The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-06-19
THE PRESIDENT IN HOLYOKE
ATTENDS CHURCH AND JOINS IN
 SINGING "AMERICA."

Preacher Makes No Illusion to Presi'
 dentiaI Party Nor to National Affairs-
 BaccaIaureate Exercises at Mt. Hol.
 yoke College eAttended-NIrs. Mckinley
 Restrained from Shaking Hands.
 Holyoke, Mass, June 1S--Sunday fol
 the president was anything but the day
 of rest it was hoped to have been. Witf
 the continual crowding of the curious
 citizens, the immense jam at the church
 this morning and later in the day an
 unexpected and totally unprepared fol
 reception in connection with the bac- calaureate exercises at Mt. Holyoke col
 lege, made it seem rather long, tire some day for all. The president was not content with going once to church, he went twice, leaving Mrs. Mckinley in the hands of her lady friends on the first occasion. The president and his entire party were up bright and early feeling as assistant secretary of thd navy, MT. Allen, remarked, ''tptop." A large crowd congregated about the res idence of Hon. William Whiting, where the distinguished guests are being en- tertained and by the time the party was ready for the short walk of two blacks to the church, the streets were filled with people, It was an orderly, deco rous gathering, and hardly word was spoken by them during the entire jour- ney At the Second Congregational church, which the Writings attended, much larger crowd had assembled, and it was only by deviating and entering side door that admission to the body of the edifice was gained The congrega- ton rose respectfully as the president entered and remained standing until he sat down. The church service was in no way out of the ordinary, with the ex- ception of a somewhat enlarged choir and additional music. No reference was made 10 the presence of the presi- dential party in any way, and nothing of national affairs was touched upon in the sermon. Rev. Dr. Edward A. Reed, the pastor, preached from the text Ro- mans l. IA, 15. and delivered an inter- esting discourse upon "The Duties of Stewardship" He detailed what he considered to be the duty of the indi- vidual in the use of wealth, education and religion, and spoke of the duty of the nation to the work of building up and raising to higher plane, spiritual 1y and mentally, the people in our far away possessions. The president was an attentive listener and joined heartily in the singing of America" at the close of the service.
 Immediately after the return to the Whiting residence lunch was served and at o'clock the palace electric car "Rockrimmon" was taken and the par ty, including all the ladies, were taken over the trolley line to South Hadley to attend the baccalaureate exercises at the chapel of Mt Holyoke college at 4 o'clock. On leaving the chapel at the conclusion of the exercises the crowd awaiting near the car that MT. and Mrs. Mckinley were to take gave such a spontaneous dIlu lTlcIluly IeCtptlOll tidI l at Mrs McKinley's request the presi- dent ordered the car to delay it's de- parture for a few moments while he shook the hands of the happy people | who clustered about the window where | the couple had seated themselves. This | event proved to be one of the most de- | lightful of the many which have been crowded into two short days. Mrs. Me Kinley, who, by the way, was feeling In good health, much better than for months past, became quite ex- cited, and wanted to place her daintily gloved hand for the populace to clasp, but the president induced her not to make the attempt, fearing it would re- suit in injury. He, however, leaned from the car window and clasDed the hands and uttered few words of greet ing to each Over 400 people crowded around and greeted him during the short period of time the car remained there Mrs. Mckinley all the while, smiled and kissed her hand or waved her handkerchief to the joyous crowd.
 The programme for tomorrow com- prises the journey to Northampton at o'clock where the president will partici-
 
 at Smith college and later a drive about the city sightseeing. At noon Bethsheda circle Order of the Eastern Star, of which organiza tion Mrs. Mckinley is a will present her a handsome loving cup at the residence of Captain Williams. At o'clock a trip to the top of Mount Tom will be made where luncheon will be served and at o'clock the party are due to arrive at South Hadley to attend the performance of "A Midsummer Nights Dream by the seniors of Mt. Holyoke college This is o be given at Prospect park in the cen- er of the grove, an ideal spot fo- an ut of doors performance. At o'clock he president will attend the GIee Club : concert in college hall.
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