The early morning is most interesting. The crowds from the night trains come directly to the grounds, usually laden with hand-baggage and boxes, and in large parties. Tags on bags and boxes prove that every State each day sends its full quota of visitors. That economy must control the expenditures of the majority is fearlessly, openly declared to any observer. All are alert, all students, all learners.
Every minute is an opportunity to see, to learn, to enjoy.
There is no consciousness of bundles or wraps or baggage. The moment has come for which sacrifices have been made, which has been anticipated for months. The Pan-American Exposition lies before them in all its beauty. Consultations are the order, once inside the gates. Whatever may be said of previous Expositions, this is the Exposition of the people.