Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-06-05

suppressed eaReTness tne toucn Vi
the Presidents hand.
With the first stroSe OF the bell
announcing the arrival of high noon
the deep sounding whistle from the
University Power House taken from
the Russian gunboat that an
nounced the transfer of Alaska to
the United States years ago, gave
response to the fash from Washing
ton, and every wheel of the exposi-
ton machinery was set in motion.
1t was the signal for general pande-
monium; from every whistle, bell
and siren of the great manufactur-
les and steamers the sound was
taken up, and the great throng gave
vent to its Withheld enthusiasm.
From the top of a giant flagstaff
two hundred and fifty feet in height
the largest American flag ever
made, broke loose, and the exposi-
ton city was buried in cloud of
flags, banners and gayly colored
bunting.
Over the blue waters of Elliot
Bay came the laundering salute of
twenty-one guns from ships of the
American navy, and re-echoing this
rang hack the answering reply from
the grim muzzles of the guns of
the Mikado.
The program marking the most
important happening of general in
terest ever held in the Northwest
was particularly elaborate and in
teresting. Its commencement was
announced by the firing of the Ma
tional salute from the guns of a
mountain battery stationed on the
grounds, and this was the signal
for the movement of the military
march to the general review. This
was made up of one thousand regu-
lar troops, two batteries of noun
tain and coast artillery, two COM
panies of cavalry, battalions of ma
rines and blue jackets from the
navy and two companies of ma
rines and sailors from the japanese
cruisers Aso and Soya. These were
drawn up in parade rest just back
of the amphitheatre.
The formal program opened with
the playing of America, by Innes
Band at eleven. thirty; this was fol
lowed by the Invocation by Bishop
O'Dea, which was brought to close
at the exact minute of twelve.
The address of welcome was de
livered by Director General /. A
Nadeau, and following this thu
march. Gloria Washington, the of
fetal exposition march, was rem
dered for the first time in public
Further addresses were made b,
Hon. Sir James Bryce. British EN-
bassador to the United States, Hon
Jas. ]. Hill, president of the Grea
Northern Railway Company, Con
gresham Rodenberg and aftsr thes
President of the Alaska Y ukon Pa
cific Exposition, J. K. Chilbere
turned the completed exposition
over to the people of the city An
state.
The Benediction was pronounce
9 by Right Reverend Frederick "
Keator, Bishop of Olympia, an
closed the ceremonies of openin.
A magnificent display of dayligt
fireworks followed the THROWN
open of the fair, and this was col
tinued throughout the Afternoon
D. With the close of the program,
luncheon was served to distinguish
" ed guests and was attended b
many prominent ladies and gentl
men, guests of the exposition mai
agement. In the evening an offic
al banquet was rendered visitir
Y dignitaries at which short address
es were delivered by the Govern'
of Washington, the Mayor of Sea
n tie, visiting governors and nur
Ell Der of distinguished visitors.
s. The opening of the Alaska Yukt
ne Pacific Exposition was worthy
III the occasion. The presenting of
n worlds fair, complete and finish