The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-10-08
THE HATTIESBURG NE,vs

the appearance of Charles Foster Will
lard, the noted aviator, with one of
Glenn Curtiss' biplanes. Mr.. Willard
scared up in the air and did all sorts
of things, to the amazement of the
party, many of whom had never seen
an 'aeroplane operated before. The |
astonishing ease with which Mr.. Will
lard flew around the track, sometimes
close to the ground, and again hun
dreds of feet in the air, turned in cir
cles at sharpe angles, dropped minia- |
ture bombs down in circle, and land
ed with the lightness of a bird after |
gliding in graceful sweeps from high |
altitude, delighted the onlookers.
When it began to grow dark red
lights were lit in all sections of the |
grounds. There were thousands of !
them and they cast a soft glow all
over the place, those near the banks
rejecting from the river, adding to the
beauty of the scene. A large tent had
been set up and near by On the river
bank immense open fireplaces had
been built of fild rocks. There a force
of chefs from Cooks, Boston's fore
most caterer, prepared what proved
to be the largest outdoor clambake
ever given in Boston. 1t was one of
| the old-fashioned bakes, where the
clans were served piping hot, and
with the side dishes of roast corn and
other apetizing dainties made a most
enjoyable meal. 1t was after when
the last of the good things had been
eaten. but there was more entertain
ment to follow. The tent was then
ablaze with electric lights, and for two
hours a splendid vaudeville program
was put on, number Of the best acts
from Boston theatres having been
brought out in motor cars for the pur-
pose. For those who were inclined to
dance the two big pavilions, beautiful
ly decorated, were thrown open and
orchestras played captivating airs.
Another place was given over to those
who wished to have a smoke-talk
quietly and many took advantage of
it. Others enjoyed themselves sing
ing parodies composed for the occa-
sion. Special cars brought everyone
back to the city happy, though bit
tired, perhaps before midnight.
Thursday morning while the gentle
men were attending the business ses-
sion shopping trips were arranged for
the ladies. At 1 o'clock they all gath
cred at the United Drug Company
laboratories, where a buffet luncheon
was served. Then followed an inspec-
ton of the laboratories. This proved
very interesting, for an exhibition of
how various articles that have made
the name ReXall famous are manufac-
tured was demonstrated by the ex-
perts The visitors got some idea of
the immense plant occupied by their
company, which covers six acres of
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about 1000 people A visit was also
made to the plant where chocolates
are made, and it was seen that every
thing pertaining to sanitary conditions
We're in evidence in turning out the
high grade Liggett and Fenway con-
fections. This plant employs several
hundred people, too.
The banquet Thursday evening was
a fitting climax to the three days con-
vention. While the party was visit
ing the laboratories a big force of
workmen was busily engaged remov-
ing the booths in the Boston Arena
building and replacing them with ia
bles, so that when evening arrived and
the gentlemen escorting the ladies ar
rived at the place the transformation
was astonishingly complete. Here
again everything was on the same
mammoth scale that marked the pre-
ceding events. The head table alone
was so feet long. With thousands of
lights shining the perfume from hun
dreds of prettily arranged floral deco
rations pervading the air, delightful
music stealing across from a hidden
bower, ladies in beautiful evening
gowns, gentlemen arrayed in spotless
black and white, tables heaped with
banquet fixtures, it made a beautiful
composite picture. Yet there was
nothing savoring of affection or prim-
ness about the gathering. 1t was like
a big, happy family. The small dealer
in the little town rubbed elbows and
chatted amicably with the proprietor
of the largest store in a metropolis,
for this is the spirit that prevails all
through the organization and insures