The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-10-14

or her hand-the music of Columbia
At n:30 Victor Herbert lead his gallant
corps of forty music-makcrs upon the
open plaza in front of the Pennsylvania
building, and they were given seats in the
right loggia of the buildmg-the space re-
served COR them. Tho coming Of the band
was greeted with applause.
II was twenty minutes to Il o'clock hen
the first signs OF the approach OF the pa
rade accompanying the bell was visible TO
the great throng which pressed about the
Pennsylvania building. extending two hun
drcd yards in every direction.
Soldiers Salute the Bell.
Tae parade passed the Pennsylvania
builAng. the soldiers carrying their arms at
salute" as they passed the bell. The line
OF march was around the grounds, past the
fine arts and government buildings. they
marched around the plaza AID were dis
banded near the woman's building, after
ward returning to the exercises at the
Pennsylvania building.
The carriages containing the mayors of
Atlanta and Philadelphia. the councils Of
the two cities ami the exposition directors
came last. They stopped in front Of the
building ana the distinguished occupants
alghted.
The Party Seated.
Seats rad been reserved for the entire
party in the immediate front of the loggia
Rows OF seats. running the full length of
the tiled walkway leading UP 10 the Coor
were placed on either side of the members
OF council and the exposition board. In the
center were the tables for the speakers and
the members OF the press.
Mayors Warwick and King, Governor
Atkinson. President Collier and Master OF
Ceremonies Campbell were seated in a
group directly fronting the vast audience.
While the distinguished guests were be-
ing seated Gilmore's band played Dixie
and other patriotic airs. The crowd cheer
"a a. frequent intervals and seemed TO
be in the very happiest of humor.
The Ladies Present.
Many ladies' Oh the wonan's board occu-
pied seats among the honored guests. Mrs.
W. NJ Dickinson, accompanied by the beau-
tiful Miss Marshall, great granddaughter
Of Chief Justice John Marshall, al whose
funeral Liberty bell rang last and was
cracked. were given places of honor. Miss
Marshall afterwards figured prominently in
the most beautifully dramatic incident OF
the day.
Mrs. Judge Simmons. whose efforts 10
bring the bell 10 Atlanta did vast good in
breaking down the opposition TO the move
ment, occupied Il seat on the platform
among the hOnored ones. Mrs. Louie NJ.
Gordon sat with Mrs. Simmons.
Dr. Barnett delivered a fervent invoca-
ton, begging the blessings of providence
upon the gathering and purposes that had
brought it together. while he prayed the
audience remained uncovered
Children Sing America"
At the conclusion OF DR.. Barnett's prayer
came the singing Of Columbia" by the
army of school children, fully 2,o10 strong.
They were massed together behind the
speakers or the raised platform, and were
in charge of Professor j.. G. Davis. Master
of Ceremonies Campbell then announced
they would sing America"
Two thousand childish voices Joined in
singing the great patriotic air Gilmore =
band accompanied the singers, ai.i the
rendition of the soul-stirring piece Of mrsic
was inspiring to degree. the sweet
voices of the eco enthusiastic children.
lust from their studies. rang loud and clear
across the open plaza, stirring tile soul of
every man and woman whose ears they
reached.
Mayor Kings Welcome.
When the song was finished, AIR Camp