The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-04

tunity Of showing what stun they were
made OF. lApplause.l 1t stands today
a monument of undaunted courage, pluck
and perseverance.
Nv hist speeding today through one OF
the richest sections of the United States,
l was sorry that circumstances would not
permit me TO pay a tribute OF respect TO
the last resting place OF one of the great
est citizens of the United States, citizen
of Illinois-Abraham Lincoln. lApplausel.
I'm the year 1898 Chicago became n
centre of attraction by It's famous eN-
position, though To my mind IL Is itself
a permanent exhibition OF American en-
ergy, courage and enterprise. Also,
gentlemen have / been made to under
stand that there Is a certain connection
between this city and certain useful
animal [laughterl, which is converted in
the most artful manner and In less than
no time into all sorts OF shapes and forms
to please and serve humanity. Laughter
and applausel
IL was not aware that tomorrow was
the 65th anniversary OF your city's birth.
] wish TO congratulate you most heartily
on this occasion.
II should like before I close, 10 couple
the name of the man whose flag Is flying
on the Illinois, and who | think is one
of your most popular men. with my toast.
lie IL generally called Bob Evans.
[Applausel
After this diversion. let me thank you
again for your kind hospitality. and let
me drink TO the health and the prosperity
Of the city of Chicago lApplausel
a CHORAL FESTIVAL.
The prince fingered for short time
after the banquet in informal conversa-
tion with the members OF the entertain
ment committee, and then retired to his
room to prepare for visit TO the armory
OF the First Infantry. where the German
citizens OF Chicago had arranged n choral
festival i'm his honor.
The entire distance the sidewalks were
lined as closely as the people could be
packed, and from the time he left the
hotel. until he passed within the doors
of the armory, there was one continuous
shout. In the armory were COCO people,
most OF them born in the fatherland or
descendants OF such persons.
As the prince entered the hall the or
| chestra OF more than l00 pieces burst
| forth in the no tional anthem OF Germany.
| The women members or the chorus were
! In the gallery above the male singers and
! directly facue the prime Surrounding
I The women were 90 eN-mcmbcrs oi The
! Gcrman army, al o. whom arc now
! Amcrican ciiigenS Thc chorus iirst suug.
/ '"rhc True German Heart"
| ~ the conclusion OF this the chairman.
! i. j. Lefers, read an address oflwelcome
| 10 Prince Henry
At the conclusion OF the address there
was a renewal Of tho cheers and then
| Prince Henry replied.
An original poem was then read by Il.
| II. l.. Gauss.
The orchestra then struck up the stir
! ring strains of the ''Rattlc Hymn of IA,
/ Republic which was eung by The Nom
7 bcrs of The lgyli's choral soclotN TN,
( mu-ir finally swung ulp "Tlic Star
I Spangl,d Hauucr. wli,n VAS gro, t,d
/ Will tremendous crUujsh.em
u Wa shortly after lU o'rlu,k vh,t
Tho prince and TIC members of his suit,
escorted by the members OF the committee
left the balcony for their carriages \
crowd numbering NJ least $1,000 persons
cheered tho prince upon his exit from the
armory. lie was driven 20 the Auditorium
hotel 20 take part in the ball arranged
in his honor.
BALL IN AUDITORIUM.
The chief event ~ the stay OF tho prime,
In Chicago was the grand ball last nigh
In the Auditorium. II was perhaps tn,
| most magnificent social event ever Wit
! messed la this city. German and Nmeri
can colors formed the basis OF the prin
cipal designs IN tho elaborate decora
! tions.
For nearly nm hour aco mcn and womcr
had been waiting Tor the entry OF Prime
fcontiuucd On pace gsvepN