The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-07-05
THE FAIR IN ALL ITS GLORY.
INDEPENDENCE DAT CELEBRATED IN
COLOSSAL FASHION.

hand After Bnnd with Audiences OF 1o.oot
Peopie-The Oratoricni Fireworks Lee
or by Que Carter mud the Ensie-Muct
Enthusiasm on the Midwsy-The Cor
geou. Display OF Pyrotechnics ut Night
| CHICAGO. July 4.-There were great doings In
| the neighborhood OF John Hancock's old house
| down in jackson Park from sunrise to mid
| night to-day. Guns doomed. bands played
ehoruses sang. men made speeches and Pau
| Joness ensign nuttered from the dome OF the
! Administration building. The air was full Of
Eunpowder smoke and patriotism. Strange
| people from France. from Russia. from Ger
many. from Turkey. from Oshkosh, and other
parts OF the world were tangled up in the
throng that yelled when John Hancocks name
| was read at the head of the list jackson Park
| drained the city Of its residents and tho thou
sands that became its guests for the day.
The celebration at the Worlds Fair assum ed
| q national character. The railroads made low
rates and brought the country folks from the
populous territory round about town. The
big boats that ply from st. Joseph and Benton
Harbor pulled across the lake loaded to the
decks with patriots. Every railroad and steam
boat line was an artery to pump the stream OF
people into that great white heart down in
jackson Park. which throbbed with stroke
crowd sure enough. was on the Fair grounds.
1t was not bigger than the Exposition folks
said they expected for the officials are always
easonabie. and 1t was not as big, perhaps.
as 1t would have been with bright sky in tho
early day: but 1t was big for all that. All tho
morning rain clouds hung over the city. and
signs and umbrellas were plenty. At noon
there were couple OF smart showers. Just
water enough to make many people change
their plans for the day. But about o'clock
the sun came out and then the weather be-
came and remained perfect. This sent huge
stream Of pilgrims Fairward after supper. and
at night the magnificent pyrotechnio display
at the Peristyle on the Grand Basin. arranged
by Pain at q cost to the Exposition OF $4,000.
the music on the water and the electric effects.
were witnessed by an immense crowd.
Other tens OF thousands jamm ed the Midway
Plaisance where special attractions had been
arranged. and it was noticea bic that the ma
jority OF those who passed their time inside
the exhibit buildings were evidently ut the
show for the first time
The Mayor and the city officials. driven out
to the Plaisance entrance, were met at the
cato by the American exhibitors. $4,000
strong. 1t was a remarkable procession. for
in the ranks were found the great merchants.
and manufacturers. inventors, and builders
WHO nave HAue tuo tlIIb vi AueEiChu lHuOuS
for its skill in handicraft the world over. The
procession escorted tho Mayor to the plaza
between the Administration building and
Terminal station. where the exercises took
place.
Director General Davis was master OF cere-
monies. On the platform back Of him were
ranged the speakers. number OF prominent
Exposition officials and hers. Prof. Tomlin's
gT1hbd eboras WIS dydsI among the ogzias
king the divine blessing. Vice President Ste
glory and the greatness of the Republic. The
celebration The most inspiring American an
thems were sung, and everybody who had a
voice that could be heard Joined in to swell
s. G. Pratt of New York directed the chorus.
When the Star Spangled Banner" was sung
breeze and the flags Of other nations were
dipped in homage to it Following was the
programmes:
Opening Address, Aasi Stevenson Vice. Presiden. or
ads.s p s9s.sn hs
Grafton and Reading oi Deeaf Of Independence.
Song. Ny SS %e%n, 2, " n. 81 Thee"
oNoE III tuo tuo CeleUIullOu WAb do
enthusiastie II not as large as in the park it.
sell The queer people II the 1 street seem EN-
versal holiday and they whooped it up. Al IL
o'clock the concessionaries Of all the villages
led their people to the parade grounds at the
folks. black and tan. yellow sausage, almond.
and coffee colored. and white. Nearly every
this qaeer eoneIomersti e Of Humanity. and
they all carr led their distinctive flags and
emblems to do homage to Americas greatest
At IL o'clock salute was sounded by COM
pany, OF artillery. Then followed music by
and every other instrument. all Joining in the
conspiracy to deafen visitors as they walked
flag was raised and cheered in score Of diff
ferent tongues. J. r. Burton Of Kansas dsliv:
IN the neighbornood. The display was one Of
the Grandest ever witnessed. The Court Of
electric bulbs and the flashes Of great search
lights glowed In beautiful colors as rocket
throw balls of fire over the scene. Special
pieces. showing in many-colored flames the |
at the Is psrstye
Ball looms were sent up. bonn bs were exploded. |
and beautiful bouquets of fire foated in the |
The Midway at night was sight The lull |
between the morning ceremonies and night |
displays was devoted to music and sight |
Festival Hall was opened at o'clock for the
special concert by the THOMAS orchestra OF ia |
pieces and 5000 persons led the programme |
Of international music. largely patriotic. Tho
programme was no sooner executed than the
famous Cincinnati band crowded the new lake
front music pavilion and began its programme.
All along the shore extra bands were playing
Ten THOUSAND persons crowded to hear Con.
luctor Brands musical efforts In the Court OF
Honor the Chicago band entertained 10000
more. In the evening the Dudley Buck Club of
sang from float near the Macmonnies
ouptain and at o'clock Director Pratt lifted
his baton and again asked the thousands to
DIN in patriotic choruses.
About the Grand Basin were dense crowds OF
people. md next to the saut to the lag in the
morning procramme this was the most
assisted in this proceeding. Theodore Thomas
vas ut work again with his array OF musicians
n the pavilion on the lake front after Is
o'clock. Tonight he played for two hours.
md then the Cincinnati band at the Same
,lace and the Chicago pand on the plaza took |
~ the music during the fireworks.
AS soon as darkness came all the electric de-
Ices on. :he grounds were nut into notion.
BONES. ridges and iacades were outlined by |
ows OF globes. and the electric fountains
'layed at full speed. Wooded Island was
Zero laughed at his Capitors fire ever saw