Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-09-02
sr. LOUIS EXPOSITION.


lions VIII be of q High Order.
Preparations for the fourteenth con-
secutive annual st. Louis exposition,
which opens September Tor its usual
forty days session, have advanced suf-
fciently to enable a fairly complete
programme of arrangements to be an
nounced. The exhibits are getting in
to position rapidly. and although the
plans differ materially from those OF
past seasons, there is no falling off in
any respect. The building of the
coliseum and the shutting off of what
was formerly the north nave has neces-
STATED more economy in the allotment
of space. In many instances this is an
advantage rather than otherwise, and
the ingenuity displayed in arranging
and concentrating exhibits will be
universally admired.
A large force is actively at work I'M
packing and hanging pictures, and the
art galleries will be well stocked with
choice paintings. Art Director Kurtz
and his assistant, Mr.. Rhodes, are more
than usually enthusiastic. No attempt
at crowding has been made. and the
number of pictures hung-about 800
is below the average. The display
will, however, be distinctly more popu-
lar than of yore, including as it does
some immense canvasses, some of which
have been on special exhibition alone
in several of the larger cities.
It is q striking tribute to the st.
Louis exposition that the inclusive adj
mission fee is smaller than the charge
made in European cities to view indi-
vidual pictures in the art galleries.
Roybet painting, which secured the
medal of honor in Paris four years ago,
Is one of these specialties. TritePs
THE Conquerors' is another. 1t is
great in two senses of the word, as the
canvas measures 25 feet in length.
Rachon's famous Dauphin picture has
also arrived.
Other pictures from Paris are by
artists of reputation, including Isaby
who sends his Procession of Car
dinals"-Pasini, Cain, Shermitte, LIE
Charpentiere, Peloise, Boudin and
Japy.
Lastyear's art display at the st. Louis
exposition was described by art critics
in the east as the most remarkable ever
seen in central or western city. This
eulogy will be still more appropriate
this season.
The added attractions are to be far
ahead of the best seen here before. There
will be, practically. a new band. The
change of name from Gilmore's to Her
bert's was not mere matter of form.
Victor Herbert has an entirely new
band, with a new library containing
arrangements of hundreds of what
may be termed new pieces. When,
L. Il vT.,I hn oil
band altogether and commenced
the task of reconstructing it according
to his own conception, his procedure
was on the lines of artistic quality
first, and youth second. He secured
both bright, superior instrumentalists,
young and ambitious artists; quick to
seize upon and adopt Herberts meth
DDS; full of enthusiasm, dash and pride;
and thoroughly capable in musical
knowledge; superb in technical facili-
ty and skill.
In special attractions the exposition
management has also secured some
thing unique. Mons. Gautier, who will
give his aerial equestrian act twice
daily, created sensation in New York
last>spring, and was signed by the ex-
position management while several
cities were trying to secure him.
President Boyd and General Manager
Gaiennie have assigned the following
days to the organizations and occasions
designated:
Sept g. Stockholders Night
Sept. 9, Dixie Night
Sept. 10, Victor Herbert's NizAA.
Sept. IL, A o. U. w. Night
Sept. ID, Wheelmens Night.
Sept. IA, Jefferson Club Night
Sept, Is, Legio of Honor Night
Sept. I6, Royal League Night
Sept. 1s, Labor Night.
Sept. 20, American Night
Sept 81, South Broadway Merchants Night
Sept p, Catholic Knights OF America Night
Sept. q, Irish Night and Wolfe Tone Rifles.
Sept. %, McGrew Guards Night.
Sept %, North st. Louis Association Night.
Oct. 4, German Night
Oct 5, Yelled Prophets Night
Oct 9, Vehicle Owners Night.
Oct Z, President Mckinley Night.
Oct. 8, St. Louis Railway Club Night
| Oct IL, Scotch Night.
Oct l5 Sunday School Night.
Oct 49, Spanish Club Night
Oct. 49, St. Louis Turner'S Night.
Oct 90 Western Catholic Union Night
Oct p, Branch Guards Night.