The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-25

JAN FSTOW EXPOSITION
GROUNDS, August 24.-Ncwsboys' Day
at tho fair brought. several hundred
young Americans here from Norfolk
and the cities Of the East and Middle
West. Heading the very live young
citizens were Judge w. r. Vaughan, OF
st. Louis, president and Harry Nc
Knight, vice. president Of the Anleri~
can Newsboys' Association. s32E
The "newsics' made their appearance
at the main entrance to the exposition
shortly before 8 o'clock. They. marched
directly 10 "a the Auditorium, b fled into
it, and took charge for the formal ex-
crciscs Of the day.8sFlrsts America
ton of Mr.. William ". Whiddett, must
cal director Of the exposition. r. H.
Sexton, exposition director of ! con-
crosses and special events OF the OK
position, who acted as presiding off,
Ger for the occasion, introduced Hon. ].
Taylor Ellyson, director Of history and
education. Ho made an excellent short
address before the boys, speaking
words Of congratulation, advice and
encouragement
He got close to the boys, and they
frequently Interrupted him by cheers
and applause.
A speech by Judge Vaughan follow
ed that OF Governor lcllyson. The
Judge knows newsboys, and he, too,
knew how to say things that would
appeal TO them.
The exercises in the Auditorium
over 1t waa lunch time. And that was
the real beginning of the celebra-
ton. Sandwiches, pies and salads dis
appeared with amazing rapidly. Az
ter lunch the crowd set about to do
the show. They headed for the War
path to man. Everything was open
1 to them.
Headed for, Warpath.
"Hlstory and Education don't ketch
U.s." said one, looking toward the
building bearing that name Carts and
Manufactures for ours-nit," said an.
other, as they trooped of.
a more lively crowd has not been or
the Warpath since the fair opened
Every show on 1T was visited, ant
their presence was made known.
An admission ticket to the James
town Exposition for the remainder O.
! the season may now be purchased TO,
IS. This low charge is made that al
working people In this vicinity ma,
be able to make frequent visits t,
the fair, There are many thousand
" pcople III 1ioe"dLer virginia WIZ
;. nave not yet been inside the grounds
. These tickets will not only admit til
;, holder to tho grounds. but to all show
;. on the Warrath after paying the frs
admission to each attraction
TINS week at the jamestown EXPO
sition promises to he one OF the mos
noted Of the big show. The program
Tor the week are full Of unusual an
Interesting features, The Withingto
zouaves, who have been attracting S
: much attention on the Warpath, viii
: continue their free drills and exhibit
n tons every afternoon at 1880 and even
s ing at $3.50 o'clock
Daylight and night flreworks wi
a be given five or six times during tn
o week on Lse Parade, where thousand
= OF people are In the habit OF congre
y eating every evening to see them. III
pyrotechnic attractions next week wi
be decidedly out OF the ordinary man
new creations and set pieces bein
l. shown for the first time.
9 Various Conventions.
20 The conventions and congresses wi
be represented by the meeting OF IL
American Osteopathic Associatio
Which VIII be In convention ali weoI
e Wednesday the Firemen OF Virgins
20 and the Sigma Sigma Sigma Trate,
~ nifty VIII meet In respective congresse
nr the former organization occupyines or
day, the latter, three days.
- From the musical standpoint IL
week will be as important as near
any preceding one. Daily concerts wi
&, be given in the grandstand, In Audit
IS rum ana IN States Exhibit Palac
AmoaE The frer!al teatuseH Mill be Il