Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-09-19
THE GREAT EXPOSITION.
The Governors of Missouri, I'LL
1nols and Iowa Lend Their
Presence-Mention of
Fine Exhibits.
Correspondence OF the Ledger.

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Tx9 music and paintings and
s works of ingenuity and beau
gg ty. what can we ask for more
than these pleasant Exposition
days? The very atmosphere is full
of pleasurable excitement, and call
golden run the sands of time"
7. B. Boyd & Co., clothiers, de-
serve a larger space to accommo-
date the crowds which fairly throng
their exhibit. In the centre of a
handsomely appointed room re-
clines ON sofa the figure of a man,
the face partly concealed by a
handkerchief. 1t seems to be of
wax, but the breathing and rise and
fall of the chest prove otherwise.
In the far wall suspended in mid
air peeps childish face on out
stretched wings and you seem to
feel an angels presence near. There
is no body-only the face, bright,
with loving smiles the head turns
naturally the eyes move pleasant
ly over the crowd. Humanity has
failed, so tar, to solve the mystery
and it will undoubtedly prove one
of the most interesting. as well as
vexed enigmas of the Exposition.
Nugent Bros. exhibit has won for
them much favorable notice. They
certainly have had the genius to
conceive, the talent to execute and
the taste to finish the finest struct-
ure in the builuing. From humble
beginnings their present prosperity
has risen, and to-day they have the
proud consciousness of knowing
their prophetic hopes are realized.
On the main floor, at the junction
where two naves meet, it stands
house of Moorish design with its
gorgeous domes and turrets and
paintings of red and blue. There
are four recesses, in which richly
dressed figures appear. The walls
are draped by soft curtains and
shaded by filmy laces, rich Persian
and French embroideries priced
treasures from foreign looms, upon
which years of time and skill
have been expended. One of the
mysteries which none of the male
sex can fathom is the prices at
tached to some of the garments
here displayed. An elegant en-
broidered wrap at $3.50, and real
India shawls marked as high as
$4,000. Certainly rare genius
presided over the decorations. Or
namental designs are worked into
patterns and lettering by the skill
full use of such practical articles as
buttons, cord, hair-pins, needles,
spools, combs and brushes. The
firm may now write in blazing cap.
itals, "Success and Victory p'
My feminine tastes made me lin
ger long before the spot in the up.
per gallery, occupied by the Wo-
mans Humane Society. A large
transparent colored. painting forms
the background. A brutal driver
is represented as mercilessly beat
ing bay horse attached to a vehi'
Gle; above the upturned club an an
gel of mercy appears in the clouds
the olive branch OF peace in hel
hand. 1t needs not the Society's
motto, "We speak for those who
cannot speak for themselves" Or
a table adjoining are the various
weapons taken from cruel drivers
who have been arrested, their his
tory attached to each. The picture
is vivid word-palnting, the whole
effect good moral lesson, and tht
result beauteous in promise.
Our bright hopes fade in the dis
tance as we look in vain for tn,
cozy pavilion where the Princess
Tea was so generously given away
last year. How we realize tina
"blessings brighten as they tax,
their flight" and appreciate NOR
than ever before Mr.. Ira Boutell'
thoughtfulness of last season. Only
one thought comforts us-our we'll
known grocer still dlspenses thi
excellent brand at his sales-room
under the Lindell, out many ar
the regrets expressed that there i
aot a cozy seat in the building
where harmless gossip can be in
dulged in over a cup of tea or cot
fee. Mr.. Boutell was not RESPONSE
BILE for the gossip, but he was 70
the excellent quality of the bever
ages supplied.
Improvements of immense mag
nitude are under way in the elec
trical department, and will b
completed at an early day. Th
photograph and writing machin
are now a source of never-end1nI
interest to visitors. 1t is stated Of
Igood authority that Edison, VIII
has girdled the world with hi
name and fame, will be presen
before the Exposition closes, wor'
from Paris having been received Il
that effect. VIII writing ever be
come a lost art? Win the tim
ever come in this wonderful age Q
progress when, like the hiero
glyphics of the ancient writin
will be regarded as relic of bar
barism
Last night the Exposition wa
honored by the presence of Gov
Francis, and the Governors of Ill
1nois and Iowa and their staff
| Enthusiasm reached its heigh
when the new American flag bear
ing forty-two stars was draped OF
each side of the grand stage. Gil
| more had best look tn his laurels
for Liberati is fairly dividing tn
honors with him. FAY.
Thomas r. Gelwicks, of st
Louis, Grand Keeper ofthe Records
and Seal ott the Knights Of Pythia