The San Francisco call., 1898-02-12

pupils of the different schools; poem,
 Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be ProudE Oincoln's favorite poem); pat rloIlc song; tableauX or groupings, to rep resent historical events in life of Lincoln unVeiling of the bust of Lincoln with an appropriate speech by a pupil; song. Battle Hymn" remarks by visiting vet erans and invited guests; America" sung in chorus.
 The six highest grades in Lincoln Grammar School combined in the cele- bration of Lincoln's birthday, and the boys to the number of 800 were assem- bled in the school hall, the programme issued by the Lincoln Monument League being closely adhered to. Quite a num- Der or parents were in attendance to testify by their presence their venera- tion for the martyred President from which the school takes it's name.
 The exercises were as follows:
 Patriotic song, "The Red White and Blue and salute to the flag, by pupils; address by Professor Knowlton, who said that Lincoln's life and character are lib erty's most precious legacy, and were a benediction and an inspiration to the youth of America, for he was the best model model of what the true American youth should aim to become; Reclamation, Lin coln, William L. Green; Lincoln song, air., Hold the Fort" by pupils The quotations from Lincoln were spoken in NANe~N ars, who gave splendid emphasis to the words which he uttered The boys were were from the classes of Miss Clark. Miss dress, Joseph P. Sucey; Lincoln's death. George H. Presley; poem, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be Proud?" Gincoln' s favoritel, Professor Knowlton; patriotic pupils; unveiling or Lincoln's picture, the American flag being lifted by Claude F. Compton; song, Battle Hymn, by pu- plls. Addresses were delivered by, visit c. A. R. c. J. Handley, H. L. Barker, r. A. Mass, D. P. Stone J. H. Lakin, Urt Mckee and John Disiken addressed the boys and were listened to with profound attention and frequent applause.
 The exercises by the pupils of the Girls High School were carried out in a manner calling forth the enthusiasm of the audience. Especial mention should be made of the mandolin club, the vocal solos by Miss Elsie Priber, Miss Ina Collins and Miss Hermine Lask. The singing by the school showed careful training and the pro- gramme generally was fully up to the schools splendid reputation for excel lence.
 w. H. L. Barnes, who was down for an address failed to appear; though having braved the fight in the thickest of the battle on many field, he did not have the courage to face the Audience of beautiful young ladies comprising the Girls High School and Polytechnic School, who attended in body
 The stage was elaborately festooned with callas, in the middle of which stood a pedestal capped by the bust of Lincoln.
 The exercises were opened by piano soio by Miss L. Coblentz, followed by The Battle Hymn of the Republic, D by the school; essay, Lincoln as a Pio- neer," Edna E. Sides; mandolin clubs. four pupils of the school vocal solo. An Elegy by Chapin," Miss Elena Roeckel; essay, Lincoln and Slavery" Miss Elsie Leale; vocal solos, Mother Darling, Miss Elsie Priber; address, Gettysburg" Miss K. Morrin; song. Red, White and Blue" by the school: vocal solo, 70, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be Proud?" set to music by MT: Steadman and sung by Miss Ina Collins; essay, Lincoln a Historical Character" Miss B. Cooley; vocal solo Miss Hermione Lask; essay (originaD A Monument to Lincoln" Miss Prutz. 1 man; song, America" by the school
 The exercises at Lowell High School were confined to the senior and middle classes, and the following programme was ably presented:
 Senior class: Recitation. "wbat +ha Political Party Stood for in 1880 0 Nft,ton Davis; reading, opening and closing nara graphs in Lincoln's first inaugural ad- 1 dress, Edwin K. Andrews; illustration by