The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-13
THE EXPOsITf0N.
Extensive Preparations for the Samc-Ar
Enumeration Of some Of the Attractions.

We desire to cali the attention Of cnr readers
! to tue Great Exposition be held at St. Joseph
Mo-, on the 9Th, Stb, 9th, 19ih, 1lth and I2th OF
| September, of Arts, Manufactures. Products, Tx.
| hibitons of Stock and trials of Speed.
| 1t will he the greatest week of amusement and
| instruction ever known in the annals of Missouri
| Valley.
The Buildings are very large and extensive.
The Main Exposition Building of crnciform shape,
| containing "a 900 square feet of space " iii bc
devoted to Mannfactured Goods, Fine ART. Fruits
| and Flowers. 1t will he ,palace IF branty and
a marvel of taste. In the centre il a large fOun-
tain flowing from figure, representing Ceres, the
Goddess of Agriculture. Looking north Of this,
IN Fine Art Hall, there will be srotto, rcprcseu-
ing wInter with icicIes hanging pendant from
the roof, and rocks covered wrh frost and snow
Looking south of this in Floral Hall, there will
be grOttO, representing summer, with flowers
| and ever-greens. The several departments will
contain magnificent display of the riches of the
loom; the fruits of the earth; the products of the
laboratory; the articles of skilled labor-making
an Exhibition varied and beautiful. Power
Hall, of one story in height, containing 1900
square feet of space, will be devoted to maohi-
merry. This will contain printing presses, turning
out specimens of that "art of arts" lathes turn
ing ont small articles of utility for people to car
ry away as mementoes of the Fair; scroll saving:
watch making; stamping of medals, etc., and be
machine shop of novelties to attract and please
Ihe Stock Department with its ample sheds for
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contain display Of great interest to the farmer
or the husbandman. The grounds include 100
acres, and will be fitted up with every amuse-
ment TO please the public. Applications have
been received for Balloon Aseensions; Shows of
Birds and Animals; Merry 90 rounds; Indian
CurIosities; and in these features of a Fair, the
Grounds will be full of Inducements to take
away all the spare quarters of the people, and
give them back pleasure and instruction. There
VIII be attractions at o'clock every afternoon
in the Speed Ring; the best horsemen in the
country having applied for entrance. The ac-
commodations consist Oftwo Grand Stands which
will seat $1,000 people.
Besides these many attractions there will be
two grand Baby Shows; one ON Tuesday of an
Improved Florence Sewing Machine valued at
s6o, to the mother of the best looking baby. one
year old and under, and one on Saturday of a
handsome Baby Carriage valued at SIS, to the
best looking baby under IL months old On
wednesday there will bel Fireman's Grand TouT-
nament for the championship of the Missouri Val
ley; Prizes, two handsome trumpets On Thurs
day there will be a Grand Musical Contest for
oliver Tongue Organ.
on FRIDAY there will be a grand Tournament
Tor boys and ladies' riding with handsome
awards TO the best riders. These many attrac-
ti"ns VIII le an inducement for everybody aud
nis cousin to come to st. Joseph on the days
named, and enjoy the multitude of good things 10
De seen and had for the least money.