El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-02

Oregon street near the S. P. track.
The following is the list of the set
pieces:
l. Rainbow Wheel
2. Rosette, "The Philippines"
3. Cuban Flag.
4. "Salute to Ell Paso Volunteers"
5. True Lovers knot.
6. Porto Rico Cascade.
I. Mexican Flag.
8. Bouquet to Lieut.. H0bson.
9. Texas Star.
10. Prismatic Rosette, 'Sampson."
IL. Picture of Admiral Dewey.
IL. Spanish Mine at Csvite.
ID. Battleship Maine.
IA. The World.
Is. U. S. Flag.
Immediately prior to the exhibition
of each set piece, q bomb will be ex.
ploded high in the air. Between the
pieces there will be continuous
fusilade of Roman candles, and q great
number of sky rockets, caucissons,
mines, and batteries. Balloons, flying
pigeons and many other novelties will
also be exhibited.
MUSIC BY THREE BANDS.
One of the best features of the dsy
will be the grand concert in the sven-
ing, participated in by the three fine
bands, the 18th cavalry and 15tl in
fantry bands of the Mexican REGULAR
army, and the popular McGinty and,
of Ell Paso.
A stand will be arranged for the
musicians at the s'city park" were
the fireworks will take place, and the
bands will alternate or play Together
patriotic and popular numbers, 10Th
Mexican and American.
Vr,.~o~&.~& No%a-~-
CHORUS REHEARSAL TONIGHT.
Remember to come to Chopin all
| tonight at o'clock for the final re-
hearsal of the patriotic anthems for n
dependence Day. Tickets will be RI
nished to those who attend tonight, n
titling them to reserved seats for Mo-
days ceremonies. All singers are A.
| vited. Two hundred are wanted.
TO PUPILS OF THE HIGH SCHOOL.
All pupils of the high school al
| respectfully urged to come on
Chopin hall.
! One of the prettiest parts q
the program for the Fourth
will be the songs. Your assistance
needed to make this feature q SUCCESS
and your services will be duly appre
ciated. Yours respectfully.
G. p. PUTNAM,
Supt. City Schools.
TO PARENTS, AND CHILDREN OF PUT
Lie SCHOOLS.
1t is especially desired to have
| splendid representation of the publ
schools in the grand parade and ea
ercises of the 4th. Every precautio
a hoi I'M q noff he
of accidents, hence children can joi
the parade with the assurance of bein
perfectly safe. Parents are urged t
send buggies, wagouets, hacks, O
whatever vehicles they may have TO
the conveyance of the children as the
route is too long for them to walk
particularly the girls. 1t is'preferred t
have vehicles decorated as far as pos
sible, with flags, bunting, etc.
We desire large number of horse
horses will ride them. Parents are in
vited to join the procession, If they de-
sire, with their children.
Let all who participate in the Schoc
section of the parade meet at tn
Franklin school on Monday mornin
at o'clock. Certainly not later tina
$50.
All who can, bring conveyauces, bu
do not stay away because you hav
none. We should be glad to hav
about thirty girls dressed in white.
Each child will bring flags, ett
Don't forget the place-Frankli
school at 9 o'clock.
Very respectfully,
G. P. PUTNAM,
| Supt. City Schools
ITO MERCHANTS AND ALL CITIZENS
The executive committee for the Ir
dependence Day celebration now fee
every confidence that the celebrate
on that day will be complete an
great success. From every directio
they get word that there will be
throng of loyal, enthusiastic Ameri
cans anxious to take part.
The business houses are hereby re
Iquested to close their stores at 8 o. loc
on the morning of the Fourth. The
are further asked to decorate the store
along the line of march.
Citizens generally are requested t
decorate their houses all over the city
For the executive committee.
w. S. MCCUTCHEON,
| Chairman
| COMMITTEE MEETING TONIGHT
| All committees meet tonight at