St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-22

A. Castle was the orator, and he stirred
up the patriotism of the children to
high pitch. He spoke of the trials of
Columbus, and then dilated upon his
great triumph. He gave brief and in
teresting history of America down to
the present.
At Hendricks school.
The exercises at this school differed
somewhat from those at the other
schools in the number and diversity of
addresses made. A guard of old yeter-
ans was on hand. The exercises began
outside. Principal Eaton presided.
Comrade Badger delivered short patri-
otto address as the stars and stripes
were being hOisted. The scholars and
their friends numbered over thou
sand. In the building the programmes
consisted of singing, declamations and
short addresses by several well known
citizens.
Leon t. Chamberlin said that Co
lnmbus was properly honored. and de-
served it for his courage and determine
tfen. but his discovery was not of great
ef importance to the world and its hap
piness than that of iIlustriOus inventors,
who through years of toll saw land of
promise in the successful production of
some useful device. Gutenberg, who
made the printing press a success;
Watts. the father of the steam engine;
Elias Howe, who in poverty and distress
produced the sewing machine: Whit
ney, the inventor of the cott0n-gin. and
Edison, who applied electricity to me-
chanlcS, was each Columbus of the
world of mechanism.
Thirteen millions today taking part
In Columbus day exercises compose
mighty army fighting for truth, sobriety,
purity, Intelligence and industry.
j. M. Hawthorne spoke on patient
perseverance as striking character
istic of the life of Columbus, and said
THAT he was as patient as destiny and
as persevering as the ever-returning
tides of the ocean," and eulogiZed his
patience and perseverance in his object
through many long and weary years
until success finally crowned his efforts.
He also referred to Robert Bruce, of
Scotland; Washington and others as
people VINO never gave up, and applied
the lesson to scholars who were liable
to grow weary at their tasks, and spoke
facetiously of the boy and girl whose
mind was on everything except their
studies. In conclusion he said: "My
young friends. let me urge you on this
Columbian day, day
When With energy sublime
Four full centuries burst i'll SplendOr
From the thoruy stem of Time
to patiently persevere in every good
work and task and then, with the favor
OF God. yours will be a useful life. an
honored name, and heaven to crown it
ALL
Rev. A. B. Sage, NJ. l.. Countrvman
and Secretary Hart, of the state board
OF corrections and charities, also ad-
dressed the school.
Other Schools
At the sibley school 400 scholars assem-
bled. AT $50 a. M. the q. A. X. detail of
veterans was met by the color guard of the
school, and escorted TO the exclusively dec
GRATED eighth grade room. where they re-
celved the flag from the principal Miss
Hand Headed by the veterans the different
grades marched out on the school grounds,
where the hosting of the flag was witnessed,
and the official programme carried out. The
orator of the day, Gen. Christopher Colum-
bus Andrews, gave an eloquent address, at
the conclusion of which go voices joined in
singing America" The pupils then
marched to their respective rooms, where
they participated i'll patriotic exercises.
AT the Garfield school the programme was
carried out as heretofore published. There
were 275 scholars present, and the house was
hlled with spectators. The school received
the veterans with great applause. A pro-
gramme was carried out i'll the building,
and then the scholars were marched outside,
where they went through an open air pro-
gramme i'll four parts.
At The Lafayette school the attendance of
scholars was about 400, ana, of course all
the parents and friends were present, the
total assembIage being over 1900. The
feature OF the occasion was an original
dialogue entitled the Landing of Column
bus. and charade performed by the
scholars. The children were given plenty
OF amusement and recreation.
At the Webster school $50 scholars were
out and the building was filled and sur
rounded with people. Gen. r. W. johnson
delivered stirring address. An elaborate
ana most pleasing programme was carried
through. the children performing their parts
with great enthusiasm. Judge Brill read the
presidents proclamation.
At the jefferson school there were 668
scholars present, and l,500 or more spectators,
consisting of parents and friends. A large
and beautiful flag. purchased expressly for
me occasion, was raised by COmrade w. II.
Il. Mead, of Acker post Speeches, recita-
tons and songs were the general order of the
exercises.
At the Monroe school very elaborate pro-
gramme was carried out The children here
did the greatest share of the programme.
There were over 800 of them present, and
about z, GOO present. all told. The programme
was carried out in full as heretofore pub
lished.
At the Adams schoo! 500 scholars were
present and thousand or more parents and
friends. The boys of the school sang a
patriotic song to the accompaniment of a
harmonica. and pleased the audience very
much. very fine programme was carried
out.
At the Robert A. Smith school $50 scholars,
all the parents and many friends were pres
ent A fine program me was carried through
in the school room and then the children
were marched outside, where the flag was
raised and saluted with rounds of applause.
AT the Harrison school 800 scholars were
present, and the assemblage numbered about
LIDO One of the leading features was
representation of the thirteen colonies,
thirteen girls attlred in colonial costumes 1t
was altogether pretty celebration.
At the Avon street school there were 100
scholars and a house full Of people. The
features were number of pretty tableaux
representing Columbus sighting the new
world. and upon various other features per-
tinent to the occasion.
At the Alex Ramsey school there were
seventy-fve scholars. The total attendance
of scholars at the Phil Sheridan. John A
Logan, Samuel j. Tilden, Quincy and John
Mattocks schools was about 200. These are
all small schools.
At the Jackson school 525 scholars and
large audience of spectators were resent.
The scholars gave fine military drill on the
school grounds. The programme was eab-
crate, the scholars performing the most of it.
The full enrolment of scholars was out at
the w. P Murray school. and the house was
filled with parents and friends. EX-Gov.
McGill delivered al interesting address. A
very pleasant programme was carried out.
At the Albert Scheffer school $50 scholars
were present, and all their parents and
friends. The scholars formed on the grounds
in q hollow square Surro unding the flags aud
then they saluted the stars and stripes.
The attendance at the Cleveland school
numbered about 700 scholars and nearly 1900
spectators. 1.-The Flag of Washington was
recited by Frank Dice, and Miss Mary Wood
recited a Columbus day ode.
There were 800 scholars present at the Rev.
E. ID. Neill school and very large audience
Of spectators. Rev. c. b. Wilcox, of the
First NJ. E. church, delivered an interesting
and instructive address.
AT the Z. s. Grant school 800 scholars as
sembled and three times as many spectators
An elaborate prog ramme most instructive
and pleasing, was carried through by the
scholars.
At the Longfellow school 27O scholars
were in attendance. and houseful of spec
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