Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21
ADIEU TO .HOLYOKE
President Mckinley and Party Pay
Visit to Springfield.
CORDIALLY RECEIVED BY CITIZENS
National Salute Fired at the
Government Armory Grounds.
CHILDREN PRESENT FLOWERS

HOLYOKE, Mass. June 21.-The closing
day of the Presidents visit to this citv as
far as the weather is concerned. was the
finest of all. Not cloud obscured the s<v
ana the air was cool and bracing
Inc final good-byes were said at tho
Whiting home, and at 1915 O'Clock the en-
tlre party went on board the troIlev car
hockrimmon and started for South Holy-
oke. Here, boarding the little steamer
MASCOT, they We're met by reception COM
mlttee from Springfield. The trip down the
river to that city began at 1O:4O
Immense crowds were present both at
the Whiting mansion and at South HoIv
oKe TO see the President, and there was
Huch cheering and cries of Goodbye" all
along the route. The Mascot was due at
Springfield at 11:30. An elaborate prayra m
has been provided there
Just before the President reached the boat
ldnuihs there was double line of over 1000
ciiLloFeh upon the sidewalk, cheering and
waving flags. They attracted the interest
VI the President, and he remarked if was
me cfoWnlng pleasure of his visit to the
Sit9, ana would be one of the things which
he should always remember.
Preparations al sprinpf,eId
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, June 21.-Tbis is
hithihley Gay here and the city of homes
~ gay with national colors. The streets
are crowded every one anxious to see and
siiahe hands with the President. The
weather is perfect for the enjoyment of an
occasion like the Presidents visit
The little steamer Mascot arrived at her
uock at 11:3O. and was accorded a hearty
reception by the fiotilla of gaiIy decorated
poats winch clustered about the craft and
iron the thousands who lined the river
bank. At Holyoke a reception cornmittee
from Springfield, headed by Mayor GiImer
met the President and party During this
trlp the navigation committee of this city
gave lhe President an object lesson rega rd-
ing the immense advantage which would
accrue to this city and HoIyoke were the
river opened for navigation as far as the
latter city.
The President evinced much interest in
the idea, but made no promises
Greeting From Children.
On arrival at Springfield the presidential
party were taken in carriages for a drive
around the city. Later they were driven
through the armory grounds, where a ma
uonal salute was fired, and then they were
taken to the Nayasset Club for luncheon
One pretty feature of the drive was the
children from the various schools massed
in front of their buildings, and at each
place two little girls advanced and placed
handsome bouquet in the hands of the
President and Mrs. Mckinley.
After luncheon the ladies remained at the
club building, while the President and the
other gentlemen were taken to the city
hall, where a large platform had been
erected.
After the passing of the parade line of
citizens was formed and the President held
a reception and shook the hands of nearly
1900 people in an hour Here at o'clock
he reviewed the parade which was COM
posed of the three local military companies
of the I'd Massachusetts Regiment the
Naval Brigade, Grand Army and boys bri-
gaGe.