The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-10-22

town in the country Of the same size.
The display made by the public schools,
both in the morning and afternoon, is still
the subject of most pleasing comments
Scholars and school officials are being
warmly congratulated on all sides and
many people express the belief that their
demonstration will be an incentive for ar
rangements whereby it may be repeated an
nually. Many of the prominent citizens
have said that nothing more pleasing and
effective has been seen in the town.
The children and scholars of the higher
grades had genuine surprise in store for the
public. They marched and drilled with
almost military precision, and some of the
veterans said that the High School division
in charge of John Price and II. Czyzewski,
and the second grade grammar schools, in
charge of John Kerslake, were really up to
the standard. The commanders issued orders
like veterans and the scholars went through
their evolutions as promptly and perfectly as
squad of young men and young ladies who
were out in the afternoon formed one of the
brilliant features Of the parade Each one
carried large American flag on large staff.
The young ladies were attired in red, white
and blue dress and presented striking APP
peara ce. The squad was warmly applaud
ed. There were forty-four in it, represent
ing the states and schools.
By actual count the scholars in line in the
school parade numbered 2,193, The parade
in the afternoon seemed to be larger one,
but gentleman who made an actual count
puts the figures at 1,S19. However, the
afternoon demonstration was splendid
success and while it was not as large as ex-
pected it was certainly one of the prettiest
displays seen here for some time.
A feature that seldom marks the public
demonstrations was the appearance of almost
all the clergymen in the town. They road
in carriages at the head of the column The
Grant Band and Watkin Waters Post, No.
146 G. A. R., headed the first division and
members of the Borough Council and School
Board brought up at the rear of the line in
carriages. The pavements and streets along
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the route of parade were thronged with
people and in some places it was difficult to
secure passage way for the line, Applause
and cheers were almost continuous in many
places and the people seemed worked up to a
high pitch of enthusiasm. The display was
certainly magnificent one, and on no other
occasion has there been seen in town so many
beautiful American fags.
The societies and other organizations in
line made very favorable appearance. One
of the features in this branch of the parade
was the marching and drilling of Co. A,
Jr. o. U. A. NJ. Guards under command Of
Captain Thomas Sanger, They appeared in
full uniform and carried rifles. Their work
was as perfect as it could be and the company
deserved the applause awarded it. One Of
the Polish societies had float in line por-
traying representation of Columbus ship
The Phoenix Fire Company had its carriage
deliberately decorated in red, white and blue
1t had very pleasing effect.
The decorations of buildings was by no
means up to the customary mark Many of
the Italian residents made good displays, but
the majority of the people seemed to have
overlooked this part of the work which they
generally assume in public demonstrations.
The building occupied by the Columbia Hose
Company was beautifully decorated. A large
picture in colors and heavy gilt frame depict
ing the landing Of Columbus was imbedded
in profusion of red, white and blue bunting
and banners and national flags on the front
of the building,
FLAG RAISING.
After the parade there was flag raising at
the hall of the Annunciation Total Abst |
nance Beneficial Society. Hon. James B.
Reilly, who appeared in the parade in a car