The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1892-10-22
COLUMBUS DAY.
Occur d Alene Celebrates the Discov.
cry of America.

cry Of America.
Although the morning was fOggy a
the school children of the city and Fort
Sherman and many from surrounding
schools were gathered in the public
school building. promptly at $50 a. m.
yesterday to celebrate Columbus Day.
The famous 4th Infantry band were
also there. having been furnished By
General Carlin. The G. A. II. and
many citizens were also present to wit
ness the ceremonies, of which the fol-
lowing was the program:
Music by the band and forming of
pupils. Reading Presidents Procla-
nation. by master Of ceremonies; rails
ing Of the flag, by the veterans; salute
to the flag. by the pupils; song, Amer
ica,' by the audience; prayer, by Rev.
Mr.. Watson: ''Song Of Columbus Day."
by pupils and audience: address, Mean
ing of the Four Centuries; AColum-
bias Banner" by Grace Empcy; music,
by the band; Columbus and his Dis
coveries. by Z. r. Metgravc, u. S. A.;
song, "Red, white and Blue" by the
audience; Flower of Liberty" by
Myrtle Lashbrook; diologue, by four
boys; song. "Hurrah for the Model Re
public" by the "A" grade; recitation,
by Harry Lashbrook; Defamation. BY
Willie Frederic; song. by primary
pupils; 1.-THE Flag we Love-" by the
"D' grade; 1.-The Spanish in America"
by Gen. Carlin; brief patriotic speech.
by Rev. Page; ''Star Spangled Banner"
by the band; benediction, by Rev.
Macomber; school review and parade:
Columbus" by Miss Annie Morris.
Each part was well sustained and the
program impressive and interesting
throughout. q. II. Conner on 1.-The
Meaning of the -Four Centuries" de-
iivered All address that was truly elo-
quent. 1t contained no extra words
and was thoroughly boiled down and
digested before delivered. Grace
Empey and Myrtle Lashbrook each dis
tingnished themselves by their delivery
of appropriate selections in a manrer
that demonstrated their training and
ability 10 be far above the average.
The dialogue by four boys was a thor
ongh delineation of the real school
boys character. The defamation. bv
Willie Frederic, was the work of
Young orator. School district No. Is.
furnished a most brilliant representa-
tive ia the person of Miss Annie Morris.
who is undoubtedly AS good an amateur
elocntionist As can be found in Idaho.
Her voice is a marvel to all who have
heard her and her training has been
good. The song and flag drill by the
ID" grade, the song, The Model Re
public" by the a" grade, and the song
Columbus" by the primary pupils.
each showed that the pupils had re-
ceived careful training. +. T.. Met
grave delivered an exhaustive and en-
tertaining address, that was roundly
applauded. To General Carlin was
left the historical part of the program
which he filled by reading an interest
ing digest on the relations of the three
leading nations in the settlement of
America. Rev. Pages address was
brief and to the point. showing tie
reasons why we celebrate Columbus
Day. Great credit is due Prof. Yeager
for the tact and ability shown in the
of the program. After
the exercises at the school house, dur.
ing which time the SIM had pierced
the mist and made all warm and pleas
a IT. the school, headed by the band.
marched to the picnic grounds, where
grand dinner was awaiting them under
the lorlly pines of Fort sherman.
After dinner the school children were
given delightful two hours cruise on
the lake. All the business houses were
closed and almost everyone Joined i'm
the celebration. The teachers request
us 10 extend their thanks to General
Carlin for the courtesies shown. and to
the ladies for the pleasing and efficient
of the dinner.