Evening journal., 1892-10-22

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guests to Manufacturers hall, where the
dedication ceremonies took place The same
crowds of people, only it seemed more Of
them, massed themselves in the streets to
see the glittering pageant, which moved al
most without a hitch according to the pro-
gramme published day or two ago
Twenty-seven governors aided the vice
president of the United States inreview ing
the parade as it approached jackson park,
where the military disbanded and the in
vited guests were escorted to the spacious
and beautifully decorated Manufactures
building.
The Manufactures building on the fair
grounds besides being the objective point
of at least 125,OO0 people who were fortu-
nate holders of invitations and cards of adj
mission. was "a Mecca for multitudes whose
only hope was to catch chance glimpse
through some unlocked for combination Of
circumstances in their favor
After the grand military review the in
door exercises-the real dedication-took
place When Director General Davis rose
upon the platform TO open the ceremonies
there were spread before him such a vast
sea of human faces as has probably never
before been seen under a single roof.
I'm front of him, massed before the great
bulk of the audience, 5000 distinguished
guests occupied reserved seats. To the left,
upon a special stand, $500 singers were
seated. and a large orchestra helped the
majestic gathering make the iron arches
ring again, while behind the speaker sat in
state many of the greatest dignitaries of
which a republican government can boast
The Dedication Exercises.
Thededication exercises commenced with
Al. fN,.1 e.T -
composed by John X Paine, of Cambridge
1t was rendered by the orchestra with feel
ing and effect and was heartily applauded
When the last strains Of music died away
Bishop Charles II. Fowler, of California,
arose and advanced to the front of the plat
form 60 deliver the prayer. As he did so
the vast audience rose, and with bowed
heads and reverental pose listened amid a
deep silence TO the feeling words of the dig
nihcd clergyman. When the rustling and
the bustling Of reseating had stilled Di-
rector General Davis came forward with a
flush Of pride on his genial face, and was
received with round after round fapplause
which made the slight flush deepen into a
rich crimson blush. For second he hesi-
tatcd as he looked into the sea Of upturned
faces, and reassured by tho kindly look OF
expectation from every eye, with graceful
gesture and well modulated voice delivered
the Introductory address His words were
well chosen and elected generous applause
When he had finished Mayor Hampstead
Washburne ina ready speech extended a
warm welcome to the guests and visitors
TO the dedication ceremonies and advised
them that the freedom of the city was
theirs, which sentiment was greeted Will
cheers
Then came a craning of necks and 3
whispering and comment, for the mex
number ON the programme was the 'Dedi
catory Ode" written by Miss Harrie
Monroe, of Chicago. The ode was partll
Iecited 10y Mrs. Sarah G. lie Moyne, of New
York, and partly sung 10y chorus of 800
voices. accompanied by the full orchestra
Mrs. lie Moyne received an inspiring wei
come when she came forward, and .th
manner in which she read the lines of Tn
beautiful poem showed that she appre
ciated the cordial reception given by tn
asseniblage.
'rho ode is allerorical md hcWir@ wi'N
description or Columbia welcoming the
nations Of the earth TO witness the climas
OF her greatness as represented in the com
pietod fair buildings The birth of Colum
bus and the enterprise Of Isabella are tolt
thus:
Until woman fair
As moruing lilies are
Brings him jeweled key
Aud l9l q world Is free.