Evening star., 1896-07-09

gatherings, the happy disposition Of the
delegates to break forth in song with out a
moments warning. Probably 1t is because
Of the sunshine in the soul.' Of which five
thousand sang heartily at Tent Washing
ton at o'clock this morning.
The tent was more than half filled and
hymn after hymn had been started and
sung through with vigor. Scarce did the
notes Of one song die away before another
would be started and carried through to
the close Of the last verse. 1t was WON
derful to hear the multitude OF voices blend
into grand harmonies without direction
There would be a silence for a moment or
two, then somewhere in the wilderness of
heads call would be raised. "Sing 1885,"
and clear voice would pitch the tune,
followed in a second or two by another, and
then hundred, and finally by thousands
Usually the song was started by a man 9
voice. but in the great chorus Of inspired
vocalists the high. sweet voices Of women
would, OF course, predominate.
An International Incident.
Presently a man started America" !"
The effect was electrical. In a moment
the song swelled out and rang across the
ellipse like a powerful orchestra. Verse
after verse was given, until finally some
ore began to sing the English words of
God Save the Queen to the same tune
There was a good-natured response for a
moment or two but soon there began to
creep into the chorus the notes Of an old
fashioned camp-meeting hymn, and that
ended the singing for time.
The State Cheers.
Then came a new diversion. The state
delegations began to give their cheers This
was started by the yell "Hoorah! Hoorah!
Michigan. Michigani Rah! Rah! Rahr 1t
was given sharply and as heartily as
though the wolverine state had not been
the unhappy bone Of fierce contention at
iool Low,
last night. Other states followed suit with
similar cries, some of which sounded as
though they might be impromptu. AS these
efforts were given. one following the other
In good-natured rivalry, there were cheers
and laughs. and presently the singing
started anew. The Buffalo delegates were
right down In front. and they created an
enthusiastic wave Of applause by singing
Of Maryland" They carried small silk
flags Of purple and yellow which they
waved as they sang
Greeting to President Clark.
At 9:2O the delegates suddenly stood I'D.
and, waving their hats and flags. gave a
great cheer. This outburst was caused by
the appearance Of President Clark and
other officers Of the United Society on the
platform. Mr.. Clark bowed to the vast a.
semblage, which by this time completely
filled the tent. Then the singing and cheer
ing continued. intermingled, and with no
continuity. The crowd was good-natured
A small dog that had unfortunately straved
into the tent and had lost his bearings hs-
gan to yelp. He was soon Joined by an.
other and for a moment there was onita q
canine chorus. -
Director Foster Arrives.
Little flags were waving all over the tent.
The eight thousand Endeavorers were
awakening to feeling Of great enthusiasm.
At 9:25 MI Percy Foster. the musical d.
rector. appeared on the speakers platforn,
and was greeted with applause. He then
asked those present to cease waving the,r
handkerchiefs and flags for a moment in