Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-07-04
The Appearance of the Groumds

Wnlle so many were waiting Oh the avenue
some hundreds had gathered on the Uni
versity campus at an early hour, and before
| the head of the procession arrived at the
green arch, under which it entered upon the
| field, thousands were assembled. The spa
cious campus-overlookiDg the river and
falls, and goodly part of the city-coyered
| with fiHe sward and shaded by noble trees
| was supplied for the OCCASION with q covered
stand for the historical society and its guests
| and seats for the audience, and also with
| numerous tables for free refreshment
of visitors, and with many
tents for their shelter and entertainment.
Around the north end west sides of the
campus were arranged the various tents and
headquarters of the different bodies taking
part in the celebration. A short distance
from the main entrance to the grounds, on
the right, was located seven tables, each 21O
feet in length. These tables were loaded
with substantial food, enough to feed thou
sands, and thousands were fed at this hos
pitable board. All were invited, and among
the many thousands there not one went
away hungry, except at his or her accord.
This branch was under the supervision of
Mr.. George Brackett. ESQ.,, and he managed
that will be long remembered by thousands
whom he fed. In fact it may be said that
all went away prepared to say: 81 was hun
was thirsty and he gave me drink,
I was stranger, and ye took me i'm Pass
ing on down to the right was tent reserved
for the members of the council of the cities.
Under this canvas were two tables, sufficient
30 0Ia4o - L.
present. and supplied with good things
enough to satisfy9even an alderman's stom-
ach.
Next to this was a canopy supplied with
chairs, where the weary might find rest.
Then came the grand tent, under which
Governor Pillsbury had provided a repast
for the distinguished visitors and the mem
bers of the Historical society. Under this
large canopy was fifteen tables arranged in
circular form. The tent was tastefully dec
Grated with the rational coiors and ever
green's, and the tables were adorned with
profusion of flowers, presenting picture of
great beauty. Under this canvas the Governor
received and feasted his friends after the
formal exercises were over. Never before
did such collection of distinguished men
and fair women meet within sight and sound
OF oG. AnCuOHy LaiiS. Connected Will GQlS
was another tent, where, during the entire
day, such refreshments as lemonade, sand
witches. etc., we're dispensed to the hungry
and thirsty.
number of other tents were scattered
around for the accommodation, conven-
ienoe and comfort of ladies. the various visit
ing organizations, etc., etc. Probably the
most important of these tents were two-one
large and handsomely fitted up where ladies
could obtain lemonade, ices, etc., and the
other called the "house that Jack buiit,' for
gentlemen. where they could obtain a
bountiful supply of ice water. In this tent
they had on exhibition specimens Of water
said to have been bottled by Father Henne-
pin at the time he discovered the fails. 1t
had improved wonderfully with age. A
large number tasted it {pdrely out of curios-
ity} and they informed the GLOBE reporter
that it was not bad to take.
The GLOBE columns might be filed with
accounts of all there was to be seen and
done on the grounds. The Imagination OF
the reader must supply the deficiency. 1t is
sufficient to say that the citizens of Mimi
eapolis, both in their private and corporate
capacity, dispensed boundless hospitality on
the occasion, and all, the many thousands
present, went away satisfied that it was good
for them to be there,