The morning call., 1890-09-09
orENINe ENTEl,rAlNmENr
A Bird's-Eye View OF the Scene and tht
Spectators.

BRA s-Eye view OF Inc Scane aE1 tho
Spectators.
Could AsmOdeus have lifted the roof of
the Pavilion last evening he would indirecr-
" have cooled the atmosphere as well as
discovered q magic scene, or rather sue
cesSion of scenes. Booths and decorations
are fully described elsewhere, butno attempt
has been made to collate the contributing
aspects of the various accessories In one
bold effect. COlOrS seen az close range alb
sorbed the attention. but seen from As
modeus' point of view they assumed their
part in a well-conceived design.
1t was i'll itself a living tableau OF art
The great parallelogram was seen to frame
an animated picture, and the frame was ap-
propriate. From the monster cupola ar
raugament Of flags in the center Uf tae roof,
when las now been replaced by ASmodeus,
TO the border OF flags, bears and shields i'll
uniform designs on their white ground
around the gallery, it was seen to be study
in red, white and blue. True. there are sub
tints notably in a line about sixteen feet
from the ground aud extending all around
the hall This marked the eave-Iine Of the
booths and was white in color. over which
the g IL, lqgss1ll brilliant blues and sea-
greens and shellpinks. wiH.sss altS5j-lnn u DE
tail. were completely swallowed up aud as
simulated by the general effect of red, White
and blue.
IN TIE SWIM.
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Point uf view to the level of the thronglns
assemblage, never-iaiiing sources Of enjoy
ment opened to the eyes. How many tick
cts were issued for this particular evening
will perhaps never be exactly known, but
the number present was variousiy estimated
for the first time, and gaZed around with
wondering eyes at the elaborate decorations
and fieetlng glimpSes OF individuality IN the
booth interiors as the crowd bore them rap
idly by.
During the presentation of the tableaux
there was some semblance of calm among
the deeply interested spectators, but before
and after the entertainment n Surglng sea
Of minging currents advanced and receded.
Apparently whole parlors in Il boty would
suddenly desire to pay visit to distantly
located tooth. In another direction n drlil
corps would be seen arriving, maintaining
wonderful order amid press of admirinG
and greeting comrades. Native Sons OF a
world worn, almost cynical appearance,
would suddenly be seen to assume eXraor-
dlnary interest in some booth guarded by
beautiful Native Daughters. Friend saIuted
friend with hearty tones that told OF sound
lungs and the freedom OF mutual apprecia-
| ton.
The miniature Native Daughters and Ma
1--WE Sons were everywhere. and gave some
idea OF the future strength If the Golden
otate. Activity and determination to see
IN the youngsters. Their fond parents io1
ihe nonce were only step-ladders or con
Venent trestles, whence the wonders OF this
new land might be spied out. HAPPY some
nttle one Strayed away and was lost, bu'
family whistles and instant inquiries never
iaiied 10 restore the rover.
LOST AND FOUND.
Many Pioneers and their equally sturdy
descendants had arrived in town only
shortly before. This was general tryst,
ana together with the cries, Have you
seen kittyY would come frequent in
auirles OF "How about John?" Headquar-
ters were searched, missing friends pur-
the attempt was abandoned in despair just
| as the object of search came up with 9
Heilo, old man, where have you been
I've been hunting you all the evening
Many ana warm were the recognitions,
ana most Of acquaintanceships were
Many such ties may be temporary bat none
but has 1t! effect in widening the horizon Of
each individuals sympathies This was
evident IN The air of enthusiasm which per
| yade the bright and memorable scene.
! How many romances were here inaugurated
it would be impossible to even wildly esti.
mate, but seldom have bright eyes seemed
brighter or fair features fatrer than here,
under the mingled influence of novelty and
pleasurable excitement.
SHADES AS WELL AS LIGHTS
But 1T must not be supposed that there
were no crumpcd rose leaves. 10 many
there was, no doubt, much disappointment
from various causes. LocomotiOn was al
most an impossibility at this time ard iii
the ordinary course Of large crush those
Of smaller stature could see little while ex-
periencing much discomfort. Several ladies
tainted and were for time in danger OF
being swept away or borGe down ,had i
not IN tt,nN Ni,att
escorts. Lucky were the latter tC
secure piece of planking and placing il
across two chairs secure their conveys
in safety. The younger element enjoyed
clambering over the overhead rafters, but as
the latter creaked and swayed those below
experienced some trepidation. Fortunately
the police service was energetic and eager
to avert even temporary congestion, and
as far as possible, casualty. After time
none were allowed to ascend to the upper