The Dickinson press., 1885-02-28
FESTIVITIES AT R

HE Visit of the Dakota Legislature and
Territorial Officers to the Metropolis on
the He'd Rivera Ride About Town,
Speeches., Dancing and Banquctins.
FARGO, OAK, Special Telegram, Feb. 21.-The
city's guests, including members OF the legisla-
turc, judges of the supreme court, territorial
officers and invited guests, arrived on the
l:2o a. m. train from the west this
morning, and were Immediately taken in
charge by the committee on reception
and assigned to rooms at the Headquarters
and Sherman. The forenoon was passed
pleasantly in looking around the city and in
forming the acquaintance of Fargo's leading
citizens. During the forenoon a band was sta
toned in the lobby Of the Headquarters hotel
and the visitors serenaded at intervals. After
brought to the hotel, and the visitors taken out
for an hours drive about the citv n" ~ct,rn.
M 70 the no!el a procession was formed, in the
following order:
Police, Band, Military Companies, Fire Com
panies, Mayor and City Council, Committee on
Arrangements, Executive Committee, Reception
Committee. Committee ON Transportation, Ter
ritorial Judiciary, Members of the Council Mem
mcrs of the House, Representatives of the Press
and Citizens. Proceeding to the roller rink on
and the militia opened ranks and faced inward.
The visitors passed between the lines
and into the hall. where they were assigned
seats on the temporary platform. At one end
of the hall sat Mayor Yerxa and the executive
committee, while the remainder of the hall
and the galleries were filed with interested
spectators, ladies and gentlemen of the city.
ADDRESS OF WELCOME.
After music by the by the band Mayor Yerxa
stepped to the front of the platform and intro.
the distinguished guests.
Hon. Il. w. Martin, Of the Black Hills, was
called upon to respond, and spoke for some ten
the enterprise shown in building such a flour
ishing metropolis in SO short a time, and return
ing thanks for the reception given to her guests.
CHIEF JUSTICE EDGERToN,
who was present, being called upon, said;
No judge, shall give instructions unless the
same shall he put in writing. Hence I am 10th
to speak at this lime. In court it is the practice
first. If. after all have spoken, the court is
equally divided, the chief justice shall then
speak. ]. therefore, call upon Judge Francis.
Judge Francis spoke for a few minutes, after
which the following telegram was read from
Gov. Pierce:
Hon. D. H. Twomey-I regret my inability to
Gems and the legislature have an opportunity to
become acquainted, and that they will sepaaret
with augmented respect for each other have no
people OF Fargo and the whole territory
on the fact that thus fal the course
of our LEGISLATION compares favorably with that
than ever encouraged to believe that its action
will continue to be prudent and patriotic. To-
day marks the completion of that monument
1liCl COLlllCLllOldlcS Iue names ana UeeQS OF
the Father of his Country. May your celebra-
ton terminate with increased reverence for
Washington. with wider pride In your beautiful
city, and with renewed confidence in the legis-
lative body you so generously entertain.
lSlgnedI GILBERT A PIERCE.
Loud calls for Picker were heard, and that
gentleman advanced to the platform and spoke
for some fifteen minutes in a humorous vein,
Judge Church. OF the supreme court. also made
a short address, which closed the formal exer-
cises. An informal reception was then heidi for
half an hour, when the floor was cleared and
dancing INDUCED in for tho remainder of the
afternoon.
THE BANQUET.
In the evening a sulnptuous feast was spread in
hotel, where $50 plates were laid. At 10 o'clock
the doors were thrown open and the guests en-
tered in the following order:
Mayor Yerxa of Fargo, justices of the supreme
court, territorial officers, members OF the coun-
Gil, members Of the house Of representatives, of
press invited guests, citizens of Fargo.
substantials and delicacies. When tho
passed around, ex-Gov. Horace Austin, master
room. rose and announced the first toast Of the
evening: "The day w celebrate. The memory
Of Washington should make it a holiday among
all free peoples" Rev. R A. Beard Of Fargo re-
sponded; The following toasts were then pre-
pared: Dakota as a Home for Freemen. Abiding
liberty. patriotism and intelligence are found in
greatest measure in countries where men wear
titsest to the legislatures" response by Speaker
Rice. Dakota, too large for one state. big
enough for two; but till divided in law let
us be united in fact, and give every
section q fair shake" response by Hon.
John R.. Gamble. "The two extremes
Black Hills. greeting: I'VE will finish the
dough if you will give the rocks" Mon. J. +.
| Washabaugh. 1.-THE Dakota legislature, pre-
La Moure. Mr.. La Moure being absent Mai.
Edwards filed the vacancy with q spicy adj
dress, making the greatest hit Of the eve:
Some came sooner and some later, but all got
here" response by E. w. Caldwello Of Sioux Falls.
THE press" response by A. NJ. Welles, OF the
PIONEER PRESS. THE chief executive OF Da-
kota;" Chief Justice Edgerton. The assembly
! broke up at a late hour, all the guests being
loud in their praises Of the magnificent enter
tainmcnt endered them by the citizens of the
] metropolis Of the river valley.