The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-10-22
OPENING THB EXERCISES.
The Columbian March and Chorus of
of $500 Voices.

CHICAGO, Oct 2l.-A moment later and
a signal from the leader ushered in the fret
exercises Of the programme, the "Colum..
bian March" composed by Prof. JohnK
Paine of Cambridge, in honor Of the day
and event.
A chorus $500 voices is a grand aggre-
cation, but in this vast building, over quar-
ter of mile In length, those at the extreme
north scarcely caught sufficient Of the soWld
to distinguish the melody. AS the mIrdc
ceased the hum of human voices was the
only sound TO be heard for over q mirmte.
Suddenly dead hush fell over the vast
multitude, as at a signal Bishop Fowler, in
sacerdotaI garb |, commanded silence and pro-
nounced the invocation.
At the conclusion of the prayer Direator
General Davis advanced to the front, and,
after the applause had subsidized, spokB as
follows:
LADIES AND GENILEMEN-By virtue of my Of
fetal position it is my pleasurabe duty to pre-
sent the noted personages who, at this hour, In
their several functions. are to contribute to the
exercises with which we here dedioate the
grounds and buildings of the world 8 Columbian
exposition.
In a presence SO vast. on an occasion go pre-
eminent In the progress of universal affairs,
am moved by emotions that can sweep human
heart but once in life. Awe overmasters insspira-
tien, and both Gre lost in gratitude that | am
permitted to inaugurste these ceremonies
The worlds colunlbian exposition is the
history.
Chicago the peerless, has been selected for
the great celebration which to-day gives new
fire to progress, and sheds its light upon ages
yet to come Established in the heart OF this
continent, her pulse throbs with the quckening
current OF our national life. And that this city
was selected as the scene of this great com
memoratve festival was the neutral outgUowth
of predestined events. Here all nations are TO
ri Ff01,t.
fields OF art. science and industry, on the fields
of research, invention. and scholarship, and to
learn the universal value of the discovery we
commemorate; to learn, as could be learned in
no other way, the nearness of man to uaan the
Fatherhood Of God and the brotherhood Of the
human race.
THE MAYORS SPEECH FOR THE CITY.
AS the director general concluded his ad-
dress by introducing Mayor Wash burne of
Chicago, the latter bowed modest acknowl-
edgement to the welcome generously
awarded him and advanced to the stand
just vacated by the director general. In a
very resonant and clear voice the mayor OF
the worlds fair city extended the freedom
of the city to the guests Of the day In a
happy speech.
THE DEDICATORY ODE.
Following the address of the mayor, Presi-
dent Palmer of the national commission
introduced Mrs Sarah G. Lemoyne of New
York, who read selections from the dediea-
tory ode written by Miss Harriet
Monroe OF Chicago. The ode con-
tains probably 5000 words. The
voice OF Mrs. Lemoyne was exceptionalIv
strong for a woman, but only those within
a radius of 100 feet were able to oatch
syllable OF her utterance. SO unfavorable
were the acoustic qualities of this vast
structure. Two wreaths were presented
respectively to Miss Monroe, the writer of
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and adorned the front Of the stage The
wreaths were made Of nobilis laurens. the
true laurel Of history, and were tied with
gold and white ribborns, the colors OF Isa-
bella Of Arragon. AS Mrs. Lemoyne COM
cluded the reading and was about to resume
her seat, President Palmer advanced and
extending the wreath presented by the
ladies Of Chicago, delivered IL t. Mrs.
Lemoyne In graceful speech. Hearty an
plause greeted her as she accepted the
tribute to her excellent reading of the COM
memorative ode. There were loud cries for
Miss Monroe, and the retiring little
authoress of the ode was forced
to the front and bow her acknowledgements
to her cheering admirers. In few words
of sulogy on her production, President
Palmer presented Miss Monroe a bouquet.
which had also been sent up by the ladies OF
Chicago. Again the chorus burst forth In
a closing selection from "Ths Ode,n and to
the accompaniment Of an orchestra of two
brass bands.
Director General Davis announced that
there would now be a presentation by the
director Of works Of the master artists Of
the worlds Columbian exposition, and
awards to them Of special commemorative
medals.
Architect D. H. Burnham, director of
works Of the worlds Columbian exposition,
turned to President Higinbotham, and. in
a brief and happy speech, presented the
artists to the president. The latter then. in
q short speech, presented the medals of the
exposition 90 the master artists of oonstruc-
ton.
The work Of the Lady Managers" was
the subject Of an address by Mrs Potter
Palmer, aud although the Iady's feeble
voice was not heard by those farther than
fifty feet away. mans chiyalrous tribute of
applause to woman was not wanting az the
close.
President Higinbotham Of the worlds
Columbian exposition now formally ten
dered the exposition buildings TO the presi-
dent of the worlds Columbian commission
in a speech which was received with gener-
Gus applause.
To the address Of the president of the
local directory, President Palmer Of the
national commission made fitting response.
He said in part:
When a structure designed for a benefcent
purpose has reached completion and is about
to be devoted to its object, it is deemed fitting,
in accordance vita a custom which sprang
from the aspirations OF man, aud which has re-
ceiYed the sanction Of successive generations.
that its Intent and aim shall be declared amid
imposing ceremonies. and the good will OF the
present and the blessing OF the future invoked
upon il.
If this occasion shall have as one of It's re-