The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-09-19
TOUR OF THE GREAT MORAL
SHOW.
The Presidential Combination al
LOuisviIIe-SecOnd Days EXhi-
biiiOu-SpeechCs by Hayes.
Eyaris. thompson and
key-NeNt PerfOr-
nance ai Nash
VILE.

corted to the Female High School. a
march of welcome by the pupils greeted
the appearance OF the guests. All the
members of the Cabinet, except Secre.
tarv Schurz, who has lett, and Attorney
General DevenE, who did not come mere,
we're present, rs well as the Misses
Evarts, Mrs. Hayes and sons. In his
address, Mr.. Chase, principal OF the
school, said:
Mr.. PKEsIDENT-ln behalf OF the
faculty and students OF the
Louisville Female High School,
| have the honor 10 greet you and the
distinguished guests with you, with Il
sincerely earnest welcome. The associs-
,iors OF this hour will always Oe fresh.
These are now well-behavet and studl-
GUS girls, the iOudest hopes ot their
teachers, that l am sure, sir, VIII be iuily
realized il the Divine Beng shall spare
them to become rs worthy OF the love OF
their future husbands. and the reputation
for excellent quantities MS wlle and
aatron, as the noble lady who
prasides in ths Executive Man
sion, to the honor OF her husband
and with the admiration o. the people OF
America. And teachers and pupils OF the
Female High School, | now present you
10 hi, EXcelency the President OF the
United States and the distinguished per
sonages among his attendants.
At the conclusion of Prot. Chsse's re-
marks, Miss Florence White, OF the
senior cls.s. welcomed the President Oh
behalf OF the pupils, and presented to
him magnificent boquet representing
me American coiors, Ill response 10
which he spoke as follows;
regret that time does not permit me
10 talk to YOU as | wish. In the very
heartiest way and in the very
brieles. way, congratulate the citizens
of Louisville the teachers and scholars
of this school. 1t Is one of promise. Now,
NV friends, that is all | can say. /
thank YOU. You will DC glad, | am sure,
TO hear those who are ASS sJclated with
me in the government, aud if my friend,
Mr.. EvarLs, will rise, | will introduce
him to you. [Applsuse.l Mr.. hvsrts
spoke as follows:
We OF the North have been IN the
habit OF thinking that in the public edu-
cation, that in the liberal endowments
which the public gives 10 common edu-
ca. ion Of the community we had some
what taken the lead, but it Is apparent
mere in Louisville you have quite come
up with US, il You have no. gone
before Us. 1t is u long while since l have
looked on SO large n company OF school
children, and | canno, but thluk that tAc
whole country will be tull OF institutions
Tor the ,me purposes and with the sam"
d-gree Ut results that show themselves
here. Ny own education IN my native
cItv of Boston, TIL | went To col eye, was
at the public schools OF that city, and |
AIN quite sure that the Louisville Ooys
have thei- share Of attention, and when
they are older will be ready to give
their share OF attention 90 the girls OF thr
public schools. Laughter and Applause.
President lsye7-My friend MIR.
Evarts Says girls lie must have been
thinking OF the young ladies oi his OWL
house hold. l should have SAID" ladies IN
speaking CT you. Applause and laugh
ter The President presented Secretary
McCrary, VINO said:
YoUNG LADIES:-l will only detaln
YOU to say that | most heartily second
what has been SAID bv the President and
Necr.tsrv Evarts | am sure the citl-
Zers of Louisville ana the State OF her-
tuckv have great reason To be proud OF
this institution. | look into your faces
and see promise OF great good for your
State ana your city and Tor the country
IN THIS institution. trust 1t may con-
tinue to grow in prosperity and afford Il
blessing and benefit on every one OF ITS
pupils. Applause
President Hayes: keep my posi-
ton Standing before you merely
to Indicate that we are unfortunately
passing through Louisville Al mop,
SKIP and jump, having no time even 20
sit down. Laughter.
On the introduction OF Secretary
Thompson by President hayes, h. WAS
greeted with applause, wher, upon Prof.
Chase said, I'VE viii give Mr. rhomp-
son another cheer because he Is from
Indiana LAppiause
Secretary .hompson-And perhaps
when | tell You tina, commenced INC
as u school teacher, You might give An
other. Prolonged applause. But We
did not tnen have sS many facilities iCr
acquiring an education aS You nave. |
have watched the progress oi the
cause of education IN this country with
interest, and | AIN satisfied that the
security OF our people and the sstety Of
our nation Gcpend on the proper teacn
ing II the rising generation. Whatever
men in public may DO, whatever motives
may prompt them, the true rule /, 10 the
education OF mott hers, sisters ana SONS ut
the land. | AIN sure tlat tbs scuOul
gives tokens OF the success winch The
cause of education shal. acquire IN the
c..y OF Louisville l take CREST IN .ercs.
IN everything tina. goes on III
this city, rs once hved here.
Am sure all this representation O.
It's intelligence and enterprise gives tie
best assurance OF Its future prosperity
LIE; me, therefore, not exactly in Imita-
tloa o: the President, taSe the occasion
to Introduce to yol Mrs. Hayes, the wife
OF the President.
President Hayes-Tnere is one other
friend whom wish TO introduce TO you
Jucge Key, OF Tenn ssee.
Judge Key remarked:
LADIES: We sometimes think these
are hard times Lsuslter.l The first
money | ever earned WAS as Il school
teacher, and my wages were fiteel
dollars month. l doubt whether
there is any teacher here, lady or gentle
man, tnst does not get better wages thar
that. have no doubt they are bette,
teachers than was. Laughter l an
Postmaster General o. this country, anl
have charge OF the letters the ladles write
and simply wish to state TO you that tn
better, the nicer, the pIalner hand Il
which you write them, the more certain
lythey reach their destination. Laugh
ter. Hence when You want 10 adcIes
letter, you viii dud this Is one OF th