THE CELEBRATION 
 
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 NEVADA'S SEMICENTENNIAL 
 
 OF 
 
 STATEHOOD 
 
 CARSON CITY. NEVADA 
 STATE PRINTING OFFICE : : : JOE FARNoViOK 
 
 1917 
 
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THE CELBRATION OF 
 NEVADA'S SEMICENTENNIAL OF STATEHOOD 
 
 Jeanne Elizabeth Wieb 
 
 On the last day of the month of October, 1864, the State of Nevada 
 was admitted to the Union. The semicentennial of that event was cele- 
 brated in Reno under the auspices of the Nevada Historical Society by 
 appropriate exercises on October 29, 30, 31, and November 1, 1914. In 
 preparation for the event a self-constituted committee consisting of 
 Mayor F. J. Shair, Mr. E. F. Lunsford, Mr. F. R. Pargellis, Mr. H. F. 
 Alciatore, Prof. S. C. Feemster, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Gottwaldt, Supt. 
 B. D. Billinghurst, Dr. W. W. Hess, Mrs. M. L. Golden, Dr. R. Adams, 
 Mr. R. L. Fulton, and Miss Jeanne Elizabeth Wier worked out the pro- 
 gram and arranged for its rendition. 
 
 The features selected for the celebration were a historical pageant, 
 a pageant ball, a pioneer luncheon, public school exercises and a Sun- 
 day evening patriotic service. Later the University football game with 
 the Barbarians, Saturday afternoon, and the Shriners' entertainment 
 at the Majestic Theater, Friday and Saturday evenings, were included 
 in the celebration. Both of these events had been previously scheduled 
 for those dates and hence occupied the best places on Admission Day, 
 October 31, and Admission Day eve, October 30, to the exclusion of 
 the truly patriotic part of the program. The historical pageant was 
 thereby forced to take Thursday afternoon, the 29th, for its date, Avhile 
 the Pioneer luncheon fell on Friday. 
 
 Subcommittees w^ere appointed as follows : 
 Mr. Pargellis — Use of Mackay Field and suspension of college exercises on 
 
 Pageant Day. 
 Mr. Gottwaldt — Governor's proclamation of celebration; Elks and Commercial 
 
 Club open house ; railroad rates. 
 Mayor Shair — Securing cooperation from City Council. 
 Supt. Billinghurst — Half holiday for public schools Pageant Day and privilege 
 
 of absence for necessary rehearsals. 
 Mrs. Golden — Participation of Century Club in celebration. 
 Mr. Hess — Cooperation of ministerial association. 
 Judge Seeds, A. A. Codd, W. M. Gottwaldt, E. F. Lunsford, Homer Mooney, R. L. 
 
 Fulton — Committee on mailing list and publicity. 
 Mr. Alciatore and Mr. Feemster — Pioneer luncheon committee. 
 Dr. R. Adams, Mrs. M. L. Golden, and Mr. F. M. Lee — Pioneer organization. 
 Mrs. M. L. Golden — Costume ball. 
 Pageant Committees : 
 
 Seat Sale— Mr. Wm. Cann, Prof. N. E. Wilson, Mr. S. W. Porteous. 
 
 Soldiers — Mayor F, J. Shair, Pres. A. W. Hendrick, Mr. A. W. Cahlan. 
 
 Music— Prof. John A^illi. 
 
 Lighting — Prof. J. G. Scrugham. 
 
 Scenery — Mr. Glenn Hurst. 
 
 Special railroad rates were granted for the occasion by the Southern 
 
2 The Celehration of Nevada's Semicentennial of Statehood 
 
 Pacific Railroad. The following invitation was sent out to Pioneers and 
 the press of the State also kindlj^ extended the invitation : 
 
 The State of Nevada 
 
 The Nevada Historical Society 
 
 and 
 
 The City of Reno 
 
 Cordially invite you to attend the 
 
 Semicentennial Celebration of 
 
 Nevada Statehood 
 
 and the home gathering of Nevada's former citizens to be held in 
 
 Reno, Nevada, October twenty-ninth, thirtieth, thirty-first, 
 
 and November first, nineteen hundred and fourteen 
 
 Many regrets were received from those unable to attend, of which 
 we print a few herewith : 
 
 253 Broadway, New York. 
 
 October 21, 1914. 
 
 My Dear Miss Wier : It was a great pleasure to hear from you again, and I 
 wish it were possible for me to accept your kind and very tempting invitation 
 to be present for the Semicentennial Celebration at the end of the month. I 
 would have liked nothing better. 
 
 These are busy days for the telegraph man with a war of such magnitude, but 
 I hope later on to see my way clear to paying the University a visit, in which I 
 am and always shall be deeply interested. 
 
 I am Yours faithfully, Clarence H. Mackay. 
 
 1605 Baker Street, San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 October 27, 1914. 
 
 Dear Miss Wier: Thank you for the invitation to attend your ceremonies 
 in Reno on October 29, which reached me promptly from New York City in 
 eight days' time, my old address still being able to find me. I was a little girl 
 in Aurora, Esmeralda County, when the torchlight procession celebrating the 
 great day for Nevada passed up the canyon by my father's toll-gate, on its 
 way to town. I expected to be allowed to march too, with my brothers and 
 father. But my mother asked who would keep the lights in the windows for 
 their return and cheer them as they passed by, if the women and the little 
 girls all marched, too? So I dried my tears and kept the candles burning and 
 learned to cheer that night when the men passed by. And, though I cast a 
 ballot today, I think my mother was right. I attended the first public school 
 in Reno. My father was D. H. Haskell, who laid out the town for the C. P. 
 R. R. as land agent. 
 
 Very truly yours, ella Sterling Mighels. 
 
 Carson City, Nevada, October 15, 1914. 
 Miss J. E. Wier, Reno, Nevada. 
 
 Dear Madam : I see by the Journal your request to obtain names of the old 
 Pioneers of Nevada or their children, and, as I am one of the Pioneer children 
 of Carson City, I thought I would write you. When Nevada was admitted to 
 Statehood I was a little shaver three years of age. There was a celebration 
 and I was dressed to represent Uncle Sam and placed on a large dry-goods 
 
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 box on the grounds where the Capitol building now stands. Three large bon- 
 fires were lighted in the evening and the soldiers from Camp Nye west of 
 Carson City marched down the street. The celebration ended with a dance in 
 my mother's house. 
 
 I would like to attend the celebration in Reno, but, as I suffered the amputa- 
 tion of a limb last March, it is impossible to do so. My half-brother, Jas. D. 
 Moss, was born in Carson City 51 years ago and is still a resident of this city. 
 John Little of Carson City is the oldest pioneer; Robert Fulstone comes next, 
 having come here in 1862. Henry Keyser and James Gardner are also pioneers, 
 Gardner claiming to be the first white child born in Carson City. 
 
 Respectfully, W, X. King. 
 
 Oakland, Cal., October 29, 1914. 
 Miss J. E. WiER, Reno, Nevada. 
 
 My Dear Miss Wier : Pleased to acknowledge receipt of invitation to attend 
 the semicentennial celebration of Nevada's Statehood, and it would certainly 
 give me a great deal of pleasure could I be present, but it is impossible for me 
 to attend. 
 
 I trust that the celebration will be a great success and I appreciate the 
 courtesy of having received an invitation from the State that is so dear to me. 
 Yours very truly, ^ ^ Zabriskie. 
 
 ]\Irs. Idah Meacham Strowbridge sent with her regrets the following 
 poem by Elwyn Irving Hoffman : 
 
 THE VISIONS OF THE TRAIL 
 
 BY FLWYN IRMNG HOFFMAN 
 
 Across the Desert, parched and hot, the brown trails wind away 
 To where — remote — the ranges tower, and purjDle shadows play. 
 And by each one of all these trails wait Death, and Thirst, and Pain ; 
 For many men will go, and go ; though few come homie again. 
 
 The cactus, grim and ghostly, points its finger to the sky 
 As though forewarned of tragedy, and how men gasp and die. 
 The gray sand folds, and then refolds, its silent, drifting sheet, 
 As if to cover bones that bleach beneath the desert heat. 
 
 And yet the long brown trails remain, nor ever fade away ; 
 Year after year, by boot and hoof, ground deeply there to stay. 
 And in the heat-glare hanging o'er their windings through the sand 
 Fair Visions rise — and fade — and rise, and lure with beck'ning hand. 
 
 And so men follow, year by year, these Visions of the Trail 
 With hearts as steadfast as was his who sought the Holy Grail ; 
 And, year by year, they pay the price ; yet staunchly hold their way 
 To find the Dream that hides beyond where purple shadows play ! 
 
 On October 27 Governor Oddie issued the following proclamation : 
 
 State of Nevada 
 Executive Department 
 A Proclamation by the Governor proclaiming Saturday, October 31, 1914, the 
 semicentennial anniversary of the admission of Nevada into the Union, as a 
 public holiday. 
 
 Whereas, On the 31st day of October, 1864, the State of Nevada was 
 admitted to the Union by proclamation of Abraham Lincoln, President of the 
 United States; and 
 
4 The Cclehration of Nevada's Semicentennial of Statehood 
 
 Whereas. On such day the people of Nevada assumed the burden of State- 
 hood in order, among other purposes, to insure the three-fourths vote of the 
 States of the Union necessary to secure the adoption of the amendment to the 
 Constitution abolishing slavery ; and 
 
 Whebeas, Saturday, the 31st day of October, 1914, will be the fiftieth anni- 
 versary of that most momentous event in the history of this State : 
 
 Now, therefore, I, Tasker L. Oddie, Governor of the State of Nevada, by the 
 authority in me vested, hereby proclaim Saturday, October 31, 1914, a public 
 holiday to be observed throughout the State by the cessation of all public busi- 
 ness and to be devoted to public exercises commemorative of that great historical 
 event and the illustrious character, national and state, of those who partici- 
 pated in the admission of Nevada into the Union. 
 
 I further recommend that such anniversary be signalized by the organization 
 of a Society of Nevada Pioneers to enroll the names and biographies of the 
 pioneer citizens of this State, and that all records and matters appertaining 
 thereto be kept for the use and inspection of the public in the archives of the 
 Nevada Historical Society. 
 
 Gov. Blasdel— 1869 
 
 Go 7. Oddie— 1914 
 
 In Witness Whereof. I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed 
 the Great Seal of the State of Nevada. Done at Carson City, this 27th day of 
 October, in the year of our Lord, 1914. 
 
 TASKER L. ODDIE, Governor. 
 By the Governor : George Brodigan, Secretary of State. 
 By J. W. Legate, Deputy Secretary. 
 
 RESOLUTION No. 270 
 
 It is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Reno, at its reguhir 
 meeting held this 12th day of October, A. D. 1914, that the citizens of this city 
 be, and they are hereby, invited and requested to participate in the semicen- 
 tennial celebration of the admission of Nevada into the United States of 
 America, to be held under the auspices of the Nevada Historical Society, at 
 the University of Nevada, on the dates of October 29, 30, and 31, 1914. 
 
 Passed and adopted by the following vote of the City Councilmen, to wit: 
 
 Ayes — Councilmen Frank, Steflfes, Frisch, Nelson. Twaddle. 
 
 Nays — None. Absent — None. 
 
 Approved this 12th day of October, 1914. 
 
 F. J. SHAIR, Mayor. 
 
 Attest : J. R. Parry, City Clerk. 
 
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 The program as finally arranged by the Committee of the Whole, 
 was as follows : 
 
 PROGRAM OF THE 
 
 SEMICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF NEVADA STATEHOOD, 1914 
 
 Thursday, October 29 
 In the afternoon: Pageant of Nevada History on the Mackay Athletic Field 
 at 1 :30 o'clock. 
 
 In the evening: Costume Ball, 8:30 o'clock, 
 
 Friday, October 30 
 
 At noon : Luncheon for Pioneers and their friends, followed by early day 
 reminiscences and the organization of a Nevada Pioneer Society, auxiliary to 
 the Nevada Historical Society. 
 
 In tl^e afternoon: Nevada Day exercises in the Public Schools. Open 
 house and reception at the Elks' Home. Open house at the Reno Commercial 
 Club. 
 
 In the evening : Shriners' entertainment at the Majectic Theater. 
 
 Saturday, October 31 
 
 In the morning: Exhibition of the original "Old Glory" flag and recital of 
 its history by the daughter of the man who christened it, at the Nevada His- 
 torical Building at 10 o'clock. Open house at Y. M. C. A. after 9 :30 o'clock. 
 
 In the afternoon : Football game, Barbarians vs. University of Nevada, 
 Mackay Athletic Field. 
 
 In the evening: Shriners' entertainment at the Majestic Theater, patriotic 
 selections. 
 
 Sunday, November 1 
 
 Union services of a patriotic nature by all the religious organizations in the 
 city at a place to be designated later. 
 
 It was carried out very nearly as advertised. An account of the chief 
 historical events follows in chronological order : 
 
 THE PAGEANT OF NEVADA HISTORY IN CELEBRATION OF THE 
 SEMICENTENNIAL OF NEVADA STATEHOOD 
 
 THE PAGENT DIRECTION 
 
 Author and Manager of Pageant — Miss Jeanne Elizabeth Wier. 
 Assistant Manager — Miss Estelle Prouty. 
 Dramatic Director — Mr. C. F. Durand. 
 Musical Director — Mr. C. F. Durand. 
 
 In charge of chorus — Mr. John Villa. 
 
 Piano Accompanist — Miss Nan Coon. 
 
 Soloists — Mrs. E^ F. Lunsford ; Messrs. J. B. O'Sullivan, August Froh- 
 
 lich, Ray Penry, and Jos. Enos. 
 Band Music furnished by the Sparks, Stewart Indian School, and Univer- 
 sity Bands. 
 
 Sparks band directed by Rev. Goodsell. 
 
 University band directed by Major Dorsey. 
 
 Bugler — Mr. Philip Krall. 
 Director of Dances — Miss Elsie Sameth; Mrs. N. E. Wilson, Director of 
 
 Minuet. 
 Director of Costumes — Mrs. M. B. Cushman of San Francisco. 
 Director of Stage Setting — Mr. Glen Hurst. 
 
 Designer of banners representing seals and maps — Miss Jessie Hylton. 
 In charge of Megaphone — Rev. Harry Sheldon and F. R. Pargellis. 
 Scene Shifter— Mr. E. F. Faber. 
 Property Men — Messrs. E. F. Faber and L. Smither. 
 
6 The Celebration of Nevada's Semicentennial of Statehood 
 
 THE HISTORY OF THE NEVADA PAGEANT 
 
 The pageant of Nevada history presents in dramatic form the history 
 of this State from the Spanish period of the government of New Spain 
 to the present time. It is a series of living moving pictures in which 
 the romantic past is revived. For some years the Nevada Historical 
 Society officers have had in mind the giving of such a pageant in the 
 semicentennial year. But nothing had been accomplished toward the 
 writing or other organization of the work. Therefore when Reno 
 arranged for a July carnival in the summer of 1914 and a few weeks 
 previous to the event invited the Historical Society to give its pageant, 
 very hurried and inadequate preparations were made. The play was 
 given at night on the Mackay Athletic Field at the University of 
 Nevada. This field is a natural amphitheater and has a splendid grand- 
 stand on the south side, the training quarters being located on the north 
 
 
 
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 The Mackay Athletic Field, showing training quarters at rignt 
 
 side of the field. Here, as well as in the University gymnasium, dress- 
 ing rooms were provided. The athletic field is a large grass plot with a 
 wide cinder track around the outer circumference. Across the middle 
 of this field extending from east to west a bank of pine trees, brought 
 from the Sierra for this occasion, were set up to form a background. 
 An Indian Campoodie and a log cabin together with improved thrones 
 completed the scenery. Myriads of electric lights among the trees gave 
 the appearance of a veritable fairy land while huge searchlights, oper- 
 ated from the top of the grand-stand, lighted that part of the field which 
 was used as a stage. Because of the wide stretch of cinder track which 
 was not available for our use, but Avhich intervened between the audi- 
 ence and the actors, the effect was chiefly dependent upon pantomime, 
 dancing, and symbolic costuming. The latter was particularly good, 
 having been worked out by a professional costumer. The dancing was 
 
The Celebration of Nevada^ s Semicentennial of Statehood 7 
 
 exquisite and unusually effective. Lantern slides and megaphone calls 
 and banners were used in addition to printed programs to further 
 interpret the scenes. One of the three largest audiences ever assembled 
 in the State of Nevada witnessed the execution of the pageant. Not 
 only the grand-stand but the banks of the amphitheater were packed 
 with spectators, and on the rim beyond and above were hundreds of 
 automobiles with late comers who could find no other place to view the 
 spectacle. 
 
 Yet many of the townspeople and all the University members were 
 absent from Reno on vacation trips. Many requests were made for a 
 repetition of the pageant and it was therefore deemed wise in planning 
 for the semicentennial celebration in Admission Day week to include 
 the pageant in the program. The lateness of the season made advis- 
 able a daytime exhibition which necessitated considerable change in 
 arrangements. This time the manager of the Majestic Theater, who is 
 also a patriotic member of the Historical Society, undertook to arrange 
 
 The G-rand-Stand at the Mackay Athletic Field 
 
 a stage setting by means of a huge theater curtain with pine trees at 
 each end. This proved very effective. But the weather was inaus- 
 picious. All morning the sky was overcast and before the pageant Avas 
 nearly over in the afternoon, a cold wind and rain set in which drove 
 many of the spectators from their places. Yet both this and the 
 previous rendition were pronounced successful. Both were brilliant 
 spectacles and both betokened the growth of community spirit in the 
 hundreds of participants from all classes and creeds. Many of the 
 actors had either lived through the original of the scenes enacted or 
 were descendants of these Pioneers w^ho had. Thus was gained the 
 realization that our growth as a State had been rapid as well as our 
 birth a labored one. The strong vital feeling of relationship to the- 
 pioneer days is the greater because we of today can reach out and even 
 touch those who made the early history of the Commonwealth. The 
 pageant gave a vivid conception of our historical origin and of its sig- 
 nificance. Still the greater emphasis w^as upon the building of the 
 
8 The Celebration of Nevada's Semicentennial of Statehood 
 
 State in its various communities and institutions and upon its relation 
 to the National Government. It did not forget to show the vital modern 
 forces of our life and growth, nor did it forget to look to the future in 
 forecasting an even more self-reliant and socialized people in a more 
 permanently prosperous physical state. Truly the pageant may be 
 termed "a prayer of inspiration," for it points to a finer and more 
 democratic life than we have yet known. 
 
 In the construction of the Nevada pageant, hurried and imperfect as 
 it was, thought was had to historical accuracy. Wherever possible, real 
 historical scenes of casual importance were enacted and sometimes the 
 exact words were quoted. When dramatic effect necessitated a modifi- 
 cation, the inaccuracy was corrected in the historical explanations. 
 Sj^mbolic scenes expressive of general conditions depicted the undra- 
 matic periods which were yet necessary to give the connection and 
 perspective. 
 
 Grand-Stand, Bleachers, and Banks of Amphitheater at Mackay Athletic Field 
 
 Except in its local features this pageant lays no claim to originality, 
 but is based upon previous ones too numerous to mention. Only so 
 could it have been struck off in a breath, as it were, in the pressing 
 hurried life of the frontier. If, through reliving the history of their 
 State, the people of this community shall have revealed to them more 
 clearly the significance of their past and come to glory in it, if they 
 shall develop more deeply the idea of community betterment, if thereby 
 they shall feel more strongly their debt to the country at large and 
 experience a larger national pride, if thereby they shall be spurred to 
 greater efforts to develop their natural and spiritual resources, the 
 drama of the desert and of the camp will not have been in vain.^ 
 
 ^The pageant material is printed in detail with the hope that it may prove helpful to teachers 
 and other community leaders in staging bits of Nevada history in various places in the State. 
 
 Unfortunately few pictures were taken of the pageant. The flashlights taken at the evening 
 program were not wholly successful and the cloudy weather which prevailed during the daylight 
 rendition in October prevented the taking of views at that time. The real historical illustrations 
 which are used herewith may aid in revivifying the scenes. 
 
'The Celebration of Nevada's Semicoitcnnial of Statehood 9 
 
 Synopsis of Pageant 
 
 Episode I — Introduction 
 
 Scene I — Herald announces the pageant; Clio, Muse of History; Dance of 
 
 Imagination. 
 Scene II — The Spanish Court and New Spain. 
 Scene III — English Court and New Spain. 
 
 Episode II — Discovery and Exploration 
 Scene I — Allegorical : The Struggle between the Spirit of the Desert and the 
 
 Spirit of Civilization for control of Nevada. 
 Scene II — Primitive Indians and the Spanish Exploration and Missionary Work 
 
 in Southern Nevada. 
 Scene III— American Trappers and Explorers: Kit Carson, Fremont, Walker, 
 Donner Party. 
 
 Episode III — Early Settlement 
 Mexican Cession ; Mormon Station ; "Snowshoe Thompson" ; Pony Express ; 
 Hank Monk and Horace Greeley ; the "601" and Lucky Bill. 
 
 Episode IV — Pre-Statehood Period 
 Scene I — Discovery of the Comstock ; Christening of Virginia ; first telegraph, 
 
 saw mill, grist mill. 
 Scene II — Indian War ; Dance of Flaming Spirit of War. 
 Scene III — Territorial Government ; Reception of Governor Nye, Orion Clemens 
 
 and Mark Twain. 
 Scene IV — Civil War ; Boys leave for war. 
 
 Scene V — Sanitary Commission Fund: Sale of Gridley sack of flour. Presen- 
 tation of original sack of flour by Mrs. Josephine Gridley Wood and 
 acceptance by Governor Oddie and President Chief Justice Talbot. 
 Scene VI — Return of Nevada boys from Civil War; Tribute to Civil War 
 Veterans by Uncle Sam. 
 
 Episode V — Statehood 
 Columbia receives Nevada into the Union when the latter is presented by 
 Abraham Lincoln: Nye and Stewart leave for Washington as first U. S. Sen- 
 ators from Nevada ; ratification of the 13th Amendment ; death of Lincoln. 
 
 Episode VI — "Bonanza Period" 
 Beginnings of Reno; First Railroad; Mining Excitement in Virginia City; 
 The "Big Four" ; Sutro Tunnel. 
 
 Episode VII — Allegorical — Period of Depression 
 Dance of Glooms : Spirit of Pageantry raises Nevada from depression ; dis- 
 covery of Tonopah and Goldfield; Stock Exchange. 
 
 Episode VIII — Present Condition and Outlook for Future 
 Scene I — Contribution of Nations as seen in Folk Dances; Mercury. God of 
 Invention and Mining; Ceres, Goddess of Agriculture; Religion. Educa- 
 tion and other activities. 
 Scene II — Spirit of Future Chooses between Nevada's resources : Water Power ; 
 
 Mines; Fields; Dance of the Future. 
 Scene III — Final Review of the Pageant by Columbia, Nevada, and Europe: 
 Procession gathers around Spirit of Civilization; tribute to Pioneers; 
 "America." 
 
 Program of Music 
 
 1. Band — Prelude and processional march. 
 
 2. Band — Spanish March. 
 
 3. Solo — Spanish National Song, Mr. Enos. 
 
 4. Band — English March. 
 
 5. Solo— "Drink to Me," Mr. August Frohlich. 
 
10 The Celehration of Nevada's Semicentennial of Statehood 
 
 6. Band and Chorus — Star-Spangled Banner. 
 
 7. Band — Rogues March. 
 S. Fiddler— Virginia Reel. 
 
 9. War March — University Band. 
 
 10. Band— "Old John Brown." 
 
 11. Band and Chorus — "Tenting on the Old Camp Ground." 
 
 12. Band and Chorus — "Columbia." 
 
 13. Solo — "My Own Nevada," Mrs. E. F. Lunsford. 
 
 14. Baud — Funeral March. 
 
 15. Fiddler— "Old Dan Tucker." 
 
 16. "Hard Times Come Again No More," Mr. Ray Penry. 
 
 17. Solo— "Silver State," Mr. J. B. O'Sullivan. 
 
 IS. Band — Chorus, Pageanteers and Audience : "America." 
 
 Program of Dances 
 
 1. Dance of Imagination — Fairies and Queen. 
 
 2. Spanish Court Dance — Attendants of Spanish Court. 
 
 3. English Court Dance — Minuet, Attendants of English Court. 
 
 4. Dance of Civilization — Spirit of Civilizaton. 
 
 5. Native Indian Dance — Primitive Indians. 
 
 G. Virginia Reel — Pioneers at Mormon Station. 
 7. Sword Dance — ^^Flaming Spirit of War. 
 S. Old Dan Tucker — Pioneers at Virginia City. 
 9. Dance of the Glooms — The Glooms in Period of Depression. 
 10. Folk Dances — French. Scotch, Irish, Swedish, Danish and Dutch: 
 representing contributions of nations to Nevada. 
 
 Episode I — Introduction 
 Scene I — General Procession 
 A general procession of all pageanteers across the field from right to left 
 prepares the mind of the spectator for the rapid succession of scenes that 
 follow and at the same time displays the magnificence and variety of the cos- 
 tumes of the various groups, from the gorgeous colors of the Spanish and Eng- 
 lish courts, the brilliant uniforms of the king's soldiers and the flaming Indian 
 garments to the sober garb of the friars and the desert prospectors and settlers. 
 
 ORDER OF PROCESSION 
 
 Symbolic figure with State flag. Herald. Band. Clio. Banner, "'Muse of 
 History." Chorus. Fairies. Banner, "Founding of New Spain." Soldiers 
 (Spanish). Queen Isabella. Emperor Charles. Pages. Ladies in Waiting. 
 Gentlemen in Waiting. Court dancers. Cortez and Indians. 
 
 Banner, "English Court receives treasures from New Spain." Soldiers (Eng- 
 lish). Queen Elizabeth. Sir Walter Raleigh. Pages. Ladies in Waiting. Gen- 
 tlemen in Waiting. Court dancers. Sir Francis Drake with soldiers. 
 
 Banner, "Desert and Civilization." Spirit of Desert. Mountains. Forests. 
 Rivers. Valleys. Spirit of Civilization. 
 
 Banner, "Native Nevadans." Indians. 
 
 Banner, "Spain in Southern Nevada." Spanish soldiers. Friars. Flag. 
 Cross. Spanish soldiers. Indians. Banner, "Donner Party." Banner, "Trap- 
 pers and Explorers." Fremont Party. 
 
 Banner, "Early Settlement." Banner, "Map Upper California in New Spain." 
 Courier. Banner, "Map Mexican Cession." Banner, "Western Utah." "Ban- 
 ner. "Ragtown." Banner, "Mormon Station." Mormon Station People. 
 
 Snowshoe Thompson. Prairie Schooner. Pony Express. Hank Monk — 
 Horace Greeley in stage coach. Lucky Bill and "601." Fiddler. Populace for 
 Virginia Reel. 
 
 Banner. "Pre-Statehood Period." Banner, "Comstock." Miners. Banner, 
 "Virginia." Old Virginia with bottle. 
 
The Celebration of Ncvada^s Semicentennial of Statehood 11 
 
 Bamier, "Devil's Gate Toll Road." Telegraph. Saw Mill. Grist Mill. Gam- 
 blers. Comstock childreu, etc. 
 
 Bauuer, "Indian War." Flaming Spirit of War. Indians in War Costume. 
 Soldiers. Chief Winnemucoa. 
 
 Banner, "Territorial Government." Banner, "Territorial Seal." Stage coach 
 with Governor Nye and party. Hay wagon. 
 
 Banner, "Civil War." Soldiers. Women with flag. Banner, "Sale of Grid- 
 ley Sack of Flour." Band. Herrick with hat and cane. Small boy with flag. 
 Gridley with flour. Two men with flags. Man with sponge. Man with broom. 
 Populace. Banner. "$4,000 in Austin." Banner, "Army of Lord." Banner, 
 "Gold Hill, etc." Banner, "$6,750 in Gold Hill." Banner, "Dayton, $1,847.50." 
 Banner, "Pacific Coast, $63,000." Banner, "U. S., $275,000." Bartender. Auc- 
 tioneer. Innkeeper. 
 
 Soldiers in battered condition. Veterans. 
 
 Banner. "Statehood." Banner, "Constitutional Convention of 1863." Ban- 
 ner. -Enabling Act, 1864." Banner, "Constitutional Convention of 1864." Ban- 
 ner, "Proclamation of Nevada Statehood." Banner, "Nevada State Seal." Colum- 
 bia with attendants. Float with Nevada (Mrs. Lunsford) and Lincoln. Banner, 
 "To Washington." Stewart and Nye. Banner, "Ratification of 13th Amend- 
 ment. Goddess of Liberty. Lincoln and Slave. 
 
 Banner, "Bonanza Period." Banner, "Reno, End of Track." First Locomo- 
 tive. Miners and Pioneers of Virginia City. Banner, "Belcher, $1,400." Banner, 
 "Savage, $700." Banner, "Con. Virginia." "Big Four." Banner, "Sutro Tun- 
 nel." Pioneers gambling and dancing. Bamier, "Demonetization of Silver." 
 Banner. "Depression." The Glooms. Nevada. Spirit of Pageantry. 
 
 Banner. "Remonetization of Silver.' Banner, "Tonopah." Jim Butler and 
 Burro. Banner. "Goldfleld." Stock Exchange. Banner, "Present Outlook." 
 Banner, "Contribution of Nations." Folk dancers. Mercury. Ceres and atten- 
 dants. Floats from business houses. Float from churches. Emblem of frater- 
 nal orders. Banner, "Education." Kindergarten children. Fire of Knowledge. 
 Alma Mater. Arts. Sciences. Float from Mining School. Float from Agricul- 
 tural School. Men's Glee Club. Banner, "Spirit of Future." Spirit of Future. 
 Dancers. 
 
 Scene II — Herald and Band Announces Pageant 
 Cast of Characters: 
 
 Symbolic figure carrying state flag — Dr. R. Adams. 
 
 Herald — Mr. Leonesia. 
 
 Clio — Miss Marjorie Goodrich. 
 
 Attendant of Clio— Miss Maud Wallin. 
 
 Queen of Fairies — Miss Eleanor Turley. 
 
 Fairies — College women: The Misses Isabel Bertschy, Elsie Humphrey, 
 Thelma Johnson, Dorothy Morrison, Claire Rulison, Gladys Rjder. Selma 
 Sielafi:', Dorris Taylor, Georgia Young, Ruth McKissick, Marjorie Cowgm, 
 Ruth Miller. 
 
 The pageant opens with a symbolic figure bearing the state flag. A richly 
 gowned herald, with bugle, rides onto the field on a horse with splendid trap- 
 pings. He is followed by Clio, the muse of history, with her attendants, who 
 bear an appropriate banner. Then comes the brass band playing and the chorus 
 of singers. When they arrive at the center of the field the band music ceases, 
 the herald blows his bugle and the following recitative is spoken : 
 
 Ye who would learn the glory of your past 
 And form a forecast of the things to be 
 
 Give heed to this, Nevada's trumpet blast. 
 And see her pictured life in pageantry. 
 
 The herald then rides from the field and the band and singers march to seats 
 at left of field while Clio is escorted to her throne. 
 
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 The fairies dressed in gray and green with bright colored scarfs dart out 
 in troops and having performed their Dance of Imagination disappear as silently 
 as they came. 
 
 Scene III — Historical Setting — The Founding of New Spain in America 
 
 Historical Note — This scene is not historically accurate but gives in condensed form the con- 
 ception of relationship of the Southwest to Spain in the Sixteenth Century. As a result of the 
 work of Columbus, Americus Vespucius, Ojeda, Pinzon, Nicuesa, Ponce de Leon, Balboa, de Soto, 
 Cortez, Magellan, Pizarro and others, all of Southern North America, Central America, and 
 nearly all of Northern South America was held and governed by Spain in the time of Charles V. 
 Cortez in 1521 conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico. During the next three years he sent out 
 expeditions to explore and occupy and colonize the territories both to the north and south of 
 Mexico and thus brought under the dominion of New Spain a vast extent of country. In 1522 in 
 recognition of his services he was made governor and captain-general of New Spain by Charles V. 
 But jealous and disappointed officials gained the ear of the Emperor, impressing upon him the 
 idea that Cortez was ambitious for an empire of his own. Owing to these machinations and 
 intrigues, Cortez was forced to resign his offices and return to Spain in 1528 to exonerate himself 
 before his sovereign. He resolved to strengthen himself and his story by the presentation of 
 splendid gifts. He was received with wild demonstrations and great honors were heaped upon 
 him at court. In July, 1529, he was given twenty-two towns in New Spain with vassals and 
 lands and full jurisdiction, as well as the two palaces of Montezuma. The title of Marques and 
 the title and authority of Captain-General of New Spain and provinces and Coasts of the South 
 Sea were also conferred upon him with power to appoint and remove lieutenants. This was, after 
 all, small compensation for the great services and vast conquests made without cost to the Crown. 
 
 Columbus and Isabella were dead at the time of this scene. But it was because of them that 
 New Spain now existed and was the leading Spanish colony in the Indies. 
 
 Cast of Characters: 
 
 Columbus — Mr. L. B. Fowler. 
 
 Queen Isabella — Mrs. F. M. Lee. 
 
 Emperor Charles — Judge Cole Harwood. 
 
 Cortez — Mr. Thomas E. Kepner. 
 
 Ladies in Waiting — Mrs. U. M. Slater, Mrs. Harry Gosse, Mrs.' H. E. Reid, 
 Mrs. A. E. Turner. 
 
 Gentlemen in Waiting — Messrs. S. Unsworth, Elwood Bane, J. Delaney. 
 
 Pages — Caryl Reid, Adele Clemens, Danny Senseney, Gwendolyn Wheeler. 
 
 Spanish Soldiers and Sailors — Messrs. Jos. Enos, H. Keating, E. J. Andru- 
 cetti, C. Dormio, W. J. Doering, C. B. Robb. 
 
 Indians — Mrs. C. F. Durand and native Indians. 
 
 Court Dancers — The Misses Damon, Elsie and Erma Herz, Hylton, Parry, 
 Marzen, Shade, Games, Henry, La Ranger, Means, Reagan, Reilly, Sawyer, 
 Sheldon, Tinney, Miller, and Mrs. Doane ; Messrs. Engle, Lawrence and 
 Oliver Layman, Organ, Rice, Axt, Butler, Ferris, Shannon, Smithers, 
 Spooner, Tilton, Glass, Park, and Sanders. 
 
 This scene represents the Spanish sovereigns presenting a commission to 
 Cortez. 
 
 A banner, "Founding of New Spain," announces the scene.^ The band plays 
 while Columbus and two sailors enter and ascend a small throne from which 
 Columbus views the entire pageant. 
 
 Then appear four Spanish soldiers, escorting Queen Isabella in her gorgeous 
 robes of white and purple and Emperor Charles in royal purple. They are 
 accompanied by pages and ladies and gentlemen in waiting, who ascend the 
 throne on the left center of the field. These are followed by court dancers. 
 After the attendants have paid obeisance to royalty, Cortez, dressed in black 
 and gold, enters with Indians in flowing plumage and gaudy ornaments.^ They 
 all bow low before the throne and Charles commands the soldiers to escort 
 Cortez to his presence. While the Indians squat around the base of the throne, 
 Cortez ascends and kneels at the feet of the Queen. Being commanded to arise 
 he does so and with grace and dignity presents his Indians and other gifts con- 
 sisting of curious plants and heavy cofCers from the New World, and then 
 describes the country and his achievements therein and presents a memorial 
 
 ^Lantern Slide: "Columbus returning from New World." 
 
 -Lantern Slide : "Cortez presents Indians and gifts to the Queen and the Emperor." 
 
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 coutaiiiiiijL; dotnils of the coiKiuest.' Charles, who is irreatly iinpressetl by the 
 story and >;ifts. coiuniaiuls Cortez to rise, and nnrollin.i; a commission as 
 Captain-General he presents it to Cortez. A Spanish j;entleman then sings the 
 Spanish national song, after which tlie dancers execute the Spanish Court dance. 
 
 Spanish Court in Fall Pageant 
 Scene IV — Historical Setting— The English Court and New Spain. 
 
 Historical Note — Although England always resented the Papal grant of the New World to 
 Spain in 1493, she did not make bold to openly defy the monopoly thus established until the Eliza- 
 bethan Era, when a sentiment of resistance was aroused because of the persecution of the 
 Protestant Netherlands by Philip II. Francis Drake, the first of the English buccaneers, made 
 several piratical voyages to Spanish coasts in 1570-1580, each time returning with much treasure. 
 In the fourth expedition he sailed through the Straits of Magellan and looted the Spanish towns 
 on the Pacific Coast of South America, finally capturing a richly laden galleon. Being afraid to 
 return by the Straits he then proceeded in his ship, the Golden Hind, to the San Francisco coast 
 where he planted the English flag and thence made his way eastward around India to England. 
 He came heavily laden with gold, silver, and precious stones. 
 
 Cast of Characters: 
 
 Queen Elizabeth — Miss Tina Becker. 
 
 Sir Walter Raleigh — Mr. Ray Penry. 
 
 Sir Francis Drake — Mr. August Frohlich. 
 
 Pages — Laverne Means, Eleanor Trout. 
 
 Ladies in Waiting — The Misses Ivy Young, Aileen Gulling, Margaret Fulton, 
 
 Ethel Winger, Mrs. M. C. Browder. 
 Gentlemen in Waiting — Messrs. Boughton, R. C. Nield, C. P. Lyons, Judge Lee 
 
 Davis. 
 Soldiers — Messrs. J. P. O'Brien, James Kennedy, J. R. Plunkett, F. Byington. 
 Court Dancers — Mrs. N. E. Wilson and the Misses Milo Coffin, Vera Calhoun, 
 
 Effie Mack, May Mack, Laverne Saviers, Gladys Hofer. and Georgia Young ; 
 
 Messrs. Fred Harvey, Claude Saviers, Jackson, Stansli, McKetehen. Matt 
 
 Dromiack, Tom Goodrich, and Sydney Fowler. 
 The scene represents the English Court receiving the stolen treasures from 
 New Spain. 
 
 ^Lantern Slide: "Cortez made Captain-General of New Spain. 
 
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 A banner, "English Court Receives Treasures from New Spain," announces 
 the scene. The band plays while Queen Elizabeth in royal robes and diadem, 
 and accompanied by Sir Walter Raleigh, her devoted admirer, preceded by 
 soldiers and followed by pages and ladies and gentlemen in waiting, approaches 
 and. after due ceremony, ascends the throne at right of field. Francis Drake, 
 garbed in rich velvet and brocade, with his soldiers then comes upon the scene 
 and, bowing low before Queen Elizabeth, places his gifts at her feet.^ A Spanish 
 ambassador comes from the Spanish Court to protest against her acceptance of 
 the stolen treasures, but to no avail. He therefore sadly returns to the Spanish 
 Court while Drake makes no effort to conceal his pleasure at the discomfiture 
 of the Spanish nobleman.^. He then unbuckles his sword and, kneeling, presents 
 it to the Queen who looks at it and slowly withdraws the sword from its scab- 
 bard and with it knights Francis' and commands him to rise* while the attendants 
 applaud. The Court is then seated while Sir Francis sings a stanza of "Drink 
 to me only with thine eyes*' and the court dancers perform the minuet. 
 
 Episode II — Discovery and Exploration of Nevada 
 Scene I — Allegorical ; Natural Setting 
 Cast of Characters: 
 
 Spirit of the Desert— Mr. Chas. Bull. 
 Spirit of Civilization — Miss Helen Fulton. 
 Mountains and Forests, Rivers and Valleys — School children. 
 Mountains and Forests — Lyndall Adams, Margaret Arthur, Vivian Arthur, 
 Helen Austin, Marie Campbell, Marcella Coots, Ernest Cobb, Nellie Cobb, 
 Jack Cunningham, Opal Cunningham, Helen Drummond, Jessie Emery, 
 Muriel Follin, Lois Frisbee, Nell Francis, Mildred Frisbee, Edna Frisch, 
 George Holey, Marie Grubnau, Helen Hecox, Catherine Kistler, Lenore 
 Nelson, Oscar Osmau, George O'Brien, Jane O'Sullivan, Frances Rausch, 
 Ruth Rothery, Catherine Schafer, Francis Shannon, Bertie Simpson, 
 Genevieve Smith, Grace Staley, Agnes Lahr, George Whitehead, Dorothy 
 Wittemar, Georgina Wolverton. 
 Rivers — Beatrice Brown, Vivian Brown, Thelma Ceander, Gertrude Clark, 
 Frances Dietrich, Ruth Foster, Aileen Freeman, Ella Lewis, Ida Lewis, 
 Olive Macaulay, Elsie Mitchell, Evelyn Nelson, Helen Organ, Helen Shaver, 
 Ruth Shaver, Margaret Short, Marjory W^ebb, Isabel Webb, Elaine Welty. 
 Valleys — Hazel Bacon, Lulu Bingham, Magdaline Bertschy, Phyllis Brown, 
 Emily Burke, Halite Cheatham, Dorothy Cousins, Mary Erringer, Marjorie 
 Goodwin, Dorothy Higgins, Ailleen Holmes, Velma Markwell, Freda Per- 
 rin, Aileen Pond, Eleanor Turley, Ruth Wartman. 
 The scene portrays the Desert wrestling with Civilization for possession of 
 Nature in Nevada. A suitable banner and a crash of music from the band 
 announces the coming of the Spirit of the Desert to wrestle with the Spirit 
 of Civilization approaching from the East. The Spirit of the Desert is tall and 
 powerful and rough in manner. His legs and arms and head are bare. His hair 
 is long and shaggy, the color of the sagebrush in which he is clad. He comes 
 sneaking onto the field and threatens with his huge sagebrush club the 
 sprites who appear in the foreground. Some of these are dressed in dark- 
 green robes and purple veils and represent Mountains. Others clad in brown 
 and green and bearing branches of pine and oak impersonate the Forests, 
 and still others draped in blue shot with white tell of the Rivers, while behind 
 them appear the Valleys in light-green draperies with flower garlands. All 
 these sprites bow before the desert, but the Mountains and Forests are defiant 
 
 'Lantern Slide: "Drake returns in the Golden Hind from piratical voyage, having taken 
 much treasure from the Spaniard which he presents to Queen Elizabeth. The Spanish ambas- 
 sador protests in vain. 
 
 -Lantern Slide : Queen Elizabeth says : "Francis Drake, we entrusted a sword to thy keeping 
 till we demanded it of thee again, We now command thee to deliver it up, in the manner in 
 which thou didst receive it from our hands." 
 
 ^Megaphone : "Knighting of Francis Drake." 
 
 ^Megaphone : "Rise, Sir Francis Drake." 
 
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 In spirit, whereas the Rivers and Valleys are humble supplicants. Thus is the 
 Desert triumphant, but not for long. The Spirit of Civilization, garbed in 
 shimmering white and gold, with a trumpet calls to the sprites who immedi- 
 ately start to their feet but again quickly fall before the threatening club of 
 the Desert. Then ensues the contest for control of the Sprites. The Spirit of 
 Civilization through the subtle influence of the fairy dance wins to her side 
 the Rivers and Valleys, and the Desert by brute force holds the Mountains and 
 Deserts for his own, but is compelled to retreat with them to the outskirts, while 
 Civilization holds the center of the field and in turn welcomes the first human 
 inhabitants to the country. 
 
 Spanish Settlements in California 
 
 Scene II — The Pre-Spanish and Spanish Periods of Exploration and Occupation ; 
 Primitive Indians ; Spanish Exploration and Missionary Work in Southern 
 Nevada. 
 
 Historical Note — During the period of exploration and settlement by the Spanish in North- 
 ern Mexico and Lower California, exploring expeditions, organized in the hope of finding other 
 rich cities in the country to the north, went from Mexico into Alta California and sometimes into 
 Arizona, New Mexico, and beyond. At least a few of these expeditions passed through Southern 
 
The Ccichration of Nevada's Semicentennial of Statehood 21 
 
 Nevada. Father Francisco Garces who was with Colonel Anza in 1775-6 did missionary work 
 among Nevada Indians- 
 
 Ca.^t of Characters: 
 
 Indians — Mrs. F. C. Durand, Miss Fannie Richardson, and real Indians led 
 
 by Mr. Asbury and Mr. Walter Van Enimon and Capt. Bender. 
 Spanish Explorers and Friars — Knights of Columbus led by Mr. J. J. Burke : 
 Messrs. J. Peters, R. H. Carmody. C. H. Leonesio, T. F. Banigan, J. J. 
 Rernan, A. J. Mergen, D. J. Krayenbuhl, Jos. Enos, Frank Byington, Dr. 
 E. J. Cunningham. (In the second pageant Messrs. S. C. Feemster and 
 L. R. Bronson also assisted.) 
 This scene portrays the Spanish Friars converting Nevada Indians. 
 A banner "Native Nevadans" announces the scene. The Indians with bow 
 and arrows skulk onto the field from both sides and through the trees at the 
 back. After bringing down their game they build a fire near their campoodie 
 and perform a native dance until interrupted by the sudden appearance of two 
 richly dressed Spanish soldiers carrying the Spanish flag and followed by friars 
 and still other soldiers. They are preceded by a courier carrying a banner 
 "Spain in Southern Nevada." The Indians stealthily yet hurriedly retreat to 
 
 Kit Carson and Fremont 
 
 the trees and watch the intruders closely from afar. Their movements show 
 suspicion and curiosity. 
 
 Meanwhile the soldiers and friars station a large bell in the center of the 
 field and proceed to ring it, calling thus to the heathen to come and receive 
 the faith of Jesus Christ. The Indians one by one creep forward enticed by 
 gifts which are offered them by the friars who also exhibit rosaries. Having 
 gained the confidence of the Indians one friar draws a redskin aside together 
 with a Spanish soldier and signs to them to bring a large cross to the site of 
 the bell. They quickly return with the cross which is now planted by the friar 
 while all kneel. Then he raises the rosary and recites a prayer after which all 
 rise and the soldiers plant the Spanish flag. All salute the flag and then march 
 off the field, the soldiers and friars followed by the now subdued Indians. 
 
 Scene III — American Trappers and Explorers: Fremont Party. 
 
 Historical Note — Beginning with the year 1825 fur trappers from the United States and 
 Canada began to penetrate Nevada by way of the Humboldt River. In the early 30's Kit Car- 
 son was here as trapper, guide, and Indian fighter, and for him Carson River was named. 
 When, therefore, the United States government in 1843 sent Col. Fremont to Oregon and the 
 Great Basin on an exploring expedition Kit Carson was employed as a guide. The party came 
 from Oregon over the Sierra in December, 1843, and followed down the east side of the moun- 
 tains to Pyramid Lake, thence up the Truckee and across to the Carson and Walker rivers, and 
 
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 finally found their way back into California and the Sacramento Valley in 1844. They had with 
 them a small howitzer which was abandoned in the mountains near Markleeville. 
 
 Cast of Characters: 
 
 Kit Carson — Mr. Geo. I. James. 
 Fremont — Dr. J. E. Church, Jr. 
 Indians — Mr. Walter Van Emmon and others. 
 
 Trappers and Explorers — Messrs. Edwin Krall. Harry Skerry, Glen Engle, 
 Phil Cowgill, Prin. Smith, and Rev. Harry Sheldon. 
 
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 "California and New Mexico, including the present Nevada, thereby 
 became territories of the Mexican Republic' 
 
 The scene represents Fremont and his party searching for a pass into Cali- 
 fornia in January, 1844. 
 
 A banner "Fremont Party" gives meaning to the pantomime. Fremont with 
 a party of explorers comes on the field dragging a small cannon. They lead 
 
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 their horses onto the field and hobble them, then proceed to build a camp-fire 
 and cook a meal. After supper they roll up in their blankets for the night. 
 Toward morning they are awakened by Indians, who, seeing the fire, come in 
 from the woods in hope of securing presents of food and clothing. They bring 
 with them a few pounds of pine nuts which Fremont purchases, thus giving these 
 Americans their first knowledge of the nut food of the Washoes and Piutes. 
 The Indians who are scantily clothed are offered presents of scarlet cloth if 
 they will act as guides across the mountains, but after conferring together while 
 they look at the offerings wistfully, they point to the snow on the mountains 
 and draw their hands across their necks, and raise them above their heads to 
 show the depth, thus signifying that it is impossible to get through. They sign 
 to the white men to go to the southward over a lower range. One native 
 
 * 'Mexico ceded New Mexico and Upper California to the United States." 
 
 finally agrees to go with them. Kit Carson examines the feet of the horses 
 now totally without shoes and badly cut by the ice and rocks. The howitzer 
 is here abandoned and having made the best preparation possible under the 
 circumstances, the party starts toward California. The Indian guide though 
 shivering keeps the scarlet cloth tightly rolled to protect it from the wet. He 
 soon forsakes the party and sneaks back to his fellows, who all now vanish 
 from the field, while a banner calls to mind the ill-fated Donner party. 
 
 Episode III— Early Settlement 
 
 Historical Note — Through a series of revolutions terminating in 1821, Mexico became inde- 
 pendent of Spain and soon thereafter was changed from an empire into a republic. California 
 
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 The Cclchration of Nevada's Semicentennial of Statehood 
 
 and New Mexico, including the present Nevada, thereby became territories of the Mexican Repub- 
 lic. At the close of the Mexican War in 1848, Mexico ceded New Mexico and California to the 
 United States. The Compromise Act of 1850 organized the territory of Utah inclusive of the 
 larger part of the present Nevada and Utah, about half of Colorado and smaller portions of several 
 
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 "The Compromise Act of 1850 organized the Territory of Utah." 
 
 other States. Just previous to this addition to United States territory the Latter Day Saints had 
 settled at Great Salt Lake. Offshoots from that settlement had started trading stations at favor- 
 able points in order to profit from the California travel by the plains route. One of these stations 
 was situated at the base of the Sierra in Carson Valley, and was known as Mormon Station. 
 
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 Hei-e was located the first permanent house erected in Nevada and here, after the mines were 
 opened up, came the prospectors to barter their gold dust for provisions. At first the mail was 
 carried from Sacramento to Mormon Station on snowshoes by "Snowshoe Thompson" until this 
 crude method of transportation was superseded by the pony express. Hank Monk was the veteran 
 staj^e driver who took Horace Greeley in record time from Carson City to Placerville where 
 Greeley was to deliver a lecture. On starting Greeley told Hank he was anxious to go through 
 quickly. Hank cracked his whip and started at a terrible pace. The stage bounced up and down 
 in such a way as to jolt the buttons off Greeley's coat, whereupon the latter cried out to Hank to 
 go easy and Hank called back, "Keep your seat, Horace, and I'll get you there on time" — which 
 he did. When the Mormons abandoned western Utah in 1856 the country was left practically 
 without government, being attached to Great Salt Lake County for judicial purposes. While the 
 remaining inhabitants were petitioning Congress for a territorial government, they were forced 
 to handle the problem of crime as best they could. Finally Probate Judge Childs was sent to 
 Mormon Station. The hanging of Lucky Bill is the most conspicuous event of the period. He 
 was accused and convicted of cattle stealing and murder. 
 
 Mormon Station at Genoa, Western Utah 
 
 Cast of Characters: 
 
 Snowshoe Thompson — Dr. J. E. Church. 
 
 Hank Monk — Mr. Harry Gosse (Sen. H. W. Huskey in second pageant). 
 
 Horace Greeley — Judge Geo. Brown (Prof. Thompson in second pageant). 
 
 Lucky Bill — Chas. Eager. 
 
 Emigrants and Early Pioneers — Miss Echo Loder, Mr. Theodore Clark and 
 family, Mrs. F. G. Hazlett. Miss Estelle Pronty, Mrs. W. D. Trout, Mrs. 
 F. G. Patrick, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Jamison, Mr. Barnum and cowboys. 
 
 This scene depicts life in the first permanent settlement in Nevada. 
 
 A banner "Early Settlement" introduces the scene. A courier bearing an 
 American flag rides in hot haste onto the field,^ proclaiming that the Mexican War 
 is ended and that Mexico has ceded Upper California^ to the United States.' All 
 lights are extinguished except the searchlight which covers the flag at front of 
 field while the band plays "Star-Spangled Banner." 
 
 A banner inscribed "Western Utah" locates the small log cabin representing 
 Mormon Station* in western Utah.^ Another banner gives the name of Mormon 
 Station. The cabin becomes visible at edge of trees. Snowshoe Thompson comes 
 from the west on his ski is bringing mail from Sacramento to the innkeeper. Soon 
 a prairie schooner from the east puts in an appearance, and by a circuitous route, 
 
 ^Megaphone : "Mexican War ended : Mexico cedes Upper California to the United States." 
 ^Lantern Slide : Map of Upper California. 
 "Lantern Slide : Map of Mexican Cession. 
 ^Lantern Slide : Picture of Mormon Station. 
 'Lantern Slide : Map of Utah Territory. 
 
26 The Celebration of Nevada's Semicentennial of Statehood 
 
 comes around to the cabin door where some of its occupants alight, apparently 
 intent on remaining, while others pursue their way to California with their cows 
 and sheep, box of chickens, and cooking utensils loaded within and following on 
 behind. As the Pioneers sit in the dooryard playing cards, prospectors come with 
 gold dust to buy supplies at the Station. Then appears the first pony express 
 rider^ speeding like the wind on a splendid horse. As he comes crashing up to the 
 Station two men hold a fresh impatient steed and the transfer of rider and mail 
 bag is quickly made and away they fly out of sight in a twinkling. A little later 
 Horace Greeley^ comes in sight driven by Hank Monk in the old Placerville stage 
 coach. Greeley is wildly shouting,^ "Go easy, Hank, go easy," while the driver 
 replies, "Keep your seat, Horace, I'll get you there on time." They soon disappear 
 from sight. Next enter the "601" or Vigilance Committee of Virginia City and 
 arrest the gambler "Lucky Bill' from the cabin.* As Bill is lassoed and thrown 
 and dragged from the field the band plays the Rogues March. Then the Pioneers 
 at the cabin dance the Virginia Reel and all disappear. 
 
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 Episode IV — Pre-Statehood Period 
 
 Scene I — The Discovery and Settlement of the Comstock. 
 
 Historical Note — About thirty miles northeast of Mormon Station gold and silver were dis- 
 covered on the slope of Mt. Davidson in the latter 50's. The richness of the deposits caused a 
 fever of excitement and soon miners from California came in large numbers to secure claims. 
 A town sprang up and was christened "Virginia City" by a drunken prospector who bore the 
 nickname of '"Old Virginia." 
 
 Cast of Characters : 
 
 Old Virginia — Mr. Isaac Mathews. 
 
 Miners, Gamblers and Citizens — Mrs. A. M. Warren and other women; 
 Messrs. Nichols, Herbert Tait, Tom Fitzgerald, Joe Hall, Scott Jamison, 
 J. F. George, H. F. Alciatore, R. D. Hendricks, Profs. J. D. Layman and 
 L. W. Hartman. 
 
 The scene is intended to portray the discovery of the town of Virginia. 
 
 ^Lantern Slide: Picture, "Getting the News." 
 ^Megaphone: "Horace Greeley on his way to Placerville," 
 ^Lantern Slide: "Keep your seat, Horace, I'll get you there on time. 
 ^Lantern Slide : "Lucky Bill arrested for cattle stealing." 
 
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 Banners give the titles, "Pre-Statehood Period" and "Comstock." Two 
 miners enter and calling other prospectors from a cabin show them gold in a 
 pan and point to the distant hills where it was found. They rush off to investi- 
 gate. Soon a crowd of people of all descriptions covers the field. Old Virginia 
 in a drunken revel falls down and breaks a bottle of whisky on the ground and 
 cries out, "I baptize this ground Virginia."^ A banner bears the name "Virginia" 
 and another "Devil's Gate Toll Road, 50 cts., Pass up." The saw mill, grist mill, 
 and the telegraph are represented in turn as contributing to the prosperity of 
 the great silver camp. The gamblers are busy with their cards, children are 
 playing merrily around and an air of happiness pervades the scene, when suddenly 
 the Spirit of War appears and all floo from his prosonce. 
 
 Hank Monk and ' ' Snowshoe" ' Thompson 
 Scene II — Indian War 
 
 Historical Note — Considerable trouble occurred between the white men and the Nevada 
 Indians along the Humboldt from the very beginning of overland travel. But not until 1860 did 
 disaffection ripen into war. Then the Piutes around Pyramid Lake began murdering people 
 and burning property. Companies of undisciplined soldiers were formed which went out from 
 Virginia City in pursuit of the Indians. An engagement took place near Pyramid Lake. 
 Major Ormsby, who was in command, was killed. The men fled toward Virginia City as best 
 they could. Volunteers and regular soldiers from California came to the aid of Virginia troops 
 under Captain Storey, and together they overcame the Indians near Pyramid Lake. But Cap- 
 tain Storey fell in the battle. Forts were established along the chief routes by the U. S. gov- 
 ernment and maintained until danger from the natives was over. 
 
 Cast of Characters: 
 
 Flaming Spirit of War — Mr. H. F. Alciatore. (Raymond Kyle in first pageant.) 
 
 Chief Winnemucca — Capt. Bender. 
 
 Indians — Real natives led by Mr. Walter Van Emmon. 
 
 Soldiers under Capt. Storey — University cadets led by Capt. Applewhite. 
 
 The scene portrays the Pyramid Indian War, 1860-1. 
 
 A banner announces "Indian War." A man dressed in bright red, brandish- 
 ing a naked sword represents the Flaming Spirit of War, scattering the young 
 people who are dancing on the green. He leaps into the center of the field and 
 dances the Sword Dance in frenzied fashion. When the motif of war has thus 
 been well stated a messenger from Western Union* rides on in great haste 
 announcing the burning of Williams's Station by the Indians and the killing 
 of the men in charge. Next appear the Indians themselves in war costume, 
 whooping and yelling. From the same direction come the soldiers in pursuit of 
 the redskins. Then a herald announces: "Resolved, that during 60 days or 
 
 ^Megaphone: "I baptize this ground Virginia." 
 
 ^Lantern Slide : "Williams's Station, 60 miles distant, burned by Indians ! Heavy massacre !" 
 
28 The Celebration of Nevada's Semicentennial of Statehood 
 
 until tlie settlement of the present Indian difficiilties no claim or mining ground 
 within the territory shall be subject to relocation or liable to be jumped for 
 non-work." 
 
 Then follows a battle with the Indians and the scene closes with Capt. 
 Winnemucca and the white men smoking the pipe of peace.' 
 
 Scene III — Territorial Government 
 
 Historical Note — The lack of government in western Utah has hitherto been mentioned. 
 Finally in 1861 the Federal Government granted a territorial organization to this section under 
 
 •Lantern Slide: Picture "Ruins of Fort Churchill." 
 
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 the name of "Nevada." James W. Nye was appointed by President Lincoln as Governor and 
 Orion Clemens was made Territorial Secretary. These and the other officers of the new j?overn- 
 ment sent from Washington came, some by stage across the plains and some by sea to Califor- 
 nia and thence across the mountains. Governor Nye came in the latter way, while Orion 
 Clemens and his brother, Mark Twain, came overland. This scene is inaccurate in that it 
 depicts them all arriving together. Carson City had been declared the Capital of the territory. 
 
 "Old Virginia" at Ms Rocker 
 Eeproduced from Dan de Quille's "Big Bonanza. 
 
 "I baptize this ground Virginia." 
 Reproduced from Dan de Quille's "Big Bonanza." 
 
 Cast of Characters : 
 
 Governor Nye — Mr, J. F. George. 
 
 Orion Clemens — 
 
 Mark Twain — Mr. C. H. Asbury. 
 
 Citizens of Western Utah — Messrs. Chas. Nichols, Herbert Tait, Joe Hall, Tom 
 Fitzgerald, and others. 
 
30 The Celebraiion of Nevada's Semicentennial of Statehood 
 
 The scene represents a party of citizens three miles from Mormon Station 
 meeting Gov. Nye and escorting him to Carson City. 
 
 Banners announce "Territorial Government" and show picture of Territorial 
 Seal. A Concord stagecoach drawn by six horses bearing Gov. Nye, Secretary 
 Orion Clemens with "four pounds of U. S. Statutes and six pounds of unabridged 
 dictionary," and Mark Twain with "pipes and five pounds of smoking tobacco" 
 enters from the west and meets a hay wagon approaching from the east. On 
 the hay wagon is an improvised bar with various sorts of whisky, beer, etc. 
 Behind it are all kinds of vehicles, bearing the residents of Carson City. Some 
 are on horseback, some on burros, and a few on foot. Gov. Nye believes he is 
 going to be held up by a mob, but is soon reassured and from his seat beside 
 the driver makes a speech. "They talk about the wild and woolly West. I 
 find the most hospitable people I have ever met."^ After refreshments the party 
 goes with the hay wagon to Carson City to establish the Territorial Govern- 
 ment of Nevada.- 
 
 Capt. Storey and Capt. Winnemucca 
 
 Scene IV — Civil War ; Boys leave for war 
 
 Historical Note — In 1861 a company of volunteer infantry went from Nevada to join the 
 California regiments for the Civil War. In 1863 six companies each of cavalry and infantry 
 were raised in Nevada. Company A Nevada Territory Cavalry Volunteers were recruited at 
 Silver City and was commanded by Capt. C. B. Zabriskie. In 1864 it marched to Salt Lake 
 where it helped to repress rebellious uprisings and aided against the Indians. It was mustered 
 out in 1865. 
 
 Cast of Characters: 
 
 Governor Nye — Mr. J. F. George. 
 
 Capt. Zabriskie — Capt. Applewhite. 
 
 Soldiers — University Cadets. 
 
 Women with flags and gifts — Mrs. J. F. George, Mrs. A. M. Warren, Mrs. 
 Pike, Mrs. B. F. Dolan, Mrs. Drappo, Mrs Feelan, Mrs. Raitt, and Miss 
 i*routy. 
 
 The soldiers in new uniforms and preceded by the band enter and drill at 
 center of field. The women present them with Bibles and sewing packages and 
 tearfully bid them good-bye. 
 
 Gov. Nye then turns toward a group of women who carry a large new silk 
 flag. One of them brings flag to him. The Governor says to the soldiers : "The 
 
 ^Lantern Slide : "They talk about the wild and woolly West. I find the most hospitable peo- 
 ple I have ever met." 
 
 -Lantern Slide : Picture "Mark Twain's cabin." 
 
The Celebration of Nevada^ s Semicentennial of Statehood 31 
 
 wouieii of Nevada, your mothers and wives, your sisters and daugliters, have 
 made this flag for you, and have asl^ed me to present it to you for them." 
 
 Capt. Zabrislcie — "Present, Arms!" 
 
 (tov. Nye — "Men of Company A, Nevada Territorial Cavalry Volunteers, let 
 this flag be to you the emblem of your country. Guard it well as you fight for 
 her cause." The Governor hands the flag to Capt. Zabriskie who takes it while 
 the drum beats. 
 
 Capt. Zabriskie — "Your Excellency, in the name of my command I wish to 
 assure you of our allegiance whatever may come; and we thank the women of 
 Nevada for this flag. We will bear it to victory or we will sleep in honorable 
 graves beneath its folds." 
 
 The troops are then started on their way east by the command of Gov. Nye. 
 
 Scene V — Sale of Sanitary Sack of Flour 
 
 Historical Note — Quite as much as men, the U. S. government needed, in the Civil War 
 period, money for the care of its sick and wounded soldiers. In 1863 the expenses of the Sani- 
 tary Commission were $200,000 a month. All over the country sanitary fairs were held to raise 
 money for the fund. In Austin, Nevada, Reuel Colt Gridley, a War Democrat, wagered a sack 
 
 Territorial Seal. 
 
 of flour that the Democratic nominee for Mayor would be elected. The wager was accepted by 
 Dr. Herrick, a county official. If the latter lost he was to carry the sack from Clifton to Upper 
 A\istin to the tune of "Dixie." If Gridley lost, he was to carry the flour from Upper Austin to 
 Clifton to the tune of "Old John Brown." Gridley lost and paid the bet. The sack of flour 
 •was trimmed with ribbons of red, white and blue and decorated with flags. As the long pro- 
 cession moved down the street, the spectators cheered, the steam whistles blew, and great good 
 feeling prevailed. The band played "John Brown" and the people sang, "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah." 
 At Clifton the flour was delivered to Dr. Herrick with due ceremony. Then the crowd adjourned 
 to a neighboring saloon and drank to one another's health. An argument arose as to what dis- 
 posal to make of the flour. The Republicans proposed to make griddle cakes of it and eat them 
 all themselves. The Democrats declared that they were as loyal to the -Union as were the Repub- 
 licans and proposed to test the matter by putting up the flour at auction and selling it repeatedly 
 for the benefit of the Sanitary Commission. This was done and a large sum was netted. Mr. 
 Gridley later took the flour to other Nevada towns, then to Sacramento and San Francisco, and 
 later to the Eastern States. Before he was through $275,000 had been collected for the Fund. 
 
 Cast of Characters: 
 
 Herrick— Mr. E. R. Dodge. 
 
 Gridley — Mr. Lem Allen. 
 
 Amos Gridley— Burris Trout. 
 
 Man with Sponge — Judge W. D. Jones. 
 
 Man with' Broom — Mr. Chas. Rulison. 
 
 Auctioneer — Col. H. B. Maxson. 
 
 Bartender — Mr. John Wright. 
 
32 The CelehraUoH of Nevada's Semicentennial of Statehood 
 
 Innkeeper — Mr, J. F. George. 
 
 Populace — Mrs. H. Clark, Mr, and Mrs. W, J, Luke. Miss Luke, etc. 
 
 The scene, as nearly as possible, is an exact reproduction of the original event 
 in Austin. 
 
 A banner announces : **Sale of Gridley Sack of Flour." The hand playing "Old 
 John Brown" heads a procession^ consisting of Herrick carrying Gridley's hat 
 and cane ; Gridley's son, a boy of thirteen, with flag ; Gridley carrying the 
 decorated sack of flour on his shoulder ; two members of the Democratic Central 
 Committee with large flags ; another member with a broom, and another with a 
 large sponge carried aloft on a pole ; the bartender, auctioneer, and innkeeper ; 
 and in the rear a crowd of men, women and children followed by a rabble of 
 Indians. The procession halts, having finished its journey to Clifton. A feeling 
 of good fellowship prevails and the assemblage takes up the chorus, "Glory, Glory, 
 Hallelujah!" They shout, "Go to it, Gridley!" "Stick to it, Gridley!" "Never 
 say die, old man!" The ceremonies of confessing defeat are enacted. Gridley 
 hands the sack of flour to Herrick who accepts it with the air of a conqueror 
 receiving the sword of the conquered. The flags are surrendered and the broom 
 given up in recognition of the fact that the winning party has swept all before it. 
 The sponge is placed beside the other trophies to signify that the winners are 
 entitled to absorb all places of profit and trust in the city. They rap at the door 
 of the cabin and the bartender opens the door. After a conversation he brings out 
 glasses and drinks are served. Then the principal characters start an argument 
 over the disposal of the flour,=' The Republicans declare they will make griddle 
 cakes and not give the Democrats any. The Democrats protest that they also are 
 friendly to the Union cause and ready to do all they can for it, Mr, Gridley pro- 
 poses a test in the following words: "This crowd of people has had its fun at 
 my expense ; let us see who will do the most for the sick and wounded soldiers. 
 We will put this sack of flour up at public auction and sell it, with the under- 
 standing that whoever the purchaser may be. he shall pay the amount bid and 
 give the flour back to be sold again for the benefit of the Sanitary Commission." 
 The proposition is accepted and the innkeeper brings out a chair for the use of 
 the auctioneer, Mr. C. L. Wiggin introduces the auctioneer.^ and the auction 
 begins. Gridley bids $300* ; Noyes, a Republican, $350° ; Buol, the defeated candi- 
 date for Mayor, offers certificates of indebtedness of the U, S, Indian Department 
 for $1,115, but as all bids are payable in gold his bid is rejected,® When large 
 coins like twenties are exhausted smaller ones are accepted. Some one bids a 
 to\yn lot and a real estate man makes a bid in gold for the lot and the money goes 
 to ithe Commission, Bids of scrip and mining stock are accepted when converted 
 into money, A large bug crawls up a man's leg and is seized and auctioned off 
 for $10, A man who speaks disrespectfully of the bug is thrashed. Banners 
 show the totals here and elsewhere for the fund,'' 
 
 Banners : "$4,000 in Austin." "Army of Lord, Alf Doten." "Gold Hill, Yellow 
 
 ^Lantern Slide : "Sale of Gridley Sack of Flour at Austin, Nevada, 1863 ; expenses of Sani- 
 tary Commission were $200,000 a month, 1864 ; many Sanitary Fairs held to raise money for 
 Commission. Reuel Colt Gridley, a War Democrat, wagered a sack of flour on a local election. 
 He lost and had to carry the flour through the streets to the tune of "John Brown," 
 
 ^Megaphone : "We Republicans will have some griddle cakes : the other fellows don't get 
 any." "Thunder, we're just as friendly to the Union as you are ; and will do just as much for 
 the cause as you do." "Very well ; we'll see." 
 
 ^Lantern Slide : "Mr. Wiggin in introducing the auctioneer says that innumerable poultices 
 can be made from the flour, and that when the last bidder shall have made his last offer it is the 
 intention of Mr. Gridley to make the sack up into griddle cakes and bombard the walls of rebel- 
 lious Richmond with a blockade of apple dumplings." 
 
 ^Lantern Slide : "Gridley bids $300," 
 
 ^Lantern Slide : "Noyes, a Republican, bids $350." 
 
 ^Megaphone : "No greenbacks ! Gold standard." 
 
 ■'Lantern Slides : Dr. Bellows of California to Mr. Gridley : "The history of your sack of flour 
 is undoubtedly more interesting and peculiar than that of any sack recorded, short of the Sack of 
 Troy, and it would take another Homer to write it. By the way, Nevada flour seems to rise 
 without yeast. If it goes no further, it will make Reese River and Nevada shining parts of the 
 history of our Sanitary Fund on the Pacific." 
 
The Celebration of Nevada's Semicentennial of Statehood 33 
 
 Jacket, $500 ; Belcher, $500." "$6,750 in Gold Hill." "Dayton, $1,847.50." "Pacific 
 Coast. $63,000." "U. S., $275,000."^ 
 
 Willie the band plays all march off field. 
 
 At the close of this scene Mrs. Gridley Wood, daughter of Mr. Gridley, presents 
 the original sack of fiour to the Nevada Historical Society. 
 
 "Ladies and Gentlemen, and Your Honor, Chief Justice Talbot : It is with the 
 utmost pleasure and with proud satisfaction, that I, as the daughter of Reuel Colt 
 Gridley, and in behalf of the surviving members of his family, present to you this 
 sack of flour, which has made the name of the State of Nevada famous through- 
 out the world. It is our earnest wish that it shall ever be preserved as a historic 
 relic of the good deeds done in the name of humanity, and as a lasting memory of 
 the man and the scenes wherein so much good was wrought. I thank you." 
 
 It is accepted by Chief Justice G. F. Talbot, President of the Society. 
 
 Reuel Colt Gridley 
 Scene VI — Return of Nevada Boys from Civil War 
 
 Historical Note — The Nevada companies were used chiefly in protecting the frontier against 
 the Indians. They were highly honored on their return. Only a few of the veterans are now 
 living. 
 
 Cast of Characters: 
 
 Soldiers — University Cadets. G. A. R. Veterans led by Mr. Wright. 
 
 Uncle Sam— Prof. A. E. Turner. 
 
 The soldiers march through in battered condition while the accompanying 
 band plays "Tenting on the Old Camp Ground." Uncle Sam gives his tribute to 
 the real Civil War veterans seated at the right front of field. They rise while he 
 pronounces it : "Veterans of the Civil War : I bid you welcome. You have wit- 
 nessed the progress and fulfilment of American ideals — the faith that brought 
 the Spanish and English explorers across uncharted seas — the courage that led 
 the Pioneers from their old homes in the East to establish a new State in this 
 
 ^Lantern Slide : Picture of Gridley Monument. 
 
34 The Celehratiou of Nevada's Semicentennial of Statehood 
 
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 Far West, the loyalty to the Spirit of Liberty, which in 1770 achieved our political 
 independence. You have participated in a mighty conflict which brought victory 
 to the cause of the Union and which has brolven the shacliles of the slave. Upon 
 this strengthened foundation of our Republic shall rise a united country which 
 welcomes the people of all nationalities who stand for an independent, coura- 
 geous, and loyal citizenship, upon which rests the future greatness of the Ameri- 
 can Nation." The veterans resume scats and the chorus then sings "Tenting." 
 
 Episode V — Statehood 
 
 Historical Note — In 1863 the people of Nevada, Territory sent representatives to a Con- 
 stitutional Convention at Carson City to make a frame of government for the proposed State 
 of Nevada. The constitution there made was rejected by the people at the polls. But in Febru- 
 ary of 1864 Congress passed a new enabling Act which was signed by the President on March 
 21, 1864. On the Fourth of July a second Constitutional Convention was held at Carson City, 
 and a second constitution was framed,, which exempted the property in mines from taxation. 
 The document was completed on the 27th day of July, 1864, and was adopted at the polls on 
 September 7. On the 31st of October the President proclaimed Nevada a State of the Union. 
 
 Monument erected to Reuel Colt Gridley at Stockton, California, by 
 the G. A. R. and other patriotic citizens 
 
 William M. Stewart, one of Nevada's first United States Senators, says in his "Reminis- 
 cences" : 
 
 It was understood that the Government at Washington was anxious that Nevada 
 should become a State in order that her Senators and Representative might assist in the 
 adoption of amendments to the Constitution in aid of the restoration of the Southern 
 States after the Union should be vindicated by war. Another and very important factor 
 in inducing the people to vote for statehood was the unsatisfactory judiciary condition 
 under a territorial form of government * * * The morning after I took my seat in 
 the Senate I called upon President Lincoln at the White House. He received me in the 
 most friendly manner, taking me by both hands, and saying : "I am glad to see you here. 
 We need as many loyal States as we can get, and, in addition to that, the gold and silver 
 in the region you represent has made it possible for the Government to maintain sufficient 
 credit to continue this terrible war for the Union. I have observed such manifestations 
 of the patriotism of your people as assure me that the Government can rely on your 
 State for such support as is in your power." 
 
 On April 14, 1865, President Lincoln was assassinated. 
 
36 The Celebration of Nevada's Semicentennial of Statehood 
 
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 The New State of Nevada: The Thirty-sixth Star in the Union— Its Latitude 
 
 and Longitude. (Copied from The Weekly Herald, New York, 
 
 November 12, 1864.) 
 
The Celehration of Nevada's Semicentennial of Statehood 37 
 
 Cast of Characters: 
 
 Columbia — Miss Alice O'Brien. 
 
 Justice — Mrs. O. H. Mack (Miss Pauline Donlin in second pageant). 
 Charity — Miss Pauline Donlin (Miss Helen Cahill in second pageant). 
 Peace — Miss Maude Wallin (Miss Opal Cunningham in second pageant). 
 Hope — Miss Zoe Gould (Miss Fern Wright in second pageant). 
 
 First Supreme Court Judges of Nevada, 
 
 Liberty — Mrs. Kistler. 
 
 Nevada — Miss Mary Raitt. 
 
 Abraham Lincoln — Mr. Roy Robinson. 
 
 1864 
 
38 The Celehration of Nevada's Semicentennial of StateJiood 
 
 Senator Nye — Mr. J. F, George. 
 Senator Stewart — Rev. Mr. Goodsell. 
 This scene represents the admission of Nevada in 18G4. 
 
 This episode was presented by the Sparlvs people led by Mrs. J. F. George. 
 Judge Virden, who was a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1863, 
 
 carried a banner representing that event, and Judge G. N. Folsom, who sat in the 
 Constitutional Convention of 1864, carried the banner for that gathering. 
 
 Banner announces "Statehood." 
 
 While the chorus sings "Columbia," Judge Virden marches through with ban- 
 
The Celehrution of Nevada's Semicentennial of Statehood 39 
 
 ner of Constitutional Convention of 1803.* Banner follows reminding of the 
 Enabling Act of 1804.- Judge G. X. Folsoni carries banner of Constitutional 
 Convention of 1804.^ Banner tells of Proclamation of Nevada statehood. Banner 
 bearing Nevada State Seal. Then comes Columbia garbed in national colors with 
 her attendants. She is escorted to a small throne where she sits surrounded by 
 Justice in purple, Charity in mantle of blue, I'eace in white and bearing a dove 
 and olive branch. Hope in rainbow colors and tossing golden b^l^and winged 
 Liberty in crimson and rose. ^^•WUHn 4JOiOU8Q 
 
 A float appears from right bringing Nevada, impersonated as a young woman 
 in khaki and sombrero, and Abraham Lincoln. Alighting from the float President 
 Lincoln escorts Nevada to Columbia's throne and presents her as a candidate for 
 statehood. Gives proclamation. 
 
 42-foot Wheel, Virginia City, Built 1870 
 By the President of the United States of America : 
 
 A PROCLAMATION 
 
 Whereas, The Congress of the United States passed an Act, which was 
 approved on the 21st day of March last, entitled, "An Act to enable the people of 
 Nevada to form a Constitution and State Government, and for the admission of 
 such State into the Union on an equal footing with the original States" ; and 
 
 Whereas, The said Constitution and State Government have been formed, 
 
 ^Lantern Slide: "Judge Virden, Delegate to Constitutional Convention of 1863." 
 
 -Lantern Slide : "An Act to enable the people of Nevada to form a Constitution and State 
 
 Government and for the admission of such State into the Union on an equal footing with the 
 
 original States. Washington, D. C, March 21, 1864." 
 
 "Lantern Slide : "Judge G. N. Folsom, Delegate to Constitutional Convention of 1864." 
 
40 The Celebration of Nevada's Semicentennial of Statehood 
 
 pursuant to the conditions prescribed by the fifth section of the Act of Congress 
 aforesaid, and the certificate required by the said Act, and also a copy of the 
 Constitution and ordinances, have been submitted to the President of the United 
 States : 
 
 Now, therefore, be it known, that I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the 
 United States, in accordance with the. duty imposed upon me by the Act of 
 Congress aforesaid, do hereby declare and proclaim that the said State of 
 Nevada is admitted into the Union on an equal footing with the original States. 
 
 In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the seal of the 
 United States to be affixed. 
 
 Done at the City of Washington this thirty-first day of October, in the year 
 of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-four, and of the independence 
 of the United States the elghty-ulnth. ABRAHAM I.INCOLN. 
 
 By the President : William H. Seward, Secretary of State. 
 
 Nevada kneels in supplication and Columbia, with hands outstretched, assists 
 Nevada in rising, and places her on the throne beside herself. While the Nevada 
 song is being rendered by Mrs, Lunsford, Lincoln leaves the field. Then enter 
 Senators Nye and Stewart, with valises, on their way to Washington to repre- 
 sent the new born State. A banner says "To Washington." They make their 
 adieus to Nevada and pass on. 
 
 A banner telling of the ratification of the 13th amendment is next displayed,^ 
 and a float follows bearing the Goddess of Liberty, Lincoln, and a slave girl. It 
 pauses at center of field and Lincoln in pantomime commands that chains be 
 removed from the arms of slave. The goddess complies and also raises the slave 
 who has been kneeling at her feet. With thanks to Nevada the group disappears 
 on the float and soon after a pistol shot tells of the assassination of Lincoln.^ The 
 flag is lowered to half-mast and the band plays the funeral march. 
 
 MY OWN NEVADA 
 
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 Oh, my Nevada, 
 
 Dearest home on earth to me. 
 Heed not their laughter 
 
 Who make light of thee ; 
 Love alone hath vision 
 
 To behold how fair thou art. 
 And thy children only 
 
 Know thy charms by heart. 
 
 CHORUS 
 
 My. own Nevada, 
 
 Thou art very dear to me ; 
 My own Nevada, 
 
 Thou art home to me. 
 
 Few are thy cities. 
 
 And thy towns are far between, 
 Scant are thy harvests. 
 
 And thy fields of green ; 
 But thy sagebrush deserts, 
 
 And thy hills so brown and bare, 
 Have their own strange beauty. 
 
 In thy lucent air. 
 
 And, so it seemeth. 
 
 As if thus to compensate. 
 Thy skies are fairest 
 
 Where thy harvests wait. 
 On thy treeless hillsides 
 
 How the colors dawn and die, 
 And where earth is drearest 
 
 Softest colors lie. 
 
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 No, not forever 
 
 Shall thy acres lie unfilled; 
 No, not forever 
 
 Shall thy wealth be spilled 
 In the laps of strangers. 
 
 Who thy silver locks have shorn. 
 And have mocked thy weakness, 
 
 Whence their strength was born. 
 
 No, not forever — 
 
 Some day shall thy waters stored 
 Flow through thy valleys. 
 
 And unlock their hoard ; 
 And thy fields shall ripple 
 
 With the laugh of golden grain. 
 And thy hills shall echo 
 
 With the laugh again. 
 
 Some day thy children 
 
 Shall a glad great army be : 
 Some day thy cities 
 
 Known from sea to sea ; 
 Yet they shall not love thee, 
 
 In that day of thy success, 
 More than we who love thee 
 
 Just for lovingness. 
 
 — Robert Whitaker 
 (Formerly member of Faculty of 
 
 University of Nevada). 
 
 ^Lantern Slide: 
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 'Ratification of the 13th Amendment." 
 'Lincoln Assassinated."- 
 
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 Episode VI — "Bonanza Period" 
 
 Historical Note — From 1863 to 1875 mining excitement at Virginia City was at its height. 
 Wild speculation prevailed and its devotees included prominent men from California. "Bonanza," 
 signifying good fortune, became the usual designation for the Comstock mines. Supplies were 
 brought in from California by freight team at tremendous expense. Nevertheless no luxury was 
 too expensive for the residents of Virginia City. The Virginia Consolidated Mining Company 
 was formed and later sold to the mining firm of James G. Fair, John W. Mackay, James C. 
 Flood, and William S. O'Brien. In 1873 they discovered the "great bonanza" and shares went 
 up to phenomenal prices. The Sutro Tunnel was made from the Carson River, 20,000 feet 
 
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 away, to the Comstock Lode for the purpose of tapping the lode at a depth of 1,600 feet, thus 
 aiding in ventilation and draining of water as well as in transportation of ores to Carson River, 
 where water power and wood were more cheaply procured than at the mines. Adolph Sutro 
 was the author of this great engineering work. 
 
 Meanwhile an overland railroad was being projected and built, while the Nevada mines were 
 reached by the V. & T. The Central Pacific line, beginning at Sacramento in 1868, reached 
 Reno, which town was then known as "The end of the track." From here transportation was 
 made to Virginia City by team until, in 1872, the Virginia and Truckee Railroad was completed. 
 
The Celebration of Nevada's Semicentennial of Statehood 43 
 
 Cast of Characters: 
 
 The "Big Four"— Mr. H. J. Gosse, Mr. C. T. Bender, Mr. U. M. Slater, Judge 
 Geo. S. Brown (Prof. N. E. Wilson, Prof. Leheubauer). 
 
 Virginia City People — Mrs. Anna AVarren and others. 
 
 Engineer — Floyd Moffitt. 
 
 A banner marked "Reno. End of Track," is followed by a miniature engine 
 depicting the first train on the overland road,* 
 
 The scene then shifts to Virginia City where the mining excitement of the 
 Bonanza is depicted.- A banner announces "Bonanza Period." A group of 
 Pioneers including miners stands about the cabin door. The "Big Four" — 
 Mackay, Fair, Flood, and O'Brien^ — with heavily loaded valises of bullion enter 
 and talk with the miners. Banners tell of Belcher stock at $1,400 and Savage 
 at $700. Another bears inscription "Con. Virginia" and another "Sutro Tunnel." 
 A great celebration is held and this concludes with the dance "Old Dan Tucker."^ 
 
 Goldfield, 1905 
 Episode VII — Allegorical; Period of Depression 
 
 Historical Note — In 1875 mining stocks on the Comstock had reached a ruinous point of 
 inflation, far exceeding the available capital which they were supoosed to represent. When 
 the fever for selling broke out stocks fell from 50 to 250 per cent. The demonetization of silver 
 in 1873 caused a rapid depreciation of that metal in the world's markets, thereby making 
 impossible the working of the cheaper grade ores. Industries other than mining had been 
 little developed. Not only in Virginia but elsewhere throughout Nevada a period of depression 
 set in which lasted until the close of the century in spite of the efforts of Senators Jones and 
 Stewart to bring silver again to its own. Then came the discovery of the great southern 
 camps of Tonopah and Goldfield and capital was again made available for the working of 
 Nevada mines. Also more attention was being given to agriculture and other permanent 
 sources of wealth. 
 
 Cast of Characters: 
 
 The Glooms — School children ; Ruth Asbury, Ethel Avansino, Irma Avansino, 
 Pauline Berrum, Lavoylda Brinkman, Margaret Brown, Audrey Brundage, 
 Ruth Brundage, Barbara Buhner, Beverly Bulmer, Helen Burke, Natalie 
 Byington, Agnes Casey, Mary Casey, Thelma Ceander, Fay Chamberlain, 
 Geraldine Chamberlain, Gertrude Clark, Ruth Curtis, Louise Davies, 
 
 ^Lantern Slide : Picture of Virginia-Street bridge ; "Reno, End of Track." 
 -Lantern Slide: "Virginia City." 
 
 ^Lantern Slide : "The Big Four : Mackay, Fair, Flood, and O'Brien." 
 ^Lantern Slide : Picture of "A Pastime that is Passing." 
 
44 The Celebration of Nevada's Semicentennial of StateJiood 
 
 Evelyn Davis, Frances Dietrich, Charlotte Edsall, Laloie Evans, Pauline 
 Ferris, Helen Flanigan, Ruth Foster, Natalie Frank, Aileen Freeman, 
 Catherine Hall, Hazel Hay, Muriel Holland, Ella Lewis, Ida Lewis, Irene 
 Lisbon, Olive Macaulay, Walker Melarkey, Benita Miles, Elsie Mitchell, 
 Evelyn Nelson, Helen Olds, Hattie Odermatt, Helen Organ, Eleanor Pier- 
 son, Helen Pike, Dorothy Record, Ruth Shaver, Helen Shaver, Margaret 
 Short, Elizabeth Tingley, Leonard Tobin, Daisy Trembly, Bernice Watt, 
 Elsie Webb, Marjorie Webb, Vernie Wedekind, Isabel Wigg. 
 
 Dug-Out Houses at Goldfield soon after the discovery of the camp 
 
 Rawhide, a mining camp of the new era 
 
 Nevada — Miss Mary Raitt. 
 
 Spirit of Pageantry — Miss Dorothy Bird. 
 
 This scene is a symbolic expression of conditions in Nevada from 1875-1890. 
 
 After banner announces "Depression" and "Demonetization of Silver" the 
 
The Celebration of Nevada^S Semicentennial of Statehood 45 
 
 glooms dressed in black teddies swarm on to the field and perform the Dance of 
 the Glooms. Nevada stands at one side in a spirit of dejection, seemingly unable 
 to adapt herself to the changed conditions. As the movement ceases she sinks 
 to the ground discouraged. The Spirit of Pageantry, the Spirit of Faith in 
 Nevada's Future, because of the spirit of cooperation, enters garbed in bright 
 golden robes and raises Nevada from the ground. The latter takes on new 
 courage and determination and brandishing her sword returns to her throne 
 where she watches the discovery of Tonopah and Goldfield* and the revival of 
 many old camps, recalled to mind by appropriate banners, "Remonetization of 
 Silver," "Tonopah," "Goldfield." A lively Stock Exchange of 190G is also 
 depicted. 
 
 Episode VIII — Present Condition and Future Outlook 
 Scene I — Present Condition 
 Cast of Characters :- 
 
 French Vintage Dance — Reno School Children : Ruth Asbury, Ethel Avansino, 
 Pauline Berrum, Audrey Brundage, Ruth Brundage, Barbara Bulmer, 
 Beverly Bulmer, Helen Burke, Agnes Casey, Fay Chamberlain, Catherine 
 Hull, Irene Lisbon, Helen Olds, Eleanor Pierson, Dorothy Record, Evelyn 
 Turner, Bernice Watt, Elsie Webb, Bernice Wedekind, Irma Avansino. 
 
 Reno High School Building 
 
 Scotch Petronella — Reno School Children: Esther Asbury, Laura Asbury, 
 Lavoylda Brinkman, Margaret Brown, Mary Casey, Geraldine Chamberlain, 
 Ruth Curtis, Evelyn Davis, Louise Davies, Charlotte Edsall, Laloie Evans, 
 Pauline Ferris, Natalie Frank, Muriel Holland, Hazel Hay, Benita Miles, 
 Hattie Odermatt, Daisy Trembly, Marguerite Brown. 
 
 Irish Six-Hand Reel — Reno School Children : Natalie Byington, Helen Pike, 
 Walter Melarkey, Helen Flanigan, Elizabeth Tingley, Leonard Tobin. 
 
 Swedish Reaping the Flax — Young ladies and gentlemen of Reno : The Misses 
 Barber, Cahill, Carpenter, Clayton, Clark, English, Francovich, Hetchel, 
 Harrison, McDonald, Odbert, Stoddard, Goode, Hopkins, Moody, Sharbel, 
 White and Mesdames Aldrich and Bray. Messrs. Jones, Lloyd, Nicholl, 
 Oakes, Pierce, Rausell, St. Clair. 
 
 * Lantern Slides : Dug-out Houses in Goldfield ; Prospector at Rawhide. 
 -The national dances were limited in number by limited supply of dancers. 
 
46 The Celehration of Nevada 's Semicentennial of Statehood 
 
 Danish Ace of Diamonds Dance — Sparks School Children : Margaret Arthur. 
 Helen Austin, Marcella Coats, Nellie Cobb, Opal Cunningham, Cora Dawson. 
 Jessie Emery, Muriel Follen, Nell Frances, Marie Grubnaw, Helen Hecox, 
 Frances Shannon, Genevieve Smith, Grace Staley, Dorothy Widdeman. 
 
 Dutch Green Mill Dance — Sparks School Children: Vivian Arthur, Everett 
 Cobb. Jack Cunningham, Helen Drummond, George Holly, Catherine Kistler, 
 Agnes Lahr, George O'Brien, Oscar Osman, Frances Rausch, Ruth Rothery, 
 Bertie Simpson, George Whitehead, Georgina Wolverton. 
 
 Mercury — 
 
 Ceres — Delta Delta Delta Sorority. 
 
 Float of the Fire of Knowledge — Delta Rho Sorority. 
 
 This scene shows the cosmopolitan character of Nevada's present population 
 and the diversity of her interests and her culture, presaging her power for the 
 future. 
 
 Two banners announce this scene: "Present Outlook" and "Contribution of 
 
 
 
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 The Mackay School of Mines at the University of Nevada 
 
 Nations." A series of folk dances is given in rapid succession to picture the 
 coming of foreigners. Each group is dressed in the national costume and shows 
 symbolically what it has contributed to the making of the State. 
 
 Wing-footed Mercury comes with hat and staff adorned with wings and rep- 
 resents the ideas of invention and mining. Ceres, dressed in grain, does the same 
 for agriculture and stock raising. Business, religious orders, fraternal societies, 
 the press, law, individual enterprises, trade unions, state, county, city, women's 
 clubs, boy scouts, and the schools are also represented.^ Included in the latter 
 is the exhibition of band music by the Stewart Indian School as also the pro- 
 cession of kindergarten children which indicates the rightful place of children 
 in the present development of the State. 
 
 After a banner inscribed "Education" comes the float of the Fire of Knowledge 
 
 ^Lantern Slides : Showing timbering of mines, large Goldfiield and Reno buildings, Reno 
 High School, modern ways of traveling, state buildings and Governor's Mansion, state officers, 
 irrigation dam. University views, Glenbrook Bay at Lake Tahoe, and other beautiful Nevada 
 scenery. 
 
The Celebration of Nevada's Semicentennial of Statehood 47 
 
 which is a cauldron of burning coals on a pedestal and Alma Mater in cap and 
 gown, representing the University. While these are exhibiting in pantomime, a 
 soloist renders the Nevada song : "To Thee We Sing, O, Silver State." 
 
 NEVADA SONG 
 {Air: Maryland, My Maryland) 
 To thee we sing, O, Silver State, 
 
 Nevada, oh! Nevada, oh! 
 , October is thy natal date, 
 
 Nevada, oh ! Nevada, oh ! 
 Born in the bosom of the West, 
 
 Of all the States we prize thee best, 
 Here life and love have richer zest, 
 Nevada, oh ! Nevada, oh ! 
 
 From Reno to the Utah line, 
 
 Nevada, oh ! Nevada, oh ! 
 Thy riches pour from many a mine, 
 
 Nevada, oh ! Nevada, oh ! 
 From Tonopah and Rhyolite, 
 
 Virginia, too, and Ely, bright, 
 Thy metal treasures greet the sight. 
 
 Nevada, oh ! Nevada, oh ! 
 
 We love old Pioche's wondrous mines, 
 
 Nevada, oh ! Nevada, oh ! 
 Panaca's lovely verdure lines, 
 
 Nevada, oh ! Nevada, oh ! 
 Las Vegas, too, and Caliente, 
 
 The town where Carson pitched his tent. 
 Full golden are the days we've spent, 
 
 Nevada, oh ! Nevada, oh ! 
 
 Goldfield and Bullfrog side by side, 
 
 Nevada, oh ! Nevada, oh ! 
 Pour out their wealth in endless tide, 
 
 Nevada, oh ! Nevada, oh ! 
 We love thy deserts and thy rocks, 
 
 We love thy herds, we love thy flocks, 
 W"e love thy brooks and granite blocks, 
 
 Nevada, oh ! Nevada, oh ! 
 
 Our hardy sires have filled with care, 
 
 Nevada, oh ! Nevada, oh ! 
 Thy fertile vales with homesteads fair, 
 
 Nevada, oh ! Nevada, oh ! 
 Thy cattle graze a thousand hills. 
 
 Rare orchards cluster round thy rills. 
 Thy air resounds with hum of mills, 
 
 Nevada, oh ! Nevada, oh ! 
 
 So as the decades roll along, 
 
 Nevada, oh ! Nevada, oh ! 
 In plenty, peace and cheerful song, 
 
 Nevada, oh ! Nevada, oh ! 
 Our growth in greatness may we see. 
 
 In soul and mind and body free. 
 May all our hearts beat time to thee, 
 
 Nevada, oh ! Nevada, oh ! 
 
 Scene II — Allegorical : Nevada's Choice for the Future. 
 Cast of Characters: 
 
 Spirit of Future — Miss Hazel Hayes. 
 
 Water Power — 
 
 Agriculture — 
 
 Mining — 
 
48 The Celehration of Nevada's Semicentennial of Statehood 
 
 This scene represents the conscious choice for the future of Nevada of the 
 permanent sources of prosperity, thus showing her growing sense of respon- 
 sibility. 
 
 Water power, agriculture and mines are appropriately symbolized on separate 
 areas of the field. Water power is represented by waterfall, agriculture by a 
 farmer with a scythe and leading a sheep, and mining by the prospector with a 
 pick and pan. Following a banner "Spirit of the Future" the hazy Spirit of the 
 Future floats in and shows favor first to one and then to another of the indus- 
 tries. Finally she decides in favor of agriculture as the permanent source of 
 Nevada's future prosperity, and hand in hand they glide from the scene while 
 the Future also draws the other industries on in the rear by winning words and 
 glances. 
 
 Scene III — Final Review of Pageant by Columbia, Nevada and Europe 
 Cast of Characters: 
 All pageanteers. 
 
 This scene is a tribute to civilization as wrought by our Pioneers. 
 
 Columbia and Nevada and the European courts from their respective thrones 
 review the Pageant procession as it again sweeps onto the field. It gathers 
 around the Spirit of Civilization in the center of the field while a tribute is 
 pronounced to the Pioneers of the State : 
 
 "Our forefathers, men of indomitable spirit and God-fearing lineage, made 
 their habitation in California and with the home feeling strong w^ithin them 
 gave to their new abode in the desert the name of Nevada, brought from the 
 banks of the Yuba with their picks and their shovels. May the spirit that existed 
 in them in the 50's and found echo in the TO's on the Comstock be an inspiration 
 to all our lineage and may the coming cycle bring to all peace, prosperity, and 
 happiness, by the grace of God who for fifty years has cherished the people of 
 Nevada." 
 
 Audience and all pageanteers unite in singing with aid of band and chorus 
 the hymn "America."^ 
 
 ^An attempt has been made to give the names of all pageanteers, but the list is neces- 
 sarily incomplete, especially for the last episode. Many hundreds of people participated. The 
 banners were carried by 47 boys from the public schools. A partial list of these standard 
 bearers follows : Clarence Anderson, Morrow Anderson, Teddy Arden, Wren Baker, Del 
 Beach, Herbert Billings, Ernest Brown, John Calhoun, Donald Church, Paul Crawford, Earl 
 Curtis, Melvin Curtis, Herman Davis, Paul Davis, Stanley Davis, Ross Devnon, George Duborg, 
 Homer Forrester, Myron Frank, Eli Francovich, Harold Golding, Raymond Golding, Charles' 
 Goodale, Jack Hauschild, William Johnston. Earl Lamb, George Lewis, Edwin Loder, Alva 
 Lonfield, Clyde Lorton, William Mallory, William Merchan, Charles Patterson, Robert Ray. 
 Vandlyn Reider, Donald Richards, Fred Share, Stephen Short, William Simpson, Arthur Snare, 
 Charles Stewell, Elliot Taylor, Carl Webaud, Beverly Week. 
 
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