The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-02

piazza was huIleo VoiuIne OF piauolts
such as has not been heard there bu
once before.
1t was a roar of welcome, of recogni.
ton. Of thanks and of tribute TO the ex-
| dashing talents had brought the great en-
terprise through the long. dark night into
! bright morning OF success and triumph
It lasted fully three minutes. and al
times. when 1t seemed that it was ut ar
end. some ieather-lunged enthusiast gave
II n new lease with an extra lusty hurrah
which started it anew.
Through it all the resourceful President
who had knocked not in vain at the pal.
ace gates of Kings and Empcrors and
brushed aside the traditions and etiquettes
OF courts for. the sake of his beloved work
stood with his head bowed down and a
flush on his, cheeks.
Hats were off and flying through the
air. while cheer on cheer filed the a r. AND
IT seemed that they would never stop fol-
breath. During the glad hubbub the band
started up the ever-ready Hall to the
Chief and this especial selection ad1ed
more fuel to the flames.
When the ever-memorable tribute had
ceased and the crowd was silent, the Pres
cry word of which was very evidently
from the heart.
President Francis.s speech follows:
am dazed. II not dumb. from the mani
manner in which the people OF St. Louis have
united with practical unanimi;y to honor me is
more surprising because of the sense of un-
worthiness with which ] am imbued. With
what / trust is not unbecoming modesty !
acknowledge my unspeakable obligation, and
appreciation when i say that the designation
OF this, az Francis Day. is intended more as
an indication OF your estimate of the Exposi-
tion. and as tribute TO the man whose un-
selfish labors for the success of this work has
That the Governor OF this Commonwealth and
tine Mayor OF this city snouid issue prociama-
parochiai and private schools should ':ec.are a
holiday: that the marts OF trade. the financial
institutions and the commercial interests Of n
cosmopolitan city should close their doors. is
Intelligent people desire to show the value they
place upon an undertaking whose beneficial
and fSr-reachinE results are beyond calculation n
have rendered merit the need OF praise you
have conferred upon me. l do not question the
time. you must believe me when | say tnat
your estimate OF my eervices is far. very faT.
enterprise OF this magnitude could only be :.c-
cotnplished ny. the united efforts OF patriotic
and making the achi vemsnt thereof para
mount to any personal agsrandizs;neni or self ell
ileads Of its grand divisions. the chiefs, OF its
departments. the commissions and boards rep,
,hs taa [s % ,Fs s
pating In the Exposition have co-operated N
the exploitation. installation and operation OF
risen to the full measure OF the ambitious plan
upon which II vas organized
A SERIOUS WORK.
I. has been a serious work. All who have
been engaged In it have been mindful OF its
import and striven to perform their snare
realizing that any dereliction On the part OF one
not only affected the labors OF others but
would impair the perfection Of the Whole
The helpfulness and consideration invar!abiy
extended to the highest Official vas Eatufa. .sa
success OF which all coworke!, cherished deep
occasion as well as untrue to nv own feelings
r. / failed TO make special mention o! ons
nsremanss Dr th!s aay aiude to our
Treasurer. Mr.. ". II; Thompson. whose Tans
e sse seees he has as rendefed this
enterprise. May he soon be restored to health
Tho results of this wor: cannot be adequately
By the beauty Of Its landscapes the
9rac. and symmetry Of It's building ths i;,.. com,
eSf Il its congresses, the elegance OF It's social
features nor by the ineffable pleasures con-
uulred to demonstrate that the though; and the
labor and the sacrifices that have en;sred @ INTO INTO
wss no. s eon,nSe to o% sor at easi
and appreciated in W. 1ening circles as the
ieIiectual and Industrial advancement OF the
world md the dawn 9t new era In ~ the e, inter ter
such gathering within its borders. and glory
a. assembling. It has brought ali countries closer
together and has elevated the world
viii never cease to look back 10 It with pride.
All who have shared in the spirit OF the under
hatf and their
,ned. The millions Of visitors who have en-
cred these gates have by o1k thsr ns e en ms
rope. have taken away pleasant recollections
If their experiences.
THE WORK OF HIS LIFE
The DISTINGUISHED guests whom VIC have en-
ertained have by their words OF encourage
nent and manifestations OF interest liEhtsned
,ur labors and incited us to renewed efforts
III who have come have contributed toward the
Of an undertaking upon which
his outpouring OF people at the end OF the task
Speaking Tor myself !. has been the work .;
S ave .'g not on only Claimed I my entire time and
housht GhavIns not failed to be on the grounds
iDee TDn sS Il. 'o opening Nav % iass, bu. the per;
ornance Of these duties has been SO pregnant
sis9 y seelsn9s ot Weariness ana il. c.ssaton viii
eem like the severinG OF beloved ties the de-
arture from scenes endeared by cherished as !
/. tender you sincere thanks for this mani
eSta!on 10 o, your good w "hSh b,ya sa seysd
ur fellows with all Of the length JN and ability y
to US i dgty the a. oh" OF wheh Gs
eel that their efforts have been DEVOTED to the !
nlifting and the welfare OF humanity are ever |
lot have accomplished more. But. 'lest We |
orget." let US unite in expressing OUT gratitude !
'hich We haro been engaped he has spared us
rom pestilence, preserved our health and
his enterprise with which we have been con-
sf,ed for psaTy sCsn III Eeas I past eng int
he peoples who have participated in it MAY
deepen our patriotism Nay II strengthen
miled upon us.
SILVER SERVICE PRESENTED.
When the applause that greeted the fare
vell speech of the President Of the Expo
ition had subsided, Festus ]. Wade, on
ehalf of the Board of Directors presented
o President Francis superb dinner serv-
,e of silver.
A somewhat similar silver dinner serv-
,e was also presented to Treasurer Will
am II. Thompson. The latter. not being
resent because of Hines. the response
The comforting of a grand prize "for
minent executive ability and superior
of the l.. p. E.' was then
onferred upon President Francis. and this
nded the formal exercises of Francis Day.
After the exercises a polyglot thronS of
he tribes and nations of the earth rep
esented at the Fair assembled upon the
;ide plaza t IN a farewell 9,1 e1ngress; ,;al al
Anus and Indians Moros,
gorrotes. Visayans. men and women from
he East and West, the North and the
outh, from the four corners of the earth
nd from across its seven seaS-joined in
he parade and marched for the last time
round the red walks of the Plaza St.
ouis
The Reverend Doctor s. J. Niccolls. in
is prayer, said:
Almighty and over blessed God. our heavenly
lther. We lift up our hearts TO thee in adora-
on and praise. We worship thee and rejoice
thy great goodness to the sons OF men. 1t |
in thee that We live. move and have our
.inT Thou hast made @ us IN thins IMAGE
nd thou hast revealed to us thy will that we
ay serve .hec.
On this day marking finished work. We lift
o our hearts in thsnkfulness to thee for all