Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-06-28

If an attempt were made to ascribe the sue
cess of last nights ovation, in honor of the
returned oarsmen, to any dominant factor
which entered into the extraordinary recep-
ton, it would be difficult indeed to name the
feature entitled to this superior consideration.
It was a grand exhibition of enthusiasm, par
taking of the grateful homage of people
who are not slow in bestowing the laurels SO
manfully won by their young and distin-
guished citizens. Entering into this recogni-
ton of success came all the fattering tributes
that go to make up demonstration.
And the young men who strung their nerves
to that pitch which made the reception possi-
ble. worthily and modestly accepted the receg-
milton.
Altogether 1t was fattering honor to them
and their fellow citizens of st. Paul.
The reception took place on the island sur
rounding the club house, and no feature was
wanting TO make the demonstration an en-
phatic success. Preceding the formallties,
there was a grand civic display, witnessed by
thousands of admiring spectators.
About o'clock procession formed at the
island, consisting of the members of the Min
nesota boat club, the st. Paul guards, the
Great Union and Dyer & Howard's band The
procession was in command of Capt n. Gran
ger, with Messrs. G. P. Bunker and Geo. P.
Acker as aides.
The procession moved out Third street to
Market, north to Fifth, and thence to the
city hall. Here they received Mayor Rice and
the members of the council, who took posi-
tions at the head of the line.
From city hall the procession moved to
the Metropolitan hotel, where they were
ioined by the victorious oarsmen at the Peoria
regatta These were MesSrs. Fl. NJ. Butler,
j. j. Parker, A. McLaren, George I. Baker,
Warren Granger, W. L. Getty and A. F.
Schiffman The oarsmen were assigned to the
front of the line, when the procession moved
down Third street for the boat house. Mayor
Rice headed the procession, escorted by Mr..
John W. White, president of the Minnesota
boat Club
The line of march was lined with spectators
and enlivened with fireworks, Third street
being brilliantly illuminated with Roman can
dies.
Arriving at the island charming and fairy
like scene was presented.
The beautiful grounds were aglow with light
ard color Chinese lanterns were swayed to
and fro by the breeze like veritable fire-fes;
athousand lights danced and shimmerd on The
water, while lightning broke at intervals from
the gathering storm clouds.
It was scene fascinating to the view, and
calculated to inspire the fancy. A number
of seats had been appropriately placed at the
upper end of the island, and these were occu-
pied by lady friends of the club and their es
corts. The lights, music aud real poetry of
the scene was better enjoyed, however, from
the bridge, which was crowded with citizens.
The amenities of the occasion were gracefully
performed by Mr.. John w. White, president
of the club, who olfciated as master of cere-
monies. A better spokesman could not have
been chosen.
About o'clock Mayor Rice, ex-Gov, Davis,
Judge Flandrau, Thomas Cochran Jr. and the
successful oarsmen, took seats on platform
erected for the occasion, and handsomely dec
GRATED with flags and the ensign banner of the
club, bearing the monogram "M. B. c."
ADDRESS BY MAYOR RICE.
Mayor Rice was introduced to the audience
by President White. His speech was apmirable
and full of wit, from the standpoint of brevi-
ty. He spoke as follows:
As citizens of st. Paul we are proud youo
and we wish you and all the members of yourf
club the same gratifying success in your fu-
lure contests for supremacy. May you live
long and prosper and be happy.
Capt. Butler and Gentlemen of the Victorious
Boat Crew:
On behalf of my official associates, it gives
me great pleasure to welcome you and to con-
graduate you upon your brilliant achievements
at Peoria.
They rebound to the credit and honor of our
city, and wherever newspapers are read will
attract attention to the locality capable of
producing the muscle, strength and skill
requisite. to such gratifying results
EX-Goy. DAVIS.
A patriotic selection was then rendered by
the band, after which ex-Gov. C. K Davis de-
livered an eloquent address on behalf of the
State. He congratulated the club on its tri-
umph; triumph which had thrilled the
hearts of all Minnesotians with grateful emo
vic ha6
consummate skill and muscle; 1t was
a victory where defeat would have
been no disgrace to suffer. They
had brought back such laurels as redounded
to the glory of the State The speaker
then made classical allusion to the achieve
ments of the ancients, and the results of high
intellectual and physical capacity, when evenly
developed, were referred to in an elegant figure
of speech. The superiority of the American
race and their brilliant achievements at home
and abroad, were adverted to in eloquent
manner, and a beautiful compliment was paid
to the brayeries of her men and the beauty
and virtue of her women.
THE oUARTETTE.
The song, "Banish, Oh Maiden," was rem
dered in charming manner by quartette, the
effect being very beautiful.
THOMAS COCHRAN, JR.
An address was then made by Thomas Coch-
ran, Jr., In behalf of the business men. He
referred to the muscle and nerve the
esprit and elan which had COM
bined so admirably to achieve the success.
The necessity of physical development to the
success of every enterprise in life, was referred
to in clear, forcible language, and the elegant
address was heard with marked attention.
JUDGE FLANDRAU.
The band played lively medley, upon the
conclusion of which Judge c. E. Flandrau
was introduced. He made brief, humorous
and exceedingly entertaining address. The
extraordinary pluck, perseverance and endur-
ance of the victors was tittlngly euloglzed,
and pleasing picture was drawn of the patri-
otc tenderness of women as compared with
the sturdy, muscular development of man.
The speech was loudly applauded.
PRESIDENT WHITE.
The quartetse sang "The Toast" when
President White delivered an appropriate and
beautiful speech, which sparkled with fine
diction and glowed with the gems of fancy
He closed with well turned compliment to
the heroes of the hour and the oar
The company dispersed to the music ot
"Home, Sweet Home"