.
Mayor Stokely, in calling the company to order,
said that they had met two years and half ago
called together to say goodby to their illustrious
guest, who was starting his tour OF the world
The General had made that tour, having visited all
the princes and potentates of Europe, and being
cordially received by all. He now returned In good
bodily health ready TO- be called to any future scr:
vice. The General, Mayor Stokely said, regretted
that he had pressing engagement which he was
obliged to keep.
al have nothing more to say. but to bid you good
ipht and to thank you for the courtesies / have
always received in this good city Of Philadelphia.
General Grant then departed. and the remainder
OF the evening devoted to social enjoyment.
GREAT EVENT.
The only important event yet in prospect Is the
grand reception Of General Grant on Tuesday even
ing next by the Union League Club. manager
active on the Committee OF Arrangements said:-
Nearly FIVE hundred invitations have been sent
out to distinguished people. We have now, from
information just received. every reason to believe
the President and Mrs. Hayes and the members OF
his Cabinet and their wives will be present In adj
diton all the members of Grants old Cabinet, all the
Governors. the entire Congressionai delegation OF
United States naval and army officials OF note, repre-
sentatves of foreign Powers, bishops OF all denom
nations, the United States and State and City Judi
ciary and all civic dignitares We think that fully
twenty five hundred ladies and gentlemen will be
gathered at the League this occasion, and
commodations are based upon scale ut least
this number. The League has charge of the General
on tina. day. but it will give him needed rest until
a.
used for dancing. the whole second floor for banquet
ting rooms first floor will be devoted to the recep
ton and the billiard hall will be used cloak
room. In the dancing hall the music will be fur
nished by the Germania orchestra. under the baton
of Charles NJ. Schmitz while the First Regiment
Band, under Bandnaster Beck, will be stationed on
the second floor. The front of the building will be
covered with an awning SO arranged as to make an
addition room on the pavement and 1t will be mag
nilcently decorated with evergreens, flags, corps
badges and other emblens. under the supervion OF
Mrs Taylor. The interior OF the building will present
u most brilliant spectacle. James l.. Claghorn will
escort General Grant from the hall to the League
where the address OF welcome will be delivered by
Mr.. George H. Boxer. The reception will be from
eight to nine, and then will follow the dancing"
GENERAL GRANTS APPROACHING VISIT TO HIS
MOTHER IN JERSEY CITY.
Mrs. Grant, the mother Of the General, resides on
Jersey City Heights, at the house OF Mr.. Corbin.
She is past her eighty-second year and is yet
possessed OF vigor and activity rarely enjoyed at
such an advanced age reporter of the HERALD