The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-05

successful affair of similar nature
ever undertaken in the state, and that
success was due to several causes. the
most important of which was perhaps
the extensive publicity accorded it by
the press. not only of Topeka, but of a
large portion of the state, all of which
was furnished free.
"The decorations of the exposition
building, which were directly in charge
of Commissioner of Decorations w. A.
Alexander reflect great credit upon the
taste and ability of that gentleman.
1.-The drawing qualities of the vaude-
vile features and the musical pro-
gramme We're important factors IN
bringing about the success attained,
and for the marked success in these de-
partments we are indebted to the untir
ing zeal. of commissioner of music and
amusements, A. s. Kane.
THE attendance from over the state
was made possible by the very favorable
railroad rates obtained by Commissioner
of Transportation John E. Frost, and
which resulted in the holding at To-
peka during the exposition of a number
of conventions and gatherings which
brought several thousand people from
over the state to attend the eXposi-
ton.
THE division of minerals and mineral
products under direction of G. P. Grims-
ley and the fruits and fruit products
division under Mr.. w. H. Barnes were
two of the attractive features of the
exhibit that Indicated by their complete
ness the painstaking care that had been
devoted to them
''All of the chiefs of divisions and
commissioners are entitled to much
credit
1.-THE convention of the Kansas State
Retail Grocers' association, which was
brought about mainly through the eff
forts of General Secretary Chas. P
Adams, of that association, was of
great value.
81 wish to make mention of the kind
ness of the Missouri & Kansas Tele-
,se-llf 1f.
three telephones at the exposition for
the convenience of our visitors and the
management and of the public spirit
shown by the Topeka Railway Co. in
providing Eighth avenue with arc lights
that resulted in that thoroughfare pre-
senting an appearance of brilliancy that
was eclipsed only by the front of the
exposition building.
1.-The exposition was a pronou@ce
social success as well as a success from
the standpoint of an exhibit of the in
dustrieS of the state, and this was due
to the interest and influence exhibited
by the Woman's Auxiliary under the
capable direction of Mrs. A. H. Thomp
son.
1.-THE Woman's Auxiliary composed of
the City Federation Christ Hospital
Guild. the U and 1 Flower Mission The
Young Womans Christian association,
the Orphans Home and Ingleside are
entitled to a very large measure of
credit for the success of the enterprise
1.-The possibilities of success of an ex-
position lasting ten days, while doubted
by some on the start, has been demon
strated beyond question, and that the
attendance would have been augmented
by from 900 to 49, 900 additional paid
admissions there is but little room for
doubt had we not bean confronted by
the most inclement weather that the
entire winter thus far has afforded,
seven of the ten days being stormy.
1.-The utmost harmony prevailed dur
ing the entire exposition between the
exhibitors and the management, and the
feeling of satisfaction expressed by the
exhibitors without exception, would in
dictate that another exposition of much
larger proportions might be successfully
conducted within another year, provid-
ed adequate quarters can be secured.
"The total paid admissions during the
ten days was SO, $40.
''R. s. BRIGHAM,
Secretary and General Manager.
Great credit is due Mr.. Brigham for
the success of the exposition. He spent
three months in untiring work to bring
about the results that were accom-
plished and it was his energy, personal
attention to every. detail, and foresight
and perseverance, that was in a great
measure responsible for the success of
the undertaking. The exposition was
without doubt one of the best held in
recent years, in advertising the varied
and extensive manufacturing industries
of the state of Kansas.