Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1892-10-28
The Columbian Exercises at
Condor.

GOnQOns
[Communicntedl
On last Friday morning, 2lst inst, and
the four hundredth anniversary of the
landing of Columbus on the Western
hemisphere, the sun rose bright and
clear and sent his beams far across the
Condor hills. The many school children
were up almost as soon as Old SOL in ex-
pectancy for the exercises OF the day.
Long before noon many teams came from
the surrounding country, and the town
presented something of holiday APP
pearance, with flags flying from all over
town, and at noon the anvils doomed
out rousiDg salute in honor of the day.
At 2 O'Clock p m the military compa-
nv marched to the school house with
eolors flying, where were assembled the
school and quite number of citizens
and old soldiers. Prof. Hill, principal
of the school and Miss Anna Clarke, as
sistant, then arranged the school in the
form of "hollow square," and the mil
itarv formed line in rear.
Mr.. G. Danneman, veteran of the
war, assisted by other old soldiers, then
raised the flag over the school house
and paid brief tribute to the stars and
stripes. Then the school in unison greet
ed the flag and pledged their allegiance
to it. They execnted pretty military
salute, and with the assistance of all
present, sent up rousing cheer. All
who were able then entered the building
and for about two hours listened to a
very interesting program rendered by
the pupils, consisting of essays, recita-
tions and music The exercises were
voluntary on the part OF the grammar
class, and well rendered, the essays
showing that the pupils have pretty
thorough knowledge of the history of
Columbus
One of the p-ettiest sights we have
seen for a long time was the school
marching from the school house to town,
over 100 pupils marching in column of
twos, from little tots up to young ladies
and gentlemen, with our flag waving
over them, formed indeed pretty pict-
ure and demonstrated that we have
school to be proud of.
Too much praise cannot be given Prof.
Hill for his labors in preparing for and
carrying out the program. One thing
has been clearly proven-Condon is de-
cidedly fortunate in having SO able and
energetic educator at the head of its
school, with an equally able and accom-
plished assistant. If, as is usually the
case, there are any fault-inding croak-
ers in this district, they should be trans
ferred to the northern extremity of
North America, where their bones will
in future ages be found with those of
prehistoric animals, and people will
wonder what kind Of animals they were.
All honor to our worthy teachers!
In the evening the Literary Society
held its regular weekly meeting at the
church, and was well attended. The ex-
ercises were of interesting order and
were much appreciated by the audience,
the general tendency of the program be-
ing in remebrance of Columbus.
The features of the evening deserving
especial mention we're the reading by
Miss Anna Clarke and Grafton by Prof.
Hill.
These meetings of the society promise
to be the most pleasant features of our
winters entertainment.
After the society adjourned, those who
enjoy dancing repaired to Downing's
hall and had very pleasant time until
the small hours of Of the clock. So end
ed the festivities of the 2lst.