The Bozeman weekly chronicle., 1888-02-29
FEBRUARY 22ND.
Bozeman Does Honor to the Father of his
Country in Joyous Manner,
Parade, Speeches, Music and General Re-
joioing by Patriotic Multitude.

Last wednesday was one of tine pret-
test of the glorious spring days which
have favored this portion of the country
since the middle of January. The sun
shone brightly and the weather was as
mild as summers day. No finer day
could have been selected for the celebra-
tion with which the patriotic people of
Bozeman and surrounding country
honored lin vino was first in the
hearts of his countrymen."
Promptly at 1880 the G. A. r. organiza-
ton, Troop b. N. G. Of NJ, and the fire
departments marched to the head of
Broadway, where, headed by the Boze
man band of over thirty peices, the pro-
cession marched in the following order
through Main Street to Central Avenue
to the NJ. E. church First the Mayor
and CITY Council, the band, the q. A. H..
the fire departments and the militia. On
arriving at the church, the militia and
fire departments took their stations in
the two alsles while the veterans march
ed in single file between the ranks of
both organizations and took seats in
front. The building, although the larg.
est in town was crowded to its utmost
capacity, many being compelled to stand
while the less fortunate failed to gain
admission at all.
Mayor Bogcrt first addressed the
audience by paying high tribute to the
memory of him in whose honor the
celebration was planned and struck
popular chord by adding that if there
was anyone present who was opposed to
the erection of city hall with a capa-
city to seat everyone who wished to al
tend such an entertainment as this, he
hoped that they would now see the nee.
essity of such building.
After the orening prayer of Rev. MIR.
Hall, the band played selection. This
was followed by the reading of Washing
tons Farewell Address by Judge Luce,
who impressively delivered the address
with his usual dignity and grace. The
Glee Club then sang national air,
creditable rendition which was greeted
with salvos ofapplause. Mrs Chas. Soper
presided at the organ and Miss Lulu
Cleveland with her rare voice led the
singing.
Hon. Caldwell Edwards, the orator of
the day, was then announced. In view
of the short notice given Mr.. Edwards,
was obliged to read his Grafton which
weakened somewhat the beauty and eff
fectlveness of his thoughts. The address
was short, reviewing first the life and
public services of Washington it followed
up the history of the country to the pre-.
sent day, when the speaker pointed out
what he conceived to be the mietakes of
our governmental policy, which, in his
opinion 'onfilcted very seriously with
the admonitions OF Washington.
Alter more music By the band and
song by the Glee Club, the large audi
ence was dismissed by Rev. NJ, streator.
The procession was then reformed and
to the music of the band, the militia was
reviewed by the members of The city
council. After this the pand PLAYED
several tunes while stationed before their
own headquarters, to the delight of the
crowd which lined the streets. This
concluded the daylight entertainment.
At the ball in the evening, given under
the auspices Of the q. A. r. the enjoy
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