The Lamar register., 1904-05-04

Inc magnitude OF tne enterprise was
never lost sight of by its promoters.
but its mammoth proportions, con-
stantly increasing as they developed,
never for moment shook the conf
dence. weakened the energies. or di-
verted from their well-defined purposes>
those who had been entrusted with the
responsibility and the work. To-day
you see the consummation of their ef-
forts.
so thoroughly does 1t represent the
worlds civilization that If all mans
other works were by some unspeakable
catastrophe blotted out, the records
here established by the assembled ma
tions would afford all necessary stand
ards for the rebuilding of our entire
civilization.
THE Louisiana Exposition. held in
lcommemmoration of the acquisition of
an empire by a deed of the pen, salutes
the representatives. executive and leg
lislative, of the federal government and
tenders most profound thanks for the
recognition extended and assistance
rendered. 1t acknowledges obligations
to state and territories and foreign
countries for cooperation and contri-
button and makes its obeisance to COM
missioners and exhibitors.
open, ye gates. Swing wide. ye por-
| y
behold the achievements of your race.
Learn the lesson here taught and
gather from it inspiration for still
greater accomplishments"
| Isaac S. Taylor, director of works.
the keys of the exposition and pre-
sented diplomas of merit to the chiefs
of his stan.
After the rendition of the march.
Louisiana" by Sousa's Band. Presi-
dent Francis transferred the exposition
buildings to Frederick j. V. Skin. di-
rector of exhibits. the performance be-
ing emblematic Of the fact that build
ings had been erected by the men in
charge of that portion of the work and
were now ready and waiting for the in
stallation of the exhibits through Mr..
Skiff's department.
| The grand chorus. Hymn OF the
West" was then sung by choir led by
Alfred Ernst. The music of the hymn
was by John Knowles Paine. and It's
words were written by Edmund Clar-
ence Stedman:
OFFICIAL MEMORIAL HYMN
O Thou. whose glorious orbs on high
| EnEird the earth with splendor round.
From out Thy secret nlace draw nigh
The courts and temples of this ground'
FisrRa, FIJI With L'Fh,: Fhy might
These domes that in Thy purpose grew
And life a nations heart anew?
Illum,ne Thou each pathway here.
| To show the marvels God hath wrought
Since first Thy peoples chief and seer
Looked up with that prophetic thought.
Bade time unroli
The fateful scroll.
And empire unto Freedom gave
From cloudland height to tropic wave.
Poured through the Eateways of the
Thy mighty rivers Join their tide.
And on the wings OF Of, morn nnal sent d,y,ae ier'h
BY Thee unsealed,
! The mountains yield
| Ores that the wealth OF ophif snane.
| And gems enwrought of seven-hued flame.
10. through what years the soil hath lain
The greater and the lesser grain
The ripenins boil. the myriad fleece!
| Thy creatures Craze
Appointed ways;
| League after league across the lana
The ceaseless herds obey Thy haho.
Thou. whose high archways shine most
Above the plenteous Western pIain.
Thine ancient tribes from round the
To breathe its auickening air are fain:
| And smiles the sun
To made one
Their brood throughout Earths greatest
Land Of the new and iordHer race.
Mayor Wells of st. Louis welcomed
the world on behalf of St. Louis,
Thomas H. Carter. president of the
national commission. spoke for that
body, Senator Burnham of New Hamp-
shire and Congressman Tawney OF
Minnesota spoke for the congressional
delegation. f. H. Hartman express
ed the sentiments Of the domestic and
Michael La Crane. commissioner gen
eral of France, those OF the foreign
exhibitors.
The chorus of America" was then
sung and Hon. William r. Taft, secre-
tary of war, acting as the representa-
tive OF President Roosevelt, delivered
the last address of the day, in which
he said: