Evening journal., 1907-06-21
DELAWARE SON IN
ENDURING BRONZE
Bayard Memorial TO Be Un-
VsiIed Tomorrow With I'M
pT5SSiVe Exercises
FRIEND WILL READ
CLEVELAND ADDRESS

The imposing bronze statue erected
in Rockford Park 10 the memory of
Thomas Francis Bayard, will be un-
veiled at 230 o'clock tomorrow after
noon in the presence of the Hon. Oscar
Strauss, secretary of Commerce and
Labor, as the representative of the
government; Governor Lea, Mayor
Wilson representatives of the city de-
partments, and many invited guests.
The life-story Of the distinguished
Delawarean win be told anew by men
who had the great pleasure OF being
personally acquainted with Mr.. Bay
ard during his lifetime. after which the
endring bronze statue win be unveiled
by the widow of the man whose mem-
ory Delaware has always been pleased
to honor.
That the Hon. Grover Cleveland viii
not take part IN the exercises of the
afternoon Is assured. The former
President continues to be IN at his
Princeton home, and although the Bay
ard Memorial Association had not
heard officially this morning that he
would not be here tomorrow, there is
feeling that he will not be able TO
come. Up until noon no person had
been selected to read Mr.. Cleveland's
address. which is in the hands of the
committee.
Following Is the program as ar
ranged at this time:
Invocation .by Rt Rev. Leighton
Coleman. bishop Of the Episcopal Dio-
cese Of Delaware.
Singing Of the hymn "This Is the
Day Of the Lord" by Delaware saen-
gerbund.
Reading OF poem by Professor John
Bassett Moore. Of Columbia University.
Unwilling Of the statue by Mrs Bay
ard, or. If not by her, by one Of Mr..
Bayard's grandsons.
Introductory address by Hon. ]. Har-
vey Whiteman. the presiding officer.
Reading Of letters Of regret from
President Roosevelt and others.
Address Federal Judge George Gray.
Address, Hon. Grover Cleveland.
Patriotic song. MY Country 'Tis OF
Thee" by the entire assembly.
Benediction. by the Rev. William
Frederick Dickens-Lewis. pastor Of
Rodney street Presbyterian Church.
Great interest has been displayed
over the occasion, and the advices re-
ceived by the association from men
throughout the country who will be
unable to accept invitations TO be
present show the warm feeling that
exists for Mr.. Bayard and the desire to
pay tribute to his. memory OF these
many tributes. most touching ones
come from Bishop Curtis. Of Balti-
more, the former bishop Of Whining
ton and ex-senator Henry g. Davis
of West Virginia, who sat In the United
states Senate with Mr.. Bayard. These
as we'll as one from President Roose-
Welt. will be read at the exercises.
Want to Close Stores.
The suggestion has been made and
is being given favorable consideration
that the merchants of this city close
their stores during the unveiling exer-
cises tomorrow afternoon. IL was said
today that several merchants have sig
nifed their intention to close their
places of business as a tribute TO the
memory of the late ambassador
President r. J. Maclean Of the
Board of Trade. this morning sent out
a badge TO each member Of the board
to be worn at the ceremonies tomorrow
1t is of white ribbon on which is print
ed In black letters Board Of Trade
Bayard." Accompanying the badge was
a request that each member wear il
at the unveiling exercises.
The Bayard Legion Democratic Club
has decided TO attend the exercises
/ President Dunbar requests all menu
bers to attend, and badges will be dis
/ tributed to them at Rockford Park.
The Bayard statue has been Well
guarded since 1t was erected In Rock
ford Park II Is draped and entirely
covered. and watchmen have been 0r
duty there day and night all week 70
prevent anybody interfering with IL. A
photographer tried to get some views
of the statue when it was erected, but
he was banied. lie got a fine view
of the canvas covering and one peel
at the head, but nothing that woult
give him a view Of the statue. NJ
secret OF State when Mr.. Bayard wai
Secretary Of State was more carefully
kept from the public than has been th'
view of the finished statue standing OF
its pedestal in Rockford Park. Bu
the public will have an opportunity Z
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