The record-union., 1898-06-21
COUNTY SCHOOL CHILDREN.
Circular of Instructions For the
Fourth of July Parade.

The Committee on Parade, con-
sisting of superintendent of Schools
Howard and F. T. Johnson, has sent
the following circular of directions to
trustees and teachers of schools in
country districts whose pupils intend
to turn out in the Fourth Of July pro-
ceSSion:
To the Teachers and School Trustees
of Sacramento County-Ladies and
Gentlemen: In recent circular issued
by request of the Fourth of July Com
mittee on Celebration, an invitation
was extended to the schools of the
country districts to participate in the
day parade in this city.
In response to that circular eighteen
districts have rendered acknowledge
ment-fifteen accepting and three de-
clining. A second circular was prom
ised, that details of the program
may be understood. We wish to state
that it has been very hard to get def
mite data upon which to base a plan Of
action, yet a few general suggestions
will be useful. From information gath
cred, the following is submitted:
Time and Place of Meeting.-The
parade will start about 10 a. m. 1t
will be necessary, therefore, to have the
divisions in readiness at 9:3O. All di-
visions from the country schools will
meet at the Sacramento Grammar
School building, Fifteenth and streets,
at the appointed time. A room will be
provided at the north entrance of the
building, where the children will leave
their hats. A competent person will
be in charge of this room. The grounds
of the Sacramento Grammar School,
of ar nd hli O.
we'll shaded, will be open to those who
desire to bring their lunches.
Uniforms.-Uniforms consisting Of
caps and sashes will be furnished free
to the members of the different divis-
ions. At the close of the parade the
children will return to the Sacramento
Grammar School building and receive
| their hats
| School Banners.-It is recommended
| that each division from the country be
| supplied with a banner to distinguish
the district. In order to make these
| banners uniform in appearance and
| price, and for the sake of convenience,
the matter was submitted to w f.
Purnell of this city, and he reports that
| a handsome banner may be had for
| S63O. This can be paid for out of the
FUNDS Of the district. Nothing in this,
however, should be construed as to
prevent any district from securing it's
| own banner. Should you decide upon
ordering one through Mr. Purnen, do
not delay in the matter Should you
desire July 4, 1885," printed on the
banner. include that in the order.
Formation of Divisions-The divis-
! ions will in all probability march six
| abreast, open order. A captain and two
lieutenants should be appointed from
| the division, also a banner bearer and
| Two assistants. The divisions should
| be we'll drilled by their officers. I'M
| press upon The children the necessity
| OF remaining near their banner This
VIII keep the divisions together and
will prevent confusion.
| Who Are Admissible.-Th question
has been asked, Can the children of the
| first and second grades be admitted in
the divisions? Yes, provided they are
able to walk the required distance
| about mile and a half.
| Flags.-In a former circular II was
stated that small flag would be given
each child in line of march. We wish
to say that an order for flags has been
| placed in an Eastern market. and if
that order can be filled the flags will
be here. If not, however, we shall be
| disappointed in that respect The
scarcity of flags and the great demand
| for them show Enthusiastically the en-
| thuslasm Of our Nation. The larger
/ flags, SUCH as will be given to the yari-
Gus schools participating, will be sup
| plled as soon as possible Please to
| announce this to the children. that dis
appointment may not follow a failure
| TO receive the flag on the day Of the
| parade.
| Reserved Seats.-The school children
at the close of the parade will be pro-
Vided with reserve seats in the Pavil-
ion. In order to estimate the number
| or seats to be reserved. as we'll as TO
determine the number of flags neces-
sary, those in charge of the different
divisions will notify US of the number
OF children that will be in attendance.
Grand Chorus.-Upon assembling in
the Pavilion after the parade. the fol-
lowing songs will he sung: Star
Spangled Banner" with chorus: Amer
lea" Hail, Columbia; Columbia. the
Gem of the Ocean," The children are
| expected to join in these songs.