, 1892-10-21
COLUMBUSH0NORED
Appropriate Exercises at the Pub
lie Schools.
The official Program Carried ont
in DetaiI-Six Hundred Scholars
ParticIpate--Nume visitors
at Both Buildings.

- ANUNAA
There was no general display of patriotic
enthusiasm in Olympia today IN honor of
Christopher Columbus, nevertheless, in
educational circles, he was well remem-
bered. A feeling of uncertainty prevailed
as to whether it was legal holiday or not.
The supreme court and the state officers,
however, acted upon the recommendation
of Governor Ferry and suspended opera
tions for the day. The banks did not
open, but the merchants continued busi-
ness until after dinner, when a number of
them closed their stores to give their en-
ployes chance to enjoy the special exer-
cises at the Olympia theatre. County Off
GERS were in doubt as to the legal aspect of
the occasion, because there is an iron-clad
law against the transaction ofcertain kinds
OF business on a legal holiday. They con-
cluded, however, to see the sights in the
afternoon.
IfColumbus had strolled along Main and
Fourth streets any time during the fore
noon, he would never have known that a
national holiday was being founded in his
honor. There we're no moving flags, no
kind, and no ecstatc shouts
for the man whose cOnstancy of
| purpose led to the discovery of America.
A relaxation from the usual strain of
ordinary busy days was visible however,
and in quiet way the people seemed dis
posed to celebrate Columbus day without
making much fuss about it. The weather
was hardly what one would expect upon
such an occasion, but it might have been
worse. Although the sun was obscured by
leaden sky there were no immediate in
dicatiOns of rain.
At O'Clock the local Grand Army post
met in Woodrutf's hall, the regular meet
ing place of the post and the details we're
made up for the Washington and Lincoln
school buildings.
Phillip Hiltz was placed in charge of
the Washington school detachment, con
sisting of Geo. SaYidge, M. e. Mumford,
j. s. Dobbins, H. r. Hill, 1. j. Sergeant,
W. ii. Penches, John Aldridge.
Commander A. II Adams led the Lin
coin school detachment. DR.. f. II. Van
Eaton, Phil Skillman, r. B. Crandall,
Jacob Bauer, Robert Zeh, w. s. Bedford,
Milton Giles, s. D. Smith.
Grand Army men who were sent to the
Westside school near the mill were Geo. b /.
/ Lane, j. s. Wright, Jas Close DelanO
Myers, Anton Bert.
The capital city drum corps divided, one
part escorting the Lincoln detachment and
I Vic DJItl but W dSnAIklOu QtldtuHltiJs
The Official program was carried out IN
detail at both the main buildings, begin
ming promptly at $3.50 o'clock. By the
\ time the grand army men had arrived the
scholars Of the Washington school were
ranged on three sides of hollow square in
front of the building III five ranks, facing
the flag staff on the tower of the school
house. The smaller scholars formed the
inside ranks the students in the higher
| grades being on the outside. The grand
army men stood on the walk leading from
the street to the front entrance, Just inside
the line formed by the scholars. Parents
and visitors to the number of over one
/ hundred occupied advantageous positions
| from whence they could see and hear all
that transpired.
Prof. B. w. Brintnal read the presidents
proclamation, after which the flag was
quickly raised by the old soldiers. This
/ was followed by the united military
salute of the four hundred scholars after
which the pledge was repeated in chorus:
81 pledge allegiance to my flag and the
republic for which it stands; one nation,
indiYisible, with liberty and justice forall. !"
Next came the song America" by the
/ entire assembly.
Oscar Sternberg, of the high school de-
partment, delivered the official address,
'The Meaning of the Four Centuries"
The ode "Columbia's Banner' was re-
cited by Miss May Giles, of the high
school.
This completed the official program.
Those who participated in the regular ex-
ercises occupied position just in front of
the tower and in full view of all the
scholars.
at 10 O'Clock the students reassembled in
the various rooms where special exercises
took place consisting of recitations, essays,
declamations, songs, ETC., calculated to in
spire loyalty to the stars and stripes and
| reverence for Columbus.
At the Lincoln building the exercises
we're precisely the same with the exception
that the scholars were not so numerous
| Visitors were present in large numb bers
however, and greatly enjoyed the demon
4 stration.
Miss McClurken, the principal, read the
proclamation at the Lincoln building. The
address was made by Master Bachelor, and
the ode recited by Miss Nellie Brown.
Special exercises similar to the ones in the
Washington building occurred at the Lin
coin school.
Shortly after II O'Clock the scholars Of
the two buildings, numbering about GOO in
all, were released so they would have ample
time in which to get their dinners and pre-
pare for the events of the afternoon.
Promptly at 1870 the students Of the
grammar and high school departments at
the Washington school formed in line and,
headed by the Capital City band and the
drum corps, marched to Fourth and thence
f to Main, where they turned and marched
back toward the theater. At Adams street
they were Joined by the scholars from the
Lincoln school. When they reached the
theater it was crowded, but the throng fell
back and made way for the scholars TO
reach the stage.
They were arranged in long seats, with
5 the officers Of the schools in the front row.
! | Professors Brintnall and Beeler sat side by
side, supported Oh the right by j. G. Rath.
2 bun, president of the school board, Rev. I
j. Lamont, Hon. p. d. Moore and o. A
Bowen.
After music by the band and a song by
the scholars, Oscar Sternberg repeated the
, address of the morning, "The Meaning OF
the Four Centuries" He was followed by
? Miss May Giles, who again recited the ode
!, columbia Banner" Other numbers OF
: the program of the afternoon were a recita
b ton, columbus" by Miss Nellie Prichard
: "Claims for America" dialogue
I by the Misses Hattie Sprague, 10
e sephine Prince and Pearl Hall, of thl
Lincoln school, and a recitation, Mrs
Christopher Columbus by Miss Ethe
McClarty. Addresses Of an appropriate
character we're made by Q. J. Rathbun
Hon. 2. ID. Moore and Mr.. o. A. Bowen
A message was received from Judge }. w
Robinson, one of the speakers of the occa
sion, stating that he was unavOid
ably prevented from being present
The exercises were enlivened at inter
walls by band music. Columbus was vel
honored and the immense audienc
thoroughly enjoyed the ceremonies of tn
occasion.
AT THE o. c. I. TONIGHT.
As a fitting close to the exercises Of TIA
day by the public schools there will be
special literary and musical entertainment
at the chapel of the Collegiate institut
this evening. Music, both instruments
and vocal will be leading feature. Pro
Duffeld and Miss Coyington have ha
charge Of the arrangements and have bee