The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-08-07

II the dinner given al tne Oait houS0'
The party numbered but twenty
nine in all. Below we give the bill
If fare, to use plain terms, and il, at
ter reading it, any one OF our readers
IAN tell what they had for dinner, we
will willingly agree to eat a similar
one With him:
DINNER
70 The
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES,
BY THE
Reception Committee ofthe Southern EXPOSE |
ton, Tuesday, July 81, 1883.
Cousomme Imperial. Sherry. e. ,
Brock Trout, en- Papiotte, Cardinal Sauce.
5auterne.
Pommes Brabant.
Roast rilet OF Reef, Napolitains Sauce. Ciaret.
Stuffed Tomatoes. Eollandaise Potatoes,
Frog Legs, fried in crumbs, Sauce Tartar.
Claret. Gait House Punch.
wooicock, 4 la Perigori. Champagne.
Celery salad. ..e
French string Beans.
Pastry Oml lite soufiee. Fruit.
Cafe. Coznae spa.
On the following day at IL 80 A,
NJ, the presidential party were taken
in carriages to the exposition grounds
and after an address of welcome
from Mayor Jacob the President was
introduced by Gov. Blackburn and
spoke as follows: "
II count myself fortunate that I am
within the borders of this beautiful
city of the South on day which
must be henceforth famous in its his
tory; for great undertaking-an
undertaking of national interest and
importance enters here and now
upon its career. / congratulate the
managers and promoters of this ex-
position, that even at this very
threshold of its existence, it gives
abundant pledges Of success. The
zeal and enthusiasm which they have
displayed in their labors of prepare
ton, and the frequent tidings Of en-
enlargement and cheer by which
those labors have been lightened and
made glad, the splendid triumphs of
American genius, activity and skill
which are arranged within these
walls; the presence of the eager null
titudes who throng these hospitablc
streets--all are tokens that the enc =
prise here inaugurated will be
crowned with brilliant, far-reaching,
enduring results. 1t will multiply
the aims of industry, better its ope-
rations and elevate its standard Of at
tainment. BY suggesting new wants
it will invite new activities. 1t will
disclose natural resources as yet al
most unexplored, and point the way
to their prompt and profitable devel.
opment. In countless ways it will
promote the arts of peace, and helI
to bring about the works of peace
proclaiming harmony and good will
and brotherly kindness throughout
all the land, unto all the inhabitants
thereof. [Great Applause.]
l now declare that the Southern
Exposition is open, and may God
speed the fulfillment of all its loft,
and ennobling purposes. [Immens'
applause.l" 'i..
. As President Arthur pulled tn,
rope setting the machine in motion
, bells rang, machinery changed ant
prolonged shouts arose. There wer,
! frequent calls for "Lincolnw "Lin
E coln!" Mr.. Lincoln rose and bowed
: but made no address. Gen. Sheridan
r sat still and did not respond to tn
o calls upon him. The chorus of owe
: five hundred then sang in an inspir
+ ing manner "My Country IT'S Q
J. Thee" sa .s. 1.H
The whole city Of Louisville wa
decorated in honor Of the occasion
The Courier-Journal thus describe
l. the decorations:
3, "The city was robed in its fine
d holiday garments yesterday. Ever
k, street and every building fiom Il
If heart of the city out to the quiet sui
:. urbs was gaily decorated, and mu
r. titude of silken banners, streame
he and remnants waved in every bree
n or dropped from their slaves in grac
j. full folds. Looking in any directit
Is the eye was almost dazzled witha raj
" bow multiplicity of Kaleidoscope CT
he ors. Rows of small flags were hung o
st of every window large ones float
lg from the housetops, or hanging ov
h. the street from third stories, almt
~ swept the ground with their silk
of folds, while all the columns oil
nj other projections on the. cdifices we
e draped in the national tri-color
nd bunting. am
IT. The occasion was one never to
lie forgotten In Louisville. The expo
ily ton will continue for 100 days a
o Louisville will have such crowds
, opl estaDi,snva nrm VI EI,sy,s 49,
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