New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-09
THURSDAY, OCTOBER IL.
7 %. m.-Public dinner at Lcnox Lyeeuul.

Through the welcoming gates of New-iork many
thousands are coming to see ana 70 snare III the
celebration of the imperial city Ill memory OF 20
lumbus, the dscovcrer Of the New-World' ana
NcwYorlS has prepared for its people and its guess
a gorgeous demonstration, so that those VINO h1Nc
como to take part in its gloricS may be assured
that thev arc to see monster festival of praise ana
THANKSGIVING which has not been equalled IN any
other city in this country, perhaps in any other
city of the world. For DAYS there have waved
from flagstaff and housc-corncc Respondent coofS,
with everywhere lavish display of the Beautiful
Stars and Stripes. From the noble arch at Wash
innton Sluare to the new monument at the en-
trance Of Central Park, which, with its graceful
piiS. is to commemorate the patriotism oil lta'lan
Anne. Jeans as we'll as the heroic deeds of Column
hr., PROFESSIONS of the week will march between
. ,oa,ltn of decorations and abundance of the
h,ppels of freedom. From private mansion and
hus;,e :, block streamcrs hang and the Nations
colors float. Fcstoons of red, white and blue gar
lands 7 ich in TINT and figures and designs Illus
,rntin the spirit of the celebration and the great
nss 81 Republic will deck the way through
whn,h the long lines of paraders will pass.
II is fitting that nations gratitude should
be sung in religious praise, and yesterday the an
pivcrsary was celebrated i'll a solemn and impre2-
siye manner i'll the Hebrew Synagogues, being
made part OF their amman uiaHhs9NlhS vi INC
Feast Of Succoth
To-day there will be appropriate services in
the Roman Catholic and Protestant churches of
the city The long programme shows that elap-
crate preparations have been made.
The refinement of theNation will be COMMUNICATED
tomorrow The torch of enlightenment will blazc
brightly in the example of the progress of art
shown in the 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 Carnegie Music Hall.
From out of the East through the Lower Bay
will come on Tuesday war-vessels. their white
sides cleaning as they steam toward the city.
Thousands will view with pride the country s
new Navy as il passes up tho North River, accom-
panied by friendly cruisers Of other Powers and
followed by merchant and pleasure vessels. Later
will come parade of Catholic societies. and a
celebration in the evening. There will be also
superb display of fireworks from the Brooklyn
Bridge. while the German singing societies will
Join in the cantata "Columbus,' at the 9TH
Regiment Armory
On Wednesday the streets of peaceful city
will rcsound with the tramp of marching feet.
From the Battery TO Central Park citizens and
soldiers will march in gallant array the Nation ;
resources cNemplliied in the civic parade and her
power to command respect and honor in the mil
itary pageant. The monument CT Columbus, a
gracious gift from the couEtry's sons Of Italian
descent, will be unveiled with fitting ceremonies
and after dark will be a 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 ies-
TONED flags along the miles of streets will show
the way 70 the magnificent procession. With the
voices Of cty's people the floats, the carriages,
the glttering bicycles carrying colored lanterns
and all the glory of Nations peaceful display
will he greeted. In the evening celebration will
be seen the fruits of peace, the triumps Of liberty
and the bounty Of wealth and prosperity.
Then on Thursday evening will be held pub
lie dinner at the LenoX Lyceum, where renowned
speakers will eoquently add their tributes TO the
thanksgiving Of the countrys city, which sits by
the sea and commands its gates to the wealth Of
the New World.