Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-10-07
TENNESSEE CENTENNIAL.


EdttOr Greehbrier Independent.
The White City" never lookeG
prcttier than at the present time, be
meath the cool breczes and pleasant
weather of old September.
especial days" are crowding fast
upon each other. 1t is with pleasure
| note the little Mountain State is tc
have day, and | know she will dc
honor to the occasion.
The attendance is still on the in.
crease, and the yellow fever scare is
dying out.
The quarantine has been raised
from Nashville against the outside
world-or rather the S0uth-so now
everybody can come to the exhibit
ton. Grand preparations are being
made for Kate Kirkman day-Sept.
3Oth. Society is all on the gui riue.
All the beauties of Nashville and
neighboring cities will take part in
the parade--in flower. decked traps,
tallyhOs, etc. A more gorgeous af-
fair has never been held in the city.
The Woman's Board il making ev-
cry effort to make it memorable
day in the history of their fair presi-
dent. A large ball and banquet will
follow in the Woman's building in
the evening. Bryan day is early in
October. William jennings will be
here and speak, which is sufficient
to crowd the Centennial, as he is ex-
ceedingly popular with our people,
and receives big ovations.
Conterno's Band, OF BROOKLYN, is
holding the board now-while not
such band IA Victor Herbert's-is
pleasing the people, especially his
"Flags of the Nations" which is
given nightly in spectacular.
Nashville day brought out the
largest attendance yet.
"To-day is Parthenon day"
One OF the choicest programmes
that has ever been given in the Wo-
mans building, where Parthenon
day will be celebrated, will be rem
dered this morning. The surprising
beauty and chaste architecture Of
Parthenon have been admired by
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Day by day the beauty of the won
dari'ul structure unfolds itself to the
admiring gaze of all who roam over
the Centennial city, and it is emf
nently fitting that day should be
set apart for discussion Of its mani
fold merits. Col. w. G. Smith, of
this city, is the architect, and has
won golden honors for cOnceiving
the idea for the Centennial. The
Colonel is n native of old Virginia,
which is a sutficicn eulogy for him.
We spoke of the largest and most
important buildings in a former let
ter.
The History building is small, but
quite interesting.
The Hygiene building, too, is full
Of interesting exhibits, and should
be thoroughly seen to be appreciated.
The amusement features of the Cen
tennial is principally crowded npon
Vanity Fair" There you see the
laughable saints of Cairo, and the
familiar shouting of the Turk, Lean
away Back, as. the old camel goes
jogging along with its cargo OF hu-
man freight, never fails to bring
rOars Of laughter from the on-look-
ers.
Shoot the Chutes" is another
! popular resort, and is one of the
best amuSements - going down a
long incline in boat to at last land
in "A lake of water is at least most
cXhilarating, and to the timid brings
forth eXclamations of fear. All are
willing to take a shoot, however.
The old Plantation, with its negro
melodies and dances, has It's full
share of patronage.
The theatres and beauty shows
with songs and dances, are not neg.
lected.
The Chinese village excites the Gu
rioSity of many. A chorus of tiny
girls are very fond of singing fol
you. The theatre is perfect din O
non musical sounds. | do not think
anyone has ever imagined what tn,
play really is-morely a discord o
sweet sounds.
The spectacular of the battle o
Gettysburg is exceedingly good, ant
old warriors imagine they are righ
on the battlefield again.
October is to be full of good days
and. being the most pleasant montl
Of all, will, no doubt, prove the ban
ner month. INCOGNITO.
a DELICATE COMPLIMENT N
more elegant compliment was eve
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