The herald., 1893-10-22
.GOTHAM|TES AT THE FAIR
Manhattan Day Was a Big
Success.
The New Workers Turned Out
in Great Numbers.
A Tremendous Crush at the Centers
of Attraction.
Tho Earl OF Aberdeen Lionizsd by the
Exposition OficfaIs-A Magnif-
cent Display OF Fireworks

CHICAGo, Oct. Zl.-Ihe world'6 ialr
still holds its grip on the clerk OF the
weather as hostage for the good be-
havior of the elements. No more
gracious autumn weather could have
Manhattan day. Not a cloud feeced
the asure Of the sky; the atmosphere
was crisp, with the Temperature juet
right for outdoor exercise, while the
breeze from the west Was Just strong
enough to set futtering myriad OF
flags floating above the palsces a the
White city. Under such conditions,
with train loads of visitors in numbers
to tax the utmost capacity of all the
lines between Chicsgo and the east,
pouring in for the past three days; with
thousands of visitors irom the south and
weet taking advantage Of the few remain
ing days to eee the glories OF the won
drous city Of enchantment; with Chi
cago keeping holiday, it is not to be
wondered at that the intaking capacity
at tho gates was taxed to the utmost
from early morning, or that the attend
ance eclipsed all records at this or any
other worlds fair, save on Chicago day
itself.
The exercises of the day began at noon
in festival hall, which was packed with
spectators, and included an address of
welcome by Mayor Harrison OF Chicago,
q response by Mayor Gilroy of New
York, orations by General Horace
Porter, Hon. Chauncey NJ. Depew, Hon.
John 4. Fellows, Hon. Seth, Low, all Of
New York q poem to Chicago by Jo-
7 - l.
ist, read by Agnes Booth music bv the
Thirteenth regiment hand of New York,
and great Columbian chorue; prayer
and a benediction by Rev. DR.. John
Brown of New York city and Archbishop
Corrigan of the Catholic diocese of New
York. Wordaof praise for Chicago by
lethe eloquent spaaEars aud tbs coaPlfagA
sio eenifs 5ssalss New York asll j. linass1A
AT the conclusion of the exercises the
audience made rash for the pavilion
at the southerly end OF the fair, whore
parade formed. In the military dis
play was New Y York's famous Old Guard,
guests of honor, escorted by the Chicago
bussars and the First regiment OF the
Illinois national guard, followed by the
society of Sons of New York in Chicago.
The procession moved to the handsome
ly decorated New York building, where
it was met by Gen. Nelson A. Miles and
staff. Then the First regiment was
pre- snted stand OF colors and was aft
erward reviewed by the mayors OF the
two cities.
Later the Old Guard band gave a con-
cert III the New York building. Alto
gether it was memorable day at the
fair.
Great as the day was, the evening
was greater Toward night additional
crowds began to pour into the park, de-
termined to, see the illuminatiuns and
fireworks. All the exposition buildings
remained open until 10 o. clock In honor
of Manhattan day. In every nook and
corner blazed cleaning lights of many
hues. The New York state building
was especially resplendent. An elabo-
rate display of fireworks was provided
fos. and it was equal to any yet seen at
the fair. A procession of the floats
used on Chicsgo day wended its way
between the white buildings, ending
the journey at the lake front, where
the fireworks were displayed. The
crush at this place was terrible, and
several people were slightly hurt in the
Jam, but no serious casualties are re.
ported.
1uO lfst kCBituout, 1HluOlH u6tlQnal
guard, was presented new set of regi-
mental colors today at the fair by the
ladies of Chicago. The colors were
burned with the armory last spring.
Today the regiment was drawn up on
the administration plaza, and Col.
Charles s. Diehl, founder of the repi-
ment, on behalf of the veteran CORDS.
presented the new colors to the organi.
cation. Col. Diehl's presentation
speech was responded to by Col. Koch.
after which the regiment was reviewed
by General Miles.
The earl OF Aberdeen held an infor-
NAL reception at the Canadian pavilion
this afternoon. at which the members of
exhibitors associations were present.
Later III the afternoon Director General
Dabis rendered reception to the earl
at the administration building, ut which
all the worlds fair officials were pres
ent. The earl in brief speech warmlv
praised the officials for all they had
accomplished and repeated the assur-
ance to his enjoyment of the exposition.
In conclusion the earl proposed toast
to the president OF the United States.
1t WAS drunk amid great applause. al
was also one to Queen Victoria, pro-.
posed by Mrs. Potter Palmer. The earl |
and countess then proceeded to the
New York state hnilding, where they
were given rousing reception. To-
night Aberdeen was one of the guests OF
honor at a banquet in the New York
state building.
The total admissions today were 3lS.-