National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-12
CAY SUNDAY AT NEW ORLEANS.
How Creole Day Was observed at the
American EyuositIon


American Exposition.
NEw ORLEANS, Feb. s.-If q persistent
endcavor to attract people is all that Is
necessary to make our Exposition successful,
its success Is certainly assured. During
the past week we have not only had the
usual attractions, but, on Saturday night
we had what may possibly be considered
the finest display Of fireworks ever pro.
duced. Thousands witnessed and enjoyed
the magnificent sight. Then followed the
masked ball given in music hall. This was
q sight worth seeing, and carried one back
to years gone by. IL Is impossible TO have
picked out better place for such an enter
tainment, nor could the board Of manage
ment have conceived more popular idea.
IL was grand success, aud sight never TO
be forgotten, even by those who merely
looked on. The chairs in music hall being
removed, were arranged round about four
deep, and, as the hall was very brilliantly
lighted by electricity, IL only served to en-
nance the beauty Of the scene. On the floor
were to be found every shade and descrlp-
ton OF mask and domino.
Yesterday was the second Crcoles' day,
the severe cold snap of Jan. preventing
thousands from attending. The day opened
chilly and cool, but by IL q. m. the sun was
hniulnB DIlBHb anu every person one met
on the street seemed to have but the one
object In view, which was to take either
the train or street cars leading to the Ex-
position, i have not seen the official re-
port but the attendance is variously COM
puted from 10000 TO $1,000. Several of the
various civil and military organizations of
which New Orleans is famed participated,
and words fail to give a definite idea Of all
that was done and said. In Justice TO all
Nnnnnfna1 nflu "a ali 1ao
the greatest praise for their perseverance
In carrying out the programme to n sue
cessful termination under very trying cir
cumstances
am told that the pyrotechnical display
was fitting close to a glorious day, "The
Fall OF the Bastile'' and "Last DAYS of
Pompeii" being given, the sight being grand
and magnificent, and enjoyed by all.
Among the new exhibits notice lately
specimens OF ore from the "Mountain
Maidn mine, Silver Creek, Col, which
carries about 40 per cent. Of nickel This
ore is quite n curiosity here, for It is not
every one who knows that nickel is n
natural product like silver.
In the earlier part of the day strolled
through the art gallery, and enjoyed quiet
study OF the fine pictures TO be found there,
but was soon to be routed out, for II
seemed that at least two-thirds Of all who
came In the gates found their way to this
building, and seemed to be disappointed
when they found that II was so crowded.
/ found the horticultural hall fairy
palace, am glad to say that the late severe
weather has not appeared 10 have done any
damage TO the numerous fine specimens OF
tropical jplants and flowers. All seemed
thriving and healthier. Special notice should
be given to the late importations, direct, of
Japanese persimmons, which seem to
thrive In our climate.
Although was present, can't say that
deemed the entire programme as arranged
and carried out In good taste. 1t was the
Sabbath, and while am no Sabbatarian, l
consider 1t due to our neighbors that we
should one and all obey the divine law, to
keep this day holy. II would have been
far better had the day been fixed for any
other than Sunday. There was too much
speechifying., too much racing; too much
fireworks, and everything else for the one
day we should keep holy; but leave this
question to Others for decision. LANE.