The record-union., 1897-05-29

On no previous occasion have the me-
mortal exercises held in the schools in
honor of Decoration Day excited so
much interest as yesterday, and in no
case have the fires of patriotism burned
more brightly in the hearts of the pu-
pills.
Nor were the parents and friends of
the pupils whit behind in the interest
they took in the day, and all available
space in the various assembly rooms
was filled with an attentive audience
At the Sacramento Grammar School
the corps of teachers, under the super
vision of Miss Weeks, the Principal
had thoroughly arranged everything.
The decorations We're pretty, and the
pupils well UP in their parts, and every
thing showed that the occasion was en-
joyed by both teachers and pupils.
At the Harkness Grammar School the
same attention to details was observ-
able. and the pupils acquitted them
selves admirably, receiving many to-
kenS of appreciation from the audience.
At the Sutter Grammar School the
floral adornments had been placed by
the teachers with artistic taste as foil
to the American flag, and produced
beautiful effect The children had care
fully rehearsed their parts and carried
them out in excellent style, winning
many plaudits. The orator of the day,
Captain Hawk swooped down on them
and captured the whole outfit, teachers,
pupils and audience, and showed rare
talent in holding them and keeping
them in good humor. His address was
listened to with great attention by the
children, and they will not soon forget
it.
The exercises held at the Capital Pri-
mahy School were of a character to re-
fleet great credit on its Principal, Mrs.
Clara Parsons, and her efficient corps of
teachers. The programme as published
yesterday morning was excellently car
rietd out, two features in particular
evoking much complimentary criticism,
VIZ: "A Memorial Day Exercise" re-
cited by eleven little lads and lassies
from Mrs. Aliens class in a manner
to demonstrate the careful training
given them by their teacher, and THE
Flags of All Nations most artistically
represented by pupils from Mrs. Par
sons and Miss Groth's classes. The
stirring songs and patriotic verses of
the young Americans called up so
many painful "reminiscences TO the
Grand Army representative who ad
dressed the school, that he was for
time almost unable to control his voice,
but recovering, he gave the young folks
a vivid account of the horrors of his
prison days. Great praise is due to
both teachers and pupils for the taste
full decorations, in which the national
colors were most lavishly displayed.
even the blackboards being covered
with patriotic lines beautifully written
in red, white and blue and inclosed in
graceful scrolls and various conven-
tional designs in the same colors. Much
of this was due to the taste and skill of
Mrs. Allen. Certainly no pains were
spared to make the assembly room a
fitting place in which to inculcate
love and reverence for the day devoted
to the Nations dead.
The exercises at the other schools
We're also attractive and we'll carried
out. G.. W. Herr had been expected to
speak at the jefferson Primary School,
but instead sent the following letter,
which explains itself:
Sacramento, May IS, 1897.
Miss Govan, Principal Jefferson Pr-
mary School-Madam: From some
cause the Board of Education did not
include my name among the speakers
TO address the schools to-day.
President Davis OF the Board of Edu-
cation expressed the opinion that no
person had a right to address the public
schools without their permission; hence
I am compelled. though reluctantly, to
forego the pleasure of addressing your
school on this most patriotic occasion.
Sorely feeling the disappointment
thus incurred. remain most respect
fully, GEORGE w. HERR.
The Newton Booth Primary School
was addressed by d. J. Simmons, who
recited the incidents of the Revolution
and the War of 1872, the reasons which
caused the War of the Rebellion and
bravery of the Union soldiers and sail
ors and advised the pupils to cultivate
a love of liberty and patriotism.
c. V. kellogg was the speaker at the
Marshal Primary and spoke Of the
countrys history from the landing of
the Pilgrims to the present, depicting
the early struggles and privations of
those who built up a great country
from wilderness. Both in the Revolu-
ton and the late war the soldiers had
shown their courage and daring and
their willingness to make sacrifices for
their country. He exhorted the pupils
to ever hold fast to spirit of patriot
ism and emulate in their love of coun-
try the fallen heroes who had given
their lives in defense of the stars and
stripes.
Exehcises were held at the Found
lngS' Home School, Grace Danforth
teacher, as follows: Song, Decoration
Day" school; May" Verna Calkins;
Bring Your Loving Thoughts" Edna