Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-10-21
A GRAND TRIUMPH.
The Great Exposition Nearing the
End-Unyeiling Of the Columbus
Statue at Forest Paek-A Fine
Soap Display, etc.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
ST. Louis, Mo-, Oct. lit is said
there is appointed unto every life q
certain measure of happiness. q
wonder if the reverse of this senti-
ment is true and we quaff sorrows
proportionately.) Be that as it may
the first proposition is now being
verified by the pleasant experiences
of those who still crowd our great
Exposition. These days of autumn
sunshine, aud nights of moonlight
beauty, are favorable conditions for
enjoyment. The management have
the satisfaction of knowing that their
record to the world is without spot
or blemish. The measure of success
attained leaves no sting of vain re-
gret, and as the wheels of progress
do not stop in this busy age we ex-
pect in future to march on to greater
triumphs. Added to the weeks at
fractions is another of national inter-
est. Tuesday witnessed the unveil-
ing of the statue of Christopher
Columbus at Forest Park-1a gift to
the city from the princely benefactor,
Henry Shaw. Even Spain has been
remiss in gratitude to the great dis
coverer, as no monument has ever
been erected there to his memory, a
lasting discredit to the crown of
Castillo. There is every authority for
the correctness of likeness promised
in the present statue, it having been
copied from the portrait which hangs
in the Florentine museum, said to be
the only authentic likeness. Gilmore's
programme grows in excellence. The
pleasure enjoyed by one and all will
always remain perpetual testimony
to his artistic skill. Several individ-
ual members of his band are great
favorites here, their inimitable solos
being always warmly applauded. We
realize each day, as the hour draws
near for their departure, how much
Manhatten Beach has to he thankful
for. His repertoire is endless,
operas, descriptive music, waltz and
quadrille follow in rapid succession !;
even the sweet notes of Nearer, my
God, to Thee" send hush of rever-
ence over the vast Concert Hall,
while the melody of that grand hymn,
"Old Hundred" fills every heart with
the offering of thanksgiving.
Let me render tribute of justice
to the fine display of the Empire Soap
Company. If polite attention and
generous advertising bring their own
reward, they are entitled to double
share of success, as almost every
visitor now is educated on the merits
of Tin Tag and Silver soap. The
confidence which the public reposes
in them is of priceless value to the
firm. Their beautiful exhibit at the
entrance to the building is marvel
of architectural skill. An immense
pagoda composed entirely of fancy
colored soap, 1874 pounds being used
in its construction, while an original
centerpiece, representing the Roman
Bath, is Distinguishing feature. II
you are good guesser and can guess
the number of Tin Tags contained in
the jar exposed to public view you
will have greater reasons than ever
for remembering this interesting ex-
Ehihit.
A bit of personal gossip was going
the rounds last week, among the
friends of Hardin College, that dele.
cation of College girls would honor
us with their presence. The high
prestige this institution enjoys as
well as the personal pleasure an
ticipated would make this visit oi
more than ordinary interest.
While seated in the elegant parlol
of the Corticelli Silk Company, last
evening, I noticed mysterious mes
senger passing among the exhibitors
With a woman's curiosity 1 begged
to know his mission. The. picture.
he bore in his hands of skull ant
cross-bones intensified my desire. .
found it to be an order from the Del
to the exhibitors to arrange for th'
grotesque masquerade which close
the carnival season. Think Of Gil
more with his aesthetic taste in folly
costume! They offer an endles
fund of amusement, many good loca
hits, and sacred promise from tn
manager to reveal the identity of th
: Bachelor, which has from the frs
remained a mystery to the most in
+ telligent. FAY.
0Ieomargarfne.
From the New York Sun.