Amador ledger., 1905-03-17
ARBOR DAY EXERCISES.
Tree Planting Uuder the Auspices of Ursula
Parlor, N. D. G. w. Interesting Pro-
gramme.

The recognition of arbor day-a day
dedicated to the planting of useful and
ornamental trees-was inaugurated for
the first time in Jackson, by public
dedicatory exercises under the auspices
of Ursula Parlor, No. 1, N. D. G. W.,
on Thursday afternoon, March 16.
The grand president of the order, Mrs.
Ella Caminetti, has eXerted herself to
have the day tittingly observed in a
practical and useful way, and the pro-
ceedings yesterday were in great
measure the fruition of her efforts. 1t
was arranged that the grounds of the
public school and the hospital lot
should be the scene of the tree planting.
For the first named place ornamental
and shade trees, comprising redwood,
cypress, cork elm, and eucalyptus were
secured, and for the latter grounds
fruit trees of different varieties were
planted,
The afternoon was observed as a
holiday by all the business houses.
The procession formed at o'clock at
the hall. 1t consisted of between 30
and 40 Native Daughters. nearly so
Native Sons, and number of Wood
men of the World all arrayed in the
distinctive regalia of their respective
orders. With banner and music they
marched to the school grounds. where
the literary exercises were had.
On arriving at the schoolhouse a
large crowd, estimated at, 500 people,
were assembled to witness the cere-
monies. Judge R. G. Rust made the
opening address, stating the object of
the gathering and urging the regular
observance of the day in future. Then
followed prayer by Rev. G. E. Win
ming; chorus by Ursula Parlor; ad-
dress by Grand President, Mrs. Ella
Caminetti; address by Chas. E. Nc
Laughlin, superior judge of Plumas
county and Grand President of N. S.
G. W.; chorus by the Parlor, closing
with an address by Professor Anthony,
principal of the Jackson school,
Tree planting was then announced.
Holes had been prepared along the
south side and front portion of the
ground, also on each side of steps of
entrance to each building. There were
from 40 to 80 trees planted. A few of
these were dedicated specially as follows:
1. ''To pioneer Mothers" by Mrs.
Lena Podesta.
3 'Pioneer fathers" by Mrs. Mol
lie Folger.
8. "Lily O. Reichling Dyer" found
er of the order, by Mrs. E. Laughton.
4. 'Mrs. Tina L. Kane" first grand
president of Native Daughters, by Mrs.
Alice Jones.
These four were cypress trees, and
planted on either side of the front en-
frances of the two buildings.
5. ITO Grand President N. S.
G. w." by Mrs. Carrie Calvin.
6. "Grand President N. D. C. W.. -
by VIM. Schroeder.
7. ITO Camp Jackson, W, o. w, "
by Jas. Jay Wright.
8. '"ro Jackson Public School," by
Ursula Parlor, N. D. G. W., Mrs. Rose
Podesta.
9. jackson Grammar School," by
Excelsior Parlor, N. S. G. W., Ethel
LeMoin.
This completed the exercises on the
school ground. The weather had been
threatening the whole afternoon, but
fortunately the rain held off until these
ceremonies were completed. Immedi-
ately following their completion it com
menced raining in earnest, and the
gathering rapidly dispersed. The
ceremonies at the hospital grounds,
where fruit trees were planted. were
gone through briefly. and the inter-
esting events of the day brought to a
close.
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