Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-09-13
FAY's FIRST BUDGET.
Opening Exposition Letter-The
Wonderful Exhibit Of Ar
kansas, and the Art De-
partmont.
eresponoencs Of the Ledger.

ST. LOUIS, MO-, sept. AGAIN
the shadows move DER the dial
plate of time and once more we
stand upon the threshold of the
open doors of another Exposition.
The beautiful weather and the at
trs.ctiveness ofthe Exposition drew
large crowd the opening night.
In numbers it was a complete sur
prise to both management and visi-
tors, for a magnificent audience,
10000 people, filled every nave and
every seat in Music Hall. Every
coalntenance wore an expression of
cheerful expectancy. There is
nothing that lends beauty TO color
like light, which, by the aid of
electricity, produces here a grand
effect. Lovers of melody were
treated to delightful programme
by Signor Liberat and his band of
80 musicians. He will be re-
rntmbered as the renowned cor
meter of two seasons past; for the
beauty of his renditions there is
yet pleasant memory. Gilmore
will be with US in a week. The
machinery department is not quite
yet in working order, but every
branch of the mechanical art will
be represented. We must be par
doued if we pay our first tribute of
respect to a sister State. but we
stood spell-bound before the won
dcrful display given us by the
State of Arkansas. One was al
most transported to the charming
climate of Italy, to the vineyards
of Germany, or the orchards of
Normandy, for here under our own
summers sun was a display un-
equaled by any former importa-
ton. Luscious fruits of every des-
cription, minerals, cereals and
stuffed birds ard fowl were seen.
the real attraction of which was
proven by the crowds constantly
surrounding this interesting ex-
hibit. Prof. w. S. Thomas has
it in charge and tells Us they ex-
hibited SO varieties OF arples alone
in Boston last September. The
result was the bestowal or the
Wilder medal and the prize Of $3.50.
A favorite variety seen hore is
called "The Arkansas Beauty"
and well deserves ITS euphonic
title. Tony Faust is always
ready to receive visitors, and
there is probably not so lively
a place in this great city as his res
taurant in the basement. 1t SEEM
ed 20 Us he must have exhausted
his efforts to please last year, but
the promise now gives assurance
that the repetition has only whet-
ted the public's appetite and made
it wish for more. Mr.. Faust ia
now absent in Europe but Will re.
turn next week, but his corps o,
polite attendants under the bust.
ness management of his son, Mr.,
| A. Il. Faust, sustains a reputation
dear to the heart of every st.
Louisian. The firm holds an Ell.
viable reputation in the CONNER.
cial world, a distinction peculiarly
its own. The art galleries are far
more interesting than last year,
One serious loss il to be lamsnted,
When the beautiful statue called
Evening" left the French capital
it was in perfect condition. Dur
ing the long voyage IL came to gricl
and is badly broken. skilled ar
tisisns with almost fairy fingers
have repaired the damage. IL il
the figure Of beautiful woman
whose fair rounded arms suffered
most in the accident.
Isec in the LEDGER the announce
ment Of the marriage OF Mr. JAS. NJ
Sny der, of Chicago, to Miss Nor,
Braiistetter of your city, we'll AM
favorsbly known in your midst
They will let me add my word o
, congratulation, and crown the nup
) tual garland with one more wisl
= Of joy. May the hour be long de
A layed before any shadow darken'
their present happiness.
Ny next will take up the exhib
its, and we hope TO live over agair
those pleasant days Of last year.
Fay.