The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-23

The appearance of the states chief
executive was the signal for round Of
applause. which he acknowledged by
rising and bowing to all parts of the
auditorium. Between the second and
third acts he was introduced by ex-
Lieutenant Governor Watres and made
q brief but pleasing speech, especially
devoted to the proposed armory and
for which much of the proceeds Of
"Allatoona" will be devoted. Colonel
Ripple, who was in the governors box,
would not respond to a lusty calling of
his name and loud clapping of hands.
General Stewart also failed to speak
during the same Interval, and after the
fourth act he acquiesced only after a
long and loud solicitation. His re-
marks were of the pithy, witty kind
which have had much to do with his
present prominence.
Governor Hastings said, in part:
Governor Hastings Remarks.
while l thank you heartily for your
most cordial reception, feel obliged to
say that l am being given one OF the
greatest pleasures, one of the greatest
honors since being established the
states executive at Harrisburg. Be-
lieve me, our presence here has, by
your reception, been made more of a
personal honor than a public formality.
After long struggle the National
Guard of Pennsylvania has satisfied
the people that the institution Is q
necessity. That armories. too are
necessary. must also be apparent The
other regiments of the state have been
made comfortable, and l am glad that
Scranton, in providing an armory for
her regiment, Is no further behind than
She has been in many other movements
of progress. The history Of the state
has proved armories necessity
though l pray to God that such proofs
may seldom happen.
1T Is truthfully said that no civil or
military movement can succeed unless
backed by the public sentiment. Per-
haps that is why the best Of your pop
ulation has composed or supported the
Thirteenth regiment and made her for
five years the best and foremost regi-
ment In the commonwealth So 1t is not
surprising that l hear all around me
that the movement to build your gal
liant body of soldiers home Is going to
succeed During the intervals of blood
shed upon the stage, l hear from the
ladies' of many individual contributions
large ones-to the new armory fund.
II am not certain that / have the
right to divulge the details Of one par
ticular contribution, but l am tempted
to risk it." At this point he slightly
turned toward the ladies In the box and
evidently received an affirmative signal.
He again faced the audience and con-
tinued:
William Conn ellis Generous Gift.
william Connell, one Of your most
excellent and generous citizens, has
given $1,000 toward this good cause"
Deafenng applause followed this an
nouncement. General Hastings con-
cluded by saying that he and his staff
would be pleased to participate in any
ceremony that may attend the opening
or dedicating of the new armory struc-
ture.
OF "Allatoona" but little need be said.
All week the public will have an oppor-
tunity to witness 1t. Some of the best
amateur talent in the city, including
Miss Edith Norton, +. F.. Kingsbury, D.
w. Scism and Larry Kettrick, have lab
ored earnestly to make the play a sue
cess, and they have succeeded well.
Space only forbids mention of many
others of the staff and numerous COM
mittees which bear an important part
In the production of the play. 1t Is re-
plete with stirring military situations.
and has enough varied comedy and
speciality work to suit the many tastes
of those who will witness 1T.
Tonight is named Thirteenth regi-
ment Veterans Night" Colonel y. l..
Hitchcock is chairman of the Veterans
committee and associated with him are
Captains Moir and Il. Il. Chase. To-
morrow night will be "Firemen's
night"