The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-16
MEXICAN CELEBRATION,
A Grand Gathering at TESTS Garden
Complete Success.

The celebration Of the anniversary Of
the National Independence Of Mexico,
was begun yesterday afternoon by the
Suciedad Bencvolencia Mexioana, by
gathering on Washington square. The
procession was formed by Salas' band,
headed by the Chief. Marshal, Francisco
Galhn. This was followed by assistant
marshals, the young ladies singers, ora
tors and officers Of the organization.
The Sooiadad Benevolenca Moxicnna
with the Mexican aud Texas flags, a
large number OF citizens in lire with
badges, and the rear was brought up by
ciiiz.ns on horseback. The procession
marched around Washington square and
through Dulurosa street to Military
plaza md down South Flores street to
Fos,'s garden.
Arriving at The garden several speech
-. were made 10y MIR. Galan and others.
At early dark the people gathered In
until some 1850 people were on the
grounds when the rain began, and all
repaired 10 the large hall where dancing
was began and kept mp till hnlf past 10
o'clock a this hour the crowd went
to the stand aud Misses l,nsaura Garcia,
Salidella Ramirez, Antonio Flores. Josefa
Campos and Martha Mooney sang the
National hymn In clear sweet voices,
which was received by enthusiastic
cheers and vivas.
At II o'clock, the hour when Cara lii
dago raised the cry of liberty in Dolo-
res, state of Quanaiuato. $50.
Mr. Santiago Warren m de the open
ing address in forcble. well chosen and
patriotic language. In which he spoke of
the sacred privilege and duty to keep
this day when a nation was born In re-
membranCe green. lie was frequently
and loudly applauded.
MIR. Tom Harrison followed in Eng
lish. saying that he felt himself highly
honored In being called on to assist In
celebrating the anniversary OF the INDIE
pendence Of any country. and more es-
pecially that OF Mexico. which was our
next door neighbor, and whose funda-
mental laws were so much like our own.
"The name of Miguel llidalgo Y Co.'S
tilla, stands beside that of Washington
in the history of true patriots.
Mr.. Geronimo Perales, read a chrOnO-
logical sketch of Mexican history. os-
pecialy that of the events of the early
days OF the republic.
John II. Copeland then WAS called on
and spoke few minutes in the same
patriotic and feeling strain of his prede-
cessors. and was loudly applauded.
Miss Martha Mooney. n miss of some
- years, read some patriotic verses In
clear and distinct voice.
Mr.. Augustine Perez closed the eXer-
oises by stirring and patriotic address,
appealing to his fellow countrymen to
always keep this anniversary, let them
be in whaiever.portion of the globe that
fortune might find them.
A national salute was fired, and there
was fine display of fireworks.
After the ceremonies dancing was re-
sumed in the hall, and kept up till late
hour this morning.
Everything passed of in the most
pleasant and successful manner possible.
This afternoon at o'clock the young
ladies will again sing. and plenty Of
speakers will be on hand to entertain
the crowd.
At : p. m. the Mexican Consul, DR.. =.
Ornelas, will be received with the hon
ors due his rank, and the evening will
close with free dancing.