Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1891-08-28
WESTERN WASHINGTON INDUS
TRIAL EXPOSITION.
The huidln. nearly Completed and
Ready Tor this Great FAR.

The bu.idln. nearly Completed and
Ready Tor tbs Great Fair.
The work uu the Western Washing
tpr Irdu>trlI Exposition building is
H.. lay advanced that no fears EXIST as
t"It~ uplrtion according to contract
\ large PIT 81 the motive power for
running the machinery is in place in
th" basement. the Edison company
has wired the hmlding for lighting aid
for IT. grand exhibit uf electrical won
d'r~ the outside work il painted; the
immense glass roof skylightS, which
Viii make the interior radient with
sunlight - On. and in the finishing
details th" contractors are giving dis
patch o. such work aS will expedite
tn" occupation al the cNigcnt depart
mcut-
1t j. believed that the building con
tractors will beat the time record OF
ilu- coast IN ia" erection OF SO large IA
-tu,tur"-22Ox2SO feet. The con-
tract was let on the 23d Of MAY,
making about 81 days To date since
work commenced IL has proceeded
uumt"rruptcdlv. plans, materials and
men fitting together admirably, with
uut confusion or delay. The contract
"a i for completion on the first of
September. and there is no doubt that
It will bee delivered over by Messrs.
Bcrcns y Opcrman, ready for use,
SOME DAYS before that date
Ia" early demands Of exhibitors in
the various departments would have
absorbed all available space but later
applicants have been coming in freely,
and Manager Buccv had to curtail his
original generosity 10y somewhat re-
du'lng spaces already partially allotted
and rruwding Others nearer together,
making room or all.
There are two special features OF
the greatest public intercst-the light
ing of the buildings and the musical
service.
one thousand incandcscent Edison
lights will give every nook and corner
"Guahlr visibility. and $50 are lamps
will render the main hall and other
broad spaces light as day.
The music furnished b. lines
Thirteenth New York Regiment Band.
the most celebrated military musical
organization IN America, whose early
history Is connected with DodwOIth,
its organizer. Will be q remarkable
feature. This j. the only New York
band whose national fame and
II knoNlcd ;ed talent render its CONT
mental and foreign tours a continuing
triumph. 1t has furnished the music
lnr nearly all Of the great expositions
oi the United States, and its engage
mcnt for the entire season hy the
managers of the Western Washington
Exposition. at II large cost, indicates
not only the enterprise of the manage
mcnt but the high character of the
entertainment that may be expected.
several grand concerts will be ar
ranged during the month, to be held
IA the large hall, the seating capacity
ui which il 1000, one OF which will be
the production OF Silas g. Pratt's al
lcgnry Of the War in Song"
Among the notable exhibits will
Toe ear load of big timber prepared
~ sections 10y the Northern Pacific
Railroad Company; large specimens
from every working coal mine in the
state. precious minerals and ores, rep
rc'cnting all the leading mining dis |
tricts. special. collections of birds, |
animals and lI>hts, including several
live specimens; agricultural and hor- |
ticultural products. including II large
field Of rich and variel flowers and |
shrubs, growing hop-yard. etc. The !
fine art department will be unusu llv
extensive and rich in material. EN-
bracing work by celebrated Easter
ar,ist' with quite II collection of local
paintings. drawings and sketches by
local and State talent. Ii the man
agcmcnt shall realize its expectations
this will be the best art display ever
seen in the Northwest.
The motive power for running the |
machinery department is in place in
the basement. aud the wheels are
ready To revolve whenever the signal
- gwen by touch of the electric but
ton.
Liberal space has been retained for
exhibits Of grain, fruits, vegetable and
other products from Eastern Wash !
ington, and II the farmers of that sec
ton properly estimate the importance
oi tins exposition to their interests. !
they will see that this department is
properly filed with a full representa-
ton OF the harvests of their respective
locations. Such exhibits are always
interesting, especially to intelligent
strangers.
The location of the exposition is !
central, and Of easy access by street
cars. IL occupies a position overlook |
ing the bay. about midway between
what used Ia be the distinct cities of
old aud New Tacoma, now under a !
single municipality.
The Northern Pacific has reduced
its rates for the round trip to one and !
onc-iiith of the regular passenger
rates one way. but purchasers will |
also bc required to pay 80 cents for n
ticket To the exposition. A liberal |
time is given for the return trip.
The exposition has been conceived
IN the most liberal and patriotic spirit
10y the company and management, no
sectional or partial idea being tolerated
~ its organization or in its detail work. !
Exhibitors and citizens from every
county and city will be on the same
level. aud no effort will be spared to
render the season enjoyable to all visi-
tors.
Hotel and boarding house rates will
Toe reasonable, and the city's reputation
Tor hospitality will be fully maintained.
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