Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-22
The " WHITE CiTY.O
Dedication Exercises Proper at the
World's-Fair Grounds.

World's-Fair Grounds.
CHICAGO, October 2l.--At las p. NJ. great
cheer went up from the multitude assembled In
the dedication building, as ths vanguard OF the
distinguished officials and guests Of the occasion
appeared on the platform. Heading the column
was Hon. Lambert Tree, OF Chicago, ex-United
States Minister TO Russia who acted as escort 70
the Diplomatic Corps. At his right was Baron
Fava, the distinguished diplomatic representa-
tive OF Italy, the Dean OF tho Diplomatic Corps
at Washington, and following by twos, attired in
gold and giit, came the remainder OF Inc as
tinguishod foreign representatives. AZ this In
slant. at signal from the leader OF the chorus,
5000 handk erchlefs were unfurled to the breezes
at the extreme south end OF the hall aud waved
in honor OF the guests OF the occasion.
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND HANDKERcUIEFs.
Instantly the vast audience took up the cheer
ing and 100000 hands we're extended 20 the
SIX les and 100, 900 handkerchiefs welcomed the
digd!taTies of the occasion. The scene was an
inspiring one. The Diplomatic Corps marched
20 Their seats in the front and at the right hand
OF the chairman. Tho members of the Cabinet,
conducted by Vice President Morton, came next
in line, and another mighty cheer Een' up as
they were escorted 90 the seats reserved for
them. The members OF the supreme Court OF
the United States, attired 10 black broadcloth,
came next, and following the Judiciary Werc the
representatives OF the Church OF kOme-Cerul-
nal Gibbons and the Papal Envoy, Monsignor
Satoln. The military commanders, Federal and
State, brought up the rear, and another wave OF
pQlnmeiagm
rails Schoneld and Miles wero recognized. Upon
the stage Of this vast building were now repre-
sented a larger uumcer OF generals aud onlcers
Of the United States army than have ever as
sembled since the great review at Washington.
after the late war.
CONGRESS AND THE GOVERNORS.
The Congress of the United States was repro
seuted by Senators and Members OF tho House,
followed next, headed by Senator Cullom, and
Congressman Springer. oil Illinois. minute
apfS led w known
of them ell, William Mckinley, OF ONO, ap-
peared in sight, and the cheers which Followed
were tho climax Of enthusiasm, as each Execu-
tive WAS recognized by bis friends.
The centre OF tho stage was naturally occupied
by those who were to participate oniciauy in tue
ceremonies of the day. First in order was Dl-
rector-General Davis, ana at MS right the VICE
President OF tho United States, President Pal
mer, of the National Columbian Commission,
aud Chauncey N. Depew were SIDE by SIDE, ana
at the left Of the latter was Cardinal Glopons'
President Higginbotham, OF the worlds Column
bian exposition, Chief Architect Burnham,
Bishop Fowler, and the other loading on1cers OF
the exposition also occupied seats wen IN 'front.'.
Hon. Whitelaw Reid occupied modest seat at
the extreme right, but he was discOYered by
eager Dyes and received his full share OF tho
honors Of the day.
Il WAS after 2:3O when the las, guest was
seated on the stage, and when the tattoo OF
hundred drums AZ the south enu " sno tis
commanded sudden attention The audience
accepted this as a signal for silence, ana there
was an instant lull ia the hum OF voices.
EXERCISE NO. l.
moment later a signal from the leader
ushered in the first exercise OF the programme
1.-The Columbian March," composed by Proies-
sor John K Paine, OF Cambridge, in honor OF the
day and event. chorus OF o,oOo voices Is
grand aggregate, but IN this vast building, over
quarter Of a mile In length, those az the extreme
north scarcely caught suHcieht OF tne souhu W
distinguish the melody
As the music ceased the hum OF human voices
waa the ONLY sound TO be heard for over q inln-
ute. Suddenly dead hush iel over tne vast
,nnItitude as at a signal, Bishop Fowler, IN
sacerdotaI garb, commanded silence and pro
nounced an Invocation.
Al the conclusion OF the prayer Dltectof-
General Davis advanced TO the front, and after
the applause had subslded addressed the assem-
blaze after which he introduced Mayor Wash-
burnc, Of Chicago, who bowed modeet aS-
Acknowledgement 10 the welcome generously
awarded him, and advancing TO the stand Just
vacated by tho Director-GeneraI, EXTENDED tne
freedom Of the World ds-Fair city 20 tho guests Of
the day. -, 49,.
FoIIowtng the address Of the Mayor. President
Palmer. of the National Commission, introduced
Mrs. Sarah c. Lemoyne, OF New YORK, VINO roau
selections from the dedicatory one' "rit'eh ny
Miss Harriet Monroe OF Chicago.
The voice of Mrs. Lemoyne was exceptionally
strong ior a woman, but only those wlthlh
radius OF a hundred feet were apie 70 Sa'ch d
syllable Of her utterance, 80 unihNolap.o WOW
the acoustic qualities OF this vast structure.
Two yreaths were presented fespectYeiy 70
Miss Monroe the writer OF the dedication ooo.
ana 20 Mrs. Lemoyne, the reader, and tno,
adorned the front OF the stage. lhey we're s n.a1e
OF the true laurel OF history ano "oiy TaSau. -
gold aud white ribbons, the coiors oi isaoeiia VI
LAUREL wRRATHs PRESENTED.
Az Mira Lemayue concluded the reading ana
was about 10 resume her scat fresiuent rhi-
mer advanced, and extending the wreath pre-
santaa nv the ladies' Of Chicago delivered IL
to Mrs. Louoyne IN "a gracetul speocn. uSoty
applause greeted ner as she accepted the .raouso
10 her excellent reading oil sne cotn'nelnoia'''o
ode. -, Co. Mt, Moproe
ana he retiring little authoress OF the ode was
forced 10 come 20 the front ana DOW net aoAhv"-
ledgments to her cheering ,ans aoinyar prss,dent
words OF eulogy On her production rtesiuen.
palmer presented Miss Monroe tno pu}ao'
which had also been sent up Dy the iauies VI on''
cago. ,o-,,. q, n c,osins selec-
tion from the ode and 70 the accoi"P""" "
an orchestra OF two bress Danus
AWARDS TO THE ARTISTS.
Director-Generai Davis announces tns. tnelv =,
would now be presentauon py tno ui u,s.,sSs
WORKS OF the master artists OF sae q, ,t".a
Colum pian Exposition, pHsa,,Ss nsu mecsIs. ned
srrshi,ec, ID. H. Burnhain, director OF "or.s -
Of the Worlds Columbian fxposluon' ias "a -
President HigginbothAm anu - ,nn p,ss,-
happy speech presentoa 'no "''''''
The latter then, IN 40 appropris,e speecn. 3.
,.va.s,,ed ths medals OF tho exposition 70 'uo
master artists OF construction
MRS. POTTER PALMER
.Ths Work Of the Board oi Lazy M,a Man1sas Poster
ps,a aav and although the lady feeble voice was
not nearc by those farther tnan nity zoe. s"es; ~;
iasn's chiyalrous applause 70 woman was A''
wanting as the close. :, a.. world,s Ga.
,.as,ssn Esnos,tlon. nov formally rendered ins
sx xpostion buiidings 10 President Paimof, ~ ~
Wcrld's coiu mbian Commission. ana Mr. fai'hs'
si,e r,s.,aenf Of fhe commission turnen y
Wee Pfssidont Morton as the close sna ssfss = !
me reorsssaistvs u the nation 70 deo,csse ~
buiidinxs and grounds 70 hnmtn"y. .,,snsx % M
| mont OK the occasion reached ~ ehMo1s 80
raenyr from hundred thousand tnroe& ~ ~
coined tho venerable ysos-P Prosidenfo q tue VH''''
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