, 1889-05-01
THE DOUBLE HOLIDAY.
Observance of Arbor Day and the
Centennial.
Exercises and Tree Planting at ths
School.
Services at Cathedral, Convent and
a Church.
THE SCHOOLS.

were in progress at the Central school
when a reporter for THE LEADER ap-
preached that magnificent edifce yester-
day morning. The stars and stripes
foated over the great building, while
the sun shone brightly on freshly
planted trees swayed gently by the re-
freshing breeze. From a distance could
be heard the inspiring strains of the pat
riotic Tramp, tramp the boys are march
ing" The words and music of the grand
air came from a hundred throats and
with a fervor seldom eaualled. The sons
and daughters of their brave fathers and
true hearted mothers were keenly enjoy
ing the rendition OF the song. They we're
fully alive to its significance.
The music came from a room in one of
the wings and was heard no more when
the visitor entered the hallway of the
main building. Another sound none the
less pleasing and perhaps even more
timely fell upon the ears as the ascent of
the stairs leading to the high school de-
partment was made. 1t was the earnest
tones of Mr.. A. A. Forshee, who was en-
Pertaining a large audience by the delivery
of an excellent Grafton on Washington"
The young orator paid a glowing tribute
to the illustrious and immortal who for
his services, bravery, disinterested love of
country, accomplishments and peculiar
fitness was chosen first president of the
grand union Of American states. The
historical portion of the address was ac-
curate and well constructed, while the
closing peroration. including appropriate
mention of Arbor day, was a rhetorical
gem.
Miss Edith Rowen recited in fne style
the poem Bunker Hill" The produce
ton is a rare bit of purely American verse
with healthy sentiment, and was handled
exceedingly well by the young lady.
Song, "Consecration"-School.
America among the Nations was the
title of Miss May Tuttle's grafton. The
birth place of liberty received proper re-
cognition in Miss Tuttle's production,
which by the way was of a high order of
literary merit. That the constitutional
government as ~inaugurated with the in
a%uguration Of Washington was a complete
success was evident from the progress of
the nation. the happiness of its people
and the stability of its grand institutions
To be convinced of the wisdom of our
forefathers one had to but notice that
America was a model for other govern
ments and the refuge of the oppressed and
liberty loving.
Miss Annie Morley recided the thrill
lug Independence Bell" a poem in
which is incorporated the touching story
Of the death from Joy Of the old man who
rang the independence bell ''proclaiming
liberty throughout the land" The dellv-
cry was very fine, as the result of careful
training.
Spring Song'-Double duet.
Miss Cola Mcdonald, the high school
principal now introduced Hon. j. G..
Baird, whose opening sentence was to the
effect that he had not had time to pre-
pare a brief address. He reverted to a
century ago and spoke of the trials of the
founders of the government and the re-
markable constitution formulated and
still in force. When Washington as
sumed his exalted office the constitution
became a thing of life and it had been
strengthened as time passed until now it
was i~mpregnable.
Chorus, "Oh, Glorious Day"-School.
Hon. Gibson Clark was the next
speaker. The history Of the nation for
the 100 years past was a glorious record
well kept. The union was small and
weak in the beginning, but there had
been wonderful strides and now America
occupied the very front rank. All this ad.
vancement, all the achievements of the
nation were attributable to the grand and
steadfast patriotism of the people. A
profitable study for the youth of the coun,
try was the character and career of Wash.
ington and his life was an example for all,
Song, pilgrim Fathers, Selected
chorus.
Duet-Arcbie Hale and Professor Pas.
more.
While awaiting the arrival of Delegate
Carey the audience was favored with a
few remarks from Judge Carroll, who is
a great ~favorite with the high school pu.
pills. Washington loved trees and this
fact made the idea of arbor day still a
grander one. Mount Vernon, once the
home of the first president was neutral
ground during the war and the speaker
had slept on the place the night before
the battle of fredericksburg.
Delegate Carey objected to being called
upon suddenly to address a critical audi
ence full OF the spirit of the occasion.
This was the centennial of the inauguration
OF a form of government which had done
more good for all mankind than any other
institution Of similar character. In the