Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-03

hall with young ladies mounted on it's back.
Additional color was added to the already
picturesque scene by the moving Sedan
chairs, propelled by muscular youths wear
ing flowing oriental costumes.
The Marine Band was seated on the roof
of the oriental booth, located midway down
the east side of the hall, and at 1880 O'Clock
Prof. Fanciulli raised his baton and nearly
every one stopped to listen to the Goddess
of Liberty March," dedicated to the teach
ers association by Prof. Fancfuln and
played last evening for the first time the
composition is bright and catchy and Is
sure to become popular.
The Procession.
AS time passed the hall became more
densely crowded until it was equal to a
foot ball game to attempt to make any
progress. AS many persons as could do so
sought J. vantage spot near the platform,
but hundreds could not force their way
within hearing distance. Finally, some time
after o'clock, a little procession which
had formed in the art gallery at the north
end moved down the hall 1t was headed
by the Marine Band, with several policemen
moving in front to clear passageWay.
In the rear of the band was a special es-
cort of commissioned officers Of the High
School Cadets in uniform. comprising Ma
jor Fox, CaptS. Won Bayer, Hoover. Hoge,
Ferree, Berry and Daniels, First Lieuien-
ants Wood, Kummell, Maxwell, Plat Ray,
CasSiu, Smoot and Blanchard, and Second
Lieutenants Kelly. Macgown. Stone and
Farrow. Next were Commissioner John w.
Ross Superintendent of Public Schools Will
liam B. Powell, Postmaster General Will
liam L. Wilson, eX-Gov. Alexander X
Shepherd, Mr.. Brainard H. Warner, MIR. j.
Ormond Wilson, Mr.. Crosby s. Noyes, Mr.
]. w. Whelpley, Mr.. Lewis Clephane, Mrs
l.. r. Stowell, Mr.. E. H. Droop. Mr.. Gus
tave Lansburgh, Mr.. Stanley Brown, Prof.
Montague. Mr.. a. T. Stuart. Mr.. Jesse H.
Wilson, Mr.. Allison Nailor, Mr.; Tucker, Dr.
F. R. Lane, Mr. Allan Davis, Mr.. G. NJ. L.
Sites, Mr.. Clark Mr.. Fairbrother. Mr.. Free
man and Mr. Patterson.
Proceedings Opened.
The procession was arranged by DR.. Lane,
chairman of the executive committee, and
Mr.. Warner acted as marshal On arrival
at the stage the escort formed in line and
the others passed through the aisle thus
formed and took seats on the platform
Mr.. Stuart, chairman of the executive com
mittee for the bazaar, then advanced to the
front and raised his hand for silence. 1t
was necessary for him to repeat the move
ment several times before the vast throng
could be queted to degree that made
speaking at least possible. After the lapse
of several moments, Mr.. Stuart said:
Ladies and Gentlemen: AS chairman of
the executive committee that made prepa-
rations for this bazaar, l desire to thank
the citizens of the District of Columbia for
thelf ana ana cooperation IN our efforts TO
bring about the bazaar. 1 have only two
duties to perform here this evening. One
is to thank you all and the other is to in
troduce the superintendent of public schools
of the District of Columbia and the preSi-
dent of the Teachers Aid and Annuity AS
sociation, Mr.. William B. Powell.
superintendent Powell.
Superintendent Powell stated that he
wished to thank Mr.. Stuart and his asso-
ciates on the executive committee for the
great work that had been done in making
the magnificent showing before him. Super
intendent Powell also thanked the citizens
of Washington for their support. If the
bazaar is a charity, as some have called it,
said Mr. Powell, it is one of the most noble
of which he had any knowledge. 1t is a
blessing for many and many generation to
come, declared the speaker, and is the result
of hard work done by the present noble army
of teachers Mr.. Powell then introduced
Commissioner Ross "one whose interest
in the public schools never flags
Il beg of you to suspend conversation for
a few minutes" Mr. Ross shouted to the big
audience, for you are about to be addressed
by the Postmaster General. / desire to eX-
press to him the sincere gratitude of all con-
nacted with the public schools of the Dis
trct, the Commissioners, trustees and ev-
cry body, for his interest in the schools. Mr..
Wilson is man known and loved by the
people throughout the United States"
MIR. Wilson's Speech.
The Postmaster General was greeted with
applause, and he responded by saying that
he considered it high honor to be invited to
open the bazaar. He went on to say that
during four years of his congressional career
he abored with the affairs of the public
schools and, therefore. knew something of
their value. In referring to the association
Mr.. Wilson said that in the struggle for life
the fit and strong succeed and the unfit and
weak fall, and in considering the object of
the organization, the biblical injunction,
Love thy neighbor," seemed especially ap-
propriate to him.
1t is the duty of the state to provide for
those who, after a life devoted to the pub
lie service, have given out, declared Mr..
Wilson, but the teachers have to appeal to
the charity, love and brotherhood of the
people. He then congratulated the people
of the District on the outpouring before
him, and praised the teachers. who, he
said, are doing more to elevate the char
ture success of the children than any one
else. Il congratulate you again. concluded
Mr.. Wilson, for the success Of your ba-
zaar as already as sured. 1 wish you God
speed in your work
Gov. Shepherd.
Commissioner Ross then called on exGov.
Shepherd, 1.-The one who laid the foundation
of Greater Washington Gov. Shepherd
said, after the applause had somewhat SUBJ
sided:
This is a pretty big house to talk to-.
and don't know that my voice can fill IT..
but l think that I can fill it with senti-
ment 1 came all the way from Tennessee
to be present here tonight, and 1 guess I
would be pretty mean sort of fellow II l
couldn't say something when called on.
In $780, he continued, there We're only
GO 900 people in this city. and now there are
nearly that number of children in the pub
lie schools 1 can hardly believe it. Surely.
the world moves. 1 also wish you God
speed The police take care of your safety,
and they have a pension fund; the fire de-
partment looks after your property, and
the firemen have a pension fund. The
teachers care for your minds. hope you
will raise the fund, and I'm willing to
help"
Ii. H. Warner.
Mr. b. H. Warner was the next speaker.
After finding Commissioner Truesdell in the
audience and insisting on him mounting the
platform Mr. Warner stated that those
present had gathered to do honor to the
public schools-the institution that gives
education to rich and poor alike. Il be-
speak for this enterprise unbounded Suc-
cess" said Mr.. Warner. 1T deserves 1t,
and shan surely have it..