The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-02-22

salute to the flag was given by the
school. Mrs. George T. Hanly read an
interesting paper on Washington.
The children then sang the Red,
White and Blue, after which they dis
persed to their separate rooms, where
appropriate exercises were held.
ALPINE STREET SCHOOL.
The rooms were very prettily decor.
ated, and an extended programme was
rendered by the children. An interest
ing and amusing address was made by
Ex-Governor Lionel Sheldon, in which
he related number of "reminiscences
of the war.
J. A. Foshsy, deputy superintendent
of city schools, also made brief sd-
dress.
GRAFTON STREET SCHOOL.
The school was decorated with vines
and flowers. A small bust picture of
George Washington was framed and
decorated with smilax and heliotrope.
Small flags were hung around it. Pat
rlotic verses were recited by the children,
both individually and in concert. Amer
lea was alo sung. The most interesting
feature of the occasion were speeches by
Mr.. Galbraith and Mr.. Weston.
ANN STREET SCHOOL.
Mr.. Mussey, member of the G. A. R.,
gave very interesting talk on Patriot
ism and Public Education. He traced
the history of our country from Wash
ington's time to the present, also ques-
tioning the pupils. The accuracy and
enthusiasm with which they replied
showed they had not been taught facts
and dates only. but love of country as
well. After description of our flag, the
pledge was given with much earnest
mess. Mr.. Mussey referred with feeling
10 his life on the battle6ets and in
Libby prison, and exhibited relics from
Mt. Vernon.
In the grammar grades the following
programme was given:
Introductory reading-Albert Jansen.
Song, Colum bia-Clssh.
Reading, Washington-Helen Grafton.
Questions ON the life of Washington,
Reading, Our Country's Flag-Frankie Cot
held.
song-star spaugled Banner-Class
Reading, Not George Washington - Eddie
Nolan.
Pledge to the Flag-Class.
Song-America-
The following programme was rem
dered by members of the kindergarten
| class:
Opening exercises, Now Before We Work To-
| day.
Hymn, Father in Heaven.
Good Morning songs.
Song, George Washington.
Star 5pangled Banner, with gestures.
Story, Washington Crossing the Delaware
illustrated by children with sticks, showing
| river, boats, etc.
Grand march, boys wearing Washington caps
and girls Martha Washington bonnets.
Pledge 10 the Flag.
Games.
Marching around fort and placing of tents
| back of earthworks.
Song, The Soldier Boy.
America.
CHEsTNUT-sTREET SCHOOL.
The exercises were of patriotic char
acter yesterday afternoon, and were held
in all OF the various rooms of the school.
The programme consisted of national
songs, resdings, and recitations. The
fifth and sixth grade pupils were ad-
dressed by Mrs. G. N. Earle. The dec
orations throughout the building were
very attractive and appropriate to the
occasion.
GRIFFIN-AvENUE SCHOOL.
The exercises were most appropriate
by the children of this school,. A pro-
grsmme consisting of patriotic songs
and recitations was followed by an in
teresting address by Or. E. w. Clark.
In well-chosen words he brought home
to the hearts of the children reaiizs-
ton of what patriotism had meant to
the heroes of the past, and what it
should mean to his hearers. the citizens
OF the future.
HELLMAN STREET SCHOOL.
A large number of parents and friends
of the pupils attended the exercises.
The exercises OF the kindergarten class
were given in the morning and consisted
of patriotic songs, stories of Washing
ton, etc.
The other rooms held exercises in the
class rooms until 2 o'clock, when all
marched to the yard and were addressed
by J. H. Braly, who emphasized the
thoughts, Our Country, Our Flag and a
Common School Education for Every
American Child. The exercises were
concluded by saluting the flag and sing
ing America.
HEWITT STREET SCHOOL.
The exercises passed off very quietly.
They we're held in the large upper hall.
way, which was tastefully draped with
flags and bunting. A large picture Of
Washington occupied prominent
place on the platform. One of the most
interesting features of the programme
was the address by F. M. Porter.
The programme was rendered as fol-
! lows:
Song, America.
Salute to the flag.
Recitation, When We Are Men-Johnpie Jen.
sen.
Concert recitaton-First grade pupils.
Incidents in the Life of Washington-Ganits
Gillis, Rose Laventhal, Minnie Franck, Mabel
| Bellair
Banjo solo-Kdith Rankin.
| Address,. M. Porter.
Recitation, Our Flag-Lillie Reble.
| Exercise, WashingtOn's Birthday.
What Gan Be Done for Our Country-Kdna
Vaughn.
Instrumental quartette-V iolins, Charles nd
! Fred Dohs; pianos, Misses Louise and Amelia
| Dohs.
Recitation Washington-Ida Bush,
Gong, Red White and Blue.
GATES STREET SCHOOL.
The programme was fret given as fol.
lows:
Song America-The school.
Recitation, Ode to Washington = Mabel
Noyes.
Birthday exercses--Six boys.
Quotations and maxims-1he school.
Essay, Boyhood OF Washington = Martha
| 6hankiin.
Essay, Young Manhood of Washington
| Irene Stearns.