The record-union., 1892-02-23
WASHINGTON AND COLUMBUS.
Anniversary Celebration by the Inn
proved Order of Red Men.
The Old Pavilion Crowded to the Doors
"A Splendid Entertainments
Historical TabIeaux.

Never did the Old Pavilion present
such brilliant scene as it did last night.
The occasion was the Red Mems Column
bian and Washington celebration = in
honor of the four hundredth anniversary
of the discovery of America and the one
hundred and sixtieth anniversary of the
birth Of Washington.
The spacious hall was elegantly dec
GRATED, and at the north end had been
erected handsomely draped stage. The
place was literally jammed with people,
and they all brought their patriotism
and enthusiasm with them. The enter
talnment was an immensely success
ful one throughout. 1t consisted of
series of finely gotten-up historical tab
leaux, and literary and musical selec-
tions
John Hartman acted as master of GER
emonies, and first introduced Past Great
Sachem Grove l.. Johnson, who deliv-
cred brief address. Mr.. Johnson said
IL was unnecessary to eulogize George
Washington. Every American knew all
about him. His history is the history OF
our country. His life is as familiar to
every schoolboy as to the aged man.
HIS great goodness, his achievements as
a warrior, his purity as a statesman
these qualities grow brighter with years.
III has been many years since he was ON
earth, but his brilliancy is even more
marked and more to be observed now than
when be departed this life. Since then we
| have seen our little States grow and
flourish, as the world well knows The
great cardinal principle underlying the
life OF that man, which makes his mem
DRY so lmperlShable, was that he loved
his country. He was an American at all
times and under all circumstances. He
believed in the future Of this land and
taught patriotism. The lesson he taught
is now taught by the Improved Order of
Red Men. No man can Join this order
without becoming better American or
without becoming in love with his coun-
try.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Johnson's re-
marks the first Of the historical tableaux
was given. The electric lights were
turned out and in the glare of red fire the
curtain rose and showed Columbus sail
ing from the port of Palos, Spain, as he
did on August g. 1892. As the ships
moved out to sea a salute was fired from
a port on the shore. The representation
called forth storms Of applause from the
audience.
While the stage was being prepared for
the next tableau Mrs. Addie Carter rem
dered a pleasing vocal solo, columbus
landing in the New World" was the sec
ond living picture shown. The discov-
erer of America was seen on his knees
holding aloft the royal standard of Spain
and returning thanks to the Almighty,
surrounded by his followers.
A guitar, mandolin and violin trio was
excellently rendered by the VENEZUELA
brothers and Mr.. Brewster after which
Balboa discovering the Pacific Ocean"
was shown. The scene was a most
realistic one, and was literally APP
plauded.
Miss Eva Evans favored the audience
with classical selection on the piano
| and won unstinted applause. Then the
curtain rose again, and this time "De
Soto discovering the Mississippi River''
was seen. The noted explorer occupied
conspicuous place, gazing at the rushing
water. Poor De Soto! 1t was on this ex-
petition that he was seized with fever
which closed, in a few days. his earthly
career. His body was sunk in the
Mississippi at the dead Of night; with
nothing but few broken-hearted men,
the silent stars and the rolling flood, the
chivalric De Soto was committed to his
Watery grave.
Mrs. b. f. Howard next sang charm
ing ballad, and her rich contralto voice
was never heard to better advantage.
Then another tableau was given. This
time The Landing Of the Pilgrims" was
shown. The vessels in which they had
made their long voyage were at anchor in
the harbor, and the Indians watched the
strangers curiously. 1t was very pretty
picture.
After vocal duet by Messrs. MiIliken
and Longbottom, a tableau entitled
Roger Williams, the father of Rhode
Island, entertained by the Indians" was
given. This was followed by recital of
''Hiawatha's Welcome" by Albert Hart.
and then "Marquette's Reception by the
Illinois, was shown. After this came
a vocal solo by Mrs. S. Katzen-
stein; tableau, ''The First sWhite
Men on the Mississippi River;
banjo duet, Messrs. Black and Smith:
tableau, William Penn Making the
Treaty with the Delawares''; vocal solo.
Mrs. j. d. Moynihan; tableau, "Col. Al
len Capturing Ticonderoga"; recitation.
little Anna Laughlin this was one of
the best features on the programmed; tab
leau, washington at Mount Vernon:
selection, orchestra; tableau, "Origin Of
the Improved Order of Red Men at Fort
Miffiin."
This finished the exercises, and then
the floor was cleared for dancing. There
were fully 200 couple in the grand march.
and large as the Pavilion is, the dancers
had no room to spare.