The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-01-30
THE WORLDS FAIR.

that pertains closely to them, is to be made
al lhe exposition. The various state ana
municipal boards Of health will work In
conjunction to that end; numerous repre-
sentatlves of those organizations having so
decldeu at recent convention in Chicago.
A grand dedication ball, probably in the
Auditorium, on the night OF October IS,
1872, Will conclude the exercises dedica-
tory OF the exposition building. Many re-
presentaiives of foreign countries are ex-
pected 10 be present, and the event will De
to an extent, international in character.
| Inc committee on ceremonies has selected
the following patronesses and managers:
Patronesses-Mrs. Potter Palmer, Mrs.
Mrs. W. W. Kimball, Mrs. A. G. McClurg,
Mrs. Heaton o wsley, Mrs. Arthur Cation,
Mrs. Emmons Blaine, Mrs. William Ar
mour. Mrs. Hobart G. Taylor and Mrs.
Robert W. Patterson, Jr.
Managers-Mr. n. \. Fairbank, Mr..
Marshal Field, Mr.. Norman Williams, Mr..
Franklin McVeagh, Mr.. Lambert Tree, Mr..
Hobart G. Taylor, Mr. T. Harvey Bradley,
MIR. F. NJ. Whitehouse, Mr.. Huntington w.
jackson, MIR. A. c. Honore, Mr.. Arthur
Ryerson and Mr.. George Armour.
The Hon. W. G. P. Breckinridge, of
Kentucky, according to present plans, will
deliver the oration dedicatory of the expo
sition buildings, on October 10, 1892
The London Polytechnic Institute ex-
poets that its plans for bringing artisans
and others of limited means to the exposi-
| tion will result in enabling 1900 or 1000
such persons to visit Chicago at total ex-
pense of something like 1926 or $3.50 each
for the round trip.
The United States Potters' Association
has applied for $4,000 square feet in the
manufactures building, and announces its
intention OF making an exhibit that will
not be surpassed by any showing made by
the famed potteries of Europe.
The Columbian Navigation Company
has been incorporated with a capital of
$500, 900 for the purpose of running steam
boats to Jackson Park during the exposi.
ton, for the accommodation of visitors. 1t
is believed that many thousands of visitors
will prefer the lake route in reaching the
Exposition.
The Chemical National Bank of Chicago
has been granted the privilege of establish
ing and operating bank on the exposition
grounds 1t will >afford to exhibitors and
visitors all the cOnveniences and safeguards
OF metropolitan bank, including safety de-
posit vaults.
Secretary Dickinson estimates that $685.
900 will be necessary for the expenses of
the National Commission for the year end
ing June 30, 1893, divided as follows: two
meetings of the commission, $4,000; sal
aries, $4,000; rent, 5000; board of con-
troll and committees. $4,000 stationery,
printing, ETC., $40, 900; expenses connected
with admission of foreign exhibits, $40, 1000.
1t is the intention to have one room in
Delaware's Exposition building fitted up in
colonial style, with hangingA pictures and
furniture of that period. Among the ex-
hiblts in this room it is proposed to show
models of three celebrated colonial churches
the "Old Swedes' Church" in Whining
ton, founded in 1899; Barratt's Chapel near
Frederica, which was founded in 1880. and
where, in November, 1884, Rev. Dr. Thom-
as Coke, Francis Asbury. atierward first
Methodist bishop in America, met with
several others and planned the organiza-
tion of the Methodist church in this coun-
try; and Christ Church, Broad Greek.
A project has been inauguarted to have
an International rifle shoot at Chicago at
some time while the exposition is in pro-
grees. 1t is supposed that picked teams
from the q. b. Army and national guard
compete with teams from other nations.
The ceremonies attending in the dedi-
cation of the exposition building, October
II, 10 and IS. 1892, are to be very elaborate
and impressive. The committee having it
in hand will devote $500, 900 to that pur-
pose II is expected that the President of
the United States and his cabinet, many of
the senators and congressman and COVER
nors of the states, numerous representatives
of foreign governments, and 10000 militia
and several thousand regulars will be
present. A dedication ode and marches,
written for the occasion will be rendered
with full choral and orchestral accompani.
ment. Patriotic and other music, dedi-
catory oration, pageant of symbolical
floats representing the Procession of the
Centuries" and magnificent displays of
fireworks will be among the chief features
of the programme.
On the three evenings during the exer-
cises dedicstory of the exposition buildings
October II, 10 and IS, fireworks TO the
value of $4,000 will be displayed. The
contract has already been let
Nearly $1.1O0,O0O of insurance ia now
carried on the exposition buildings and
electric plant The amount will be in
creased from time to time as the construc-
tioa proceeds.
Japan has appropriated $830,765 for its
representation at the exposition. A splen-
did japanese exhibit IL assured.
Visitors to the exposition can, If they
choose, drink Waukesha water on the fair
grounds at one cent glass. A company
owning one Of the principal springs at
Waukesha has been awarded the contract
for furnishing the water, which will be
piped from that place to Chicago. about 100
miles, and be served at 300 places on the
fair grounds. Plenty of Lake Michigan
water will be obtainsble free. of course.
The Thomson Huston Electric Companies
are planning to make q united exhibit at an
expense Of $500. 900. They want to occupy
10000 square feet of space.
Chew Yu Ling, representing commercial
parties In China, has arranged to conduct o
tea pavilion on Midway Plaisance, and has