Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-10-21
CELEBRATION.
he Exercises ut the High School
Witnessed By Hundreds of Persons
This Afternoon. Z
The Pupils all Aquit Themselves With
Credit, and the Audience
Well Pleased.

Had Christopher Columbus bee
able to visit this land of sorrow an
griefs. joys and pleasures, he woul
have bowed his head in heartfelt
thankfullness at the honors whic
were every where being paid to hin
throughout this broad land. TIL
lproudest and happiest moment &
his life when he returned to Span
four hundred years ago, would hav
been as naught compared with tn
honors paid him today in this gio1
ious country Of America.
The whole court ofSpain paid hon
Ors to him four centuries ago, blu
now nation twice, yes thrice, a
grand and powerful as was Spain il
her balmiest days is united in doins
homage to the memory OF the ven
tursome discoverer. From the Att
antic to the Pacific, from Canada tt
the Gulf, millions of scholars .of al
ages have hOn0red him and shower
ed blessings upon his head for thu
great and lasting benefit he has done
to mankind.
Here in Little Falls the day was
cOmmemorated on large scale an(
in as fitting a manner as in any city
OF the Union. The exercises were
held at the Central High School, ani
for weeks past the pupils, young anG
old, have been bringing all the re-
sources OF their fertile young minds
to bear upon this all important sub
iect, and in every respect make the
occasion worthy of the day.
To the teachers, one and all, is also
due Il great deal of credit. They have
seconded and aided the pupils in
every possible way. Their assistance
| was material.
The day itself was all that could
be desired, with the possible excep.
ton of a too strong wind. The sun
shone bright and gloriously, and the
fresh air of northern Minnesota leant
a bewitchingly bloom to the cheeks
OF the hundreds of scholars.
The decorations at the High School
building drew forth many words OF
praise from the hundreds OF specta.
tors.
A stage about thirty feet deep had
been erected in the angle of the build
ing facing Fourth street. Seats were
occupied by the speakers, prominent
citizens, G. A. r. and others.
The decorations Of the building
was the work of the different classes
The Senior Class, being tho most
advanced, naturally occupies first
consideration. A box had been ar
ranged over the entrance, and from
this vantage point an excellent view
OF the vast audience was obtained.
The box was beautifully and taste
fully draped in class colors delicate
shades OF pink and green. Over the
box was the motto, ''Senior 49,
Each OF thefairyoung and. to-be grad
yates next June wore pretty badge
OF class colors, bearing the class mot
to. "Certum Pete Finem.'
The Junior Class occupied the win
dows on the opposite side OF the
court. Their decorations were in the
class colors, corn and wine, and
showed a great deal of taste in the
arrangement OF the coiOrs.
The Eight grade was the only
other class which decorated. The
colors were pink and blue, and the
delicate shades mingled in the most
harmonious manner.
The citizens parade was Il success
as was every other part Of the
exercises.
The Independent band lead, and
was followed by the G. A. r. post
and veterans. The members of the
city council and prominent citizens
in garages followed, with the Odd
Fellows, nearly half an hundred
strong, made up the first division
The second division was led by the
Harmon band and consisted of st
Joseph's society, White Eagle society
and citizens ON foot.
The parade was through the prin
ciple streets OF the city, and arrived
at the school building at 2 O'Clock
under charge OF Marshall H. A. Rider
After several selections by the band
the exercises were opened by Majo1
A. G. Morrill,, who spoke upon tn
choolcelebration. Miss Rose Vasaly
of the senior class read the PRESIDENT
proclamation, for Columbus day, in
a clear and distinct voice every wore
distinctly reached the audience.
! In an earnest speech Commando
J. C. Burial presented the handsom
emblem of liberty and freedom to tn
high scholars.
Prof. A. G.. Keeper responded t.
the address OF presentation.
The RED White and Blue" wa
then played Jointly by the Harmonic
and independent Bands. .
. The ceremony Of raising the fla
, was the next and very pleasing ea
ercise. AS the noble banner slowl
!, rose to the top of the 75-foot stat
cheer after cheer arose from tn
; pupils. '"Three cheers for Old Glory
were then given bv the veterans an
: citizens with will.
! The salute to the flag by the pupil
. Twas one Of the nj st pleasing feature
]; on the program. In unison the
/ repeated this pledge: 81 pledg
). allegiance to my flag and the Republi
! for which it stands one nation wit
); liberty and justice for all"
f After a seiec ton by the Harmoni
:. Band Henry Richards gave q
address, 1.-THE Meaning of the Fou
Centuries, . which was hearth
received. ss 81.
: The song, "Song OF Columbus Day
q was then sung by the pupils an
nj audience.
Is Miss Grace leddy Of the SEM,
. class. recited the ode, Columbus
Banner in n most pleasing name
Every word was distinctly utter,
y and easily heard by every one resen
Sui FnI1r,xUincr can1n n i,I1mhnr