. Mexico, a history of its progress and development in one hundred years. nvoy, Mr. Enrique Perret; Venezuelan Delegate, Sehor DonEduardo Urdaneta; Argentine Special Envoys, Sehor Don Jacinto Garcia andGeneral Enrique Fleiss, Commander of the Warship Presidente Sarmiento; theresident Spanish Minister, Sehor Bernardo J. Cologan y Cologan representedGreece. One of the first ceremonies was the opening of the lunatic asylum at Mixcoac,one of the most splendid modern edifices erected in Mexico. The president, bearing 184 MEXICO his eighty years with all the strength and vigor of a man of forty, con
. Mexico, a history of its progress and development in one hundred years. nvoy, Mr. Enrique Perret; Venezuelan Delegate, Sehor DonEduardo Urdaneta; Argentine Special Envoys, Sehor Don Jacinto Garcia andGeneral Enrique Fleiss, Commander of the Warship Presidente Sarmiento; theresident Spanish Minister, Sehor Bernardo J. Cologan y Cologan representedGreece. One of the first ceremonies was the opening of the lunatic asylum at Mixcoac,one of the most splendid modern edifices erected in Mexico. The president, bearing 184 MEXICO his eighty years with all the strength and vigor of a man of forty, conductedthe formalities with great dignity and poise. Surrounded by representative menof all the world, he stood out among them a figure never to be forgotten. All public buildings finished or nearing completion were formally dedicatedduring this eventful month, each cabinet minister and official taking an importantpart in the ceremonies. Speeches that glided from the lips of orators from everyclime seemed to mingle with the golden atmosphere, carrying with them a spirit. PRIESTS AND SERVANTS OF CORTES IN THE HISTORICAL PARADE. of good feeling. The first ten days of the Centennial were devoted to receivingthe credentials of the foreign delegates, and impressive official ceremonies ap-propriate to the occasion, but from the first day of the month the president andhis colleagues went through the ceremonies of dedication, laying corner stonesand opening schools and various enterprises. The new Federal Legislativepalace, which is one of the most magnificent structures in America, was dedi-cated in the presence of many foreign diplomats. A flag parade of school children dressed in clothes made by the societywomen of Mexico was one of the most interesting processions, because of the THE CENTENNIAL 185 youth of the participants. Notable among the events of the Centennial was theopening of the University of Mexico in the presence of General Diaz and otherhigh officials and distinguished
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