Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-09-27
THE MEMPHIS EXPOSITION.
The Magnificent Building Approaches
Comprehensive Enterprise a
Public Spirit Of she
Managers.
The Most Artistic and Elegant Structure
I'm the Countryside Gshnd Open
ing on the Fifteenth Of
October.

The property wne along Court and Jefier-
son streets would have made. one II they
thousand dollars which the Exposition build
ing cost. 1t has increased their property that
much in value already. It is emphaticuliy a
great Institution. The most graceful and the
most convenient structure Of the sort that has
been erected or designed in the United States.
1t Is a thing of beauty and ought, on that ac-
count, be a Joy for moro than one month to
the people Of Memphis. The time now ap-
proaches rapidly when there viii be ~ rush Of
commerce, and q crowd OF strangeSs in the
city. That rush will continue for several
months. The Exposition ought TO be kept
open till after Christmas. There Is no fear but
IL VIII be filled with articles and with people
allthe time. The accommodations provided
by the fine design and arrangement Of the
building will be an attraction In itself. Cow
ering an immense space between Court and
Jefferson streets, and easy OF access from all
parts OF the city, IL cannOt fail to become q
place Of common resort to the people. If the
managers rise to the hight that Is expected OF
them, and that's hoped they Will make this
Exposition not only q pleasant success but
also a new feature IN our prCgrcss. The
public spirit that has been displayed
in its construction is creditable to Mem
phis, and particularly creditable to some
notable citizens who have always been
found laboring in the first rank of those
who work for the city glory. Some time ago
the gentlemen who nObly undertook the man
agemen OF this great enterprise, found IL
necessary to hold Il financial meeting, in
which the mOmentOuS question OF ways and
means was considered. The moneys that had
been collected and paid up on shares was ex-
hausted and yet they fell short. Some stock
holders refused TO pay for the shares sub
scribed; Others, who had paid a little, refused
to IA the next, and thus the managers were
left in an embarrassed condition, and the
work would have fallen through but for the
bold spirit and energy displayed by those gen.
tlemen. The Endorsed notes themselves for
the purpose of raising money. L. :. Davis, Of
the First National Bank, while refusing to In
dOrse, got interested himself so readily
and earnestly in the matter, that through
his excrtiOnS the money required was pro-
all doubts OF the success Of the Memphis TX
position are laid aside, and all hands are at
work TO make II a brilliant thing. II viii
open within three weeks with great ectdt. 1t
garnishing and decoration OF the structure in
hand viii refrain from perpetrating
the inartistic crime of daubing the
outside OF the splendid building with
that mud-cOlor, which is 50 unattrac-
tive on the Nashville structure II the out
side is to have a coat of color let il be a
lively one, a joy TO the eye, and not a
pain. Black is preferable TO bilious
'yaIler," or dirty ash color. Already
the business people Of the city are
seeking places for exhibiting their goods. The
manufacturing people, the workers in woOd
and stone, in minerals OF all sorts, in dry goods
and in leather, are apply1ngin great numbers
for convenient locations. People in all walks
of life are nXiou to show something indica-
tive of their skill and enterprise. From up
the river and down, and from all the adjoining
applications are pouring IN upOn the
Secretary for space 1t wiltake some days
after the grand opening TO get all things into
their best order, and hence the time will be
shorter for exhibition than it appears. Every
that expects to enjoy the full benefit of
the Exposition had better, therefore, be ready
nearly complete as possible on the day OF
opening