The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-09-13

81. Louis never does my thing by
halves, as the grandeur Of the display
thrown open to the public last night am
ply attcsts. The motto Of the managers
of the Exposition ever since its inception
has been perfection, ana they have fallen
very little short Of the mark. 50 that
while other enterprises of similar char
ncter rise and fall. theirs. like rcnni-
sons "Brook." goes on aud on unceas-
ingly, with added luster every sue
ceeding season. The exhibitors
this year have shown laudable
spirit 81 rivalry in making their displays
attractive, and have succeeded In pro-
ducing panorama OF bewildering beauty,
dazzling array OF electric lights with
which the building Is provided.
OF course on the first night there was
general dispositipS 10 take cursory
glance at every thing. 50 that the
immense crowd was kept constants
ly on the move. and each
had his or her own verdict 20 render in
comparing the general result with the
opening nights OF former years. the con-
census OF which il that the present sea.
sons Exposition shows TO far greater nd.
vantage than that Of any preceding sea-
son, and that vast improvements. gained
by past experiences. is noticeable in the
arrangement OF exhibits and in all that
goes to make the ente rprise a snccess.
II there was any point in the building
that seemed 70 monopolize more than q
general share OF the visitors attention 1t
was the art gallery. which was II times
crowded almost uncomfortable. Tho
fame Of the Verestchagin collection hal
gone forth. and there was an eager desire
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the productions IL this master hand.
Mary OF the paintings. Us has been
heretofore limited. convey silent
but potent lesson on the horrors
az war. and they are viewed with batcd
breath as their almost startling realism
is taken in. They are. however. study.
a cnrsory glance only nffording an ink.
ling Of what is there when viewed delib-
crately and critically. The Fosdic collec.
ton Of burnt wood cngrnvings II another
feature OF the art gallery that challenges
attention.
The machinery hall was scene OF
brilliancy never cquaied al former Expo
sifions. and was an agreeable surprise 10
visitors. who had hardly expected so
much light on the subject Of cogs. wheels,
belts and dynamos. This was an owing
10 tho magnificent electric display Tho
writing telegraph was in excellent running
order, ana was constantly surrounded by
crowd four deep. The photograph,
electric call and other electrical appara-
tus and machines proved interesting adj
ditions. which are destined 10 become de-
servedly popular before the Exposition
closes.
Tie musical feature Of the Exposition
for a few days IL Si-. Liberalis band.
supplemented by a corps of vocal soloists.
and when IN, doors Of Music Hall werc
opened last night and The crowd filed in
IL resemblcd an opening night Of grand
opera. The opcning programme was
grandiy rendered and was received with
becoming enthusiasm. Gilmore. how
ever, will he here next week, and then St.
Lousans and their friends from abroad
will be happy.
There j. one feature that seems to be
inseparable from the st. Louis EXPOSE
tion, and that Is Mr.. Baker and his pop
corn. Ills ten stands scattered through-
out the building with their bevies Of al.
tractivc young lady attendants form an
interesting display in themselves, and
the process Of preparing the luscious
cereal ID watched by visitors with little
less interest than are many OF the
more rretentious exhibits. lie u as much
feature Of the Exposition as Gilmore,
and in tlia democratic gatherings In Music
Hall the gentle crunch on the brittle
fakes form constant accompaniment 10
music Of the baud.
ST. Louis hopes 70 show by the con.
timed Success ~ her Exposition that she
has an undoubted first claim on the great
International Exposition Of 1872.