Some of the event's commercial buildings can still be seen at the Naval base. Mass. The house offered samples of the company's chocolate and a display of chocolate-making machines. Other highlights of the exposition were the appearances of Booker T. Washington and Mark Twain. In his speech, Washington expressed his belief that American blacks should take advantage of every opportunity offered. Twain's humorous talk was partly an introduction of Rear Admiral Purnell F. Harrington, former Commandant of the Norfolk Navy Yard.
Compliments always embarrass a man.
You do not know what to say. It does not inspire you with words. There is nothing you can say in answer to a compliment. I always feel they have not said enough. Although the exposition was a financial failure, it served an American purpose and one for Norfolk and Hampton Roads.