The record-union., 1893-05-31

lowed with an address which was we'll
delivered and appropriate to the occasion,
and which met with hearty manifesto
tons OF approval from the large audi
ence.
Mr.: Adams said it was a pleasant duty
for him to welcome them all to the cere-
monies of the occasion.
He desired to thank une societies, the
military and all who had taken part in
the observations due to the day and in
It's proper and appropriate celebration.
lie said 1t was not only pleasure, but
| a great benefit to all to see and partake in
the spirit of respect and patriotism mani
tested SO generally, and he hoped the peo-
pie OF the city would make a like cele-
bration of the day yearly practice in
future. In the future, when the last old
soldier of the civil war had passed away,
ne trusted and believed that the day will
be kept sacred and be as fittingly OBJ
| served. The most remarkable races of
history had always commemorated the
great events of their exi1tence, and been
noted for properly celebrating such
achievements as were celebrated upon
! this occasion.
1t was, he said, peculiarly fitting to
show TO the rising generation the spirit
OF love and honor to their country-a
spirit that not only honors the heroes
who are gone, bat makes the hero, of
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patiotism life would scarcely be worth
the living.
The children, he said, would never for
get the sentiment thus inculcated and
encouraged, and nothing could be more
! beneficial and helpful to them and their
country.
Although we knew of no danger now
threatening US or our country, we could
never tell how soon danger might come,
ana 1t was as necessary as proper to keep
! awe and foster the proper spirit OF 10y
atty and patriotism.
An invocation by Rev. a. c. Herrick
| followed, which touched and softened
the hearts of those who listened. Follow
ing came the recitation by Albert Hart of
an original poem entitled. decoration
Day" which was earnestly applauded.
MRS. B. f. Howard sang a paraphrase
OF France, l Adore Thee" from the
Child of the Regiment Americanized
IN sentiment, splendidly, and IN response
10 an enthusiastic encore, sang Aud
Lang Syne" most touchingly.
Hiram w. Johnson next delivered a
ringing oration, which placed him thor
oughly in touch with his audience, for
they responded enthusiastically. The
address appears elsewhere.
1he music selection by the orchestra,
representing the first concert given by an
amateur country orchestra, was a very
funny thing, diabolical in its discords
and lack of harmony, and literally inter-
spersed with ludicrouS limitations of am
bilious attempts at difficult instrumental
ton, which met with inglorious failure.
The selection brought down the house,
ami had to be repeated.
Miss Mamie b. Ficks' recitation of the
Battle Above the Clouds'' was excel
lentIy rendered, and the tableau of the
Goddess of Liberty" who was repre-
sented by Miss Nellie Wentworth, while
Miss Annie Thompson sang The Red,
White and Blue" resulted in the cur
tain being rung up again.
A fine selection by the orchestra, "The
American PATROL" followed, and then
came splendid rendition of "keenan's
Charge" by Miss Alma Murrell, which
fully demonstrated that the young lady
has future before her in her chosen pro-
fession. Many compliments were paid to
her elocutionary and dramatic ability by
persons in the audience.
Miss Edna |. Ficks sang q solo, 1.-THE
Roll Call, i" in manner which produced
recall. The young lady has voice
| which gives promise of much better
things when training and cultivation
have more fully developed it. Her high
notes are clear and very powerful, and
her voice very sympathetic one.
The Warriors March," dedicated to
the Grand Army, was next given by the
orchestra, after which Miss Pearl Bald
win gave recitation, After the Battles
are Over" which brought her a liberal
allowance Of bouquets.
The performance ended with tableau.
battle Scene," which was very effective
and repetition of which was called for and
given. The orchestra played America"
and the audience departed with many
expressions of satisfaction at the eXer-
clSes which were such fitting conclusion
to the days programme.