New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-10
THE GREAT ANNIVERSARY.
COLUMBUS FIFTY HONOREC.
NETWORK TO DO HERSELF CREDIT IN
THE EYES OF THE WORLD.
4 NATIONS GRATITUDE EXPRESSED.

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IMMENSE PARADEs MILITARY. NAVAL. AND
CIVIC. Ely NIGHT AND DAY-GoRGEoUs ALE.
GoRCAL FLoATs-THoUsANDs OF SCHOOL
CHILDREN IN LINE-AN APPROPRIATE ART
INTENTIONALLY PROMINENT MEN
INVITED TO A PUBLIC DINNER-THE
MONUMENT TO THE DIsCOvERER
TO BE UNvEILED-ELABORATE
FIREWORKS AND OTHER
FORMS OF CELEBRATION.
Through the welcoming gates of NewYork many
thousands are coming TO see and TO share in the
celebration of the imperial city in memory of Co
lumbus, the discoverer of the New-Word And
NewYork has prepared for its people and its guests
a gorgeous demonstration, that those who have
come TO take part in its glories may be assured
that they are see monster festival of praise and
THANKSGIVING which has not been eQuaed in any
other city in this country, nor perhaps in any other
city Of the world For days there have waved
from flagstaff and house-cornce respondent colors
with everywhere a lavish display of the beautiful
Stars and Stripes. From the noble arch at Wash
ington Square to the new monument at the en-
trance of Central Park, which, with its graceful
pile is to commemorate the patriotism Of Italian
Americans as we'll as the heroic deeds of Column
bus professions of the week will march between
a wealth of decorations and an abundance Of the
banners of freedom. From private mansion and
business block streamers hang and the Nations
coors float. FcstoonS of red, white and blue gar
lands rich in tint and figures and designs illus
trating the spirit of the celebration and the great
ness of a Republic will deck the way through
which the long lines OF ParaderS will pass.
The refinement of theNaton VIII be concentrated
to-day The torch of enlightenment will blaze
brightly in the example of the progress of art
shown in tie exhibition at the National Academy
of Design, the advance of education in the march
ing youth Of schools and colleges, and the praise
of the triumph of Columbus in the musical allegory
at Carneeie Music Hall, and a display of fire
works from she Brooklyn Bridge will begin at p.
m, of which great things have been promised.
From out of the East through the Lower Bay
will come tomorrow war-vcssels, their white
sides cleaning as they steam toward the city.
Thousands will view with pride the country's
new Navy as it passes up the North River, accom-
panied by friendly cruisers of other Powers and
followed by merchant and pleasure vessels. Later
will come a parade of Catholic societies. and a
celel6atlon in the evening There will be also an
other superb display OF fireworks from the Brook
lyn Bridge, while the German singing societies Will
Join in the cantata Columbus at tie 9TH
Regiment Armory.
On Wednesday the streets of a peaceful city
will resound with the tramp Of marching 1eet
From the Battery TO Central Park citizens and
soldiers will larch in gallant array, the Nation s
resources exemplifed in the civic parade and her
power to command respect and honor in the mil
itary- pageant. The monument OF Columbus, a
gracious gift from the countrys sons of Italian
descent, will be unveiled with fitting ceremonies,
and after dark will be night pageant with af-
legorcal floats and fireworks illumination over the
route of the military parade. More beautiful than
any carnival of Venice will be this demonstration
Ten thousand brilliant lights flaming in patriotic
tints and Illuminating the flying bunting and fes
TONED flags along the miles of streets Will sho"
the way 20 the magnificent procession. With the
voices Of a citys people the floats the carriages
the glittering bicycles carrying colOred lanterns
and all the glory Of a Nations peaceful display
will be greeted. In the evening celebration will
be seen the fruits of peace, the trunphs OF liberty
and the bounty Of wealth and prosperity
Then on Thursday evening Will be held pub
lie dinner al the LcnOX Lyceum, where renowned
speakers will eloqucnty add their tribute, 10 The
thanksgiving Of the cOuntry's city, which sits by
the sea and commands its gates to the wealth o
the New World