Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-24
Patriotic Songs to Be a Feature Of
the Celebration.
CHOIR OF THREE THOUSAND VOICES.
A Vast Chorus of a Hundred Thou
sand Singers.
CURRENT EXPOSITION NEWS.

the fair. The singing Is to be under the direc-
ton of Silas G. Pratt. Trained choirs of 2, OOO
or 5000 singers will be placed at the four sides
Of the grand court and SO directed as to sing in
unison the following familiar selections, the
entire populace joining with them SO as to con-
stitute vast chorus of at least 1UO, 900 singers
THE doxology, with salute of cannon to
punctuate each sentence. Special ceremonies
of the national colors.
2-"The Star Spangled Banner" sung by the
populace in unison with the waving Of flags on
all buildings and by the throng Of people
present.
S-"Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean"
4-"America."
At the conclusion Of the ringing Of the lib
erty bell the doxology will be repeated and the
new patriotic hymn, '.Love and Liberty" by
Mr.. Pratt. will be sung.
Patriotic melodies, such as "Hail Columbia, A."
yankee Doodle" Battle Cry Of Freedom, ~
"Dixie Land" and Marching Through Georgia"
will also be sung.
For the evening it is proposed to invite
specially drilled choirs to sing upon the lagoon
or grand court songs familiar to American folk
FRANCE TO HAVE DAY.
France is to have a special day at the fair,
July IA. which is observed as q national fete
throughout France. The program of the cere-
monies has not yet been settled, but Consul
General Bruwaert has the matter in hand and
will soon issue program of the day to the
French colony in this city. 1t is not expected
that the day will in any way compare with the
German day, from the fact that the French
colony in the city is a small one
The French building will, however, be pro-
fusely decorated on the occasion and it will be
the rendezvous for Frenchmen that day. It is
vNrN hotN In thaAN hn ILL u 4
the restaurants in the fair grounds
Louisiana will dedicate its state building
Thursday, August 10. This will be Louisiana
day and the governor and his staff, accompa-
MED by the Washington Artillery of New Or
leans. will be present. National Commissioner
Woodward writes that the Louisiana people in
tend to make creditable show and do some
thing worthy Of their state.
THE CROWD TO-DAY.
There was every indication this forenoon
that the crowd today would equal if not sur
pass in size the great throng Of last Saturday.
The trains coming to the park were crowded to
the platforms and the steamboats, had all thew
could do to handle the eager thousands who de-
sired to come to the fair by the lake route
In the forenoon the arrivals were largely
made up OF regular customers Of the exposi-
ton who have been making daily visits, and
shortly after noon came the regular Saturday
town that close for the day at noon each Satur-
day.
The fact that 1t was Derby day at Washin q
ton Park did not seem to have any noticeable
effect on the attendance. The weather. like
that Of yesterday and the day before, was de-
lightfully invigorating and pleasant
IN THE MANUFACTURES BUILDING.
An official inspection was made of the great
manufactures and liberal arts building today,
About GOO invitations had been sent out BY
Chief Allison of the liberal arts department,
and nearly all those invited responded.
Among the distinguished persons who came
were e1-President Harrison, Gov. Mckinley Of
Ohio, Gov. Matthews Of Indiana and Gov.
Markham OF California. Director General Davis
and staff, President Palmer and staff, and
President HiginbOtham and staff were also
present.
The guests met in the south gallery Of the
big building. When all had arrived Chief Alli-
son informed them that the exhibits in his de-
partment were all completed aud that nothing
remained to be done beyond the keeping Of it
in order and repair. He then directed the
guests to follow him and he would take them
on record-breaking tour around the world
First they made an inspection Of exhibits in
galleries, passing through the different sections.
Descending at the southwest stairway the party
passed through the Italian section, the Neither
lands, Switzerland, London, Norway, Denmark,
Great Britain, Canada, Russia, Germany,
France, Austria, Japan. Brazil. New South
Wales, Ceylon, the Argentine Republic, Ja-
maica, Turkey. Bulgaria, Siam, Korea, Mexico
and the United States.
After this they took the elevator to the roof
Of the building, where bird's-eye view Of the
interior of the building was had.
Then a promenade around the balcony of
the roof and view Of Jackson Park and the
grounds and lunch followed The party was
then escorted to the electric launches in the
grand basin and took boat ride around the
park. They will return in time to witness the
illumination ms in the evening.
OPENING THE HAYrIEN BUILDING.
After months Of labor Commissioner Preston
was able to open the Haytien building today
The building and exhibits have cost the
republic over 900 and this amount Judi
ciously expended has resulted in the construc-
ton Of an unusually pretty colonial cottage and
the installation Of an exhibit that challenges
more than passing attention.
The exhibits include q magnificent display
Of vegetable and mineral products Of the
country. An extensive series of crayon work,
indicative OF the advancement OF the Haytien
people, adorn the walls. At the en-
trance Of the building is a marble statue
called LA Revere" executed by q Haytien
sculptor named La Forestne, who was awarded
q gold medal for his work in 1874 at the Paris
Salon.
The opening exercises were simple and con-
sisted of an address by Frederick Douglass, one
Of the commissioners, and Charles A. Preston
and a number Of officers Of the exposition were
present at the exercises.
THE CEYLoN BUILDING.
The Ceylon building was thrown open
to the public today without ceremony.
The opening Of this building has been
delayed from time to time from
a variety Of causes, but the public today
found on inspection one Of the most unique
and instructive exhibits seen on the grounds.
The building was constructed in Ceylon by
native workmen and brought here and put to-
gether.
The building is fashioned after the old Can
daian temples, the architecture Of which has
been observed by the Cingalese for centuries in
the construction Of their public houses
Peculiar Wood Worm.
SAUK RAPIDS, MINI, June PA very
peculiar worm is at work in the timbered por-
tons Of the county. 1t is said to be about an
inch and a half to two inches long when full
grown. striped in color underneath and gray
and yellow spotted on the back. 1t eats every
thing clean as it goes. 1t destroys the gardens
and in some places it attacks the fields.
and the trees and the forests are as bare as in
middle of winter. This worm is working its
way southwark. W. Elliott, an old gentleman
from ENGLAND informs ha puhI;, tlot L.. -,