WASHINGTON CENTENARY.
THE CEREMONIES,
New York, April 30.
The centennial ceremonies to-day were commemorative of the inauguration of Washington on April 30th, 1789, to the office of President Mr Depewdelivered a spiendid openair oration, in the course of which he said that the prosperity of the States 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 warmly -^ogised General. Washington. "he military parade lasted for six S The cheering for Grover Clevek 'ex-President, exceeded that given General Harrison. ree million visitors from other ta and Canada have arrived in the cit^o take part in and witness the cei)t(nial demonstration.
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Auckland Star, Volume XX, Issue 103, 2 May 1889, Page 3
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