Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-26
WARSHlPS IN PARADE
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participated in the affair. The societies mus
tered in Union Square at 8 o clock in the morn
ing, and after formation proceeded down
Broadway, headed by battery sixty ninth regi-
ment.
Maj. Louis F. Hallen acted as grand marshal
during the parade, which was arranged with
military precision. Upon reaching the
Battery, where a grand stand had been
before Mayor Gilroy and other officials and in
vited guests. including Admiral Worden. who
commanded the Monitor, Ericsson's first crea-
ton of that nature, in the famous battle with
the Merrimac.
chorus of 800 voices, selected from among
the societies. furnished vocal music during the
ceremonies. which was timed to take place
while the warships were passing up the harbor.
THE PROGRAM.
Having been reviewed by the mayor, the fol-
lowing program was given:
Music By band and chorus bv Swedish sing
ers. 1.-The Star Spangled Banner" Prof
Josef Hagstrom, conductor: prayer by Rev.
Moritz Stolpf; reading Of the act Of the
legislature authorizing the erection of
the monument by Ashley W. Cole;
unwilling of the statue by Miss Esselinda An
dersen, with music by band and salute of
twenty-one guns by the United States monitor
Miantonomoh. Delivery of the statue on be-
half Of the commission to the civic
authorities by Secretary Ashley W. Cole.
Acceptance on behalf of the city by President
Paul Dana OF the park department Swedish
national chorus. "Hor Oss. Swea'' (''Hear
Us, Sweden. )wennerberg by Swedish singers
Grafton By Col. VIM. C. Church. Music by band.
Reading of an original ode by Miss Anna
Cronhjeim Waiberg. Swedish national chorus,
Evan vart Land (Our Country. Linblad,
under leadership of Prof. Emil Linstedt. Music
by band. Hail Columbia.
Pastor Stolpf, who offered the prayer. was a
lifelong friend of Ericsson. who was a trustee
together in the parade from Union Squ are in
an open barouche.
THE WEEKS FESTIVITIES.
The distinction OF inaugurating the festi7i-
ties Of the week rests with the Union League
Club. That organization will extend hospit-
able welcome this evening at the club house
to about 600 Of the officers of the men-of-war in
the harbor.
The club has also invited the President OF
the United States and his cabinet. Vice
President Stevenson, the Speaker of the House
OF Representatives, the chairmen of the Senate
and the house committees on naval affairs,
the Duke de Veragua and suite. all the
army and navy officers stationed in and around
New York. the members OF the diplomatic
corps in Washington accredited by govern
ments whose vessels are represented in the
New York and the presidents of the leading
clubs of the city. The hour announced for the
reception is O'Clock p. m.
Matters OF precedent have been arranged
in accordance with the rules adopted by Ad-
miral Gherardi. The Duke de Neragua as ad.
miral of the Indies will outrank all other naval
guests Gen. Horace Porter president Of the
club. will receive the visitors. who will
be presented in the order of their rank by the
subcommittee Of escort The club house will
be beautifully decorated tonight with flowers
and plants. special guard of honor. consist
ing of artillerymen and marines, will be in at
tendance at the club house during the recep-
tlon.
The entertainment committee Of the club has
received no reply from President Cleveland
and 1t is not known whether he will be present.
An acceptance was received from Secretary of
the Navy Herbet, however, and several other
cabinet officers. Club privileges to the Union
League were extended to all the officers of the
fleet today.
Information as to the exact hour of the az
rival Of the Duke de Veragua today could not
be obtained, but according to the itinerary of
Commander Dickins arranged some DAYS ago,
he is due in Jersey City over the Pennsylvania
railroad at o'clock tonight.
THE PRESIDENTS VISIT.
The composition of the party OF the Presi-
dent is not definitely known to the committee,
but accommodations have been secured at the
Victoria for fourteen persons. Every
member Of the cabinet, it is inferred, with the
exception Of Secretary of War Lamont and the
ladies of his family, will be present in this city
during the next few days to take part in the
festivities.
The other arrangements made for the Presi-
dent and his party by members OF the COM
mittee are follows: Tomorrow morning
Z. c. Baldwin and Clarence W. Bowen will
escort them from the Victoria Hotel to the
Dolphin at the foot OF 23d street Upon
leaving the Dolphin the President will arrive at
the foot Of 96th street He will be escorted
from that point to the Victoria Hotel ty
Walter Stanton and J. Edward Simmons. At
the Victoria Hotel he will be turned over to
the committee who will escort HIM to the ball
THE BIG BALL.
Arrangements fo- the big ball which is to be
held in the Madison Square Garden tomorrow
night are almost completed.
1t has been decided that the music will begin
at 10 O'Clock. The mayor will enter the garden
half an hour later with his escort The invited
guests will probably begin to arrive about O:3O
o'clock. and the President will arrive at 1880
O'Clock.
The most distinguished guests will be accom-
panied by an escort Of the naval reserve
he President will be met at the door BY the
chairman Of the floor committee. Mr.. Varnum
and in the center Of the ball by the mayor, who
will personally escort him to his box. The
members Of the cabinet will be escorted by ex-
Secretary Tracy.