Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-02
THE PARIS INTERNATIONAL
EXPOSITION,
TIE OPENING CEREMONIES VERY
SUCCESSFUL.

PARIS, May |. The ceremony of opening the
International Exhibition of 1873, look place to-
day, with great success. At 8 O. clock in the A. NJ
it WAS rainy, but at l 30 the clouds had broken
and the sun was SHINING brightly, the weather be-
ing rather warm.
The ceremony of opening the exhibition began
at 80 in the afternoon, at which time it was
showery, but at o'clock the sun was shining
brilliantly. the crowd was immense and enthu-
siastc, in spite of the alter nations OF rain, and
throughout the entire proceedings cries every
where were heard Of give la Republic" aud
give la France.
Among those present were the Prince of Wales,
Don Francois Dsssze, father of the king of Spain
Due D'Aosta, brother of the king of Italy and
ex-king Of Span. Prince Frederick, Crown Prince
OF Denmark, Prince of Orange, heir apparent to
the throne OF the Netherlands, Prince Henry OF
Holland.
Marshal Mcmahon arrived in the state carriage
and escorted by his military household. troops
being drawn up all along the route from Eleysee.
A procession then formed, which marched
from the grand arcade to the platform overlooking
the fountain, and commanding a view of nearly
all the buildings.
Here NJ. Debort, minister of commerce. wei
coined the marshal in short speech, and the mar
shal then declared the exhibition open. l0l rounds
from the guns at the Invades on Mount Valcrisn
and on the island in the Seine followed tho an
nouncement. At the same time, two military
bands struck up, all the fountains played and the
soldiers stationed by the fagstaiis hosted the
flags Of all nations on the roof of the two palaces
and annexes
The marshal then resscended to the Trocadero
palace. the procession reforming behind him, and
after completing the round of the buildings cross
ed over the river to Champ de Mars. The troops
were drawn up on or near the bridge.
The terrace of Champ de Mars palace was occu-
pied by senators, deputies, the council of state,
agstrates academicians, the military staff and
French missioners.
Entering by the central door, The procession
went through the grand vesticule 1t then passed
through all the sections, the commissioners of
each country greeting 1t at the door. and next in-
spected the military school, where all the exhibit
ton workmen were stationed and lastly trayersed
the machinery anuexes
Escorts of honor were sent at | o'clock to tine
hotels of the presidents of the senate and chamber
OF deputies, Prince of Wales, Crown Prince of
Denmark, Prince Amadeus. Prince Henry of Hol-
land, Prince of Orange and Don Francis D'Assise,
to conduct them to the exhibition buildings. On
arriving at the Trocadoro, President MscM shon
presented to their royal hIghnesses, all the minis
and several other di tinguished personages. The
spectacle OF the ceremony was magnificent. Per
I, ct order pervaded the scene.
After the official declaration of the opening,
from the heights the thousands of assembled
guest, could see the crowds on the surrounding
streets il every assignable place.
Workmen have made eXtraOI dlnaly efforts dur
ing the last three days in preparation of the yari-
Gus sections. The American section has been es-
pecially pushed and presents "A very credhabe ap
pearance. Though unfinished, it compares favor
ably with the others. 1t will be the best show
ever made abr lad by America.