Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1890-09-25
VOL. XXXlI.
THE GREAT SHOW.
The Exposition More Largely
Attended This Year Than
Eyer-The Great
Gilmore,
Correspondence of the Ledger,

&gAA IL Is interesting to watch
g1N9 the tide of human life
TN that goes ebbing out of
the Exposition building, and the
flow that comes rushing in. Men,
and children seem to jostle
each other in happy nonchalance.
The famous Military band is with
US, and Gilmore's entrance was the
signal of the widest enthusiasm.
His band numbers IS men. The
absence of Bent and Beldstelb,
first and second cornet players,
will be seriously felt, both having
left the organization. Time seems
to have made no inroads with the
great leader; full of the same bound
ing elasticity he has his old way
of taking his audience into his con-
fidence, as under the directions of
his baton We hear the same grac-
ious notes.
By the sheer force of merit and
fair dealing, Mrs. "A. H. Fuches,
milliner, has risen to the front
ranks of her profession. Her
friends were glad to welcome her
again as exhibitor. Her best and
most heroic endeavors are mani
fest in the handsome show case
filled with specimens Of her handi-
work and samples of the artistic
goods kept by her. Her new store,
corner Broadway and Locust,is one
of the popular salesrooms of the
city. Her work marvels IN the
line of feminine headgear, and the
interest enhanced by the knowl-
edge that her prices are most rea-
sonable.
Balmer & Weber, music dealers,
are with US again with their annual
attractions. This reliable firm
needs no advertising from home
people, and so wide is their repu-
tation that strangers from afar con-
firm the home verdict. There is,
perhaps, no profession in which
inherited talent and early training
count more for success than in
music, and this has been Mr.. Bal
mer's birthright. He has been
identified with the earliest musical
history of St. Louis, and was Or
ganist of Christ Church here for
over 40 years. The German and
American press last July paid him
and his lovely wife many express
sions of congratulation on the oc-
casion of their goldens wedding.
Although the SHOWS of many win
ters have fallen upon their heads,
there Is perpetual sunshine in
their hearts, and to-day, although
7S years of age, he stands at the
head of his profession, while
the reputation of his house stands
second to none. Musical instru-
ments are beginning to rival pic
lures as costly objects to possess
and Mr.. Balmer is the proud pos
SCISSOR of q priceless violin, over
200 years old, which he has owned
since he was Is years of age. Hav-
ing served the public with a de-
gree of faithfulness unequaled his
friends and the public know they
will receive at his hands the fair.
est treatment. To those in Mex
leo and Audrain who are in need
Of pianos, organs or other musical
instruments, we would suggest their
patronage.
A central figure in the Sickles
Saddlery Company's display is the
red-headed girl on her milk
white steed." Her riding costume,
after the fashion of the Jennes-
Miller Reform School, excites
much comment. In the arrange
ment of his exhibit we have many
startling effects. An English
coupe is drawn by girl seated in
a light wood blackboard, a life-sized
jockey, and a little boy, Monarch
of all hs surveys" holds the lines
over goat.
The Wrought Iron Range Com
pany makes splendid showing. 1t
does not take much imaginative
fancy to be stirred by the sight OF
such practical articles as stoves,
ranges and cooking utensils; but
with the improvements in this line
we must confess to a most en-.
couraging sign of modern ci7iliza.
ton. One feature here is mann
moth range, is feet long, and pret.
ty little iron skillets are given
away as souvenirs each evening.
Among the new exhibitors are
to be found the firm of WennekeI
& Morris, candy manufacturers.
1t will be the centre of attraction
to many, especially the children.
Here is to be seen a series of pano'
ramic effects, and fairy legends
hover over it. Upon a rugged
mountain. side may be seen an old
English castle, lighted BY electric.
ity, and a bright smiling landscape
realistic with moving animals,
In q cavern near is to be seen Santa
Claus covered with toys and sweet.
meats q cluster of water lillies are
on both sides their forms open in
your very presence and slowly rise
to full growth from their open
petals the miniature form of Santa
Claus smiles at the beholder. There
is no tradition equal to Christmas
and the heart of men, women and
children warm at the sight of these