The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-10-26
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Heaven smiled upon the throngs of happy chill
dren gathering for the exercises of the day, A
9: 40 the children of the Chestnut st. Sch ool
formed in front of the building. detachmen
of the G. A. B being present. the flag was un
furled. and greeted with three rousing cheers
The pupils then repeated the Pledge. which
full of patriotism and was uttered from sea t
sea on that eventful day. by the many Thousand
Of happy children who are the future President
and statesmen of our nation: "I Ipledge m
allegiance to my Flag. and the Republic TO
which it stands; our Nation. indivisibls. witt
Liberty and Justice for ALL"
A line of march was formed the older pupils
leading, and each carrying wearing a flag
| Arriving at the Congregational Church. th
column opened to the right and left. allowins
| the smaller pupils from the foot to pass through
until all were seated in the Church, where the
| following program wVs rendered:
| /. America.-By the Schools.
| Prayer-Rev. s, W, Meek,
| Presidents PROCLAIM ation-Samue e
4. Address-Frank Phelps.
| 5. Song; Columbia the Gem of the Ocean
| schools
| 6. Acrostic A Primary Glass,
z. Song. See the Flag."-C and D Primaries
8. Recitation. Red. w hite and Blue.''-
ID Primary.
| 9. Recitation. =" Our Flag "-C PRIMARY,
10 Recitation. - Columbus" Claude Keller.
IL Recitation. Columbus Day.
.six IRON c. Primary
IL. Song, Colum bus, &C Primary,
l3 Recitation. Christopher Co.. Misses
Wing, Scarf and Dalrym ple's Schools
ID. Song, freedoms Flag,"-Schools.
Is. Part Recitation-B Grammar Glass.
16, Recitation, +" Christopher Co.
Howard Seymour.
ReeikAfion-'s The School hOusa stands h }
the Flag" Harry Wood.
1s. Song. :" Star spangled Banner, schools.
10. "Ode."-Miss Searl.
20. Benediction
The entire program was well rendered. and
several of the exercises elicitired great applause
from the audience. Among the most notewor-
thy and pleasing performances was the one en-
titled Columbus" by children from the e.
Primary School, 1t represen ed Columbus be-
fore the Crowned Heads. seeking aid for his
proposed voyage of discovery, the refusal by
several, and the final offering, by Queen Isabelle,
OF her jewels, was all brought out in song.
Little Fred. Canning in the role of Columbus.
was decided success. both in voice and ges-
ture. and the parts were all admirably rendered.
AT the close Of the exercises Messrs, Meek
Richards and Grinnell. each made few we'll
chosen remarks. ccmmendlng the children and
lent entertainment given.
BoWERY STREET.
The day was very appropriately and pleas
antly celebrated at the Bowery building. the
literary exercises being under the management
OF the nigh School Literary Society. who had
invited the A Grammar and Primary pupils to
unite with them in the celebration.
Soon after O'Clock the pupils found their
n q he
special program which han been prepared, at
8: 30 det achment of the G. A arrived and
took up position around the. flag pole in front
of the building. Ata signal the pupils marched
to the beat of the drum and took their position
! around the detachment in the form of semi
circle, the High School marching down first
followed by the A Grammar and Primary. In
the rear of the line came the President of the
Literary Society, the color guard, bearing the
flag. and the Chaplain, who marched through
the lines and took positions within the SEMI
circle. MIR. Elliott then read the Presidents
proclamation and presented the flag to the rep
resentatives of the G. A & to be raised After
the flag was raised the pupils gave it the Co.
iumbian salute. after which Rev. Stauffer. as
Chaplain, invoked the Divine blessing. The
pupils and their friends then marched back to
the High School ROOM which had been beauti
fully decorated in honor of the occasion. q. 5
flags. Spanish flags pictures of Columbus, red,
white and blue bunting, &C had been taste
fully arranged. and it is sale to say that it has
been some time since the room was as beauti.
Iully decorated. If indeed it ever was.
The following was the order of exercises;
First was the singing of America" by the
three sch ools.
Edna Dean Proctors Ode. =" Columbia's Ban
ner." was recited by Miss Ada Dronbarger, in
pleasing manner.
Louis Lord read brief biographical sketch
of Christopher Columbus.
Clara Carothers gave q recitation which was
followed by song by the Primary grade, en-
titled Our Flag"
Jessie Hanselman delivered a rather humor.
Gus recitation on ' CAri -tophec C,' which was
followed by recitation by Hiram Mowen, from
the primary.
ii, r Eorr showed the difference, in a rather
humorous essay, between now and 400 years
ago. Followed by the singing of Italia" by
the High School.
1.-The Man who believed the Earth is Round"
recitation in parts. folio we'd. the first part be,
ing taken by Miss Eunice Strickland and the
second by Miss Nellie Work.
Eight Primary girls spelled out the name
Columbus, each delivering verse as she came
| forward.
Native Land p song by the High scho o l.,
was followed by q recitation By Tom. Robinson,
| of the A Grammar,
MARX Twain in Genoa" was delivered in a
| very pleasing manner by Hiss Amy Riddle,
male quartet from the Primary sang Red
White and Blue.''
Miss Ollie Coe read essay, and Matte
Smith a recitation which were well received.
The schools Joined in singing the "a Star Span
| gled Banner," and the !exeTcises were closed
with the benediction.
| HON. JOHN MoNNoT, of Canton, addressed
the Democracy at Reeds Opera House, last
night. Although the weather was unfavorable
for large assembly, the attendance was quite
large. He handled the subject of tariff reform
in an able manner, throwing food of light
upon the doctrine held by the ultra and benight
ted protectionists, and his arguments upon
this supreme question of the day were simply
unanswerable. His thorough knowledge of the
subject could only be attained through careful
study and great thought. His speech was en-
Enthusiastically received and should Mr.. Monno
again visit Ravenna, he will he greeted by al
immense audience.
$50 Baskets Grapes at Krake's, at IS cts.
basket.
8. N. Andrews reports the horse, Toronto
Abdallah, which broke his leg a short time ago
is doing much better than he had expected AM
strong hopes are now entertained tn at tn
brok en- bone will heal