Middletown transcript., 1899-07-15
Chief of Department of Publicity and
Promotion, National Export Ex-
position.
ENTRANCE AND AUDITORIUM

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left. wide aisles lead through the ex-
hibition spaces Of the north pavilion,
turning at right angles through the
arcades on each side of the auditorium,
into the central exhibition hall and its
wings.
Entrance into the auditorium, which
has seating capacity of more than
5000, is from the lobby. There is a
large pipe organ at the end Of the audi
torium, placed above spacious plat
form, and the floor is laid at such an
angle that there is an unobstructed
view Of the platform from every seat.
Above the main entrance large
pediment contains group Of thirteen
figures, representing Commerce. Other
pediments Is pity the four continents.
Numerous grnupes of graceful figures,
symbolical of Transportation, Naviga-
tion, Labor, Electricity, ETC., rest on
pedestals beside the pediments. and
over the main entrance there is large
quadriga-a chariot drawn by four
horses, carrying the beautiful figure of
Progress, whose proudly-poised head
looks with calm and confident eyes into
the future.
In the auditorium, daily concerts
will be given by the best concert bands
In the country. The sessions Of the
International Commercial Congress
will be held there, as we'll as the Con-
ventions of the various trade and busi-
ness organizations which have arranged
to hold meetings during the Exposition.
The second floor of the north pavilion
will be occupied by the Administration
offices Of the Exposition. In the GEN.
trail and south pavilionJ, the upper
floors will be given up to exhibits.
AVAILABLE EXHIBITION SPACE.
A total area of two hundred thou
sand square feet of space is available
in the main building for exhibits.
This, with the space provided in the
special buildings, will give American
manufactures ample opportunities for
showing the world their wares. As In
all Expositions, the restaurant facili-
ties will form an important part Of the
arrangements. The principal restraint
is located 10 the gallery of the south
pavilion, overlooking the entire main
exhibition floor. The cuisine and
service will be equal to that of the
finest hotels.
THE LIGHTER SIDE.
The lighter side of the Exposition
will not be neglected, and those visi-
tors on mere pleasure bent will find
fully as much to OCCUPY them as the
more serious patron from foreign lands,
absorbed in its Industrial side. The
management will provide such attrac-
tions as will tend to interest the
general public and insure large and
constant attendance.
Good music will be one of the lead
ing features, and In the handsome
auditorium the most famous musical
organizations { t the United States will
be heard in daily concerts. throughout
the Exposition.
In addition to special attractions of
. popular character, which will be pro-
vided from time to time to encourage
the attendance and popularize the Ex-
position with the masses, there will be
features combining the educational
and instructive phase with that Of the
greatest novelty and interest. One of
the leading attractions of this character
will be 9 Chinese Village. counter
part of q street in Pekin or Shanghai,
populated with 450 men, women and
children, brought from China for the
purpose. The business, industrial and
home life of the Chinese, and their
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completely illustrated. In view Of the
wide market which China presents and
the growing popularity Of American
goods In that country, the Chinese
Village win prove an attraction Of un-
usual interest.
Similar features In perfect harmony
with the purposes Of the Exposition,
and at the same time entertaining, will
illustrate the trades, pursuits, indus
tries and commerce of the peoples OF
some OF our newly acquired possessions
and their customs, diess, recreations
and amusements.
The amusement section Is along the
main avenue or approach to the Main
Exposition Buildings. eight hundred
feet in length, and will be built upon
bot b sides. The amusement section
At 20 Exposition has been 30 well locat-
ed. for visitors win have to traverse