St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-29
whole building is in complete condition

whole building is in complete condition
and the last touches put upon the va
rious displays. Although all is not yet
ready, still there is much to interest
the visitor. and there was quite all at
water was turned on in the
garden, and realistic waterfall
added Its pleasing effect to the
splendid picture. The art gallery
formed the Mecca toward which the
majority of the people wendell their
way, and they were well rewarded, for
it is certain that Minneapolis has not
had such splendid collection of rare
canvasses as have been collected for
this years display. Visitors spend
hours wandering from room to room
and admiring the works of ancient and
modern masters. Some Of the large
canvasSes are worthy OF long study, and
the seats in front of them are filled
almost constantly with admirers of art.
who seem 10th to leave their favOrites.
The Wounded Buffalo," 1.-THE Hay
makers" and THE Milkmaid" seem to
call for the most attention, the latter
being probably one of the most striking
OF them all. 1t would be impossible to
speak of even the most important pict-
ures, for many would be forgotten. The
visitor will find within the gallery col
lection of paintings that he may never
have a chance at to see one time again.
booths are doing a lively business with
the wares that they turn out be-
fore the eyes of the people. There
are cigarmakers, candymakers, glass
blowers and no end of builders of brio
a-brac, hard at work at their various
craft. One of the objects of attraction
is sketch artist, who makes life-size
crayon sketch of visitors in five MIN
utes, and the likenesses are perfect.
Pretty ladies dish out aromatic choco-
late in dainty cups, the same being an
advertisement of some particular brand.
The ponies have not been brought in as
yet, as the track is not ready. Dirt is
being hauled in rapidly, and the track
made to prevent noise from their little
boots. These are the center of attrac-
ton for the children and ladies, who
spend much time IN admiring the gen.
tie little animals.
The break to the machinery was re-
paired during the day, and the work of
testing the different circuits went on all
through the afternoon. The concert
given by Reeves band was much en-
joyed, and repeated words of praise fol-
lowed the loud applause that greeted
each number. This splendid musical
organization has we'll earned the merit
that was accorded it by the advance
notices, and will fill the bill without
doubt. Col. Reeves has faculty for
selecting catchy pieces and much Of the
music is of the popular order arranged
in medleys and variations. The SOlOiStS
are certainly artists.
Many people have been disappointed
in the tower of glory which was ex-
pected to be in readiness by last even
ing at least. The workmen were busy
all day at it, but the tests are labOriOus
pieces of work, and it is probable now
that it will take until Monday to have
the brilliant sight ready to be shown.
The electric railway will be running to-
day and vast numbers of new exhibits
Will be in place, many of the firms hav-
ing worked all night to get them in
position. BY Monday the whole show
will be in complete running order.
''The Last Days of POmpeii'' was an
improvement over the first performance,
not that the fireworks were any better,
but the rehearsal of the piece showed in
the evenings performance. The most
enthusiastic applause greeted the pro-
duction last evening. Everything
worked in perfect order. and as the
lights gave no trouble, the production
of the great spectacle was in perfect
order. The performance grows upon
closer acquaintance. and there are many
who go repeatedly, so brilliant are the
pyrotechnics displayed. The music
also adds much to the piece, and is one
of the pleasant features. 1t is expected
that crowds will visit the amphitheater
before the week is ended, enough to fill
the seating capacity