Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-22

The Star Spangled Banner, by school
reading OF the proclamation, Willie
Parker; raising of the flag and song,
Columbia, Gem of the Ocean. and pledge
by the school, address, Clark Briggs;
Home, Sweet Home, by school: recta-
tion. Forest Kellogg; historical reading,
Miss Claypools class; song, Long Time
Ago, by school; recitation, Columbus,
Miss Weinshank's classes; cong. Colum-
bus Day, by school; ode, Ethel Brooks;
song, America. by school.
The exercises closed with three cheers
fof Columbus and America, led by Mr..
John Tuttle, member of the q. A. X.
AT THE SEVENTH STREET SCHOOL.
One of the most interesting of the
morning celebrations yesterday, was at
the Seventh-street school, where the
visitors were received and seated in a
large and beautifully decorated hall. A
large arch back of the temporary plat
form was artistically drsped with Span
ish, Italian and American colors. A
picture of Columbus occupied promi-
nent place, and everywhere was pre-
fusion of chrysanthemums and palms.
The official programme, with a few
additional songs and recitations, was
ClOceiy lOliOWCQs 4AC Ouc WAS ktNcA ny
Miss Laura Barnes, the address by Mas
lamation was read by Miss Mary E. Foy,
principal OF the school.
AT THE BREED STREET SCHOOL.
Columbus day, as celebrated at the
Breed-street school, Boyle Heights, will
long be remembered with pleasure by
| the pupils, as we'll as by others who
were present at the exercises. The pro-
gramme was replete with appropriate
addresses, and the singing of the nation
al songs, led by Miss Nellie Ciark's su-
| perb voice, was marked feature of the
entertainment. While all the efforts of
| the children showed careful training and
culture, The Meaning of the Four Cen
turies, as rendered by young Christopher
Reuse, was truly remarkable. His per-
| feet Interpretation of the address, and
( his calm and dignifed manner of deliv-
cry, made it very impressive, and called
out rounds of applause from the audi
| ence.
| A beautiful flag, 15x715 feet, pur-
chased by the children of the school,
was raised above the building, and when
half way up the pole, and while the
| children with their right hands raised,
swore allegiance to their country, a
string ingeniousiy fastened to the lower
| end of the banner was let loose, and
| from it's folds mvriads OF flowers were
scattered to the breeze.
On the west side of the building a
platform for the speakers had been fitted
up, above which, amid festoons of flow.
ers and the national colore, could BIZ
seen the pictures OF Queen Isabella, Col
um bus, Washington and the immortal
Lincoln. The enthusiasm with which
the children entered into the exercises
of the hour, proved that they realized
the Importance of the celebration.
Taken all together it was a grand sue
Gees, and tco much cannot be said in
praise of Mrs. Maggie Henry and her
corps Of able and efficient teachers, for
the delightful entertainment they gave.
THE SIXTEENTH STREET SCHOOL.
The day was appropriately celebrated
at the Sixteenth street school building
by joint exercises from pupils of Six.
teenth and Seventeenth street schools
The exercises consisted of songs, recita.
tions and tableaux from pupils, and
addresses from Rev. DR.. Hutchings and
! other visitors. The rooms we're taste.
| fully decorated with flags and pictures
of Washington, Columbus and the Co.
| lumbian boats.
COLUMBUS PICNIC.
| A grand barbecue and picnic was helt
yesterday in Verdugo cafion, at the beau
tiful picnic grounds in that picturesque
cafion. 1t was given in honor of Colum
bus day, and the citizens of the entire
surrounding country attended, there
being about 300 present. Several ad
dresses were made, the principal ont
being on the history of the day. by tht
schoolmaster of the district, who's,
name our informant unfortunately die
not recollect. There was also music, dane
ing, athletic sports. and a general gooe
time.
THE PROCESSION PHOTOGRAPHED.
The procession was photographed 10y
Waite at review in front of pavilion
and views will be on sale at 221 Soutl
Spring street.