Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-07-05
In Old Albuquerque.


1t was in Old Town that the most
elaborate and the only formal observ-
ance of the day was held. AT 5 o'clock
in the morning uniformed squad of
the Mutual Protection Benevolent So
ciety headed by drum corps, march
ed into the plaza and formally raised
the American flag. At the same time
the national salute of twenty-one guns
was fired.
Old Town then wakened up and
from that time on until latn in the eve
ming crowds came and went. The plaza
was well filled all through the day.
The First Regiment band played in
the morning and the booths and vari-
GUS stands around the piazza were lib
orally patronized.
The afternoon was full of amuse-
ment. At / o'clock the dance in Or
chestrion hall was opened by the grand
march and from that time on dancing
was continued through the afternoon.
For those who preferred base ball
there was a good game between the
Old Town Reds and the Santa Fe Pa
clfic clubs, in which the former won by
a score of 16 to 6. Over in the plaza
there was fun galore. A creased pole
furnished no end of hilarity and many
a small boy struggled valiantly TO get
to the top. The fortunate youth was
Willie Mann and to him was given the
prize. The event looked forward to
with greatest anticipation was pulling
the chicken and in this NJ. Martinez
was the victor. The course for the
foot race was around the plaza and
Louis Armijo crossed the tape first
The sack race was won by r. Zamora.
During the races the First Regiment
band played.
The formal program of the day was
held last evening. Before the program
opened the band played as the crowd
assembled. Hon. Epimeno A. Miera,
the orator of the evening. and Major
H. r. Whiting were escorted to the
stand by a committee and We're receiv-
ed with hearty applause. The band
played "Star Spangled Banner" and
then Nestor Montoya, as master OF Ger
emonies. announced the first number
Mr.. Montoya made each announce
ment in both English and Spanish
Tony Werner, a pupil of the public
schools OF Old Albuquerque, recited in
fine style, "Om Magistrates" naming
each president from Washington to
Roosevelt and giving the chief feature
of the term II was well done and the
young man was given hearty applause
"Our Flag" was recited in concert by
boys and girls of the Old Albuquerque
schools The recitation closed with
the singing of Columbia, the Gem OF
the Ocean" by the children, in which
they waved small flags during the
chorus. A bright dialogue was next
given by Masters Ortiz and Montoya
The reading of the Declaration OF
independence by Major H. r. Whiting
followed. In introducing Major Whit
ing. Mr.. MontOyG referred TO the i'm
mortal principles of the document and
said it was TO he read by one who haC
fought to uphold those principles
Major Whiting was warmly received
and read ii in an impressive manner
After the band played Dixie" Mr.
Montoya apologized for the absence o
Hon. f. A. Hubbell, who was to have
delivered the address in English. HI
said Mr.. Hubbell was called out of th'
city by important business and on hi'
behalf extended his regrets and gooC
wishes. He then said the orator o
the evening was a self-made man o
whom all New Mexico was proud. al
old friend and neighbor and typica
Spanish-American citizen. he closeC
by presenting Hon. E. p. Miera as th'
orator Mr.. Miera began hy referring