St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-23
Scandinavian Day at the Exposition
Very Large Crowd Takes in the
Great Show.
Additional Light on Tuesday Nights
Captures Firemsn Depart for
Home To-Day.
The scandinavian Democrats Hold
Rousing Meeting in South MIN
neapolis.
Boursoin's Funeral--La Blanc EXON
erated--New Wheat Now Being
Ground.
SCANDINAVIAN DAY.
The Exposition Building Filled--A
General G0Od Time--NOtes.

General Good Time--NOtes.
Yesterday was Scandinavian day at the
Exposition. and the attendance was remark
lbly large. not alone of Scandinavians,
but of people of other natiOnalitieS also.
As usual, the crowds commenced pouring
in as soon as the doors were open. and the
steady stream of people entering reminded
one very fOrcibly OF circus day. The Scandi-
navian population of the city was well repre-
sented, and numerous st. Paul citizens, ac-
companied in most cases by their families.
were present, and took in the wonders OF
The greatest show on earth" The visit
DTS wandered in small parties through
the building, calling each others attention
TO the many objects of interest. The art
department. was source OF never ending
delight to nearly all, and 1t Is safe TO say
that over one-half of the people present
spent three-fourthS of the day viewing the
paintings and statuary. The new casts
which had been received had been placed
in position. and compliments to II. Jay
Smith. the superintendent of the art gal
lery. were numerous. The machinery de-
partment was another attraction, and the
hundreds of machines OF different
kinds were inspected most critic
aIly. Noone seemed ia hurry to leave
any one exhibit, but many were seen who
were inclined 10 be displeased because
there was so much to see, as 1t could not
all be visited at the same time. Many
came prepared to stay all day, and those
who had not brought their dinners with
them wendell their way TO the Exposition
dining rooms, there TO find solace in steam
ing hot coffee and other things. The big
elevator was well patroniZed, and hundreds
of ladies and gentlemen went up to the top
of the building, where magnificent view
of the city was obtained. The following
was the organ recital for the day: Nor
ways Flag" Oluf Trygrasou; Wedding
March, 4" Verset; ''Offertoire in G Minor"
As the familiar strains fell upon the ears of
the visitors they paused and stood in re-
spectful silence. AS ''Norway's Flag"
/. burst forth more than one person, away
from home and in a strange land, felt sus-
piciouS moisture come into his eyes, as he
was reminded of his childhood home across
the sea-
Next week is the last week, and after
Saturday no visitors will be admitted to the
building. Monday morning H. Jay Smith
will commence repacking the casts and
pictures, preparatory to shipping them
back to their owners. Some of the pictures
dIS d1ICdQl SOlC, dnu ~ ID bS4iChNo blietb
some $50, 600 worth of works of art will
be taken from the list. A number of peO-
pie have been looking at some of the
pictures with view of purchasing, but
will not have the opportunity unless they
speak very soon,
The bronze bas relief, Evangeline, by
Howard Kretschmer. has been placed
upon balcony B., in the sculpture gallery,
with the carvings, The piece is very
unique. and art critics assert that no finer
bas relief has been produced by any artist
this year. The reflection upon the water
is simply grand. 1t would seem that some
of the wealthy citizens could not invest
So, 900 any better than by purchasing this
magnificent piece, which will increase in
value as the years roll on.
Prof. Bradford, who has been giving very
interesting recitals concerning the polar
regions, has been urged to repeat his
lectures in Minneapolis and st. Paul.
He viii probably do so if he can find the
time. After Oct. Is he will leave for the
East to deliver them there.
The Mexican band continues to grow in
favor with the music-loviDg people, and
nearly every person who has attended the
Exposition will be sorry to have the men
composing it leave for their Mexican homes.
During Saturday, st. Paul day, the st. Paul,
MinCea polls i Manitoba road will run special
trains direct to the Exposition, leaving st.
Paul at1:I5 and 7:20 p. ~, and returning at
5:15 and 1920 p. m.
At the meeting of the directors yesterday
morning. the resignation of G. L. Gale
from the directorate was accepted, and A.
NJ Clerihew selected to fill the vacancy.
Saturday will be st. Paul's day, and
large delegation is expected from our sister
city. With the weddings and all. no one
should fail to attend on that day.
The board of directors have decided most
emphatically that the Exposition shall close
ON the date published.
The Mexican band played Scandinavian
music yesterday, which was greeted with
hearty applause.
The cOrnet solo, which received so much
applause Tuesday evening, will be repeated
this evening.
The sculpture gallery has been rear
ranged, and all the casts are now in the
room.
The directors will hold meeting this
morning at II o'clock.