The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1899-04-19
LOUISIANA EXPOSITION
TO BE HELD IN NEW ORLEANS
NAY 8 TO 81.
Great Preparations Being rIade
10 Insure II Grand Success.
New Orleans. Ami IN.

nOlulnS Oh the LOUISIANA INDUS
trial Exposition, the plans are
being matured and every thing
is now in readiness for the exhib-
itors and the management an
nounces that the placing of ex-
hibits will commence next week
and will be rapidly pushed until
all exhibits are in place by the
opening day of the exposition.
MIR. l.. w. Brown, the late city
engineer of New Orleans has
been awarded the contract for
renovating the buildings and di-
reeting such other structures as
will be necessary and he has
been actively at work completing
these arrangements. Mr.. Brown
has large force of workmen on
the grounds and the scene pre-
sents a very active appearance.
The new entrance building at the
grounds will be in position in a
few days.
The live stock and poultry de-
partment are now receiving en-
tries and there promises to be a
large exhibition in both these
classes. A party from Texas
announces that he will ship an
entire car load Of poultry to the
exposition in competition for the
numerous prizes offered in this
department. Exhibitors from all
parts of the United States are arr
ranging to send their stock for
exhibition here. The railroads
appreciating the Importance OF
the enterprise, are taking a very
active interest in the same. The
management is negotiating with
the roads for a free return Of all
stock placed on exhibition and
feels confident that the roads will
grant this concession. The IL
lIu1is Central Company has al
ready signified its Willingness 10
RI turn ali stock sent here for ex-
hioition. Tho department will
be ready to receive exhibits on
Tie 18th Cf April and it is ex-
pected by the opening day that a
complete exhibition of more than
ordinary interest will be in place.
Miss Louise do Lassus, a lady
Of wide experience in art work
has been engaged to superintend
the art department.
The exhibit on science will en-
brace a large number of models
and drawings Of the latest engi-
neering feats. 1t is announced
that Major Quinn, the United
States Engineer in this district.
has offered to place on exhibition
the plans and drawings of the
late survey of the Southwest
Pass. These plans have not yet
been opened to public inspection
and are of great interest to engi-
neers in general. The works
contemplated by these plans will
necessitate the expenditure of
DlA uuu, UlU.
The exhibits space in the build
ings are now practically all sold,
but few spaces remain and these
will no doubt be disposed Of in
the next few days. Every ar
rangement is being made for the
protection of exhibits. The city
council of New Orleans has ap-
propriated $4,000 to be applied to
the policing of the grounds dur
ing the exposition. This will
afford ample protection and in
sure that every interest of the
public and exhibitor will be prop.
erly guarded. The reduced rates
offered by all the roads entering
this city insures large crowd
from the surrounding country.
The Lutcher Social Clup is ar
ranging for an excursion to New
Orleans during the fair which
will bring about 1000 people
from that town alone. The rail-
roads will offer excursions from
time to time, in addition to their
already low rate and the public
are arranging to take advantage
of these low rates.
The entertainment committee
is actively at work securing a
number of very important at
fractions. They have engaged
the services of three bands to
furnish music at the fair.
There will be several well
known soloists whose regulations
insure musical treat. The baby
show has within the last few days
been placed with a separate COM