Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-06-12
BUT FEW TURN OUT
Worlds Fair Attendance Is Very
Light on a Bright Day.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES ARE HELD
Mos,<iv "a Tassersaii's and the Circus-
Getting IseAdy Tor the infanta-
The Centcrs or insercst

CuIcAeo. June 1.-THE uncertainty
regarding the Sunday opening of the
fair kept todny's early attendance down
to low mark Chief Justice Fnliers
action in granting the superssdeas was
not made known far enough away from
Chicago in time 10 bring in a crowd from
the country. and ~ q result tcday's
sightsecrs were for the most part chica-
goans The morning WAS damp and
cold A heavy fog blew In from the
lake. hiding the towers and domes of the
great buildings and making heavy over.
coats almost necessity. Along about
III o'clock the sun came out warm. how
ever, dispersing the mists and rendering
the afternoon bright and pleasant Fhe
crowds began 10 come about = O'Clock,
aud from that hour until dark every
mode of transportation was tested 10 hts
fullest capacity. The attendance for the
day was good. exceeding that Of last
Sunday by about 1000.
Many Exhibits Curtainsti.
Most of the state buildings were
closed. a. they have been on previous
Sundays. and those whose doors were
opened had very few visitors Consid
crable work was done in Manufactur-
er's building behind the drawn curtains
of some of the exhibits. The doors Ia
Japan's pavilion. IN the north end of the
building. were barred and two guards
stood on watch outside. Everything in
the English section was shut up while
her neighbor. France. across the wide
aisle. had their own big gaits wide open
Il H.. h..
section WAS in its everyday appearance.
but half Of Austrias display was
copcealed by long white cur
United States department was
maincd unchanged from week days. In
one or two cases painters were at work
vanishing and frightening up the dis
play stands. The main doors To the
Belgium section were open, but most IL
her exhibits were curtained of. Russia.
Switzerland aud ltal, also had the bars
up. keeping out many people who wanted
To see the treasures Behind all these
curtained departments. however. men
were busily engaged dressing windows
and arranging displays 10 render them.
IL possible. more attractive.
For the Infanta.
a large force Of men had possession of
the Spanish section in the big hall and
they were working hard under the su-
pervision Of the assistant commissioner
Ii is the intention of the Spaniards 10
have their display in readiness In two or
three days and then give reception TO
the infanta. The only buildings on the
grounds that were crowded were the
Convent of La Rabida and the krupp
gun exhibit These structures are
small. but they were iammed all day
by never-ending crowds II people. who
walked almost To- the extreme southern
portion IL the grounds To see the treas
ures they contained.
Prayers at the Circus.
The free band concerts began at 3
o'clock. The programs of sacred and
popular music were literally applauded.
Religious services were held down town
in the morning b, Mr.. Moody at ratter-
sails and at Forcpaughs in the after
noon, many OF the attendants visiting
the fair during the afternoon aud even
ing.
Director General Davis has issued an
| order that on and after today no ex-
| hibits nor constructive material will be
allowed 10 enter the grounds under any
circumstances il intended for display.
The director general says all permanent
exhibits are now In place IN ali buildings
with one or two exceptions.