ation and which I so
fully appreciate.

I beg to salute reverently in that new-born flag of your
exhibition and august emblem of peace and labor, a touching
appeal to fraternity among nations. In that flag are blended the
past and the present with the glorious colors of the three
nations representative of St. Louis's early and contemporary
history. Let us welcome its appealing and eloquent symbolism
like the herald of an ever-cloudless future.

Eighth. "Hallelujah Chorus" from The Messiah.

Ninth. Benediction by Rev. Samuel J. Niccolls:

Almighty God, Heavenly Father, whose all-wise Providence did
lead our fathers across the seas to this land, and Who hath
given their children a goodly heritage, let Thy blessing rest
upon their children. Let Thy blessings rest upon all the nations
represented here to-day and upon the representatives. May we
continue in the bonds of peace for all time. May the grace of
God, mercy, and peace be with us. Amen.

Tenth. Centennial salute of 100 guns.

PROGRAMME

STATE DAY, MAY 2, 1903.

The civic parade assembled at 10.30 a.m. under direction of Col. Eugene
J. Spencer, marshal of the day, and moved from the junction of Grand
avenue and Lindell boulevard through Forest Park to the exposition
grounds, where the parade was reviewed by the governors of the States.

At 1.30 p. m. the audience assembled in the Liberal Arts Building. The
assembly was called to order by Mr. William H. Thompson, chairman of the
committee on grounds and buildings, and the following programme was
carried out:

First. Invocation by Rev. William R. Harper:

Our Father which art in Heaven, whose work for man no man knows,
whose heart is full of wisdom, to Thee be our prayers directed.
Hallowed be Thy name. Thou art the pure and the very great. May
Thy peace be manifested to us in all Thy work.

Give us this day our daily bread, and for the following day.
Forgive us our sins, as well as forgive them that sin against
us. Take away all hatred and strife and whatever prejudice may
hinder us from union and concord. Let us be under one bond of
faith and peace.

Show us Thy kindness and so fill us with Thy goodness that our
souls may be filled with the manifold delights of charity and
good will. Let nations abide under Thy law, for Thine is the
kingdom, the power, and the glory. Amen.

Second.