WASHINGTON CENTENARY. THE CEREMONIES.
Nbw York, Aptil 30. Tiik centennial ceremonies to-day were commemorative of the inanimation of Washington on April 30th, 1789, to the office of President. Mr Depew delivered a splendid openair oration, in the couise of which he said that the prosperity of the Stales surpassed the wildest creations of romancers, and asserted that it would be a menace to mankind if the virtues and intelligence of the people were not sufficient to sternly prevent abuses. General Harrison briefly replied, and in the course of his oration watmly eulogised General Washington. The military parade lasted for six houis. The cheering foi Grover Cleveland, ex-President, exceeded that given for General Harrison Three million \isitois liom other Slates and Canada have anived in the city to take part in and witness the centennial demonstiation.
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Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 365, 4 May 1889, Page 6
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135WASHINGTON CENTENARY. THE CEREMONIES. Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 365, 4 May 1889, Page 6
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