The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-09-30

Address OF Welcome by Congrcssmsn
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Address Of Welcome by Congressman
DeottttIo-Th. Pie Tournament
TACOMA, Sept. 29.-iSpecisl. THE exer-
cises for the children were held on the
grounds and in the main building, the
crowds being SO great that the exercises
had to be divided up In order TO permit all
to be entertained. The exercises on the
grounds. which commenced At 5:l5
o'clock, were conducted from a band
stand which had been erected for the oc-
casion. overlooking the lagoon. A bugle
blast called the children together, and
they came by thousands, completely cover
ing the terraces ana roadways. The exer-
cisss we're opened by q military march by
Cassasa's band. Then Director General
BUGGY addressed . few words Of welcome
20 the visitors and introduced Congress
man Doolittls, who addressed the children
~ follows:
my young friends from the city OF
Seattle and from the other cities Of WASH
ington, I have great pleasure in welcoming
you aud each Of you to the Interstate fair
and to the city Of Tacoma. This welcome
comes from the hearts OF our people, be-
cause they realize that the wealth and
prosperity OF tie state. young as she Is, In
the future will depend largely unon the
efforts Of those whose faces l see before
me here today. You are the hope OF the
years TO come. my young friends, in the
hearts of those who have been instrument
tai In thus far advancing the interests OF
tie state, and when those who now oo-
eupy the stage of action shall have
passed away, the future development
OF the state of Washington will
depend upon you, your intelligence, aud
your efforts. II we're TO give you advice
AZ this time; If | were to venture in this
q. d.. II. Int.x Al.
would be in this: he absolutely thorough
In every undertaking. believing and
knowing that every object that your
hands and minds may IND to do are wor-
thy of your best attention. Venerate the
Laws Of the land aud look 10 the stars aud
stripes for inspiration In times OF trouble.
'sMy young friends. we have many
things TO be proud. Our lines have been
cast In pleasant places; We Are here siiu-
atsd upon the shores OF the beautiful
Puget sound. in this country with all its
resources, which Is NJ the gateway to the
wealth and products Of the earth. And IL
IL upon your Intelligent work that the
destiny of our proud young state of W ash
ington depends.
AS l said before, We are glad 20 have
you within the limits of the city of Ia
coma, and 60 know that ron come from
the sister cities. Our Tacoma people are
always aud ever ready TO welcome you
the future. because our citizens believe the
other cities of the state 90 he worthy of the
beat efforts OF all those living within their
borders. Your city and the other cities Of
the state Will continue % grow in friendly
relations with each other aud the sun OF
prosperity will shine upon Won and your
life work during the years to come.
Again We welcome you al, and only hope
that you viii see tAings here that will De
Of interest - you and that will have the
effect of broadening your appreciation of
your state.
IL bid yoa welcome TO the city OF Ta-
coma, with the hope added that the oeca-
sions of sach meetings Will often occur In
she future and that they may all be as
pleasant as this has been.
Al the close Of Congressman Doolittls's
remarks three cheers and q tiger wer.
given for Seattle. With great vehemence.
The band played the Star Spangled Ban
uar." "Amet.cA." Yankee Doodle" and
several other selections. after which the
Seattle children. with band sceompaai-
msnt. sang America"
The pie-deyoarinR contest Was next in
order, and was an event which will long
be remembered by the boys Henry
Collins. the determined Seattle newsboy
who had been starving himself far week
IN order 10 set IN good condition FOR the
contest. carried of The prise. winning the
championship Of Puget sound aad saiG
az clothes In this contest there we're SIX
entries, as follow; cato Darhsow, Charles
Darbrow. Edward Barry and Frank Blank
ef Tacoma. and Henry Collins aad Robert
nures Of Seattle. TAe COATES, Was a.
ranged by Victor IL. heeknsa. % tie
Pagss Ssaaa Iusa<ynsa=. veteran
In snosss Of thls kind. aud the
boys listened 20 the latest rules II Pee
eating contests as complied 81 hin With
marked attention. Mr.. heekman acted As
referee; orno Strong. e the West Gas.
Tsads. A. iaGes, aud Jssacs 7. beleasF. 81
the Tacoma Ttnses. as sinaekeeT~r. The >. L
boys aned up in tront OF beach ON Satca
ths plas ~ess paced aud tAea Submitted
- gAs operation 81 having their hands tlsa
hehlnd them. A. a gwen sisasi Their be-
gan. Co,!ias Who had regrss3 faoi Alto
sssasv ios tsenty-soar hoGrs IA order q
get up a rsveaoas appetite. took 80 hti
work 5esey alsekaegfF Fle. and his
mouth asege3 slfh haascF. a. soon Is
tue siEest Vas given he dropped on as
knees saa hae.ea hss face from ais nses -
shs back 81 AIS bad In the PIE. and sooa
Tie blackberry bwgaa to disappear and