New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-26

what spirit you mny come Bring but The senti
OF men, and first view will print picture on
your memories that time VITA not erace. Mpplau,e)
And then. too. you will Chcaco-thc most interest
ing city IN the world to one studies the evolution Of
Elsewhere the phases Of development have sue
cccded each other slowly to be noted except in part
through the imperfect medium Of history There the
changes have come rapidly within tho Held OF view
that the entire process may be The whole mar
velous transformation. from the trading post TO the
chosen theatre OF worlds pageant has come within the
range Of single lives yet far from spent tAppause) We
look bacx 10 IND the origin ana explanation OF chicago III
those forces which fixed natural highways vast and
fertile territory. We her now field Of prodgious
activities marvel Of brilliant achievement. turbulent
school Of sociology 1t has fallen to this generation TO sec
the elements society violent agitation and just now
the etormcentre seems 70 be Chicago What the rc
suit may be let him declare who knows the scope OF Wis
dom and the limitations Of folly We only know that in
that city being moulded by the pressure OF
events that the ncessant urgency Of he adding each
day little TO the task Of yesterday little also TO the
strength Of yesterday is breeding race OF men ht for
responsibilities and that the energy which has made
her in half century great spectacular city, Is now
surely tending toward the better purpose OF her lhe
Long continued appause)
The other toasts, were: The White City" by
Richard Watson Glider Columbus, by Charles
n ssy Ms'nfs BY SS M' age
"New.York," By Horace Porter The Rest of the
World" BY Joseph H. Choate; The Arts by
Charles Eliot Norton.
A number Of letters of regret were received.
President Cleveland in letter by the hand of
his Private Secretary. Mr.. Thurber, expressed his
regret that the pressure OF public business rem
dered it impossible for him to accept the com
mittee's invitation, and added that he would be
glad TO emphasize, by his presence, his own APP
probation of Mr.. Burnhams services. were IL pos
sible" Other letters were as follows:
Govcrnm Russell Of Mas~,chu.etts-I have received
the worry kind uyitton Of yourself Mr. Hunt and Others
attend the banquet to be given to Mr.. Burnbtm on
tho evening Of March rs in recognition OF the great
he has rendered 10 architecture, sculpture and
PAINTING ~ his work at the Worlds Fair. fully agree
With you that his services have been useful and
successful and has well canned the great compliment To
be paid him b. the many distinguished men who are
relh ,"ntco In tn, testimonial should b. vry glad
10 be present the b1nquet and would gladly do so
1t that oeial duties and engagements at that
mako It impossible for me to ret away.
Governor Fower-Your kind invitation To attend the
testimonial banquet in honor OF Mr. Daniel H. Burnhim
is received and greatly regret my inability TO b.
present owing the pressure OF my Official duties In
Albany. Mr.. Burnham has rendered great service to
country in his connection with the Columbian Ex.
position and certainly deserves this recognition which his
friends have arranged Cr him lie has contributed much
TO the cause the ne in America and former
son Of Ncw.York Of the Empire State have especial
reason 10 feel proud of him.
Dankmar AdlerIt should be O source OF PRIDE 70
architect that his profession numbers in it, rnks who
organizer Of great operations executive officer
and OF affairs has been able to control events oni
men la to phenomenal Mr.. Durnhnni. Again.
merely the profession Of architecture, but the cnr,
business world him debt Of gratitude for having
demonstrated that great and oyerpowens success cin
lie obtained architectural work without resort TO the
demOrazng and wastefu process Of the socee1 afchi
tectura competition.
Van Brunt Il Howe-Whaever success the Exposition
my have. as a demonstration Of capacity for Che
Of architecture with the other fine arts
Is due, believe. more 10 Mr.. Burnham's personal
qualities and entirely unselnsh labors than 10 any other
combination Of causes which can be namei
Theodore Thomas-Thc occasion is one In which fee!
the fullest sympathy. consider the spirit Of brother
hood among the designers OF tho World, Columbian IN
position which he has promoted through his connection
with be for reaching IN It's benthcont results rs
merit from all lovers Of the most sincere and crate
full acknowledgements OF his labors.