Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-07-06
President Hayes in New England.

MENT AND THE ALUMNI DINNER-TuE
BANQUET ny THE CITY OF nosToN-HoN-
oRs TO THE PREsIDENTIN RHODE ISLAND.
President Hayes and his party attended
the Harvard commencement on Wednes.
day forenoon of last week, where they were
received with the most distinguished con-
sideration. The alumni dinner was the
event of the day, with its brilliant Alter
dinner speeches. The dinner was spread
for 1900 in Memorial hall. Gen. Devens,
President of the Association, occupied the
head of the table; on his right sat Pres
dent Hayes, President Eliot, Gen. Key,
James Russell Lowell and members of the
Alumni Association and on the left sat
Secretary Schuiz, Senator Bayard, ex-Chief
Justice Bigelow, and Geo. Bancroft, the
historian. The speeches, which were brief,
exhibited a cordial feeling toward the Pres
ident and President Eliot gave him an ell
oquent greeting. The President respond
ed, and his speech was received with great
applause. Other speakers were Gen. Dew
ems, George Bancroft, James Russell Low
ell, Gov. Rice, Carl Schurz, Senator Bay
ard, and several others.
The climax of the Presidents reception
and entertainment in Boston, was reached
Wednesday night, when the city of Bos-
ton in its corporate capacity entertained
him at a magnificent banquet given at the
Hotel Brunswick. The banquet was at
tended by many distinguished gentlemen
of the city and State, representing all the
arts, professions and trades, and the ex-
pressions of opinions by those who adj
dressed the assembly, showed how univer-
sal was the feeling of regard and confidence
for the head of the nation. The time fixed
for the banquet was six o'clock, but owing
to the delay in the arrival of the Presiden-
tial party from Cambridge, and other
unforeseen events, it was an hour later
when the doors of the banquet hall were
thrown open and the company enter
ed, His Honor the Mayor and the Presi-
dent leading. The dining hall and the Ia
gastronomic part of the entertainment was
gotten up with all possible care. Mayor
Prince presided as the dispenser of the
municipal hospitality, and Rev. DIR. S. X.
Lothrop said grace. The President and
Gov. Rice leit The dining room about nine
O'Clock TO look in at the densely crowded
concert given at the tabernacle in hon
or of the President. They returned at
10 o'clock, and the speaking then began
with an address of welcome by Mayor
Prince who closed by introducing the Pres
ident. Mr.. Hayes said:
81 wish that l were prepared to speak
ftly as far as i might on some of the topics
suggested by the Mayo, but all that l can
say, tonight, must be it, some such uncon.
sidered sentences as occar TO me at the mo-
ment of speaking. | " i-h it were possible
to convey TO you the very deep satisfaction
have felt in my WRIT to the good people
OF Boston. / know, indeed, that this re-
ception and this welcome do not come to
me no individual deserves or ever will
deserve such kindness. Boston in this
speaks her love of the nation, her regard
for equal human rights, her aspiration for
restored harmony. God grant that Boston,
Massachusetts, our whole people, may en-
joy The blessing that brings you together in
this spirit tonight. beg you to receive
my heartiest acknowledgements for your
kindness"
During his speech he was frequently in-
terrupted with applause, which told how
we'll he was received. The other speakers
were numerous, and among their brilliant
efforts none are worlhier Of notice than
those of Gen. Devens and Gov. Rice. DIR.
Holmes was equipped with pOem-a well
come TO the President. The banquet con-
tinued till midnight, when The guests re-
tired to their homes, after giving nine hear
ty cheers for the President.
Thursday morning, the Presidential par
~ left Boston for Providence, II. l., Tor a
two days visit. where they were received
by the Governor. The day was mostly
spent at Rocky Point and in an excursion
upon the steamer City of Newport. In the
evening a brilliant reception was given,
each member of the party taking his turn
at making a speech. In Providence aud
surrounding towns there was a general
holiday on both Thursday and Friday, and
multludes Ihrouged the streets through
which the President passed. On Friday he
attended concert given by II school chill
dren in the Academy of Music, and spoke
few happily chosen words in response to
| their greeting. Amer reviewing the Rhode
Island militia, Mr.. Hayes embarked fol
Newport, where he was received with sa-
Lutte of torpedoes and guns. Aher calling
on few friends he started for New York,
and went thence directly TO Washington
without stopping in the metropolis.
THE GREETING OF THE SCHOOL CHILDREN
The scene at Music Hall, when the Pres.
ident was received by 1900 children, is thus
described:
Providence, June 2O.-The Pl esiJent and
his party remained at the Executive Man
sion last night. This morning, alter quiz
ct breakfast with Gov. Van Ziudt, The Pres
| ident was escorted by The Newport Artillery
and the Providence FIRST Light Infantry
Regiment through the crowded streets &c
Music Hall, which was handsomely deco
rated. Here 300 children of the public
| schools were waiting for the President
who was accompanied by Mrs. Hayes and
other ladies of the party, Gov. Van Zandt
| Mrs. Van Zandt, Gen. Burnside and Other
distinguished visitors. Amer the party
were seated, the children, under the direc'
ton Of Mr.. b. n. Reed, sang, my Coun-
| try Ills of Thee" "See the ConQuerine
Hero Comes" AZ Waited for the Lord, j
Mendelssohn FAIRY Ship Choral" Hal
lelujah," aud "Sweet Bye and Bye" The
| singing was simply exquisite, accurate in
| time and tune, and elected the most rapt-
urous demonstrations of applause. Gov,
| Van ZanGt said;
| Ladies and Gentlemen: Sometimes upon
a summer night stars come out like jewel;
aud we think they are bright, and the moon
| rises and we regard ii as passing fair, bui
at sunrise we forget all the rest, and now
the sun will rise upon Rhode Island, for
have the pleasure and the right of intro
ducing 10 you one whom we love and hon
or, because he is good and true, Ruther-
ford Il. Hayes, President of the United
States. [Great applause.l
| President Hayes said:
My young friends, the superintendent
and teachers on behalf of our department
l wish 10 congratulate you and return &c
you our very heartiest thanks. We hope
| kyn thaf tho nau f,r Higia N
when every State in our Union will pos
sess such educational advantages as you
enjoy. When that day comes public opin
ion will be patriotic, wise, pure and Just
and in this country public opinion is the
government. [Great applause.l