The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-02


tribute TO the memory Of one who, bear
ng also the name Of Mckinley, will be
remembered In Canton so long as they
who came in contact with her, have
powers OF remem bering. Anna Mckinley
possessed that latent power, that force Of
character, that winning charm and gra-
cious tact, which made her queenly among
women, and which, had she been man,
would have made her second, not even to
her honored brother.
Governor Mckinley, no richer benson
can we ask for you, than when, with wider
reach, perchance than hers, your hands
may be chosen to guide and govern, they
may make as beautiful as did she the
laws which they enforce and may take
as she took hold on human hearts, not
limited by official power or tne plaudits
of your countrymen.
But with the ovations of q nation ring.
ing In your ears, how small must seem
the commentator Of simply women
| And then so little can words express the
deepest feelings Of our hearts, our perfect
faith that closest interests will be wisely
guarded; and so little can they convey to
you, honored wife and mother, our rever.
ence and our love; that wishing for you
all the fullest realization Of the futures 8
truest, sweetest possibilities, we bring to
you through these tiny girls, these offer
ings of flowers. They are voicsless mes
sengers and emblems potent of a care
that is for all and love that is supreme.
At the oonclu usion of Mrs. Jones ad-
dress, two little girls stepped forward with
bouquets of roses. One Of pink was pre-
sented to Mrs. Mckinley, and one Of
white was rendered Mrs. Mckinley, Sr.
Ihe appropriate little incident can be bet
ter imagined than described,
Following this, Major Mckinley, in
behalf Of his wife and mother, and their
assistants, responded to the address of
Mrs. Jones. II took occasion to
heartily tina 1k the ladies of Stark county
for their kindness and the expressions of
good will toward his wife and mother,
and did not forget to speak in compli-
mentary manner of the women of the
country in general. His remarks were
made in his usual felicitous manner, and
he was the object of attention from all
sides.
Immediately following this ceremony
the receiving party formed themselves in
convenient positions in the west parlor,
and the Grand Army orchestra of ten men,
under direction of Emil Reinkendorff,
who were seated at the upper landing of
the flower stairway, struck up an
owe rture. On platform in comfortable
chairs sat Mrs. Mckinley, and the vener
able mother, while at their sides stood
their assisting friends ard relatives, in
cluding Miss Mckinley, Miss Grace Nc
Kinley, Mrs. Abner Mckinley, and Miss
Mabel Mckinley Of New York City, (;
Mrs. General Osborne, Of Boston; Mrs.
Duncan and Miss Duncan, of Cleveland; I;
NlrS. M. " bdrDbr anu MISS IodrDcr, anu
others of this city. A coterie of young
ladies' holding ribbons defined the lines in
which the guests were formed for presen-
tation, while the ushers and introduction
committee were at the proper points for
best performing their duties. The guests
entering by the front door to the parlor,
passed on and out at the east portioo
after having been presented.
The ladies of the several committees in
charge assisted as hostesses on the occa-
sion, and the whole affair was essentially
womans affair All efforts possible
were made to crush any semblance of
formality, and the reception will long he
relnom bered by all who were thougbtfu
enough to take advantage of the oppor-
tuuity presented to meet the distin-
guished ladies in whose honor 1t was
given.
The ladies of the various committees in
charge assuredly deserve high compli.
ment for their efforts, which brought
about the consummation OF such happy
and successful event.
A detail from the National Guard as.
sisted in keeping the lawn clear from
curious on-lookers, and thereby aided
greatly the comfort of the guests.