6. Oration -------------------------- The Old and New Indian.
Richard Lewis, Pima.

7. Vocal solo ------------------------------------ My Desire.
Bertha Johnson, Pottawatomi.

8. Recitation -------------------------- Flag of the Rainbow.
Esther Parker, Comanche.

9. Recitation ----------------------------- The Pawned Bible.
Stella Hall, Cherokee.

10. Vocal solo --------------- When the Birds go North Again.
James Arquette, Puyallup.

11. Recitation ------------- Why he Stole the Parson's Sheep.
Iva Miller, Shawnee.

12. Pole drill ------------------------------- Sixteen Girls.

13. Instrumental solo ----------------------------- Selected.
Gertrude Brewer, Puyallup.

The dress parade in the evening was another feature that drew large
crowds, and was thoroughly enjoyed by the spectators.

The average daily attendance was about 30,000. On some days it ran as
high as 50,000.

Praise of the exhibit has been universal. Distinguished men of nearly
every nationality and profession have eulogized it in the highest terms.
It is believed that the Government, by bringing this exhibit to St.
Louis, has given a strong impetus to the work of the Indian Service. The
people of the country have seen the progress made by the Indian in the
Government schools, and will no longer refuse to give the work their
substantial support. It has been said that the true value of the
Government Indian exhibit can not be estimated until the years have
revealed its fruits.

VERMONT.

The Vermont Building, 50 by 100 feet, was a reproduction of what is
claimed to be the second most interesting historic structure in the
United States--the old Constitution House at Windsor, where in 1777 the
constitution of the State was formulated, a constitution of intense
interest from the fact that it was the first in all history to prohibit
slavery.

As this State building was a reproduction of a famous old tavern, it was
peculiarly appropriate that it should maintain a dining room, and here
between one and two thousand people were daily entertained.

The minutes of the constitutional convention were for many years
supposed to have been lost, but were quite recently discovered in the
Congressional Library at Washington, and were elaborately reproduced in
facsimile by Senator Proctor.

Thanksgiving Day was the Verm