Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-30

cred heads as the Dispatch came opposite
The fiagships of the different squadrons,
later, enc on each side, steamed out and ac-
the warship the length of the
squadrons. Then the colors were dipped
and deefening screech from the steam whis-
ties was blown.
AS the Dispatch came opposite the Chi
cago the entire fleet of over 400 steamers
blew their Whistles. 1t made a tremendous
din, coupled with the incessant firing, and
was kept up three or four minutes, although
the scheduled limit was only half minute.
On went the warship up through the channel
and into East river where she came to
anchor off the foot of Wall street. As soon
as she had got well into the river signal
was fired from the Chicago and anchors were
got on board.
THE NAVAL PARADE.
The sight of hundreds of vessels Of all
kinds was one that will long be remembered
fy the thousands of people who lined the
docks and housetops along the river front.
Almost every steamer of any size had band
of music aboard. and the number and variety
of airs that hCated ashore were something
remarkable The Chicago steamed on until
opposite Thirty fourth street, when another
gun was fired. This was the signal for the
yachts and cutters to disperse, aud like a
huge flock of swans they gracefully heeled
around and sped down the bay 10 their
various anchorages. Then the naval vessels
came to anchor off F'ifty-first street.
Meanwhile the merchant division was
uOllR bHe PTdnu on fJaSu river, DOJD DIVISIONS
combining into one. Led by the Bergen they
steamed up the river, a literal mass of bunt-
ing and flags. The flagships turned the stake
boat just below the rocks at Hunters Point
and then came down the west side of the
river, around the Battery and up the east side
OF the Hudson and the parade broke up.
RowED ASHORE.
A barge manned by crew of shipmasters
from the Marine society of the port of New
York, with Captain Ambrose Snow, presi-
dent. as coxswan, went out to the presi-
dents vessel. IL was "a crew of this same
society which rowed General Washington
ashore, over one hundred years ago. AS
President Harrison stepped out of the boat
presidential salute of twentyone guns was
again fired The president was received by
Governor Hill, Mayor Grant, Hamilton Fish
ana William G.. Hamilton. After landing,
procession was at once formed, the president
and Governor Hill and Mayor Grant being
driven in a landeau.
The old banner of the Marine society,
which was borne before Washington, April
30, 1889, has been preserved for a hundred
years, and it was to-day carried before the
presidents carriage up Wall street.
THE LAWYERS RECEPTION.
At little before 9 o'clock, carriages drew
up before the door of the Equitable building.
Chairman w. G.. Hamilton of the committee
on states, received all those in carriages,
while the chimes of old Trinity played the
doxoogy, the bands in the street quickly
reached the banquet hall.
Ex-President Cleveland was not present
and his seat next to ex-President Hayes was
filled by Chauncy NJ. Depew.
The throng that endeavored to gain ad-
mittance at the Lawyers club, where the re-
ception was held, was vastly greater than
anticipated. The arrangements, however,
were admirable, and beyond a disagreeable
crush, in the corridors, there was neither
disorder nor confusion.
THE FIRST TOAST.
In proposing the first toast of the day,
William c. Hamilton, chairman of the COM
mlttee on states, spoke as follows:
Mr. President: AS chairman of the COM
mittee on states, / have the honor to present
to you, in the name of the general committee
on the centennial celebration Of the lnaugu
ration of George Washington as first presl-
dent of the United States, souvenir of this
suspicious occasion. We have gathered with
us the most honnred representative citizens
from the varied pursuits of life,
which have made this nation
what it is at the present
moment religion, law, science, art and COM
merce, all serving to do honor to Washing
ton. So beloved is he by all Americans that
we cal him "father," so deited and saucti-
fled in our hearts that but one other birthday
is sacred to us. Mr.. President; that your
administration may be so wisely ordered
that you may be known as one equally hon
ored by all Americans is the wish of this
united nation.
"Gentemen. you will please fill your glasses
and drink to the memory of George Wash
ington, father of this country"
The souvenir consisted of six beautifully
engraved cards tied with yellow and blue
ribbons. On the first one was embossed u
picture Of Washington, on the second an en-
craving showing his landing in New York
in 1899, on the third picture of St. Pauls
chapel in 1889, with portraits Of Bishop Pro-
vost Chancellor Livingston and various
members, of the legislature. The fourth
page had an engraving of Federal Hall.
The fifth page had portraits of President
Harrison. Governors Clinton and Hill,
Mayor Duane and Mayor Grant. The sixth
page bears an engraving of the Equitable
building and Washington's house on Cherry
street. as we'll as the menu of the luncheon.
President Harrison was introduced to the
guests at the banquet table by Hamilton
Fish. The president merely bowed in recog-
nitlon of Fish's remarks and this ended the
formal reception, the guests almost im-
ception and lunch at the Equitable building
was scheduled to end at $3.50 p. IN. A min
ute after that time. 10 the music, Hail TO
the Chief,n by Cappa's band, President Har-
rison emerged from the massive granite
portals and again entered the carriage for
the journey to the city hall. VIce-president
Morton and Elbridge IT, Gerry followed in
the next vehicle. The order OF the process
sion and the guard of honor was substan
TALLY the same as that which made the march
from the foot of Wall street
At THE CITY HALL.
AS the various organizations arrived at
the city hall they drew up line before it.
From the foot of the marble stairs lead
ing up TO the municipal building and stetch
ing away into the roJundu, was double line
of white-clad public school and normal col
lege girls, each with "A basket of flowers
from which they strewed the paths of the
distinguished men. There were fully 2O0l
scholars, among them being two colored
girls Arrived at the top of the stairs. Presi
dent Harrison was rendered an address OF
welcome, delivered by Miss Annie A
Abrahams, at the conclusion of which he
was given monster bouquet of La France
roses
President Harrison, arm in arm with
Mayor Grant and Governor Hili Vice Pres
| ident Morton and the committee then entered
| the city hall. The distinguished party were
| escorted TO the governors room, where the
| president began receiving visitors, He stood
| on slightly raised platform, which was
| backed with brass railing, and in the rear
| of which was Washington's char. Beside
| this was Washington's writing desk. Presi
| dent Harrison took his position on the right
| hand side, with Vice President Morton, Gov
| ernor Hill and Mayor Grant beside him TO
| the left, in the order named. The throng OF
| people were at once admitted and
| came in steady, moving body for
| nearly an hGur. The throng was largely
| made up of the strangers in the city, a fact
| which was too apparent in many instances.
| The sexes were about equally represented,
! and the number of children whose proud pa
| rents pointed out 10 them the successor OF
| t.earga WnShinntOn Nyara aiftipult To cOnnt