The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-08

tis1n OF blood shed on pa-ap.tS around
her. and because mingled with her dust is
the n,artyred bones OF SO man. of gu"
heroic sons. The people from every por-
ton. OF the State-from the mountains
and the lowlands, from Piedmont and the
Nalley-are here to clasp in warm en-
brace this lovely city and are ready 70
march hand in hand with you to the in
spring music of our mutual prosperity
and progress.
THREE EXECUTIVES.
1--WE live IN an age OF communion and
brotherhood, ana men are being brought
closer together in all relations of life. This
is most happily portrayed at the begin
ming Of this festive week by the participa-
ton in these opening ceremonies of the
executives of the three departments Of
government in which we are most vtallv
interested. the President of the United
states. the Governor of this State and the
Mayor OF your city. What could more fit
tingiy show the common interest we all
have in the success and welfare of every
section. and not only does that interest
and fellowship exist in this country. but
under the magnetic thrhh IF the telegraph
end ca BILE. the hearts Of all the nations OF
the earth beat in unison. and there is no
great event that effects the veal or the
Woe of one people. but the cords of social
relations and business dencndence are
maze NlDra!a all rolnu the globe.
CLOSER COMMUNION
ut Is the benefit and enjoyment derived
from occasions like this that gives i'm
petus to the desire on the part of man tc
get closer to his fellows Ii is here W.
learn to give to our neighhnr those things
needed to add to his comfort and 10 re-
ceive from him that required by ours
ana to select those lines OF occupation
for which we are fitted by nature to do
our part on the great cdifice Of crea ton
No one OF. us is 50 gifted that he is com
petent to win the completest happiness
from his unnided efforts and as we watch
the electrical and the mechanical! 1nys-
teries of this wonderful age we realize
that
One science only will one genius fit
So vast is art so narrow human wit"
INSPIRING SIGHT
ut is an inspiring sight to look over this
great thronS of happy and smiling faces,
evidencing home lives of peace and con-
tentTcnt. The sound OF merry laughter
mingled with the hum of industry tell
more forcibly than can words that this
is indeed a week-an age OF wonders.
To those of. us who recall the scenes that
we beheld in this city, but 4 few years
ago, it seems that some fairy has waved
her wand over the ashes and ruins callS-
ing to spring from them almost in night
palaces and workshops. and happy hnms.
and filled them with a contented and
prosperous people The anxious lines CT
careSleft by the ravages of war nave
been chased away by. the smiles OF peace
and .contentntent, and we are here to-day
to rejoice together for our present bless
ings and at the confident hope that we
are but i'll the portals of a great era. OF
advancement and developmt.nt
.InN conclusion. l feel that but express
the hope of all tile people in the wish tnat
the industries Of Richmond may continue
to grow until commensurate with the
large hearts and generous kindness Of
her people; when she will be a metro
polls second to none in the world.
thank YOU for your consideration.
THE PRESIDENTS BEST WISHES.
The following Econgratulatory reply to
the kilograms of the Carnival Association.
the Governor and the Mayor was then
received:
II reply. to your kindly greeting and
send congratulation ana best wishes.
...THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
President Of the United States
A minute later the button was pressed
by the President in Washington, and the
flash on the grand-stand told the enor-
nous audience that the Richmond Carni-
val of 1901 had been officially opened.
The carrier pigeons We're set free and
soon took their courses to the north and
northwest. All the bands PLAYED the
Star Spansled Banner" and as the Gov
ernor and Mayor and Board returned
down the Carnival Avenue from the
grand stand broke into the strains of
Dixie
For fifteen minutes or more the crowd
was 50 dense that the cars OF necessity
slipped.