Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06
MANY GO TO THE FAIR GROUNDS.
Sunshiny Weather and Many Attractions
Draw the People.

Sunshtny Weather and Many Attractions
Draw the People.
CHICAGO, May 6-There was a large early
attendance at the exposition today due in a
measure to the bright sunshine. the extra at
fractions for today. including the official
visit of the foreign naval commanders
the numerous concerts, the opening
OF the Missouri building and the expectation
among many strangers that President Palmer's
reception to tine Duke of veragua in the ad-
ministration building and the first electrical
illumination of the exposition would take place
tonight
There were general expressions of disappoint-
ment when it was learned that the illumination
could not be inaugurated until Monday.
1he display Of flags from the different build
lngs this morning was magnificent. Each
structure was adorned with from SO to 100
flag poles. from each one of which was I'M
furled flag or banner. The colors of all nations
were shown with bewildering profusion and
added greatly to the general appearance of the
grounds and buildings. The administration
building, was the only exception. On this
grand structure only the American flag was
shown. About 100 poles, each occupying a
prominent place, adorned the building. from
which foated flags of various Sizes but all
American.
Surrounding the building the five great tall
hagstaffs have been finished aud are receiving a
base work of staff. From The tip Of each
gllstens wreath which is pinnacled by
a golden model of a Columbus caravei. The
last OF these caravels was placed in position
this morning and two of the poles bear the
banner OF CASTLE and Leon. The Others are
graced by immense American flags.
UN1NvITINa RESTAURANT.
In one respect there is a noticeable difference
between the Paris and Columbian expositions in
favor OF the former. Europeans dearly love to
spend some of their leisure time in
cafes, where they can eat, drink, chat and be
merry In parties or in pairs They want to be
surrounded with these material things as we'll
as creations which appeal to the aesthetic souls.
necessary adjuncts to European life and luxury.
Certainly there are buildings in course
OF erection and others finished which
are intended to be used as cafes of various ma
uonalltles, but none are to be seen in opera
ton. and the European within the gates Of the
exposition sadly misses even the sight Of a
pretty, enticing cafe filled with gay assem-
blage and good cheer.
The restaurants already open are inconve-
niently situated and by no means
attractive and the first impression a
European visitor receives when he walks past
or through the great building
is that he is expected to confine himself to a
feast Of art and flow of soul to the exclusion
OF his physical desires. Still there is evidence
that the exposition directors have made ample
provision for cafes on the European plan, but
they will be late in Undertaking.
THE FIRST WEEK OF THE FAIR.
The first week of the fair closes with a con-
tinuation of the cold and windy Weather,
although the rain that has fallen during
exposition hours has not been sufficient to
interfere wAh the visitors enjoyment Of the
buildings and exhibits. The main avenues
and promenades are in excellent condition and
with rise III the temperature next week the
fair viii be fairly launched the
wave OF success. The attendance dur
ing the week outside the OPEN
ing day has been as large the exposition Off
Gals hoped for. considering the aEinviting
weather. and If the operating expenses are not
balanced by the receipts they Will not COM
plain.
THE LAST OF THE EXHIBITS.
The end of next week will probably see the
last car of exhibits in the grounds although it
is not expected the installation and work on
finished within the next two weeks
Electricity, mines. fisheries manuiact-
reis and agriculture buildings are full of busy
workman erecting pavilions and installing eX-
hiblts. but the mining and manufacturing ex-
hibits will al! be In place next week, and the
present state Of installation in those buildings
satisfes the most expectant and exacting Wis
itor He gets far more for his money than he
expected.
The fine arts building and its contents promise
to be the gem of the exposition both from an
architectural and an art standpoint. The
salons so far opened to the public are
filled all day with lovers of paint
ings and sculpture. The American who cannot
afford to visit London or Paris will never again
have the opportunity which is pre- .ented Mt the
exposition of seeing such perfect and large
exhibition Of the fine arts representative of all
schools and all nations who know what art is