The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24
IoV 4HR BIBLE
is YlLNINGToN'S.
The AFTERNOON SPEECHES.
That Of Former Ambassador Bayard a
rlastcrly Effort Captain Todd's Accept
ance VI the Bible Likewise-The
Officers Dined.

The exercises attending tho prcsenta-
4ion OF tho magnificent lemonade bowl to
tho gunboat Wilmington at the Opera
House yesterday were imposing. Tho big
theatre was crowded to its utmost capacity
and on the stage were seated men in all
iGtnges Of tho business world. Miss Gray
who christened the Wilmington, was
there as also was Governor Tunnel an d
hts staff.
4 A ter tho First Regimeut Band had dis
.coursed IL patriotic air Mayor McLcar ap-
PREACHED the centre OF theAiase and well
aeO,ned tho officers and crow OF the gunboat
in the following words:
"Ofiicers and members OF the crew OF
the gunboat Wilmington: 1t is very
great satisfaction to mo 10 welcome all of
you to this city. 1t is particularly crafty
Ing to be able to impart to you their heart
lest welcome The mayor then an
Z nounced that the presentation exercises
would proceed.
COMMANDER TODD REPLIES.
Commander Todd replied to Mayor Nc
Lear and be showed that he was not only
naval officer, but speaker US we'll lie
said:
I mayor and Citlzens of Wilmington:
i. When thank the city of Wilmington on
behalf Of the officers and crew of the gun
/ boat Wilmington l extonh their HEARTFELT
thanks for q noble and hearty welcome.
! There has been u growing feeling OF inter-
est In the new navy in various parts of
the country, but none have taken so much
interest as hus your great city to-day. In
behalf of the Navy Department return
our thanks toyou. Should the time come
when 1t Is necessary to strike In delcnce OF
our country the blow will 10 struck the
ia vn L
are with us.
+, Senator Gray was the first speaker in
troduced by Mayor McLear. MIR. Gray
said:
'sOur good mayor has been pleased to-
Introduce Inc as one OF tho orators of the
afternoon, II rather formidable introduc-
ton to one who is to take such a small
part IN the exercises. am here upon your
Invitation to extend the welcome of the
city to the gallant. ships company Of tho
good ship Wilmington. They have conf
menced their career with victory for
they have captured he city OF Whining
tOn. They have our hearts, they have our
hands and wherever they go they have our
best wishes
'HIhcre is always something of special
interest and plcasurahle excitement about
tho sea and all connected with 1t. Those
WHO go down to the sea in ships are. and
always have been, u class set apart, n it
wore, by their calling aud entitled to II
peculiar consideration.
1.-The mystery of tho sea, which is the
theatre Of his exploits it, peris and dan
gers, have made the life of the sailor tho
Chc,ne Of romance and poetry at all times
AMI the world ovcr Ills life seems 10 !os.
ter, and we naturally expect in him, tho
virtues OF courage, patriotism and un-
Aelfishness, and consistency, and we are
not often disappointed. Whom we reflect
that more than .twoth'rds Of the cN"lbs
surface is covered by co .ns, il is not sur
prislng that the sea- has played. and still
plays an important part in tho history OF
the world.
HAhd it is tho gnain; and mastery pen
of an American sailor and IN uiirrr of
the American n ,yy, hat has lately bruulh
the EunlisI.- e.Eiug proulp to r,aIizc thu.
sea power il dominant among the forces
that have controlled tho civilization and
destipies of mankind. 1t is The sailor nna
the ship that have made the ssas that Iii.
vide continents aud countries, the means
of uniting them and 1t Is tho white wines
of commerce that have cuIIjed and ara
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