Telegram-herald., 1889-09-22
THE EXPOSITION y
A Telegram Herald" Reporter
Visits the Detroit Exposition
II IS 4 MOST MAGNIFICENT SUCCESS
a Detailed Report 81 ths % Telegram.
HerAla's" kKplersrons-sona of ths
foSrmost irns IA the state Have
Splendid Displays-fhs DetAlls-

Michigan's first clty e n gala attre,
the occasion beng the celebration of
her FIRST International Fair. Detrot .s
At present densely packed wlth an eager
throng Of people that have VISITED this
beautiful city for the express purpose
OF seeing the sights and prontng by
inspecting the numerous displays al the
exhibition. l have been ID the civ
since Monday, and notice thai the
thoroughfares contain esch dsy much
larger crowds of people than what was
seen the previous day. ! have watched
the ridiculous actions of the country
lad and lass, ridiculous because being
away from their native heath they are
not familiar with the strang, sights that
are before them. The banker or brok-
er, the merchant or clerk, all from
some other city mlngle with each other
and converse about Detroit. Aer ad-
yantages and excellent treatment OF
guests, III such manner a. - cause
one 10 believe they are oh acqnain-
tances. Every State has representatives
in the cltv. and Michigan, God bless
her, seems 10 have poured her entire
population right INTO the city. J nave
never seen such crowds, and every ln-
coming tram swelis the number Of peo-
pie. The hotels turn people away and
thousands OF private houses are lodg-
ing the weary traveller.
some months ago when the Inter
national Fair was first broached, many
were of the belief il would prove a
monster white elephant on the hands
of the originatOrs. The ideas oi build
ngs and displays were of such stupend-
GUS scales that il seemed almost m-
possible for Detroit 10 Success
fuly pilot such an undertaking
through. Money, enterpr.sr and
energy have worked wonders. and i,
result /, Ike thousands Of others, am
viewing with pleasure the piO lucts Of
the farmer and the mechanic 0n such "a
magnificent scale that the event VIII
never be forgotten. The fair : a great
success IN every way, and the .nstlga-
tors of the scheme little realized the
vast amount of benefit they nave given
all that attended, as none VIII deny
that il has been a great object lesson
from which much learning Is received.
Detroit at night Is a beautiful SIGHT.
The gay and attractive decorations %
bunting, etc, aided by myrisds OF in
candesccnt lights, forming a scene that
81 enhancing, andl one long 10 be re-
membcred. Music 5 heard on all SIDES,
and a person walking up Jefferson or
Woodward -aves. cannot help bat stoD
every five moments and gaze with Won
Ter at the lively and beautiful pano-
rama.
Since my last visit here ! have OBJ
served that the old familiar hOstelrv
known as the Arlington. Is no more.
II was located opposite Hull Bros, on
MOnrOc-aVe. ! also observed that with
the aid of painters II had undergone a.
entire change on its exterior, and that
itnOw stands out boldly, and coated as
u i III white, seems to act a. a sentinel
Or beacon, showing the traveller that
within It's portals is u toe found rest.
peace and good eating. II is now
known as Cess European Hotel ]
cannot refrain from speaking OF the
temple Of eating, and the excellent ac-
cOmmodaIOus offered. On June :
CESS Dining Parlois were thrown open
30 the public, and ever since the open
ng day II has been the rCndezyou- of
all lovers OF delicious and tOOfhs0mc
vands. The parlor, occupy thc ground
floor. and cover "a space of two stores.
The walls and ceilings are trimmed and
q c grated In the latest and most dDl-
cate styles Of ircscO, and are in-
decd welcome sight t0 o
caller. The hxture- are Of
oak in the newest patterns and attract
much attention. The samDle-room.
which by the way located in the con-
ter, is stocked with al the best and
purcst Of beverage. and all served
manner most satisfactory t0tho patron.
The fixtures arc of oak and sodcscned
as - form canopy. The dos "a is
something entirely new and e. without
question. the hands0mcstpiecc q work
manshIp in the State. Tho dining par
lOrs are the largest iu the state and uO
one can realize the grand appearance
thov present untlI VISIT ~ the place 81
made. The propretors- although young
.n age, are demonstrating they are fu lIV
competent 70 handle such az lmmense
establishment. They are firm believers
that cleanliness is next 80 6oiIness
and not the slightest -omhlanoo cf care
lcssness or urtdlness ls ~ bc seen ol
the prrmisfs. The linens of snoav
wh.te are inviting and the carr.'of Ha. T.
ors are experienced and courteous.