St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-27
EXPOSITION EXCERPTS
Attendance Steadily on the Increase and
the Exhibit Surely Approach
ing Perfection.
Announcements of Attractions to Come
and Descriptions Of Attractions
That Now Are.
Notes of Interest Picked Up Among
the Exhibits, the Crowds
and the Galleries.

the fierceness of which it is capable yester-
day, and caused thermometers to range
from 90 to 100 in the shade. the attendance
at the Exposition was large, and much en-
thusiasm manifested. The morning ses-
sion was pleasant one in all respects, the
overtures upon the big organ being espec-
tally pleasing. The seats were well occu-
pied all day long, and at times when the
Mexican band was playing, to secure a seat
was almost impossible. During the after
noon, the band gave an entertaining pro-
gram of ten selections, the blue Danube"
attracting the most attention.
THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING
the scene is gradually changing, and where
chaos reigned rupreme a. few days ago,
everything is now i'll perfect order. Each
succeeding trip through the building brings
into view new sights, and one is apt to
wander from floor to floor several times be-
fore he is fully aware that he has been over
the same ground number of times before.
Large numbers of visitors make a dash for
the elevator running to the tower on en-
tering the building, and walk away disap-
pointed when informed that that part is
not yet completed, and will not be until
some time next week. When the electric
lights are put in and the elevators finished,
the tower will be one of the main points
of interest, inasmuch as from the dizzy
height the whole city appears spread out at
ones feet. The handsome exhibit is now
nearly complete, and is one of the finest
ever seen at any exposition. The two
eagles, one made of small screws and
chains, and the other of steel pens, are
works of art, and are constantly surrounded
by admiring crowds. The exhibit of
wagons and farm machinery is constantly
being added to, and is of sufficient dimen-
sions to please the most exacting. The
handsome patrol wagon on the first floor is
constantly surrounded by an admiring
thrOng, some of the persons present looking
as though they expected to see horses dash
up and the wagon start off with rush.
THE ART GALLERY
remains the center of attraction and is now
considered to be one of the best drawing
cards the management has secured. Visit
Ors seem never to weary of gazing at the
paintings and expressions of admiration are
heard on every hand. The light is magnif-
cent and could not be improved in any
manner The rule requiring all canes, UNI
brellas and parasols to be left at the door,
where check is given, is strictly enforced
and thus far none of the casts have been
broken and none of the pictures have had
holes punched in them by our curious visit
ors. Among the visitors to the art gallery
yesterday were young couple evidently
FROM THE RURAL DISTRICTS.
His clothes were new, and. if appearan-
ceS were not deceitful, had come from a
shop shelf but short time previously. She
Wore neat white dress, and looked as
happy as only a young girl can. When
they entered the room where the casts are
she looked around her in a half-frightened
manner, and but for her escort would have
left the room. He was there, he said, to
see the whole show, and see it he would.
When he paused before the cast of Venus
OF Milo, the young lady was painfully en-
barrassed, and in an audible tone remarked:
Nov, John, amt you ashamed of your
self to stand there and gaze at that woman?
It's just too mean in you, and l won't ever
come here again"
The young man finally concluded that ne
did not have time to review the remaining
casts and left the room. When last seen
the two were near the big fountain, drink
ing lemonade and munching candy.
ON THE OUTSIDE
the work of sodding and clearing up goes
swiftly on, and before Monday morning not
bare spot or a bit of debris will be found.
NUN tlO lAiellO IIlC SLOullSlo
are sprinkled and carefully attended to- and
as consequence the grounds in front of the
building are as green and smooth as any
lawn in Minneapolis. In the dome can be
seen the many W0rkmen, putting up electric
light wires and painting. The tower will
be finished in a very short time now. The
restaurant is now running full blast and
many people remain in the building from
morning until night, taking their meals
there.
A Weeks Brilliant Program.
The special committee on amusements
has made up the following program for
next week:
Monday, Aug. S0-Children's day, specia
attractions for the little ones, both afternoon
and evening. Grand concerts by the Mexican
band, introducing popular airs. Organ reci-
tails by Prof Woodruff. The many colored
fountains with augmented attractions.
Tuesday, Aug. 31-Old CSettlers' day, spec
ial musical program of old-time airs by the
Mexican band, and the grand organ. The
myriad colored fountains in full action. Re-
union of old settlers from all parts of the
northwest
Wednesday, Sept l. Exhibitors day,
special displays by exhibitors of manufac-
turing processes. Souvenirs to visitors.
Grand symphony concert by Mexican band,
dLIOIuOOu anu CNOalHS. Orgdu TCClIdlS ana
fountain display in the evening. Inspection
of the exposition by citizens of Minneapolis
during the afternoon and evening.
Thursday, Sept 2.-Minnesota Veterans
day. Reception to veterans of Minnesota in
the evening at 8 o'clock. Afternoon and
evening concerts by Mexican band with pro-
gram of national airs and war music. Colored
fountain display in the evening, and organ
recital both afternoon and evening.
Friday, Sept. 3.-Editors' day. Reception
by the president and officers of the EXPOSE
ton at p. m. to all Northwestern newspaper
men. Special musical program rendered the
press by the Mexican band afternoon and
evening. Organ recitals and special fountain
display.
Saturday, Sept. 4.-Mexican day. Recitals
and concerts by Mexican National band after
noon and evening with program made up of
typical Mexican and Spanish music. Even
ing reception to state fair officers, exhibitors
and visitors. Fountain displays.
The Band Program.
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