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Show IN SALT LAKE CITY. Eight Thousand Children ITarch in Procession to the Tabernacle. REVIEWED DY THE MAYOR. "Old ;iory" Is Ran to the Masthead Amidst Cheers From the (- A. K. Patriotic Hocgrs and Patriotic. Speeches Iaue From Patriotic ISenrts. and Fall From Patriotic laps The Afternoon Concert. Salt Lake had its Columbian celebration celebra-tion toda3', and it was oue well worthy the memory of the world-finding Genoese. This morning flags were flying from a hundred staffs iu the business portion of the city, and at 9:30 the school children commenced com-menced gathering ou upper Main street. They came in droves from all over the city, and wore quickly formed in lino by their teachers. At 10:30 the command com-mand to march was. given, and the children passed down Main street between solid banks of spectators. The procession was headed by a platoon of mounted police, followed fol-lowed by the Liberal drain corps. There came the G. A. K. and the Dcutialter band. The school children came next, each division divi-sion bearing a large flag and many sections had juvenile drum corps of their own. Then were eight thousand pupils ia line, and they seemed to enjoy the parade immensely. The line of march was down Main street to Second Sec-ond South, thence west to West Temple, thence east to Richards avenue and north to the tabernacle. The reviewing stand was stationed at the head of Richurds avenue and on it were Mayor Gaskin, the members of the board of education aud prominent citizens. citi-zens. As the children passed they gave a salute. The living stream rCt'KKD INTO THE TABERXACLE, and soon both the lower part of the house as well as the gallery were completely filled. The big organ was draped with the stars and stripes and the red, white and green of Italy. The Tabernacle drum corps took seats on the north siae, with the Liberal drum corps on the south side. These organizations opened the proceedings with a coupie of lively airs, which pleased the little ones mightily. The Kepubiicau drum corps was also in attendance and occupied the position in front of the stand. THE IHOGHAMME. At 10:10 Professor M. R. Malone of the high school read the president's proclamation. procla-mation. Miss Alice Rowe next read the governor's proclamation, after which "Old Glory" was run to the masthead, and the members of the G. A. R. led in giving three cheers for the flag. The entire assemblage then joined in singing "America," directed by Professor G. C. Young. Prayer was next offered by Dr. Utter, after which the pupils and audience sang "The Song of Columbus Day." Herbert Hills, a pupil of the high school, then delivered an address on "The Meaning of Four Centuries," which was the finest estimate es-timate of the results following the diseovery of America that has been heard here, which is saying not a little, when the number of addresses that have been made on the subject sub-ject during the past two weeks is considered. consid-ered. An ode, "Columbia's Banner," was next rendered in excellent styl by Misses Iletta Watson, Josie Morris, Florence Simpson and Lizzie Smith. "The Bark of Faith," a poem describing the voyage of Columbus, was recited by Master George Bywater, and was followed with another recitation on Columbus by Miss Ethel Dean. A song, 'Columbus," was then sung in splendid style by the school children. Hon. J. M. Bowman was down for an address, ad-dress, but was unable to be present, owing to sickness, and his place was taken by e. w. TATLOCK, who said that more than thirty years ago he learned to obey the commands of his superior officers. The school children were doing that same thing in the schools, and upon obedience depended their success. It seemed to him that there had never been such a gathering of school children in any city in the Union, and the signs of these young children and these waving flags were enough to arouse the patriotism of every man. The members of the G. A. R. who were present were not more thrilled at the signs of the stars and strips floating over Vicksburg than by the sight which they witnessed wit-nessed today. MAYOR BASKIX. The last address was by Mayor Bask in, who said it was with a heart swelling with emotion that he stood before the great assemblage as-semblage of children. These little ones reminded re-minded the , men and the women of the responsibilities devolving upon them. Theso children must be prepared to perform the duties in the future which today devolved upon the men and women. When he looked into the sea of faces it occurred to him that one of the most important things to be looked after was the health of these children. Sanitary conditions condi-tions should be carefully looked to. He believed that from this day on, whenever iUwas necessary to raise funds for a new schoolhouse it would be raised with less ditliculty than in the past. In the future, fu-ture, too, he was satisfied that sanitary regulations regu-lations would he looked after more carefully. care-fully. The progress of the country since its discovery was briefly sketched by the speaker, who in conclusion expressed his pleasure at being present. President Woodruff pronounced the benediction bene-diction and the great audience dispersed. AFTERNOON CONCERT. Three Thooiind People Erjoy a Delightful Delight-ful Programme. At the concert given this af tern oon at the Tabernacle the following programme was rendered in a truly excellent style, and reflected re-flected a great deal of credit upon its participants: par-ticipants: Grnnd pntriot'c chorus, "Hail Colombia " Jn-venilo Jn-venilo choir, looO voices Patriotic tableaux of wavii fiiigg. Organ soio, Prof. J. J. Bayr.es on great organ. "A," Cliorn, "Rowing,'" Juvenile' choir Arm and handkerchief motions representing stormy sea durinir Columbus' voyaco. "H," Historical chorus, '"Columbus," Juvenile choir. Soprauo solo, selected, Miss Lillian Roberts' Proo. Ladies' chorus, "Lullaby," Provo Ladies' chorus, It. K. Giles, conductor. Instrumental selection, Jnvenile band, C H Barrel, le..dr. Contralto solo, "Creole Lover's Song" 'Dudley Buck,' ilrs. Fanny Steuhouse tirav. Chorus, ".My Mountain Home," Provo Prize Juvenile chorus. National anthems, A," "God of the Nations," Juvenile choir, with flag tableaux; "America,'' chorus and audience. Waving of flas w:tU dramatic effoct. ihe cnildren's choruses were made particularly par-ticularly attractive by clothing the littie ones in national colors, and the effect was stirring and pleasing. The ladies' chorus sang Prof. Stephens' "Lullaby" in an exquisite ex-quisite manner and were vociferously applauded. ap-plauded. Mrs.F.S.Gray gave a good interpretation of Dudley Buck's "Creole Song," which gained her an encore. The sudience was an extremely ex-tremely enthusiastic one, fully 3000 persons being in attendance. .The programme for this evening, given by the combined adult choirs of Salt Lake and Utah county, and the Suit Lake Choral society, is as follows: Patriotic song, "Star Spangled Banner," by grand tinned chorns Salt Lake Tabernacle choir. Choral society and Utah County Choral nuion. Stirring flag tableau. Address Chief Justice Zane. Graud national anthem, "Amflica," by combined com-bined choruses ( and entire audience. The audience audi-ence is urged to rise and sing. Patriotic waving of flans. . a Soprano solo "O Salutaris Hostia," (II. G. Ganas), Mrs. Anna Colburn Piummer: violin obhgsto. Professor Anton Petersen. C Horns "The Heavens Are Telling, " Salt Lake City Tabi-rnacle chorr. Original historical poem. "Columbus." Reading Read-ing by the author, Orson F. Whitney. Grand orean march and chorus, 'Twine Te the Garlands," Professor Thomas KadcuMIe and Salt Lake Choral society, -..: .. . j . -:f ' . j - 1 ' '" v ' |