The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-09-03
DISTRICT DAY At BUFFALO
TIE Celebration in Honor of the
National Capital.

BUFFALO, n Y, Sept 3.-District
Day dawned bright crisp, and clear
il found all Buffalo ready and eager for
the celebration at the Pan-American in
honor Of the National Capital At an ear
y hour this morning people began flock
ing TO the exposition grounds and by noon
The crowd within the gates was Of almost
record-breaking proportions. The eXposi-
ton proper is today at its best. An air
Of completeness pervades everything
Special decorations distinction for Dis
trict Day-arc seen everywhere and the
Rainbow city fairly scintfIates in light
and color
The thrOnE is representative and good
natu-ed one, capable of enjoying to the
fullest the marvellous beauty Of the expo
sition and the important character of the
exercises.
The official party from the District OF
Columbia reached the exposition grounds
in carriages shortly before II o'clock. the
hour fixed for the reception i'm honor of
the distinguished guests from the Ma
tional Capital The party was escorted to
the United States Government Building.
where the reception was held, by de-
tachment Of marines. Capt Harry Leon
ard, Of Washington. commanding. and the
CorcOran Cadets. Of the District of Co.
lumbia National Guard.
The Government Building is one Of the
most imposing structures Of the Pan
American group. II had been appropri-
ately decorated for the occasion. Flags
and banners and miles Of bunting draped
the walls, while huge plants and thou-
sands of cut flowers added 20 the fairy
land appearance of the interior. The mU-
sic was furnished by the Marine Band.
the following special programme being
rendered.
Overture Jubilee .-.--.-- Weber
Music de ballet ''Ast0rga' Albert
(a) Caprice. Hearts Message ...... .SauteIuauu
(b) March. General Hcvwood'' ..-.--- -Sautclmauu
tMost respectfully dedicated 20 Biigsdjcr Con
era Haywood. Coumaudant, L. s. NJ O.
Grand fantasia. ''Faast --.....---.--..... G0un0I
International Congress ---------.- -Sousa
Several hundred persons attended the
reception, which afforded the visitors
from the District Of Columbia an oppor-
tunity to meet the exposition officials and
the most prominent people Of Buffalo.
THE FORMAL EXERCISES.
The formal exercises of District Day
were held in the Temple of Music com
mencing at > O'Clock. Half an hour earlier
crowds began TO pour into the spacious
structure and when the Marine Band
began the rendition Of the first number
on the musical programme the hall was
packed TO the doors On the stage were
seated the District Commissioners,
Messrs. Macfarland. Ross. and Beach.
John w. Douglass, Chairman Of the
Washington Committee Of Arrangements.
and the members Of that committee and
J. ,........--....t..--
from the District. The Washingtonians
were greeted with prolonged applause as
they entered the hall The musical pro-
gramme which preceded tha speeches was
composed Of the following selections.
March. The Inyinci6le Eagle" ............S Ssusa
overture, ''tarmcn ----------.-- BZpf
Mosaic, Cavaleria Eusticana-' .......... .Mascagni
March, The National Capital Centennial
saEtelmaun
After each number Prof w. II. santeI-
mann. the director Of the band. had 20
bow his acknowledgements Of the cnthu-
elastic applause accorded his musicians
When the strains Of tho National Capt.
tai Centennial March died away Hon
John ". Douglass. Chairman OF the Dis
trict Day Committee. approached the
edge Of the stage and raped for order
Nj Douglass who presided over the ex-
ercises. said.
Fellow Citizens Of all Of the Ameri-
cas-. Ladies. and Gentlemen ! take great
pleasure IN calling this asscmllage 70 or
DIR. thus iu2LguratiuE the SImpi, caft-
monies that are 10 mark the District Of
Columbia Day at this great Pau-Ameri-
The citizens Of the Capital Of the
United States / can assure you appre-
ciaJc fully this great International ex-
hifit and this special occasion. hoping
and believing iu common with The people
oi the continent That IL VIE result In "a
closer union Of sentiment and stronger
bond OF friendship frlC-HrIip which at
no distant day viii be the equivalent il
the world affairs Of united strength
and influence.
1t is a beautifully significant fact TO
the thoughtful civilized man that where
as so long IN the history OF the past men
met On hattenelds only when instituting
tnmpa rlsons OF national progress and
strength. now N these better and wiser
times We meet as here friends. cOmpar-
inS the arts and ways of peace in the
progress Of Industrial. education and
GsthCtic growth Now indeed peace hath
her victories no less renowned than war
As IN individual life the social affairs
In which We come together al our sew
eral homes, TO enjoy their respective hos
pltalties and appointments. initiate and
cement cordial relations. so in these great
international affairs where we meet to
compare varied progress, the effect must
De- TO stimulate national improvement and
b. get a common aim and history.
Holding such sentiments and alive
with such anticipation IL certainly must
Be- good 20 be here. and let MS congratu-
late one another that We are here today
under such cheering auspices
Permit me. in behalf of the Committee
q Arrangements for the District Of Co
lnmbia. 10 thank the gentlemen OF the
manage mcuJ Of the eXL.Sitipu for their
constant attentions and hearty CO-Opera-
ton IN all OF the arrangements for this
day
In closing his remarks the Chairman
presented Hon John G. Muburn. Presi-
dent Of the Pan-American Exposition.
who, after the Marine Band had rendered
1semanns The Sunny South welcomed
the guests from the District OF Columbia
Mr. MilburnJ greeting was most cordial.
He paid a nigh tribute 20 the people OF
Washington. declaring that by their in
tcgrity and zeal and their love Of Htera-
ture and science they had built and main
tanned city Of the highest standard and
one enninentiy III 20 be the seat OF gov
erument Of the greatest nation on earth.
The President Of the Pau-Amcricau
dealt briefly with the patriotism and pub
lie spirit Of the people OF Washington and
60 the interest they had manifested I'm the
Buffalo Exposition. For these things. he
said, 'c was profoundly grateful. and be-
cause Of them ne was especially glad 10
welcome their representative 10 the PAN
American Exhibition. Mr.. AIIburu-e ad-
SO Fan-AmericnB Exposition Ex-
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