The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-09-02
NASHVILLE EXPOSITION,
CONN EMOATIVE OF THE FOUNDING OF
THE STATE OF TENNESSEE.

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One of the Really Great Achievements
of Modern Times-Rich Resources
of Arts and Sciences Displayed
The Best Routes to Nashville Grand
Scenery and Famous Resorts En-
Route-Southern Railway, etc.
The great Exposition, commcmora-
tive Of the founding of the State Of
Tennessee, was opened under most
auspicious circumstances at Nashville,
May I. This Exposition marks a
great epoch not only in the history OF
Tennessee, but Of the whole South. 1t
shows the wonderful results of the
transformation in a land OF historic
and romantic memories, from simple
industries to those in which the best
resources OF arts and sciences are
employed to accelerate the march of
progress. The regime Of the old
planters in the South has passed away;
the raising of cotton and corn in
monotonous succession has been super
seded by diversified industries, and
now in the vast cotton fields we observe
mammoth factories vibrating with
countless looms and spindIes, and
mighty blast furnaces roaring and
seething with molten iron, in the midst
OF mountain ranges ,eelning with
boundless mineral wealth. Great pro-
gress has been made in agriculture
and the fields once blasted by war are
now resplendent with rich fields OF
grain, lovely gardens and orchards
bearing the choicest and mos, delecta
bic fruits Of the earth. Mighty rail
way systems which now ramify the
South like the arteries of an animal
organism, have been most powerful
agent in promoting industial progress
peace and happiness. Everything has
felt the magic touch of capital and
applied industry, hamlets have given
place to thriving villages, and village:
have been supplanted by great cite:
that are the centers of busy industria
and commercial life. The roar of the
awful blast furnace and the merry hun
Of the nimble shuttle that weaves the
web Of progress, mark an era of won
derful progress in the South to-day
And the work of regeneration pro
ceeds at rapid rate.
The great Exposition at Nashville
will correctly mirror the industra
regeneration of the South, and at the
same time afford an excellent com
parlson with the progress attained in
other sections of this country and for
eign lands. 1t will show the garnereo
results of many years of faithful work
the crude products of the earth, an(
the finely finished materials. 1t vii
afford great practical education o
priceless value.
The Tennessee Centennial Exposition
is one Of the finest ever attempted ir
the South. The situation is mos
admirable, being on the outskirts o
! the large and beautiful city of Nash
vile, in the midst of a charming, fer
tile country. The grounds are beau
tlful by nature and have been mad,
| beautiful by art; pretty lakes ant
ponds bordered 10y deCiduous tree
add enchantment to the place. III,
large and handsome buildings art
models of archi,ec,ual beauty ant
| exhibit distinctly classical taste
| rastefully grouped within are ,h'
| richest resources Of the earth in III,
raw and finished state, costly fabrics
rare works OF art, the products of skill
ful handicraft, wonderful specimens o
natures cabinet, valuable minera
wealth, and curious relics of hygon.
ages, all of which will afford delight
tul and instructive experience to >isi
tors. Everything has been provided
tor the entertainment and comfort O
visitors. The Exposition has been
great success from the outset.
| Nashville S a fine old city, exhibit
ing all the indlcia of modern improve
ments, and is rich in historic memo
ries. Upon an eminence in the cen,e
Of the city is the grand old Stat
Capitol, distinctly classic structure
and around it, on broad, shaded streets
are large and handsome busnes
structures and palatial homes Her
was the abode Of Andrew Jackson AM
| James X. Polk, two great Presidents
whose homes are still extan,. Tn
people of the city are cultured, refine
and hospitable. Excellent transporta
ton facilities are provided for reachln
or viewing The city, the Exposition, 0
the educational institutions like tn
| Vanderbilt and other universities.
The best time TO visit the South, i
SO far as physical conditions are Cor
cerned, is in the summer when III
fields and forests are re>plendent wit
the beauties Of nature. The hea,
not oppressive, especially Will: trave
ing; the delectable views Of grea
cotton fields, fine gardens and orchards
and the enjoyment OF grea, varietis
of fresh vegetables and fruits mol
than Offset all nconvenlences inCideI
to the climate. The days are warn
bu, the nights are cool and sweet, an
the atmosphere is redolent with Il
aroma Of Towering trees, shrubs an
plants of many kinds. Therefore II
Tennessee Exposition affords a GOO
opportunity to see the South in all
glory, en- route. TO people of Il
Atlantic or Middle States, there a
several excellent Southern routes
| Nashville which take in the be
resorts of the world. Starting fro
New York, Boston Cf Philadelphia