New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-11
PART II.
OCT. II, 1892.
MARCHING SCHOOLBOYS.
TWENTY THOUSAND OF THEM PARADE
DOWN FIFTH-AVE
THEIR FINE BEARING WINS MUCH APPLAUSE
THE CITY FILLED WITH VISITORS
CONTINUATION OF THE GREAT
COLUMBIAN CELEBRATION.

CONTINUATION OF THE GREAT
COLUMBIAN CELEBRATION.
Tho chief city Of the hemisphere which Colum-
bns gave to civilization yesterday began the sec
Mar part of it, celebration in his honor To the
stirrina music of half hundred bands over
10000 schoolboys and college students marched
flown Fiftl-ave. between great banks OF people
and high walls of decorations The programme
of the ceremonies had naturally been arranged 50
that there would be an ascending series OF de-
lights: consequently, the expectations OF yester-
DAYS parade were not tuned TO the highest pitch
The procession, however, was full of interest for
siphtsecrs and Of a merit and attractiveness that
made it no mean precursor Of the more ambitious
displays on sea and land which are to follow.
All roads led to the line of march yesterday
morning Through all the thoroughfarcs, which
were deckcd in the glory of rainbow raiment,
poured rivulets and brooks and rivers of people,
sweeping to positions of vantage whence they
could view the marching youths. The ferry
boats and trains brought thousands. Public
stands accommodated many and private ones
many more. No windows and few roofs overlook
ing the route Of the parade We're unoccupied, and
the sidewalks and side streets were simply damned.
The boys who marched especially well or wore
uniforms OF striking appearance we've sure Of
hearty cheering and vigorous waving of handker-
chiefs and flags all along the line
THE MARCHING WAS CAPITAL.
The marching of the boys surprise, so
well was 1t done. A few companies were evil
IDENTITY not drilled at ALL but most of them kept
step and a straight line with remarkable adept
ness The soldicrly bearing of the 10000 little
men from the public schools was a matter OF spe-
cial qualification. 1t could hardly be expected
that they should rival the military schools in
Al. o;,1, ,1i | In fact
of their companies made showing that a militia
regiment need not have been ashamed Of. The
bows were organized a. a division of twenty regl-
nents each of ten or eleven companies. The mil
itary regulations were followed in the forming of
the lines and each company had the usual offcef
All along the route the regiments performed ma
poeuvres and so admirably that the cheering was
long and loud.
1t was a proud day for the schoolboy. To look
at a parade is ever delight to him actually to
take part in one was almost bliss Nothing but
pride In the part he playing could hlv" eDahle !
him to keep up the LONG swinging step which car
ried him at such gait that the adult MUSICIANS
did not have to lessen their speed Many OF the
compa nies had to march long distance before
reaching the place where they 20 fall in with
the main line. Yet after the dsbanding in Fourth
st. they kept on tramping pucllly homeward.
ARRANGEMENTS had been made for the care of those
whose strength might ne overtaXcd. but not many
gave out The tinicst fellows rested themselves
toward the end occasionally by taking three steps
where the others took two. by this AMI by pure
spirit they kept The music wa, also a tonic
for tired muscles At times, however the bands
were so close together that it was difficult not u
keep step with the one in front and the one behind
at the same time
GIRLS SINGING; ON THE STANDS.
The school girls occupied seats, except the few
from the Indian school at Carlisle Their brothers
and comrades were much enved, but the young
misses did their share h. singing as the boys
marched past. On the stand at Forty-second-
ST.. and on one in Union Square, the girls made
n lovely picture in their red, white and blue
gowns and they chccred those in line by their
songs The arrangements for the parade were
made with remarkable ccar-hcadclncSs and were
carried out most admirably Only quarter of an
hour after 10 80 o'clock, the hour named for the
starting, the head of the line moved 1t is to
he hoped that the same promptness will mark
the rest OF the celebration. 1t took the line
two hours and a quarter TO pass Forty-sccOnd-st.
The time little longer farther down town.
Mayor Grant and members of the Board of Edu-
cation marched in front. and reviewed the boys
at Washington Square.
OF the weather it need only be said that it
was SO fine that it was forgotten. The clear
skies were hardly Inaned even by rare and
roseate shadows" There was enough cagcrncss
10 the air TO stimulate the marchcrs, and Just
enough of breeze TO set the bunting a-iiuttering
and the flags a-faunting. The spectators found
wraps and overcOats comfort. and
cesSity. Most of those who crowded the stands
and seats, however, had some one in whom they
were interested in line. They We're willing TO
endure great deal for the sake of waving their
handkerchiefs wildly as the company went past
in which marched the lad who more TO them
than all the rest Of the parade
New-lOrk's greatness was stiikingiy shown by
the slight effect which the parade had OH the
regular course Of affairs in th,sc parts Of the
city through which it did not pass. Downtown
the street traffic and the crowds a. great "a
usual, and business seemed to take not the least
notice of the festivities uptown. In the shopping
district the stores were open as usual, and well
uptown there seemed 10 b. the ordinary mum
Der Of people on the sidewalks while tine pupils
marching. a great many visitors made tours
of the permanent attractions Of the metropolis,
content TO miss Tie cpicmera feature
THE NAVAL PARADE TO-DAY.
The great number or to-day's programme is the
naval parade which will begin in GlaVcsend
B;ay 20 up the North River to One-hundrcd-and-
twenty Ath-st., and back TO the Battery. In the
evening there will be u parade of the United
Catholic societies, q Catholic celebration in Car
ncgie Music Hall, cantata, columbus" by the
German Singing Societies in the 9TH Regiment
Armory and fireworks the Bridge. The
pletc programme OF the celebration was given in
The Tribune on Sunday and Monday. That for
the part which is still to may be found
herewith