The record-union., 1899-07-05
THE FOURTH IN SACRAMENTO.

men: We have assembled here to-day
to do honor to our Nations birthday.
The magnificent parade which we have
just witnessed was splendid testi-
monial of the loyalty and patriotism of
Sacramento
This days grand demonstrations,
which marks the one hundred ana
twenty-third anniversary of our ma
tional independence, has prepared Tor
us the inspiration of patriotic song
and oratory which we are about to en-
joy. To-day, we love to honor the
memory of our Revolutionary sires,
who fought and bled and pledged their
fortunes and their sacred honor, that
we might be relieved from the oppres-
sive burdens of the mother country ana
enjoy the blessings of freedom.
LET us now rejoice, for while we had
at the time of the Revolution but three
millions of people and but thirteen
colonies, comprising less than 4OU,Ouo
square miles, we are to-day the fourth
nation of the world in size and popula-
ton, and in wealth, far ahead OF ALL
"Our recent war with Spain has made
us great and united people, destroy
ing all sectional prejudices and I'M
planting in the hearts OF our people
true brotherly love for all.
'"The American flag, the symbol OF
liberty, now floats from the Arctic on
the north to the Caribbean Sea on the
south, from the Atlantic on the east
to the Philippines on the west, and long
may it continue to wave and implant
in the hearts of all under it's folds the
principles of liberty and free govern
nent.'
Mr.. Lands remarks were punctuated
with frequent applause.
Rev A. C. Herrick, the chaplain OF
the day, next offered a fervent ana
patriotic invocation to God, saying:
Jehovah of all nations, the God OF
Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God OF
our fathers and mothers and our God,
through Thy loving providence we are
permitted to celebrate the anniversary
festival of our national independence.
Most sincerely and unitedly we invoke
Thy blessing upon US and our country
wherever our banner floats.
We praise Thee for this beautiful day
and for the sights which have cheered
our eyes and the music which has
greeted our ears Reward abundantly
all who have assisted or may in any
way assist in the splendid success of
to-day in Sacramento and throughout
our beloved land and in foreign coun
tries. We pray for our Mayor and all
in positions of responsibility, cur Gov
ernor, the President of the United
States and his Cabinet. May they
be true men, ruling and acting in the
face Of God. Let US praise Thee be-
cause no gaunt famine or death-bear-
ic CT OH R11r
country and peace has long been de
clared between rtus and Spain. Let us
rejoice There are millions of happy
people within our borders: also be
glad for the growing unity between the
North and the South, the East and the
West and our mother land. Thou art
giving unto US material education and
moral power Thou hast not dealt
so with any nation Help US see how
Thou didst prepare and keep this con-
tinent where might be built up the
grandest nation the world has ever
known. Lead our minds. o God, to
acknowledge Thee in our history.
We thank Thee for Columbus, the
man of faith who chung to his ideal
and "builded better than he knew;
for Bradford, the Governor and his
T
Washington, the man of integrity, of
self control and magnanimity; for Lin
coin, the tender hearted, with malice
toward none and charity for ALL" and
Grant, the victorious, who said '1et us
have peace and a host of others
whose deeds shine like stars of light
We thank Thee for the wonderful
progress Thou Hast permitted us to
make in invention and discoveries. We
praise Thee for our historians, poets,
painters and sculptors.
We pray Thou wilt more and more
make us nation whose foundation
shall rest upon righteousness, liberty,
mercy and love.
May the youngest nation, though we
may become the strongest, never OPP
press the weak, but defend the rights
of humanity everywhere. All Of which
we pray through Christ Jesus, our
Lord. Amen
The reading of the Declaration of
independence by John v. Powers fol-
lowed. Mr.. Powers read clearly and
enunciated plainly, rendering the in
strument most acceptable, his voice be-
ing we'll adapted to the task The read
ing was followed by prolonged APP
plause.
A selection by the band came next
preceding a fine recitation, THE Ris-
ing in 1776," by Mrs. Alice Chase, in a
stirring style that enthused her aud
ience. 1850 ~
The Lyric Quartet, composed of Mes
danes J. A. Moynihan, Mary l.. Ross,
Frank Bergman and B. F. Howard,
rendered splendidly a fine arrangement
of America. specially arranged for
the occasion by L.. A. Darling, and were
forced to respond to an encore to it by
the audience, which would not be de-
MED. For the encore they sang KEEL
ler's American Hymn"
The Poet Of the Day, H. H. Rich
mond of Auburn, recited fine original
poem. composed expressly for the oc-
casion, and which was enthusiastically
received. 1t will be found below. Mr..
Richmond recited with taste and feel
ing and was we'll received.
After another selection by the band
the Lyric Quartet sang 1.-The Star
Spangled Banner" also specially ar
ranged by Mr.. Darling and the audi
ence was SO insistent that they re-
sponded and repeated the last verse.
Then followed the Grafton, by Hon.
E. E. Gaddis of Woodland, which was
frequently applauded and is published
below.
Music by the band completed the
program and the assembly dispersed to
take in the other attractions.
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