phillips. this isin his speech, the first time for many years i have participated in a school festival. i have received no invitations since 1824 when as a little in a, we were turned out grand possession. not to hear music, no. for something better. site --illed to read a that thrilled, a site that will live in the memory forever. hiswelcome of lafayette on return to this country. i can boast, boys and girls, more than you. i can boast these eyes have behold the hero of three revolutions. not all of this glorious celebration can will that byeption of the benefactor all that boston could offer him. it was a long procession. unlike others, we started punctually at the hour. they would not let us wonder about. did not wish us to sit down. i was so tired after four hours scarcelyg, i could stand. when i saw him, that glorious old frenchman, i could have stood until today. then, we entered the senate chamber where all the public functionaries, those colors, many of the citizens were joined. at the moment, when the general national flag was raised on the dome of the state house. welcoming speech given , the general was detained for more than two hours by the displays of friendshi