Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-19
THE PRESIDENT
Is Now the Guest of
City of HoIyoke, Mass.
Arrives Saturday Morning. Re-
views Grand Procession.
Has a Busy Sunday His Plans
for the Coming Week.
Bunker Hill Day Duly Celebrated by
CharIestown, Mass, Citizens.
Sailors and Marines from SIMPSONS
Fleet the Chief Attractions.
Hearty Applause and Cheers for the
Heroes Of Spanish War,
Sailors and Marines from SIMPSONS
Fleet the Chief Attractions.
Hearty Applause and Cheers for the
Heroes Of Spanish War,


for the President was anything but the
day of rest it was hoped to have been
With the continual crowding Of curious
citizens, the immense jam at the
church, this morning, and later in the
day an unexpected and totally UMPIRE
pared for reception in connection with
the haCcalaureate exercises at Mount
Holyoke College, made it seem rather
a long, tiresome day for all. The
President was not content with going
once to church, but went twice, leav-
ing Mrs. Mckinley in the hands Of her
lady friends on each occasion.
The President and his entire party
We're up bright and early, feeling as
Assistant Secretary. Of the Navy Allen
remarked Tip top a large crowd
cOngregated about the residence Of
Hon. VIM. Whiting. where the distin-
guished guests are being entertained.
ANA ny the time the party were ready
for the short walk Of two blocks to the
church. the streets were filled with peo-
pie. 1t was an orderly, decorous gath
ering, and hardly a word was spoken
by them during the entire journey.
At the Second Congregational church.
where the Writings attend. a much
larger crowd had assembled, and it
was only by deviating and entering
side door that admission 10 the body Of
the editice was gained.
The spectacle inside was an inspiring
one. Every seat was filed and many
extra chairs and settees. In the gal
lcry the choir was seated, every mem
Der and several prominent singers from
other places being present. The con-
Cregation rose respectfully as the
President entered ana remained stand
ing until he sat down. The Presidents
pew in the main body Of the church
was occupied besides himself by MI
Whiting. Mr.. Allen and Mr. CortelyOu.
the President occupying the seat near
est the aisle.
The others in the party occupied a
pew further front. These We're Mr.. ana
Mrs. Abner Mckinley. Mr.. and Mrs.
George f. Morse, Mr.. ard Mrs. Frank
Whiting, the Misses Barber. Duncan
ana Morse. and DR.. p. NJ. Rixey. the
Presidents physician. Mrs. Mckinley
remained at home with Mrs. Whiting.
The church services We're in no way
out Of the ordinary. with the eXcep
ton Of somewhat enlarged choir and
additional music. No reference was
made made to the President or the
Presidential party in any way ana
nothing Of national affairs was touch
ed upon in the sermon.
Rev. DIR. Edward A. Reed, the pastor.
preached from the text: Romans /: IA
-. and delivered an interesting dis
nf ct rl
He detailed what he considered to be
the duty of the individual in the use of
wealth. education and religion ana
spoke Of the duty of the nations work
of building up and raising to a higher
plane. spiritually and mentally the
people in our far away possessions.
The President was an attentive list
ner and joined heartily in the singing
of America" at the close of the ser
vice.
Immediately after the return to the |
residence, lunch was served |
and at o'clock the palace electric car
"Rockrimmon" was taken, and the |
party including all the ladies, were
taken over the trolley line to South |
to attend the baccalaureate |
yoke college, at o'clock.
This was the first time President Nc
I<inley had been to South Hadley,
which is the real destination of the trip
md so, today. he made his first bow to
he little college fraternity where
Tuesday, he is to share honors with
GOV. Wolcott and deliver the degrees to |
he graduating class, among them be
ng his niece, Miss Grace Mckinley.
AS the seniors marched into the little
.hapel. this afternoon, just before the
arrival of the President they made 1
-ery pretty picture, each clad in cap
md gown. They were seated in the
ront seats in the center while Presi-
lent Mckinley and the gentlemen Of
lis party occupied seats on the side.
The ladies, including Mrs. Mckinley. 4
ecided that the day was too warm for
hem to enter the crowded building. so
hey were driven to the residence of
Ir. Byron Smith nearby and there had !
light lunch and at the close Of the ,
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