The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-13
CITIZENS TAKE UP THE MATTER
OF AN ENTERTAINMENT FOR
THE VISITORS.
CROWDS ARE EXPECTED HERE
ERS WILL SEE THEY ARE
MADE HAPPY.
Committees ARE APPOINTED.
That to Arrange u Programme VIII
Hold a Meeting This
Afternoon.

An enthusiastic meeting Of jobbers
and retailers, together with a number
of professional gentlemen, was held at
the rooms of the Commercial club last
evening to arrange for the entertain
ment of visitors during fair week
President Gregg, of the Commercial
club, called the attention of those
present to the necessity of immediate
action in regard to programme of at
fractions for each night during fair
week. D. R. Noyes was elected chair
man Of the meeting, and said that.
while he had faith in the city and the
citizens, just as soon as the assess
ment of the jobbers, as fixed by the
board of equalization, was known he
would either have more or less faith.
The jobbers' union had not considered
the question of a carnival, but he would
pledge them to do what was necessary
in the matter. A great many people,
he said, were coming to the state fair,
and, with pleasant weather, everything
would be most satisfactory, and the
attendance the largest known in the
history of the association. The people
spirited citizens of ST. Paul could be
depended upon to arrange series Of
attractions which would be of interest
to the visitors
President Gregg stated that, while
no detailed programme had as yet been
arranged, a general plan had been
outlined. The principal streets of the
city would be Illuminated and deco
rated, and a number of bands would
be stationed at various points to ell
liven the scene. One evening would
be given over to a parade of the ma
tional guard and the G. A. r. posts.
A Venetian water carnival at Como,
together with an elaborate display of
fireworks and a bicycle parade, would
fill in another evening. Other attrac-
lions were being arranged for.
A. J. Powers favored the appoint
ment of committees 10 go to work at
once and perfect the details Of the pro-
gramme, assuring those present that
there would be no shortage of funds to
make the affair a success.
Ike Lederer said from a recent trip
he had made in the Red river valley
there was no doubt but thai the at
tendance during far week would be
much larger than at any previous fair
for a number of years.
D. r. McGinniS ana Secretary Slime,
OF the Commercial club. reported that
they had visited about 80 IF the lead
ing business firms in the city and each
and every one were willing to do what
they could to help on the carnival
Col. Allen offered the suggestion that
the programme be arranged for Tues
day Wednesday. Thursday and Fri
day nights, and that all the attractions
be crowded into these four nights.
Secretary Randall, of the fair man
ayers, explained that the eair promised
to be larger in every way than ever be-
fore and that the increased amounts Of
fered as premiums had increased the
exhibits and classes as had been ex-
pected. The railroad companies had
agreed on half rate to the Twin Cities
from all points within 200 miles. and
the result would be that an immense
crowd would attend. Committees were
appointed on finance and a meeting Of
the programme committee will be held
this afternoon at the rooms of the Com
mercial club, to perfect the details of
the carnival.