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The city was in its gala dress. The decorations, which had been completed on Saturday, being of the best materials and securely hung, had received little damage from the wind and rain. All the principal buildings and many private residences in all parts of the city were decked. At the city hall, in the midst of elaborate furnish- ings, on either side of the city seal, appeared the portraits of the Hon. Elisha S. Converse, the first mayor of the city, and the Hon. Charles L. Dean, the present mayor. The High School, the Public Library, and the First Baptist Church, from their contiguity and advantageous position, presented a fine appearance in their holiday attire. All along in every direction the upper and lower squares and their approaching streets were bright with the national colors, festooned, twined, and floating in artistic designs or graceful carelessness ; while a brisk breeze, keeping all in constant motion, added an impression of life and movement to the brilliant display. The moving crowd, the bright colors floating in the air, and the clear blue sky above made a picture which will not soon be forgotten.
Arches thrown over the principal streets at the city line welcomed incomers with words of hospitable greeting. A novel use was made of the poles and wires of the electric lines, which were dressed with
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bunting so as to show in perspective arcades of bright colors. A notable display was made at the residence of Col. Harry E. Converse, at the corner of Main and Appleton Streets, in which was shown a series of twelve flags used in the colony and state of Massachusetts, beginning with the English Union Jack of the early days and passing through the several provincial and revolutionary types to the Ameri- can flag of thirteen stars.
There was no lack of attractions from the beginning, and all classes found something to their liking. Band concerts at convenient points were early features ; and the. public rehearsal of the anniver- sary chorus, at half-past eight, found a large hearing. More were attracted by the games and sports at the several parks, and the drill exhibitions of Dodd's troopers ; and the children crowded the halls which were set apart for their entertainment. All day the historic exhibit was filled to the utmost capacity of the rooms, and the number and interest of the visitors were maintained throughout the evening. The literary and musical exercises in the afternoon gathered an immense audience of those who had less interest in the more popular events of the day, and held them with undiminished attention to the close ; while the concert and ball in the evening gave to the celebra- tion the éclat of a brilliant social function.
Nor were the street scenes, if less brilliant, less enlivening than the official events. Our simple forebears, whose experiences were bounded by the festivities of a country training-field, would have con- templated with amazement the abundant possibilities of entertainment which were presented. Fakers and philosophers with long beards and pale faces, peripatetic peddlers with souvenirs and refreshments shrilly crying their wares, hand-organs and monkeys, soap-sellers and toy vendors - the scores of itinerants which a struggle for existence and New-English enterprise never fail to send to large public gather- ings - penetrated the crowds in every direction ; while the din of fire- crackers, large and small, the snap of torpedoes, the hiss of toy balloons, and the dissonant toot of horns were audible evidences of a crowd which was intent npon pleasure. Vacant lots were covered with booths, sheltering stores of pink lemonade and sandwiches, air- gun and knife-throwing targets, or some of the many opportunities for refreshment or cheap amusement to which the onlookers were loudly invited.
Salutes of twenty-five bombs were fired on Monday and Tuesday at morning and sunset ; and the bells of seven churches were rung on each day at morning, noon, and sunset.
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ATHLETIC AND FIELD SPORTS.
AT 6.03 A. M. twenty-six homing pigeons were liberated at Albany, N. Y., each bearing a message of congratulation from Gov. Theodore Roosevelt of New York to Mayor Dean. This contest for speed was arranged under the auspices of the Malden Homing Pigeon Club. The first pigeon arrived at the loft of the owner, George Horsman, at 10.01, and was followed about twenty-five seconds later by another at the same loft. The next bird to arrive was the property of Peter J. Carey, which came shortly before 10.02.
Soon after eight o'clock crowds began to assemble at the several parks, where the public sports were to begin at nine o'clock. The committee on games and sports had given much time and thought to make these popular features of the celebration of real interest and merit ; and every precaution had been taken for the comfort and safety of both spectators and participants. Sub-committees main- tained a careful supervision over the preparation and performance of the several sports, and every feature was carried out to a most suc- cessful conclusion. The prizes were sterling-silver cups, shields, and medals, bearing the city seal, which were of intrinsic value as well as beautiful souvenirs of the celebration. A cool wind and an absence of dust made the day an ideal one for outdoor sports.
WATER SPORTS. FELLSMERE PARK.
WILLIAM H. WINSHIP, Committee in charge.
CANOE EVENTS. - Julius B. Waterbury, of the American Canoe Association, and Edward S. Stevens, judges ; C. B. Ashenden, starter; Joseph Wiggin, clerk of course.
SWIMMING EVENTS. - Peter S. McNally, referee ; George S. Rich, R. F. Johnson, judges ; John A. Leavitt, timekeeper ; Walker A. Smith, starter ; George T. Holm, clerk of course; J. F. Fletcher, announcer.
The forenoon was devoted to canoe events, open only to Mal- den, Melrose, and Everett, from 9.00 until 10.30 A. M., and swimming events from 10.30 A. M. to 2.00 P. M. In the afternoon a series of canoe events, open to all comers, was closed by a tournament at four o'clock. Special events during the day were exhibitions of fancy swimming by Peter S. McNally of Boston, the champion swimmer of the world, and John A. Leavitt of Auburndale, the champion half- inile swimmer of the world. Competition in the open swimming events was limited to the membership of the New England Amateur Athletic Union.
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CANOE EVENTS.
Single canoe race, 14 mile, open to Malden, Melrose, and Everett. - Joseph Wiggin, first prize ; Freeman F. Burr, second prize ; Her- bert G. Porter, third prize.
Tandem canoe race, 14 mile, open to Malden, Melrose, and Ever- ett. - Russell B. Wiggin and Russell P. Priest, first prize ; Herbert G. Porter and S. D. Pierce, second prize.
Tandem canoe race, 12 mile, open to Malden, Melrose, and Ever- ett. - Russell B. Wiggin and Russell P. Priest, first prize ; Edward B. Stratton and Freeman F. Burr, second prize.
Open single canoe race (single blade), 14 mile. - James H. Low [Wawbewawa Canoe Club], first prize ; Daniel S. Pratt [Wawbewawa Canoe Club], second prize ; Fred W. Fowle [Initou Canoe Club], third prize.
Open tandem canoe race, 12 mile. - Ernest R. Adams and Sted- man Smith [Wawbewawa Canoe Club], first prize ; Robert J. Bowce and William Caffrey [Lawrence Canoe Club], second prize.
Open single canoe race (double blade), 14 mile. - Ernest R. Adams [Wawbewawa Canoe Club], first prize; Robert J. Bowce, [Lawrence Canoe Club], second prize.
Open club four canoe race, 1/2 mile. - Stedman Smith, stroke ; Ernest R. Adams, James H. Low, and John B. May [Wawbewawa Canoe Club], first prize, defeating the Initou Canoe Club.
Open tournament canoe race. - John B. May and Daniel S. Pratt, Jr. [Wawbewawa Canoe Club], first prize ; Ernest R. Adams and Stedman Smith [Wawbewawa Canoe Club], second prize.
Open hurry-scurry canoe race. - Daniel S. Pratt, Jr. [Wawbe- wawa Canoe Club], first prize.
SWIMMING EVENTS.
Open tub race. - John F. Foran, Malden, first prize ; Malcolm Williams [Boston Athletic Club], second prize.
Open single swimming race, 50 yards. - W. L. Garrison, Jr., Brookline, first prize ; H. Holm, Brookline, second prize ; R. Mc- Cormick, Brookline, third prize.
Open diving competition. - W. L. Garrison, Jr., Brookline, first prize ; George P. Moore, Brookline, second prize.
Open plunge for distance. - George P. Moore, Brookline, first prize ; R. McCormick, Brookline, second prize.
Open swimming on back, 50 yards. - Herbert D. Holm, Brook- line, first prize ; George P. Moore, Brookline, second prize.
Open relay race (4 men in a team). - George P. Moore, Capt. ; W. L. Garrison, Jr., Herbert D. Holm, R. G. Fuller (Brookline Swim-
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ming Club), first prize, defeating the Brookline High School Swim- ming Club.
Swimming race open to Malden, Melrose, and Everett. - John F. Foran, Malden, first prize; Edward B. Stratton, Malden, second prize.
BICYCLE RACES. EASTERN AVENUE AND THE PARKWAY.
EDWIN F. KELLEY, committee in charge.
John C. Kerrison, referee ; Alonzo D. Peck, starter ; George W. Dorntee, Irving N. Chase, George H. Wiley, judges ; Harry W. Knights, clerk of course ; John C. Kerrison, official L. A. W. handi- capper ; timing by Chronograph Club.
These races were placed under the charge of John C. Kerrison, and brought amateurs and lovers of the sport from long distances to the courses. The races of the forenoon, which were open to riders of Malden, Melrose, and Everett, of eighteen years of age and under, were run on Eastern Avenue at Webster Park; and those of the afternoon occurred on the Parkway at Edgeworth. The common- wealth, by a special action of the Metropolitan Park Commission, transferred the care and use of the boulevard below Pleasant Street for the occasion to the city of Malden. This was a unique con- cession and an act of courtesy on the part of the state authorities which is worthy of record.
LOCAL RIDERS (forenoon).
Quarter-mile sprint race. - Won by Harry W. Clark ; second, Ernest Odell.
Slow race. - Won by Ernest J. Rogers. Time, 1m. 55 2-5s.
Egg and Spoon race. - Won by John H. Stone. Time, 1m. 50 2-5s.
Half-mile (open). - Won by Ernest J. Rogers ; second, Mat Clifford.
Tilting Contest. - Won by Ernest J. Rogers.
AMATEUR RIDERS (afternoon) .
Mile open. - First heat : won by J. F. Moran ; Arthur Kellar, second ; E. J. Rogers, third ; time, 2m. 37 3-5s. Second heat : won by Moses Cookson ; C. S. Robinson, second ; C. Brown, third ; time, 2m. 30 2-5s. Third heat : won by Guy W. Phillips ; H. F. Simonds, second ; Harry A. Austin, third ; time, 3m. 22s. Fourth heat : woll by William Younie ; E. B. Chaffee, second ; F. B. MacArthur, third ; time, 2m. 38 4-5s. Fifth heat : won by A. E. Miller ; Lawrence Arnold, second ; M. Carnes, third ; time, 3m. 28 2-5s. Sixth heat :
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won by Sam J. King ; F. A. Morrill, second ; time, 3m. 38 1-5s. Semi-final heats. - First heat : won by William Younie; Guy W. Phillips, second ; time, 2m. 47 4-5s. Second heat : won by J. F. Moran ; Arthur Kellar, second ; time, 3m. 11 2-5s. Final heat : Moran, first by a wheel ; Phillips, second ; Cookson, third ; time, 2m. 40 2-5s.
Slow race. - 100 yards : won by P. H. Dennan.
Two-mile open. - First heat : won by William Younie ; E. B. Chaffee, second ; Val Chisholm, third ; time, 7m. 48 3-5s. Second heat : won by F. B. MacArthur ; E. H. Baudett, second ; Lawrence Arnold, third ; time, 7m. 25 3-5s. Third heat : won by J. F. Moran ; Arthur Kellar, second ; H. A. Austin, third ; time, 7m. 42s. Final heat : won by Moran ; Kellar, second; Younie, third; time, 50m. 4-5s.
Tandem handicap, two miles. - Won by J. Maher and Gallagher, 30s., time, 5m. 49 4-5s .; Lind and Chisholm, second, 20s .; scratch team's time, 6m. 30 4-5s.
Team race, five miles. - Won by Chelsea Cycle Club (J. F. Moran, first, 7 points ; Richard Cronin, fourth, 4 points; C. S. Robinson, fifth, 3 points ; total 14 points) ; Dorchester Wheelmen, second (Arthur Kellar, second, 6 points ; F. B. MacArthur, third, 5 points ; A. G. Squires, sixth, 2 points ; total, 13 points).
Five-mile handicap. - Won by J. F. Moran, scratch ; E. J. Rogers, 30s., second; J. W. Lind, 1m., third; R. Cronin, 15s., fourth ; T. Missett, 1m. 30s., fifth ; William Younie, 45s., sixth ; M. Cookson, 45s., seventh; E. E. Odell, 1m., eighth; time, 17m. 31 2-5s.
TRACK AND FIELD SPORTS. CRADOCK FIELD.
JAMES MCCARTHY, committee in charge.
John Graham, of the Boston Athletic Association, manager and handicapper ; P. T. Lowell, Peter Kelley, G. F. Ferguson, judges at finish ; M. E. Webb, Jr., J. M. Shoemaker, field judges ; Joseph B. Moran, clerk of course; J. W. Bowles, starter; B. B. Osthues, announcer.
The games of the forenoon were open to boys of the Malden, Melrose, and Everett high and grammar schools. Those of the after- noon were open to all amateurs.
FORENOON.
100-yard dash (for boys over 18 years of age). - Won by E. J. Hurley, Malden H. S. ; second, E. McCarthy, Malden H. S. ; third, J. H. Joslin, Melrose H. S. Time, 1012s.
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100-yard dash (for boys under 18 years of age). - Won by H. F. Ells, Everett H. S. ; second, A. C. Holden, Melrose H. S. Time, 10 2-5s.
100-yard dash (for grammar school boy's between 10 and 16 years of age). -- Won by W. H. Bullock, Everett H. S. ; second, B. F. Provandie, Melrose H. S. Time, 11s.
325-yard run (one lap of track). - Won by H. N. Flanders, Malden H. S. ; second, W. B. Howe, Malden H. S. Time, 44s.
Team race (between Malden H. S. and Melrose H. S.). - Won by Malden H. S. (McCarthy, Hurley, Baker, Flanders) ; second, Melrose HI. S. (J. H. Joslin, C. H. Stebbins, P. P. Merrill, A. C. Holden). Time, 3m. 55s.
AFTERNOON.
100-yard dash, trial heats. - First heat : won by W. D. Eaton, Som. H. S., 7 yds. ; second, H. E. Smith, N. H. S., 6 yds. Time, 10 1-5s. Second heat : won by H. Dexter, B. H. S., 7 yds. ; second, E. L. Doyle, C. H. A. A., 7 yds. Time, 10 3-5s.
Third heat : won by Joseph Doyle, St. J. A. A., 7 yds. ; second, W. J. Holland, B. C. A. A., 2 yds. Time, 10 2-5s.
Fourth beat : won by R. S. Edwards, Bowdoin College, 6 yds. ; second, E. Hines, St. J. A. A., 5 yds. Time, 10 1-5s.
Semi-finals. - First heat : won by W. D. Eaton, Som. H. S., 7 yds. ; second, H. E. Smith, N. H. S., 6 yds. Time, 10 1-5s. Second heat : won by R. S. Edwards, Bow. Coll., 6 yds. ; second, Joseph Doyle, St. J. A. A., 7 yds. Time, 10 1-5s.
Final heat : won by W. D. Eaton, Som. H. S., 7 yds. ; second, H. E. Smith, N. H. S., 6 yds. ; third, R. S. Edwards, Bow. Coll., 6 yds. Time, 10 1-5s.
440-yard run. - Won by M. L. Bernstein, H. A. A., 25 yds. ; second, E. Hines, St. J. A. A., 15 yds. Time, 51s.
880-yard run. - Won by D. J. Buckley, C. G. A., 50 yds. ; second, Dick Grant, K. A. C. of New York, scratch. Time, 2m. 11s. One-mile run. - Won by E. P. Trott, Med. H. S., 35 yds. ; second, J. J. Hallihan, C. G. A., 65 yds. Time, 4m. 41s.
Running broad jump. - Won by I. H. Joslin, Mel. H. S., 2 ft. 6 in., total distance 23 ft. 812 in. ; second, F. E. Connolly, E. B. A. A., 6 in., total distance 23 ft.
Running high jump. - Won by H. E. Smith, N. H. S., 7 in., total height 5 ft. 11 in. ; second, H. A. Sidney, Mal. H. S., 612 in., total height, 5 ft. 912 in.
Three standing jumps .- Won by S. G. Ellis, Lynn Y. M C. A., 1 ft., total distance, 32 ft. 9 in. ; second, F. E. Connolly, E. B. A. A., 1 ft., total distance, 32 ft. 4 in.
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Five standing jumps. - Won by F. E. Connolly, E. B. A. A., 1 ft. 6 in., total distance 54 ft. 6 3-4 in. ; second, Bernard Doherty, Boston, scratch, distance, 53 ft. 4 in.
Putting 16 1b. shot. - Won by C. A. Leitch, Y. M. C. A., 7 ft., total . distance 43 ft. 7 3-4 in. ; second, A. H. Jaffreys, Chelsea H. S., 9 ft., total distance, 43 ft. 312 in.
GAELIC FOOT-BALL. CRADOCK FIELD.
JOHN J. MCCORMACK, committee in charge. P. D. WARREN, referee.
This game was played during the forenoon, in the presence of an immense crowd, which showed much personal interest in the playing, by the Celtics, Capt. C. Carey, and the Young Irelands, Capt. T. Doherty. The time was one hour ; and the summary gave the Celtics seven, and the Young Irelands one, giving the cash prize of fifty dollars to the Celtics.
BASE-BALL. CRADOCK FIELD.
OWEN P. DOONAN, committee in charge. J. CONNELL and E. MURPHY, umpires.
Owing to the time occupied by the Gaelic teams, this game, which was scheduled at 10.30, was not called until nearly noon. It was played by the Newtowne Club of Cambridge and a Malden picked nine, fully five thousand people witnessing the game. Malden out- batted the Newtownes, but lost the game through loose fielding ; and the cash prize of seventy-five dollars was awarded to the Cambridge club.
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OBSTACLE RACES. WEBSTER PARK.
JOHN J. QUENETH, committee in charge.
GEORGE T. FERGUSON, Malden Y. M. C. A., assistant.
Potato race. - Won by Charles Sweeney ; second, J. F. Hallihan. Time, 34 3-5s.
Boys' potato race. - Won by John Spencer; second, J. H. Murphy. Time, 39 4-5s.
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Sack race. - Won by E. H. Haynes ; second, Charles Lucas. Time, 10s.
Three-legged race. - Won by Lucas and Hallihan ; second, Murphy Brothers. Time, 5 3-5s.
GOLF. CONVERSE LINKS, PINE BANKS.
WILLIAM H. WINSHIP, committee in charge.
The first golf match that was ever played in this country in the exercises of the celebration of a town anniversary was played on Monday, and continued on Tuesday, at Pine Banks Park. Compe- tition was confined to Malden players ; and the tournaments were played by five ladies and fourteen gentlemen. The contest was close and exciting, the ladies' prize on Tuesday being won by one stroke at the last (eighteenth) hole, while that of the gentlemen was won by two up and one to play. The prizes were four sterling-silver cups, which were offered by the committee. As the game has been played in Europe for hundreds of years and is gaining popularity in this country, it is fair to suppose that in fifty years these cups may be brought out with much satisfaction as mementos of the games at which they were won, and of the celebration. The prizes were won as follows : -
Ladies' handicap tournament. - Miss Helen M. Weaver.
Gentlemen's handicap tournament. - Edward B. Horne.
Ladies' hole-play, scratch tournament. - Mrs. Clare Dutton McGregor.
Gentlemen's hole-play scratch tournament. - Roland Lesley Toppan.
BALLOON ASCENSION. FERRYWAY GREEN.
WILLIAM W. TRAFTON and WILLIAM E. COCHRANE, committee in charge.
PROF. CLARENCE C. BONNETTE and MRS. E. L. STAFFORD, aeronauts.
No feature of the celebration was more successful than the ascen- sion at Ferryway Green, which was witnessed by more than ten thousand people. The balloon was a new one, with a capacity of about forty thousand feet of hot air. To it were attached two para- chutes, by which the aeronauts were to descend.
During the inflation, the Salem Cadet Band gave a concert ; and hardly had Dodd's troopers, who had been exercising upon the ground, passed out of sight when, at 5.15, the signal to cut loose was given. The airship rose in perfect shape, but the parachutes became twisted,
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which caused some apprehension among the spectators. When about five thousand feet high, Mrs. Stafford endeavored to cut loose, but failed in the attempt. To fill the contract, which called for one to descend from the balloon unless prevented by an accident, Professor Bonnette cut loose, descending rapidly at first, but more slowly as the parachute caught the air. He landed near the corner of High- land Avenue and Avon Street, where he was picked up and driven back to the field.
Meanwhile, it was evident that some accident had occurred to Mrs. Stafford and that she was unable to leave the balloon, which appeared to be falling in an erratic manner and threatening to cap- size as the hot air escaped. It was feared that the balloon might collapse and fall rapidly to the ground ; but the air escaped slowly, and the great bulk, becoming more steady, gradually descended and disappeared from the spectators on the field. It was afterwards found that by some complication the parachute could not be opened and released from its fastenings.
Street Commissioner George W. Stiles had followed the course of the balloon in his carriage, and found Mrs. Stafford safely resting on Highland Avenue, below Wellington. She expressed herself as highly satisfied with her trip. By their manner of meeting, it was gathered by the spectators that the aeronauts liad experienced some anxiety since their departure from the field.
A "slide for life," which was included in the contract, was per- formed at a later liour in Central Square.
CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENTS.
THE children's entertainments, given during the forenoon of Mon- day, were among the most pleasing events of the celebration, if the enthusiasm of the crowds of children which filled the several halls may be taken in evidence. The committee, under the efficient lead of its chairman, Nathaniel W. Starbird, aimed to provide a series of light, popular entertainments, which would be of a high order and free from objectionable features. With the exception of the Oxford Musical Club, which appeared before the pupils of the High School, the entertainments were furnished by the J. W. Gorman Entertain- ment Co. of Boston. Each school had its appointed place of enter- tainment, and no pupil could be admitted to any other than that of his own school. Admission was given by souvenir buttons, of which over seven thousand were distributed. These buttons were round, in distinguishing colors for the several schools, with a white diamond
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in the centre, bearing the city seal, around which appeared the legend : 250th Anniversary - May 22-23-99. Children's Entertain- ment. The several schools were entertained as follows : -
HIGH SCHOOL HALL.
WILLIAM J. HOBBS and MRS. FRANK J. BARTLETT, committee in charge.
THE HIGH SCHOOL. Badge, the flag. 10 A.M.
The Oxford Musical Club.
James A. Korman, Bass soloist and pianist.
Howard E. Tilton, Flute and piccolo.
Ralph L. Reinewald, Cornet, violin, and mandolin.
Arthur E. Thrasher, Tenor soloist, banjo, and mandolin.
J. N. Proctor, Banjo and trombone.
1 MARCH.
2 TENOR SOLO. - " Mona "
3 FLUTE AND CORNET DUET. - " Titl's Serenade."
4 DESCRIPTIVE. - "Down the Mississippi."
5 PICCOLO SOLO. - "Sweet Birdie Polka."
6 BASS SOLO. - " Asleep in the Deep."
7 BANJO SOLO. - " The Magic Waltz."
8 DESCRIPTIVE. - " Ten Minutes with the Minstrels." The Club.
9 TROMBONE SOLO. - " Tramp, Tramp, Tramp."
The Club. Mr. Thrasher. Messrs. Tilton. and Reinewald. The Club. Mr. Tilton. Mr. Korman. Mr. Proctor.
Mr. Proctor.
10 TENOR AND BASS DUET. - " The Palms." Messrs. Thrasher and Korman. Mr. Reinewald.
11 CORNET SOLO. - " Old Kentucky Home."
12 DESCRIPTIVE. - " A day at the Circus."
The Club.
13 MARCH. - Selected. The Club.
OPERA HALL.
GEORGE PROUTY and NATHANIEL W. STARBIRD, committee in charge. CENTRE, COVERLEY, AND OAK GROVE SCHOOLS. Badge, scarlet. 9 A. M.
FAULKNER, GREENWOOD, and PIERCE SCHOOLS.
Badge, purple. 10.30 A. M.
Entertainment.
Louis Kelso Brennan. - Singing humorist and impersonator. Phil and Hattie White. - The Alabama pickaninnies. The new Edison Giant Phonograph.
E. M. Reed's Wonderful Acrobatic Bull Terriers.
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NATIONAL HALL.
WILLIAM H. RUSTON and MRS. GEORGE W. WALKER, committee in charge.
BELMONT, CONVERSE, AND JUDSON SCHOOLS.
Badge, light blue. 9 A.M.
LINCOLN AND FRANKLIN SCHOOLS. Badge, olive. 10.30 A.M.
Entertainment.
Prof. W. E. Floyd. - Magical illusions and sleight of hand.
Miss Jeanette Darrell. - Female baritone vocalist.
Jamie Leonard. - Boy vocalist.
A. E. White. - Impersonator.
John Barker. - Comedian.
COLUMBUS HALL.
MAURICE DINNEEN and MRS. PETER J. MCGUIRE, committee in charge.
EMERSON, FREE CATHOLIC, AND KINDERGARTEN SCHOOLS. First Section. Badge, maroon. 9 A. M. Second Section. Badge, pink. 10.30 A. M.
Entertainment.
The Marshalls' Dainty Novelty Entertainers, introducing selec- tions on a medley of instruments, including piano, violin, 'cello, sleigh-bells, zylophone, etc.
Frank G. Reynolds. - Humorist and impersonator.
GLENWOOD SCHOOL HALL.
G. LOUIS RICHARDS and MRS. RUFUS H. SAWYER, committee in charge.
WEST AND GLENWOOD Schools. Badge, cerise. 10 A. M. .
Entertainment.
John Thomas. - Humorist and impersonator.
Fred E. Hansell. - Whistling soloist.
J. W. Bingham. - Ventriloquist.
Miss Louise Horner. - Soprano vocalist and banjo soloist.
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COLUMBIAN HALL.
FREDERICK J. SMITH and MRS. DANIEL P. WISE, committee in charge.
MAPLEWOOD AND AYERS SCHOOLS. First Section. Badge, dark blue. 9 A. M. Second Section. Badge, lavender. 10.30 A. M.
Entertainment.
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