The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07
WISCONSIN DAY AT EXPOSITION
Attention OF Worlds Fair Visitors is
Attracted ty Splendid Participation
Of the Badger State.

visitors had an opportunity to see some
thing of the magnitude and importance
of the states participation in the Expo
sition. Distinguished people from all
the other commonwealth joined the
Wisconsin colony is celebrating the
happy event, and for a whole day the
great Worlds Fair crowd turned its
eyes on Wisconsin.
Not only has the Badger state one of
the handsomest homes on the Plateau
of States and creditable displays in
every one of the great Exhibit palaces,
but by marked display of hospitality
on the part of its hostess and commits
sioners the state has gained place of
prominence in the social life of the
Worlds Fair.
Present ut the ceremonies of dedi-
cation were four present or former
governors, President Francis of the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition, former
governor of Missouri Governor LA Fol
lette, chief executive of Wisconsin
Former Governor Hoard President of
the Wisconsin State Commission and
Benjamin B. Odell, governor of New
York
President Hoard of the Commission
delivered the dedicatory address and
remarks We're made by President
Francis, Governor La Toilette and
Governor Odell, Joe Mitchell Chapple,
editor of the National Magazine of
Boston, who is a native of Wisconsin,
also spoke telling of the wealth Of
resources, splendid citizenship and pro
missing future of the state.
Editor Chapple spoke inspiringly He
dwelt particularly upon the educational
features of the Worlds Fair, and ex.
pressed the hope that every boy and
girl in Wisconsin would he PERMITTED to
enjoy this splendid opportunity TO see
and learn. "A season spent at this
greatest of expositions, said Mr. Chap
pie is worth ms much as q four years
course in one of the greatest colleges OF
the world, | am proud that Wisconsin
has made such Il showing here. am
proud that the grand old state is so well
represented by fair women and brave
men. | love Wisconsin, | love her
lakes and streams, her towns and cities,
here people and | am happy to see here
to-day the name of the state garlanded
with the flag which she has done so
much to honor and to uphold
Gov. Odell was called upon for u few
remarks. He referred to Mr.. Chapple's
characterization of the Exposition as u
great educational agency, aud said that
he heartily approved the statement
Gov. Odell Gomplimented the Wisconsin
people upon having such an excellent
showing at the Fair. But you must
look to your laurels,' he said for the
Empire State is going to make renewed
efforts to ontclass any other state mt
this splendid exposition, and we are
going to try particularly to excel Wis
consin-if we can
Governor La Toilette, after praising
the greatness of his state, paid this
tribute to the splendid Exposition which
Wisconsin had helped to create Speech
can not express the Indebtedness of the
people to those who have wrought ont
in harmony TIE greatest work of its
kind ever accomplished by men Every
worthy citizen should CONT it II great
privilege and II patriotic duty to testify
appreciation by personally participating
in this memorable event No one can
come here and not feel impelled to carry
this message back to his nelghbors and
friends
Under the direction of Mrs Emma j
Walsh of Baraboo, the hostess, Mr..
Grant Thomas of Madison, secretary,
and other members OF the Commission,
the Wisconsin building was beautifully
decorated for the Dedication. Ferns
and American Beauty roses, sent frcm
Milwaukee, were banked high in the
pretty reception room, and on the wide
veranda along the North front plat
form was erected for the Governor his
staff and the speakers.
Mrs Walsh the hostess, has won
golden opinions for her charming and
gracious hospitality 1t il not too much
praise to SAY that she is one of the most
popular hostesses at the Worlds Fair
and there are many who declare that
she il the most popular, without excep.
ton She has always smile and n
warm handcL.sp for the visitor, from
whatever state No one who visits the
cosy Wisconsin building goes away
without the feeling that he has been
perfectly welcome The lady from
Baraboo makes all feel at home.
Secretary Thomas also haa made him
self very popular His presence adds
cheer to the Wisconsin Worlds Fair
home, and he il always on hand to ex-
tend the hospitality Of his state to friend
or stranger
Mrs Walsh and Mr. Thomas wei
coined hundreds Of guests in the even
ing of Wisconsin Day, when reception
was held at the Wisconsin building at
which opportunity was afforded to the
Worlds Fair visitors to meet the
Governor and his staff and the mem
bers of the State Commission and the
ladies who were in attendance upon the
ceremonies Of the day Refreshments