Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-10-05
Band was playing "Hail to the Chief when

Band was playing hall to the Chlef When
the train came in.
An extra engine dressed in bunting and
draped with flags was also waiting, with
instructions to take charge of the Gov
ernor's car and take il to the Pavilion,
where the ceremonies were to be held.
There were no bitches in the arrangements
whatever A committee of prominent citi-
zens and officials boarded the Senator's car
and took charge.
The people cheered Justify when the
Governor appeared on the platform to re-
ceive the committee. The car was taken to
the Pavilion, where still larger crowd was
waiting.
The building was profusely decorated
with bunting and flowers and was crowded
almost to sufocation with school children
and enthusiastic residents.
The band headed the guests as they en-
tered the hall and played national airs.
The Governor and Mrs. Stanford were
seated on the stage and listened attentively
to the opening song by the school children.
General N. P. Chapman, Chairman OF
the Committee of Arrangements, called the
assemblage to order and introduced the
guests.
AN ELOQUENT ADDRESS.
G. G. KimbalI then delivered the address
of welcome. He said For some unknown
reason, l, plain business man, have been
selected to extend to you, Governor and
Mrs. Stanford, most hearty and cordial
welcome on this occasion. This is to me
the supreme moment of my life At las
my heart may speak ont and say what il
has long yearned 10 say to you, and to the
people of Red Bluff.
Twenty-eight years. ago when boy
poor and distressed, l appealed to you
Senator, for aid at your home, which was
| then as humble as mine is now. Your kline
words and assistance lifted me up, anC
made me what l am. Then why should
not on this occasion lift my voice with tht
people. That kind act was characteristic,
of your great heart.
Search the history of this common
wealth, and you will not find record o
another man aud his good wife who hav,
so consecrated their lives 10 doing good
Look at that great institution at Palo Alto
| 1t will stand as a monument to you
munifcence for ages to come. Historian
will never be able to compute the numbe
of hearts you have made light.
But / have said enough. Allow me t
extend to you the hearty welcome of thes
people to their city,
FUsILADE OF FLOWERS.
When Senator Stanford rose to reply b
was subjected to fusilade of bouquets anc
nosegays from all sides by the school chill
dren. He laughed good-naturedlv ant
took the floral shower without a finch
When the last bouquet had been thrown
he was standing knee deep in flowers.
He replied TO the address of welcom
earnestly and eloquently. Il am deepl,
impressed with this reception" said he
81 have been before people of California
| anA 1nua fhor., Iaar "
and when they return it in this manner i
fills my heart with joy. In regard to deed
accredited to US, | can say that we hav
only done what our hearts told us wa
needed, and that is the advance of human
ity Intellectually. Intelligence is wha
marks out civilization every where. Idon'
claim any great merit in the endowment q
the school at Palo Alto.
81 hope all the little children see befor
me will have an opportunity some day t
attend this school. 1t is our intention Il
have equal facilities for both sexes.
The scope in this regard has not hereto
fore been large enough. | went to see ou
schools become the educator of the educa
tors"
The Governor then spoke at some lengtl
in regard TO the great benefit OF the kinder
garten work, after which he concluded b.
thanking the people heartily for the roya
reception accorded him and his wife.
The people applauded long and lour
when he had finished. The Governor an,
Mrs Stanford then shook hands with all tn
school children and citizens who presente,
themselves during the next hour.
1t is estimated that the Senator and hi
wife shook hands with fully thousan,
persons, while the number of persons VIII
participated in the reception was 5000.
Mrs. Stanford, during the reception, wor
a beautiful black silk and satin dress mad
by Worth, the same she wore at severa
| Washington receptions.