The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-09-02
LOUISVILLE, Aug. IS, 1886


This has been great day for the citi
zens of Louisville, the people of tht
South and the thousands Of visitors from
all parts of this broad land who are here
1t has been the opening day Of the grea
Exposition. For the fourth time tn,
friends Of the arts and sciences, of indus
try and enterprise, and of the develop
ment of the natural resources of thu
South and West, have gathered in thi.
beautiful city to witness the ceremonies
attendant on the opening of the Southern
Exposition. Whatever nilsgiving they
may have had about its readiness for in,
spectlon, Or whatever doubt may have
been entertained in regard to the reali
cation Of the of the promises made by
rhe Management, all have been dispelled
Probably no other exhibition on opening
day in this country, ever came so near
having place for everything and every
thing In Its place. With the exception
of some inconsequentlal details, pertcin-
ing mainly to changes in the location Of
exhibits, everything is in order, and the
hundreds aud thousapds who looked
upon the wonders IN and about tile great
building to-day were delighted. The
universal and UNANIMOUS verdict Is ga
capital success y
AT an early hour OF THE day the streets
were full of sightseers; flags, tanners
and streamers were to be seen in every
direction, and the whole city put on its
holidy attire. Mechanics, ltadesfhan,
merchants, professional men, ladies,
young people, old people and children
lined the sidewalks, and labor was priQ-
tically suspended. The booming OF can
non, the ringing of bells and the blowing
of whistles, as well as tile music Of bands
in many parts of the city was the signal
for the commencement OF the deuiofistra-
ton.
The appearance Of men in gay uniforms
accoutrements on foot and horseback,
the paradlng of the military, the french
and the police, all under their proper
and the forming of the
while taking TIME, attracted
much attehtiou. The procession was a
ong and imposing one, and received
plaudits from all who sa$ il; Ii was
made up of numerous organizations, at
lom9 and from abroad, comprising civic
md military societies, as well as officials
If the city and State adjoining states, n
will not dwell on this point except to pay
,ay a deserved compliment to all who tool;
part. 1t was d grand feature. On Its
arrival at the building, it dlsbapded, amp
he exercises proper were conducted in
he Music Hall with becoming br evity
md decorum. After the opening, address
~ the orator, Hon. w, G. z. Brecken-
,ricge, Prof. Walter Danrosch's orchetra
seconded the stage and gave one of the
,randest concerts ever heard In this city.
The audience was enthusiastic in its
applause, and the afternoon was spent in
Inspecting generrlly all features OF the
In Intervening Prof. Damrosch gave
mother of his inmitable coiicefts. Let |
our readers imangine well-trained
orchestra of sixly-two persons under the
Erection Of one Of the most distinguished |
musicians of the day, in magnificent
all lighted by brilliant electric lamps
nd superbly decorated, making grand
lusic, and they can form some idea of
ne brilliant and interesting character of
ne scene.
1t is difficult to. tell just what of all the
romInent features of the Exposition will
rove the most interesting, but Judging
ON the enthuslam.of to-day and tonight
is fair to conclude that the musical
,commodations provided for the visitors
Ill prove to thousands the most anter-
ting ifnot the most profitable. Since
year ago the Music Hall has been con-
,rtcd into q magnificent concert room,
18th handsome stage and elevated
ats, and. here Damrosch will give forty
ght concert with his grand orchestra OF
e Metripoltan Opera House, New York
Ity This music met with so much
ccess last year. and the variety offered
rs 80 generally approved that the
lnagers have spared no expense this
lson,an il is gratifying TO find that
cir effort in this direction are likely
give such general satisfaction. A Sc
5 of Damrosch's concerts atany place
'lld be considered an important must
event, Which would not only attract
ge and cultivated audiences at highest