The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-19
Irginia Buildings.

Ranch" The complete Exposition Fire
Department followed the band with
Its engines, hose wagons and ladder
truck, all Of the latest design and OF
the finest equipment. Tho entire Wild
West show. known as the "1o1 Rnnch,'
followed, the indians ana cowboys in
fnll costume and mounted on their
show ponies. With a yell that sug.
gested that old Geronimo was again
on the .Swarpath, they charged down the
parade ground. the riokety lold stage
coach sswaying from side to side as It's
sturdy little mules galloped along.
The Phllipino exhibit, with It's fancy
costumes. its contortionists and It's
real live prince, who by the way, rode
man automobile. attracted consider
ahle attention. The Esquimo and
.sKlondike" people, with their dog
sledges and queer costumes. followed,
with the deep sea divers, the dancing
girls from the Streets OF Cairo and
numberless others After the prooes-
sion OF Japanese girls from the Japa-
nese tea gardens came "Trixie," the
famous trick horse, whose evident ap-
probation OF the public notice brought
forth constant applause, as the horse
first bowed and then kneeled to the
grandstand in the effort to make a
real, old-fashioned curtesy.
After the parade the ground in front
Of the reviewing stand was cleared,
and the Richmonders were treated to
a free exhibition by some OF the riders
from the Wild West show. Lassoing
and various roping feats were admired
and wondered at for half hour or
more. while the Mexican Band played
q number of choice selections.
Every one connected with the ex-
position seemed to be determined to
a foh ln~ = 80
lives, and so far did they succeed tina t
many spent the time in the home com
Ing trains in planning another and
more extended trip to the exposition.
RECEPTIONS At At 1rTIDR4n -,
The attentions OF the reception commit
tee wero divided between the Richmond
Building and the Virginia Building. repre-
Chamber Of commeree being on duty at each i
place throughout the day to welcome visl-
tors and look after the hospitali,ies OF the
mond Building. In which large number
OF the visitors took part. there were no
formal exercises. but throushout the day
| at each place. the stream seeming to centre
| about the Richmond Building, the porch Of
which was the appointed meeting place loi
Commerce., remained at tbs building
|
In attending to the wants OF the visitors
Mrs Chataisne and her two daughters wer'
also Entiring In their efforts to receive hos
pitaby the ladies from Richmond and t
make every provision for their comfort.
Mrs. Swanson. with several assistants
| received at the Virginia Building. with
Colonel Barton H. GrundyS as the c!ty's rep
resentative.
One OF the greatest conveniences OF thu
day was the 5check-room maintained at til,
Richmond Building for keeping parcels
! grips and lunch baskets. The man en-
ployed for the Job OF running thu. check
room. with the specially prepared duplicat'
checks. failed to show up. and rather tina,
disappont the visitors two young Richmond
| ers.5 Ryrie and Gordon Wood. undertook Il
look after the work, improvising their ow'
! checking system as they went along. Thel
work met with the approval OF all Corners
and was Of the greatest assistance to man!
people during the day. 5. d.
a large amount Of printed literature nbou
4 Richmond and her advantages was distri
buted at the Richmond Building. all caller
J from out-of-town asking for copies Of tn
! Chamber OF Commerce booklet Many Rich
monders looked over the booklet while rest
i Ing at the Richmond Building. and express
ed surprise at the marvellous growth o
Richmonds Industries. growth unknown
= ~ m a nv old reSidhntA of the city,