Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-26

a lfiumpnal one Tor the PreS10ent, but even
then il was equaled later by the welcome
given him as he entered the reviewing
stand. Bowling to the right and to the left
his acknowledgements of the great public
acclaim had the effect of squirting on the
people to renewed effort. The gathering
in front of the grand stand had started as
soon as the choice vantage points had be-
come occupied at the water front, and
when the ceremonies opened the audience
extended over the parade ground far be-
yond the reach of the speakers voices.
Overture by Bands.
The formal program opened with an
overture by the bands-"Jamestown Dixie"
which was composed especially for the oc
casion-followed by a selection by the ex-
position chorus and prayer by the Right
Rev. Alfred Magill Randolph, bishop Of the
diocese of southern Virginia. After the
chorus had sung the official opening hymn
"a beautiful and appropriate work by
Wilberforce G. Owst-President Tucker
faced the multitude. A spontaneous out
burst of cheering greeted him as testi-
monial of approval by the people to the
gigantic work that had been done in cele-
bration of one of the most important events
in the history of the nation. as we'll as In
the history of Virginia. Mr.. fuckers ad-
dress was of a historical and chronology
cal character, and on its conclusion he In
PRODUCED President Roosevelt
When the president of the exposition con-
cluded it was some minutes before Presl-
dent Roosevelt could proceed with his ad-
dress. The people again and again gave
vent to their enthusiasm. AS he pressed the
gold button which formally opened the eX-
position 1t was the signal for the unfurling
of a thousand more flags on the vari-
Gus buildings. Al the same time signal
was given to the United States and foreign
warships and to the garrison at Fort Mon
roe. and all fired a salute to the Union.
When the echoes of the last gun died away
all of the bands on the exposition grounds
played the ''Star-Spangled Banner" and the
troops sa .uted the national anthem by pre-
senting arms, and all persons present pared
heads.
After this impressive ceremony the Pres
ident of The United States, his cabinet,
members of the diplomatic corps, commit
tees from both branches of Congress. gov
errors of states and official guests of the
exposition were served luncheon in the au
ditorum annex. During the luncheon the
parade ground was cleared and the great
crowd sought places around the walks to
witness the military pageant. On the re-
viewing stand beside the President were
members of his cabinet and other official
visitors. as well as several hundred es
pccitlly invited guests.
The Military Features.
While the military feature was not large
it was of a splendid character. 1t was COM
manded by Maj. Gen. Fred d. Grant as
grand marshal, who was attended by his
entire staff. In addition he had about a
score of honorary aids, chosen largely from
the Union and confederate societies and
historical associa tons. In the parade in the
order named there were detachments of
marines and scamen from foreign warshfps
tie I'D Regiment of United States lnfan-
try a battalion of United States coast artil-
leIy. six battalions of the naval brigade
from the United States Atlantic feet. the
Sd battery OF United States Field Artillery
the I'd Squadron of the United States 18th
Cavalry, the list Regiment of Virginia Vol
unteers and Batteries c and d. LIST Bat
talon of Artillery, Virginia Volunteers.
Full-dress uniforms were worn. The foot
organizations were formed in double rank
and passed in review in company front
while the cavalry and artillery passed In
columns of platoons. No honors We're paid
along the line of march except the salute
to the President. After the review the
United States and foreign naval detach-
rnents returned tC their vessels, and the
army detachments went to Camp Captain
Holm smith. which is the name given in an
order by Gen Grant to the post at the eX-
position grounds.
Reception to President.
A reception will be rendered the President
in the rotunda of the auditorium this after
noon by the officers and directors Of the
exposition. All of the distinguished guests
who occupied positions in the grand stand
were invited 1t is not planned that the
President shall visit any OF the exhibltion
buildings. as he intends to pay visit to
the exposition on Georgia day III June. I'M
uediat.ly after the reception The President
yv,u proceed to Norfolk on either the May
tc,Gcr or the Sylph. In the evening he Will
Ia ire guest of Mr.. Tucker and Barton
MYERS of the exposition management at a
dinner given at Mr.. Myers home.