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June 26, 1897
The St. Johns Herald
Saint Johns, Apache County, Arizona
What is this article about?
Mexican citizens in St. Johns celebrated St. John's Day on Thursday, June 24, with vespers, fireworks, high mass, horsemanship displays, and a grand ball.
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EL DIA DE SAN JUAN.
Our Mexican Citizens Celebrate Last Thursday.
Thursday, the 24th inst. being St. Johns Day, it was observed by the Mexican people here with a characteristic celebration. The exercises began on the evening before with a special vespers service in the Catholic church, Rev. Father Badilla officiating. Just before the services, the St. Johns brass band discoursed fine music in front of the church.
Immediately after the people had been dismissed, a grand display of fireworks was had at the plaza, on River street.
On the morning of the 24th, the festivities of the day were ushered in by the playing of the St. Johns brass band, who favored the citizens with patriotic airs and choice selections.
A high mass was celebrated at 8 o'clock at the Catholic church, Rev. Badilla officiating.
In the afternoon the customary sports were indulged in on River street, where the various riders displayed their horsemanship to the admiration of the spectators, among whom was more than a sprinkling of the fair sex.
A grand ball was held in the evening which was pretty generally attended, and thus ended our annual fiesta.
Our Mexican Citizens Celebrate Last Thursday.
Thursday, the 24th inst. being St. Johns Day, it was observed by the Mexican people here with a characteristic celebration. The exercises began on the evening before with a special vespers service in the Catholic church, Rev. Father Badilla officiating. Just before the services, the St. Johns brass band discoursed fine music in front of the church.
Immediately after the people had been dismissed, a grand display of fireworks was had at the plaza, on River street.
On the morning of the 24th, the festivities of the day were ushered in by the playing of the St. Johns brass band, who favored the citizens with patriotic airs and choice selections.
A high mass was celebrated at 8 o'clock at the Catholic church, Rev. Badilla officiating.
In the afternoon the customary sports were indulged in on River street, where the various riders displayed their horsemanship to the admiration of the spectators, among whom was more than a sprinkling of the fair sex.
A grand ball was held in the evening which was pretty generally attended, and thus ended our annual fiesta.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
San Juan Celebration
Mexican Festival
Vespers Service
Fireworks Display
High Mass
Horsemanship
Grand Ball
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Father Badilla
St. Johns Brass Band
Where did it happen?
St. Johns, River Street
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. Father Badilla
St. Johns Brass Band
Location
St. Johns, River Street
Event Date
Thursday, The 24th Inst.
Story Details
Mexican people celebrated St. Johns Day with vespers service, brass band music, fireworks, high mass, afternoon sports displaying horsemanship, and an evening grand ball.