The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1888-04-19

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The new ana immense structures re-
Gently completed in closs proximity to
the Cincinnati; Music Eall, and auxiliary
thereto, in which, beginning on tie 4ta
Of next July, and continuing for cne
hundred days and nights, viii be held a
monster celebration il honor OF the one
Eundredth anniversary OF the settlement
cs the Ohio Valley aIi Central States,
hnye been formally accepted from the
eSotractors by TIE Exposition Commis-
Ecners and tremendously dedicated to
the ''big show The occasion was one OF
the most interesting in tie history of the
city. Everything passed OF smoothly.
The day We GUspic;cus, and it seemed
that all of Cincinnati and her numerous
populous suburbs turned out 20 celebrate
the day and TO manifest by their presence
their appreciation of the ar5uonS ta5ors
OF the Commissioners wao have the af-
fair in charge
The initial ceremonies occurred in the
Washington Park b2ildinS, n huge but
beautiful structure that covers the better
part of ten acres Immediately east Of the
famous Springer Music Hall. The build
ing is in the shape OF q Greek cross, the
Climbs extending TO the entrance gates
on three principal thoroughfares. Taste
full towers ornament the angles, and q
graceful ana massive dome nearly two
- I, &c,
When the long procession, consisting Of
battalion Of police, the local commits
sioners, the advisory board and honorary
commissioners from the States OF Chic,
Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Illinois,
Michigan, Iowa, Kansas, Pennsylvania,
West Virginia and Missouri, the members
of the Chamber Of Commerce, Board Of
Trade and Mechanics Institute, preceded
by a brass band, had with difficulty
made their way through the dense throag
of citizens and entered the magnificent
temple, the three thousand school child
rem that had been training for this occa-
sion lifted up their voices in grand an
them. The effect was tr.ily exh.lirating,
the volume of sound being swollen by
the sweet strains of the wind and string
instruments and the voices of the vast as
semblage that joined in the chorus. A
prayer followed the singing, after which
brief addresses were made By the mayor
of the city and the gentlemen selected to
transfer and accept the result of the
builders work
The canal building, the long structure
erected IN tho rear OF the Music Hall,
and which incloses the canal for o dis
tance of three squares, was dedicated in
a like manner, the thousands OF people
providing into the space until it was diff
fcult to turn around. At the conclusion
of the exercises here an adjournment
was made to the Music Hall, where con-
gratuiatory remarks were made by
number OF speakers of distinction, among
the number being Gen. E. F. Noyes,
former United States minister to France,
and Gen. Samuel T. Hunt, ex-LieutanGnt
Governor of Ohio, who is known all over
the country as the ''silycr tongue6
orator
Great surprise was expressed by every
one at the i-nnlensity cnd completeness
of these buildings, as nine-tenths OF those
present viewed them for the first time.
The caaal building, which is to be
known as Machinery Hail, is 300 feet IN
length and 15o feet wide. The canal
runs unobstructed through its center,
aad on whicl. gondolas from Venice will
be launched, the machinery display be-
ing Oh either side.
The Washin Ston Park Duildiag will be
known IS the Main Exhibition Hail, and
here, Immediately beneath the dome, viii
be one of the most attractive sights OF
tae eat:ro exhibits. This will be the
'Fsniry fountain,' Z duplicate Of the work
OF art and Gat;sre combined, originally
constructed for the Jubilee exhibition as
Liverpool, England, last year, and which
charmed every one who behold it. A
basin has been constructed about
sixty feet in diameter, filed with living
water The bottom of the basin vii, be
CT thick glass, beneath which strong
electric lights Will be placed. BY an in
Genioas con:rivaIce coicred relectorS
may be inserted at VIII, thCs giving tie
entire Volume of water any hue desired
Beside these two buildings, Others OF
lesser Dimensions have been put up, one
VI them contiguous to the park building,
In which the dynamos fer lighting the
entire series of buildings VIII be placed.
One side OF this building is constructed
of glass, through which visitors may
view the scene with no Inconvenience 10
themselves OF the workmen.
Another building close by will contain
the Offices CT the commissioners and the
rooms of the Press Ciub, where all
journalists from any place in the world
Will be made welcome. The working
room OF the ''press gang" VIII be located
IL one OF the towers on the principal
street.
A portion OF this building will also be
devoted to the purposes OF a restaurant,
where The huEgry visitor may be RECALLED |
while doing the show. And he VIII
need to be regaled, as the territory en-
braced under one connecting roof foots
up to about forty-thrce acres. The art,
horticultural aai other departments Will
be located in the wings OF the permanent
building The main hall OF Music Hall
viii be devoted exclusively TO spectacular,
theatrical. operate and ether kindred
performances. The stage OF this hall Is
the largest in tI,e world. It is capable
of holding 500 persons At one time. M
exposition held in this country ever en-
gagged better facilities for IN affair of this
nature, and the indications all point &c
the fact that the jubilee viii be q brilliant
SUCCESS, both financially aid artisticaNy.
THE KINDERGARTEN.