Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-02
GRANDER THAN EVER
Will Be the Opening of Pittsburg's
Exposition Tonight.
MANY NEW DELIGHTS PROMISED.
Decorations and Trimmings Far Ahead of
Previous Efforts.
THE SEVENTH REGIMENT BAND ON HAND

Inc tnlro Exposition OF flGtspurg VIII
open this evening at o'clock. 1t is need
less TO say that the Exposition will be more
extensive than ever, because the prepara-
tions have been on such a wholesale scale
that there could be no other result. There
will be many new exhibits, besides the old
ones, and the halls will have aecommoda-
tions for them all Manager Johnston has been
a very busy man for some months and he
prides himself on the results of his labors.
The public is taking more interest in the
Exposition this year than ever before, and
the expectation is that the immense build
1rgs will be crowded this evening, when
the electric lights are in full glow, and the
beautiful decorations show under them for
the benefit of the thousands of visitors.
1t is noticeable that the decorations are
very handsome and in excellent taste
Great attention has been paid to harmonic
ing the colors. Thus the glassware exhibit
of one prominent firm is draped In pale
green, yielding very graceful effect
Other stands have colors in drapery that
harmonic with the contents. The main
hall presents a perfectly fairy-like appear
ance, even by daylight What it will be
like tonight, with all the immense arc
lights adding brilliance to the scene, can be
coniectured.
WHERE COST WAS NOT COUNTED.
A great deal of work has been spent on
decoration by the various exhibitors Each
has We'd with the others to get the best,
and there is no cheap or tawdry work to be
seen anywhere The hangings, ETC., have
been carefully selected, and generally
would not be out of place in a handsome
private parlor. The exhibitors feel that the
credit of the city is at stake, and they are
not disposed to lessen it by considerations
of dollars and cents, when a free expendi-
ture can give good results.
The painting, polishing and rubbing that
must continue up to the last moment in so
large building as the Exposition is still
going on, and will not cease until the doors
are ready to be thrown open, and perhaps
not even then.
Prot. CappsA is ready with his band. He
has been rehearsing his musicians assidu-
ously, and it is certain that q very enjoyable
concert will be given this evening, as well
as every other evening during the 40 days OF
the Exposition.
In the Art Gallery the pictures have been
carefully hung, and it is expected that the
visitors will be surprised as well as de-
lighted when they see the gems gathered for
their delecta ton this year.
In Mechanical Hall the same busy prepara-
tion has been going on. There will be q
great turning of wheels there tonight, and
many interesting processes Will be seen in
full opera ton. Altogether the indications
are for the most interesting as well as cred
liable Exposition that Pittsburg ever had.
CAPPA'S FAMOUS BAND ARRIVES.
Carlo Alberto Cappa, with his famous Sew
enth Regiment band, arrived in this city
yesterday afternoon to fulfil his engage
ment of six weeks at the Exposition. Mr..
Uofr bn
and other leading members of the organfza-
tion, are quartered at the Anderson. The
full band is composed of 65 pieces, q of the
best of whom are here. Their engage
ment at the Exposition Will last until the
close, October IL. During this time they will
give concerts every day from to O'Clock,
from to 8, from Z TO s and from to 10 p. NJ,
except on Saturdays when they play until
1880. The regular programmes Will include
miscellaneous selections, both popular and
classical, but on Friday evenings nothing
but classic music will be rendered. It's pro-
posed also to render a number of request
programmes" before the close. Complete
programmes for the entire series of concerts
have been arranged, and NO two are alike.
where it played on Monday for the tailors'
demonstration. After completing its en-
gagement here it will go to Cleveland for a
series of concerts in Music Hall. Prof.
Cappa has not been in Pittsburg since 1875
when he appeared with Theodore Thomas
orchestra. He says he sees so many changes
IA GAUIoOuLS thde Ae "Ouiu hoI ItCOSulZe
from his former acquaintance with the
place. He modestly declines to praise his
own organization, though he could not help
saying that he regarded Rogers the great
est cOrnet player in the world.
The following is the opening programme,
which commences at o'clock this evening:
PARrI
J. Overture. .Rienzi, Wagner
2. Grand Selection. Lucia di 1ammermoor.-.-
s. COrnet solo Souvenir of Naples. .zanicheiT
By Walter Rodgers.
4. Waltz. ........u...La Serenata. jerome
PART II.
8. Overture. Semeramide .Rossini
s. Piccolo solo.....--..F Fantasie Somnombula....
---.--......:...::... Br1cciardi
BY NJ. Pellacani.
z. Hungarian Rhapsodie No. 2. ........... List
s. Fantasie. Darkest Dream Lansing