The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-07
MAKE FINAL PLANS
 FOR EXPOSITION
Military Affair Begins With
 Parade Wednesday
CONTINUES TEN DAYS
Handsome Prizes Will Be offered in Various Contests--Imported En- tertniners VIII Help to Make
 Affair Success

The final preparation for the military exposition of the Alabama National Guard association were concluded at a meeting held in the city hall yesterday afternoon. and all that remains to be done now is the construction of the vari- ous booths to be occupied by those who have secured space for the forthcoming exposition. The work upon the booths will commence early today, and will be pushed rapidly to completion.
 It was decided that each company com prising the Birmingham battalion would be on duty for two consecutive nights, thereby allowing the members of the va rious companies time to visit the other attractions of the big show, of which there will be quite a number. In connec- ton with the exhibits, other attractions are to be offered by the soldier boys to their many friends, consisting of regu- lar indoor street fair, with confetti bat ties, ticklers and in fact, everything which tends to make one enjoy an affair of that kind. At every performance sev- eral big free acts will be presented, trar peze. tumbling, singing and fancy dane- ing by people imported for that purpose. The exposition lasts for ten days, begin ming on the 9th and closing on the 18th instant It is to be held in the city hall, which is always well lighted and heated.
 Probably the greatest drawing feature will be the grand masquerade costume ball to be given next Monday night, and l. tertain the large crowd which will at tend on that night. Prizes will be given for the most original costume, the finest costume and also for the fattest and leanest man, and the most comical char acter represented.
 Among the various. attractions to be seen at the exposition will be the small- est man in the world, who will constitute show within himself. He is a Russian, and has been in this country for several years appearing at the worlds fairs and other notable gatherings. He Is also a member of all of the secret orders of prominence, and is highly educated, speaking several languages fluently. lie will undoubtedly prove one of the expo- sitlon's strongest features.
 The contests are already attracting a great deal of attention, the baby show is receiving new entries daily, and Manager German states the prizes offered are of real value, consisting of iewelry, brace lets and rings. Several dolls are also of fered as prizes for the other children. The Prices are on exhibition in Blach s windows.
 The exposition will be opened immedi- ately after grand street parade by the military companies through the princi- pal streets of the city, headed by the Ex- position band. The parade will be under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Led better, Capt. E. J. McCrossln acting as grand marshal At the city hall, after the parade, the column will disband and the doors will then be thrown open to the public. Once inside, the audience will be addressed by several speakers of promi- hence and the exposition will be on.
 Before adjournng yesterday afternoon, Capt J. B. Scully, acting chairman, ap- pointed the following committees;
 Exhibits-Capt. Mel Smith, Sergeant Underwood Major Seals, Lieutenants Newton, Poole and Hamilton.
 Programme-Captain Mandy.
 Baby Show-Col. H. B. Kennedy, Capt U. J. Mccrossin. Major Gregory and Cap tain Smith.
 | Committee to wait upon Mayor Frank P. OBrien on matters not yet completed. Major J. Q. Smith, Captain Mabry and | Lieut. W E. Hooper.