Hemingray in opening day parade for the Exposition

HAPPY CINCINNATI.

Opening Day of Our

Exposition.

Bright Weather, Immense Crowds,

Beautiful Decorations.

FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE GREAT

STREET PAGEANT,

And All the Side Issues of the

Queen City’s Autumnal

Holiday.

When the sun lifted himself over Walnut Hills this morning and beamed benignly down into the valley, he beheld a city in its triumph; a city decked in all the glory of flags and evergreens, and resonant with the happy hum of industry and the music of many bands. The opening of the Ex­position is Cincinnati’s autumnal holiday, and the eagerness with which the event is anticipated, and the joy with which the day is welcomed, is a forcible argument in favor of holding these exhibitions annu­ally, without permitting such a painful interval as was allowed between the last one and the one that is inaugurated with so much pomp to-day.

Cincinnati’s Expositions have gained a national reputation, and are regarded as blossoms in her garland of glory along with her musical festivals. Hither came pil­grims from the most remote corners of the Union, bearing their contributions to the great industrial display. Hither come the President of the United States, the Com­mander of our Army, the executives of five of our neighboring States, and thou­sands upon thousands of visitors from all parts of the country, to witness our inau­gural parade, to look in upon the most com­plete permanent Exposition buildings in America, and to behold the remarkable productions of handicraft of their fellow-countrymen.

Cincinnati rises to the occasion. She throws open, the hospitable doors and ex­tends her hands in welcome to the crowds who pour in upon every railroad and high­way, and throng her streets to-day.

THE FIRST ADMITTED.

At precisely 9 o’clock this morning the doors of the Exposition were thrown open to the public, and people began to pass. The turnstile system works handsomely, and people seem readily to drop into the spirit of it.

Mr. Edmund H. Pendleton, President of the Exposition, was the first to pass in and drop his quarter. Then came Mr. James H. Laws, Vice President, as the members of the Exposition Boad [sic] Board, each of whom paid his quarter just to show that the system worked all right.

DISTINGUISHED ARRIVALS.

The following are some of the distin­guished arrivals:

President Hayes, wife and son.

General Wm. T. Sherman.

Generals J. E. Tourtelotte and Geo. M. Bacon, staff officers.

General P. H. Sheridan and wife.

Generals Wm. Myers and George A. Forsythe, staff officers.

Hon. Charles Devens, Attorney General.

Governor R. M. Bishop, Ohio.

Governor J. D. Williams, Indiana.

Governor L. P. Blackburn, Kentucky.

Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks, Indiana.

General L. M. Meiley, Ohio.

General J. Emmet Burns, Kentucky.

General G. W. Morgan, Kentucky.

General Charles A. Young, Ohio.

Colonel L. R. Hoagland, Ohio.

Colonel J. M. Williams, Ohio.

Colonel E. J. Pocock, Ohio.

Colonel W. C. P. Breckinridge, Kentucky.

Colonel T. C. Jones, Kentucky.

Colonel M. L. Hall, Ohio.

Major Frank Sible, Ohio.

W. S. Elliott, Columbus.

R. H. Bishop, Columbus.

J. B. Speed, Louisville.

Hon. Wm. Bell, wife and daughter, Ind.

Hon. J. H. Smart, Indiana.

Harrold Bradbury, England.

James E. Baker and wife, Indiana.

T. M. Wooley and wife, Indiana.

H. B. Davis. Indiana.

J. G. Shanklin and wife, Indiana.

Charles Moore and wife, Columbus, Ohio.

Among the prominent arrivals at the Grand Hotel this morning are F. S. Asta Burnaga, Envoy Extraordinary and Minis­ter Plenipotentiary of Chili; Amos Town­send, of Cleveland, and Geo. S. Sountey, of Indiana.

The President and Mrs. Hayes and Gen. Sherman witnessed Joe Jefferson's rendi­tion of "Rip Van Winkle" at Pike’s last night, and received quite an ovation from the audience.

The house was appropriately decorated for the occasion. An arch of flags spanned the main corridor at the head of the main stairway, on which were the words, "Wel­come, President Hayes; Welcome, Gen. Sherman." Within, the balcony front was beautifully draped opposite the stage, and in the middle of each side, with the na­tional flag.

At 10 o’clock to-morrow the guests will be accompanied to the Exposition Buildings by the committee to witness the display of cut flowers, and after leaving there will be accompanied by the following committee to the Zoological Garden: Larz Anderson, Theo. Cook. T. D. Lincoln, David Sinton, Marcus Fechheimer, A. D. Bullock, J. W. Hartwell, George W. Jones, George F. Stedman.

At 6 o’clock to-morrow evening a private reception will be held at the residence of Mr. Groesbeck, and a couple of hours later the party will repair to the Highland House, where a special concert will be given by the proprietor.

Pike's Opera-house is studded with na­tional flags.

The front of Mitchell & Rammelsberg's is profusely hung with red, white and blue festoons.

The Grand Hotel presents a magnificent appearance. Resting against the cornice, in the middle of the Fourth-street elevator, is an immense evergreen star, and leading from this to the lower balcony are wide streamers of red, white and blue. Each of the four balconies is literally covered with garlands of evergreen, interspersed with flags and banners. There is a half-circle of red and white globes to be illuminated at night, ranging in front of the lower bal­cony.

The Allemania Club House, at Fourth and Central avenue, is plentifully hung with flags and bunting.

The American Express Company’s office and the Gymnasium building are enveloped in stars and stripes, bunting and ever­greens.

The Twos' Engine Company have decorated their headquarters at Ninth and Free­man in fine style.

On Friday evening the President will be given a reception at the Lincoln Club, and on Saturday he and his family will leave for their home in Fremont.

THE DECORATIONS.

The decorations of the houses along the line of march were of the most beautiful kind. The order was flags, festoons, ever­green and streamers.

The Gibson House, as usual, on occasions of this kind, has hanging from each win­dow a national streamer and a wreath of evergreen. In addition to this the build­ing is covered with flags of all nations, and the perforated gas-pipe eagle has again been put in position over the front entrance.

The large pillows [sic] pillars of the Custom-house are wrapped in red, white and blue, be­tween the center pillows [sic] pillars is suspended a large monogram C. I. E. in flowers.

Church's Music store on Fourth street is covered with flags and evergreens from top to bottom, and presents a very showy ap­pearance.

At the St. Nicholas Hotel about one hundred chairs have been placed on the front portico, for the benefit of guests.

During the forenoon to-day the streets presented a lively appearance. At an early hour the decorating of the building, espe­cially along the line of march, was begun in good earnest, and in a short time flags were flying from nearly every window, and streamers, evergreens, por­traits, flowers and plants were tastefully arranged and presented a beautiful appear­ance. The verandas of the Grand Hotel are an attractive sight. Pike’s Opera-house is almost hidden from view by the large number of flags and streamers. At the Gibson House can he seen the flags of all nations. Church's music store is nearly covered with flags, streamers and ever­greens. Among the decorations at the Post-office Building is a large monogram made of flowers of different colors.

The Amazon Insurance Company, on Vine street, above Sixth, made a fine display to-day with its streamers of red, white and blue.

Aug’s Club House is tastily decorated with flags and evergreen.

All the newspaper offices are decorated.

The Court-house, with its many flags and the streamers wrapped around the columns, is one of the finest sights in the city, as to decorative art.

The Queen City Club, on Elm and Sev­enth street, has streamers of red, white and blue pending from the roof.

RECEPTION AT THE GRAND.

At 11 o’clock a grand public reception was given to President Hayes and wife, Generals Sherman and Sheridan and the other prominent guests in the ladies' parlor of the Grand Hotel.

The Reception Committee who were named yesterday were in attendance, and introduced the citizens and strangers, who thronged in crowds to catch a sight of and shake hands with the distinguished vis­itors.

At 12:30 the reception closed, and after partaking of a lunch those who were to take part in the procession took carriages for the place appointed. There Currier's Band was present and played several pieces in front of the hotel.

NOTES.

No Courts in session to-day.

The hotels are filled with strangers.

The Coroner’s office was closed after noon to-day.

The Lima, Ohio, Band and Guards ar­rived this morning.

The offices in the City Buildings and Court House are closed.

An extra force was on hand this morning cleaning the streets along the line of march.

The County Commissioners have post­poned their session of to-day until Friday.

Capt. Rhodes brought in an excursion from Olney, Ill., of eight coaches and about six hundred passengers.

John B. Marre & Bro., fruit dealers on Vine street, made a fine display of fruit on a vehicle built for the occasion.

Hemingray's Glass Co. brought three wagons. Upon one was a huge bottle, and upon the others were goods boxed for shipping.

An invitation was extended to the President and the other distinguished guests to-day by the Southern Railroad Trustees to go on an excursion to the High Bridge, Friday.

THE STREET PAGEANT.

THE POLICE FORCE.

Twelve mounted police were in advance of the entire procession, and had instruc­tions to keep the street clear from curb to curb of vehicles and everything else. The Gatling gun, drawn by two horses, was in the procession; also the gun squad, com­posed of ten picked men. Currier’s Band followed, and enlivened the head of the procession by some excellent strains, the men making every effort to do their best. Four companies of patrolmen paraded be­hind the band. Colonel Wappenstein was in command, although Captain Lew. Wil­son, the drill inspector, gave the marching orders, as Colonel Wappenstein is not very well posted in military tactics. Then came the Grand Marshal, Colonel L. Markbreit, and his staff, composed as follows:

THE STAFF.

General W. H. Baldwin, Chief of Staff.

W. J. O’Neil, Adjutant General.

Colonel Max Mosler,                                Edward Harrison.

R. H. Huntington,                                      Charles T. Dickson,

Robert Kuehnert,                                       John P. Mosby,

Edward Goepper,                                      Julius Balke, Jr.,

Bolden C. Davis,                                       Benjamin H. Cox,

Brent Arnold,                                             H. F. Farny,

A. R. Von Martels,                                     N. H. Davis,

Chapman Johnson,                                    Nelson Perin,

Louis O'Shaughnessy,                                Adolph Hartdegen,

Alex. Sands, Jr.,                                         Chas. Rummelsberg,

Major Flamen Ball,                                   A. C. Barney,

Capt. James S. Wise,                                 R. W. Warder,

Howard S. Winslow,                                  Albert Kuhn,

Paul F. Mohr,                                             Captain F. McDonough

John S. Woods,                                          Sam. W. Trost,

Elliott H. Pendleton, Jr.,                            John Cosgrove

Dwight Huntington,                                  Gen. C. E. La Motte.

John M. Ball,                                             Chas. F. Eaton,

W. H. Shoenberger,                                   Frank Andrews.

Geo. W. Jones, Jr.,                                     Wm. Von Steinwehr,

P. Bolivar,                                                  Hugh Struckhim.

First Division

Was composed as follows:

Major J. Morgan and Staff.

General Augur and staff.

Company U. S. troops, Newport Barracks.

Indianapolis Light Infantry — Captain, N. R. Buckle; First Lieutenant, James Ross; Second Lieutenant, Wm. McKee; Surgeon, Dr. James Wright; drum corps of sixteen pieces.

Columbus Barracks Band.

Governor’s Guard, acting as special escort of the Governor of Ohio and President of the United States.

R. M. Bishop, Governor of Ohio, and staff (mounted).

Ohio National Guards, commanded by Col. J. E. Ullery.

The regiments and officers being as follows:

1st Regiment — Colonel C. B. Hunt; Lieutenant Colonel, Max. Mosler; Major, Chas. Eschenbrenner; Adjutant, J. J. Desmond; Quartermaster. F. G. Jobson; Surgeon, P. F. Maley; Assistant Sur­geon, W. L. Slough.

Thirteenth Regiment — Colonel, J. W. Denver; Lieutenant Colonel, David Noble; Major, Lee Kendle; Adjutant, D. T. Howe; Quartermaster, H. F. Walker; Surgeon. J. L. Mounts.

Sixteenth Regiment — Colonel, Henry G. Neubet; Lieutenant Colonel, J. D. Norton; Major, J. J. Worman; Adjutant, H. S Bunker; Quartermaster, A. B. Ackerman; Surgeon, J. T. Woods; Assistant Surgeon, J. M. Shoemaker.

Seventeenth Regiment — Colonel, Fred. Geiger; Lieutenant Colonel, K. J. Pocock; Major, H. A. Axline; Adjutant, James Huston; Quartermaster, W. A. Bell; Surgeon, F. Holston; Assistant Sur­geon, W. N. Paige.

Third Regiment — Colonel, Jos. C. Ullery; Lieu­tenant Colonel, Josh. H. Horton; Major, S. A. Collins; Adjutant, J. W. Cruikshank; Quarter- toaster, W. Johnson; Surgeon, W. W. Crane; Assistant Surgeon, James E. Shellenberger.

Duquesne Blues (Colored) — Captain, H. Har­per, First Lieutenant, Charles Jones; Second Lieu­tenant, Andrew Jackson.

Fifth Battery, Light Artillery — Captain, A. A. Thomas; First Lieutenant, J. B. Hoglen; Second Lieutenant, R. F. Thomas; Assistant Surgeon, Anton Scheibenzuber.

Fourth Regiment — Colonel, S. B. Smith; Lieu­tenant Colonel, J. A. Johnston; Major, J. E. Neal; Adjutant, F. J. Patterson; Quartermaster, C. A. Phillips; Surgeon, J. T. Sutphin.

Seventh Regiment — Colonel, F. S. Case; Lieu­tenant Colonel, J. B. McDonald; Major, G. L. Smith; Adjutant, F. O. Batch; Quartermaster, W. G. Weaver; Surgeon, S. M. Musgrove; Assistant Surgeon, McKendree Driscoll.

Eleventh Regiment — Colonel, S. Huber; Lieu­tenant Colonel, J. N. Welsh; Major, G. Bush; Adjutant, J. Knox Barnd: Quartermaster, A. E. Shannon; Surgeon, J. B. Vail; Assistant Surgeon. Enos G. Burton.

Fourteenth Regiment — Colonel, George D. Freeman; Lieutenant Colonel, W. L. Curry; Major, J. W. Chapin; Adjutant, A. B. Townsend; A. Quartermaster, H. A. Guitner; Surgeon. J. N. Beach; Assistant Surgeon, P. H. Bauer.

Palmer Guards, Columbus.

Richmond Light Guards,

Columbus Cadets.

President of the United States, distinguished visitors, and Exposition Commissioners in carriages.

Second Division.

Turner Band.

Cincinnati Turngemeinde.

Druiden Saengorchor.

Harugari Maennerchor.

Concordia Maennerchor.

Schweizer Maennerchor.

Brazil Band.

Cincinnati Volunteer Firemen’s Association.

German Pioneer Society.

Societa Nazionale Italiana.

Band.

Bricklayers' Union, No. 1, of Ohio.

Hon. Peter Striker’s staff is composed as follows: Judge Moses Wilson, Henry Knorr, Col. F. Harff, Dr. Prescott, Louis Werner, John Kinsinger, J. Donaldson, J. Thorner, Henry Varwig, J. P. Murphy, H. N. Foster, Robert Dykins, Arthur Miller, Lafayette Martin, John Hummel, Frank Ramsey, Fred. Lotze, Thomas Shay, Ph. Lippman, Sam. Smiley, Fred. Hengehold, Henry Moorman, Mike Spaeth and N. Levy.

THE TURNOUT OF WAGONS.

This was, of course, the grandest feature of the whole procession, showing the various branches of industry in which our mer­chants are concerned. The descriptions of the wagons are, as far as could be done, ac­cording to their order in the big procession:

A. E. Burkhardt & Co. were first and made a fine display. They had out two decorated wagons, each one drawn by four horses. There was a magnificent assort­ment of furs, etc., all of the costliest kind.

Mr. Andrew Erkenbrecher had out two four-horse wagons, one of which was loaded with starch boxes, each one displaying the brand of the firm, and the other covered with a large canopy, decorated with flags, streamers and evergreen.

John Grossius made a big display. He had out three wagons, which gave rise to general attention to admirers of the culin­ary art. The first wagon was handsomely decorated and drawn by two Norman steeds. It has on it the celebrated Grossius patent hot air furnace and including the fine appearance of the master mechanics, we can only say that the display was per­fection. The second wagon contained the renowned Grossius Patent School-house ventilating stove which carried off the medals in all the leading Expositions. The third wagon bore the superior heating stoves for parlors, etc. The samples were the New Silver Moon, the Anti Clinker Hot Base for hard coal, and others.

Mr. C. R. Mabley, the clothier, of Fountain Square, had out his coach, drawn by two white and two black spirited horses.

The Singer Manufacturing Company had out four wagons. The first was drawn by six horses and was in the shape of a car filled with figures representing the cos­tumes of different nations and machines — the machines now used in making the clothing of the people of to-day in the various parts of the world. The second wagon was drawn by four horses, and was also filled with machines. The whole was covered with a canopy and some comical figures. The third wagon was laden with machines boxed up and directed to all parts of the world. It was drawn by a four-horse team. The fourth wagon of a similar style was drawn by three horses.

Mr. R. E. J. Miles, of the Grand Opera-house, had out his big band wagon and made one of the prettiest shows in the line.

The Cincinnati Wheel Company had a wagon eight feet wide, twenty-four feet high and handsomely decorated in red, white and blue. A work-shop was repre­sented, and the manner of putting the finishing touches to a buggy wheel was shown. The wagon was drawn by four horses and could not help attracting atten­tion.

Messrs. Henry Meyer & Co., L. B. Thoms, Clark & Brother and J. M. Hunter & Co. made fine displays with 1 wagon each.

H. R. Droste, the spice man, had 10 wag­ons in line. Fricker & Kerner had 6, and A. O. Gaskill and J. O. Moore & Co. 1 wagon each.

J. E. Frey, the Fifth-street fish dealer, had out 4 wagons — 1 containing 2 live bears, the second some large decorated elk horns, the third filled with oyster cans and adver­tisements of the different, brands, and the fourth with specimens of different kinds of fish.

The Enterprise Carriage Company, on Sycamore and Canal, had out 3 wagons, showing the work on the fixing of spring buggies and other light vehicles, play was a fine one.

Marmet & Co. had out 1 coal wagon. The decorations were fine. The vehicle was 40 feet long and was drawn by 8 horses. Mounted on the wagon was an imitation coal mine with a coal car going in and out of the mouth of the shaft.

David H. Gould & Co., with two wagons and the Highland Pony Brigade, brought up the rear of the Second Division.

Third Division.

Gen. H. C. Young and staff, and band.

The Hall Safe & Lock Company had six wagons with about three hundred and fifty men, showing the various styles of safes, the patent locks, time-pieces and the dif­ferent departments connected with the making of safes. The show was one of the best in the line.

The I., C. & L. Railroad Company had one wagon, handsomely fixed up.

The Royer Wheel Company furnished two wagons, showing their patent hubs and wheels. The firm has its place of business on Third street, near Smith.

George F. Otte & Co. had two wagons in the procession, the wagons being filled with samples of carpets taken from their store.

The Bromwell Manufacturing Company of Walnut street made a fine display of wire goods. They had three wagons.

Anderson, Harris & Co. had one fine wagon out and the Campbell Creek Coal Co. had two.

The boat by John Barber was a fine dis­play.

The builders, V. P. Evans & Geo. S. Blaney, also made a good show.

Mark's A. F. Chair Company had out a wagon with some fine samples of chairs.

After a wagon furnished by the Queen City Commercial College came the Moscow Cornet Band.

H. Closterman & Co., of Smith and Au­gusta streets, made a good showing of cabine [sic] cabinet work and chairs of all kinds. They had 150 men and wagons in line.

Chas. Espich's display of birds and fowls on his wagon created quite a divertisement [sic] advertisement.

A Buchanan had three coal wagons in line, each one of the wagons being filled with workmen.

George S. Blaney, stove dealer, of West Sixth street, had two large wagons, each drawn by four horses, and a fine display of stoves and ranges. It was a good represen­tation of the progress of the stove manu­facturers of our city.

This division wound up with Mr. John Zumstein's pony brigade.

Fourth Division,

under charge of Mr. Amor Smith, Jr., and staff. The Cincinnati Cornet Band fur­nished the music. Right here followed an­other of the features of our big procession and this was the turnout in uniform of

THE KNIGHTS

of St. Lawrence, St. James, St Edward, St. Patrick, Loyola, St. Thomas and St. Martin. All of the men had a martial appearance, and judging from the appearance to-day, the men are perfectly drilled. It was a fine sight.

A band of music cheered up the Butch­ers' Association of Hamilton Co.

This was followed up by one wagon each by the pork-packers Charles Jacob, Jr., Fritsch & Co., Sander & Burkhardt, and Charles H. Wuest. Here another band came in.

Then Mosler, Bahman & Co., had a dis­play of three wagons and 250 men, with one parlor safe, two wagons, with two large safes on either side with pictures, repre­senting a house on fire and the safe in good order. Another wagon representing burg­lars trying to open the safe, and the time passing so rapidly without making progress that they look at the clock and see the hands pointing to 5 a. m., when they be­come alarmed at the lateness of the hour, and depart unsuccessful.

Then came Fire Marshals on horses, as follows: John Smith, George Limberger, Conrad Petri, George Weber and Hugh McShane. Second Division, Marshals on foot: George Plankuchen,

The Little Miami Railroad Shops, Nel­son's Business College, T. T. Haydock, of Sixth street, Henry Kessler and Daniel Wilcox each had out tastily decorated wagons.

Mr. Valentine Wettengel, of 376 Main street, had out a wagon, bearing a warm-air furnace, called the "Argand." It was drawn by two horses, and handsomely fixed up. Another wagon showed up the work­ings of a regular tin shop. The display was excellent.

The Melophine Company was there, as were also Si Keck’s advertisements and some of the samples of the soap he is now making. Si is never behind.

The Eagle White Lead Company made a fine display with its handsomely labeled casks of white lead.

Muth's steam bakery followed in this di­vision with seven of its delivery wagons.

He-Ho Tea Company had one wagon with all the quaint signs relative to that seductive beverage.

The wagon by the Cincinnati Preserving Company made a good showing.

T. T. Haydock had in place two of his one-horse carriages and one of his two-horse carriages in the procession.

Henry Kessler had one wagon filled with rolls of leather in the line.

The Adams Express Company prepared a vehicle which drew considerable atten­tion.

H. Morgenthau & Son had their delivery wagon filled with fish barrels and boxes and several wooden fish suspended on a frame.

The Zoological Garden Turnout wound up the Fourth Division, and we may say that they made a glorious effort to do hon­or to their Society. Mr. Neil C. Kerr had charge of it and he seemed to know how to run things. He was out riding on horse­-back. A four-horse phaeton, containing the leopards and their keepers followed next with a smaller phaeton for the Zoo Police. Then came the camels and yaks, led by their keepers. An Irish car followed and the pony brigade brought up the rear.

Fifth Division.

This was under the charge of Mr. Louis Herancourt and staff, led by the strains of the Liberty Cornet Band.

THE BREWERS.

It was at first expected that each brewery firm would make a separate and special dis­play, but when a committee, consisting of Mr. Henry Muhlhauser, as chairman, and Messrs. Herancourt and Moerlein was ap­pointed to make a general display, so that no jealousy could arise, the trouble was ended, and a magnificent display was the result. They had out ten wagons and a lone string of hacks and men. It was the biggest thing in the procession.

First came King Gambrinus and his staff on horseback. His followers were:

Two buglers.

Two Knights.

Four Knights of the Fourth Century.

Four Knights of the Tenth Century.

Four Knights of the Fourteenth Century, and knights representing the 19th Century.

Then came their ten wagons, headed by the famous German military band now playing at the Bellevue House. Carl Beyer was the leader.

The first wagon represented Ceres. A big lyre was on the wagon with a cornuco­pia; throwing out hops. The Goddess of Grain and Agriculture was shown in an attitude of picking hops from the vine. In front of her was a farmer with a broad-rimmed hat, and a woman with a similar head-covering, each showing barley in the sheaf. Another figure held a scythe in its hands.

The whole was covered with a canopy of hop vines, six by eight feet in dimensions.

The second wagon shows the brewers at work turning the barley and putting it through the sprouting process.

The next wagon showed the barley, after sprouting, going to the drying kiln. Then the malting process, after which it goes to the process of brewing.

Wagon No. 4 shows the big rollers, the immense kettles and tanks and boiling of the ingredients. This wagon also shows how the hops are added. The whole shows the beer in its raw state. This living picture is one of the most interesting in the proces­sion.

Wagon No. 5 gives the fermenting pro­cess, The beer is run down into the cellar into large vats and there stored for fer­mentation. Six large vats on the wagon show how this is done.

Wagon No. 6 brings one to a still lower cellar, which in the real brewery, is forty to forty-five feet deep. Here the liquid is given a rest and thence goes down to the lager beer arches on wagon No. 7. After leaving about two mouths for maturing purposes it is drawn off into small casks, quarters, halves and barrels. And you may rely on it the brewers were on the wagons taking their share of the extract of hops and malt and dispensing the same to the eager crowd that lined the march of the procession. This wagon, of course, showed that the beer was ready for the market.

The eighth wagon was loaded with malt and hops, the former in sacks and the lat­ter in bales, a motto "Our Ingredients," surmounting the pyramid.

No. 9 was a fine wagon. It was filled with ice, and had on it a huge beer cooler, made by F. C. Deckeback. The ice was in pyramidal form, and a motto of "It must keep cool" graced it.

The last wagon showed representations of twenty-five different nations in their indi­vidual costumes — the American, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Mongolian, In­dian, African, etc.

GAMBRINUS STOCK CO.

This brewery did not unite with the oth­er brewers, but made a separate and special display.

They had out a wagon following the Brewers' Association. The feature was a big cask, twenty-two feet long, sixteen feet high and fifteen feet in diameter. Of course the wagon was in dimensions to suit, the monster. It was made by J. W. & T. G. Robindson, of Seventh and Carr streets, and represents an oak beer cask. The work is of the finest kind and the capacity of the "jug" is 16,000 gallons.

On the front is an eight foot painting of the Gambrinus brewery, and on the back is a nine foot picture of King Gambrinus, sit­ting on a barrel of beer, and holding a glass of the foaming beverage in his hand. The sketching is from the hands of Mr. Tuchfarber. The big wagon was furnished by Charles Doll, and was drawn hv six horses. A suitable escort was in front of the dis­play.

After this came ten open hacks contain­ing the different proprietors of our brew­eries.

Adolph Lotze & Sons, of Walnut, near Sixth street, made a good display with their three wagons, showing samples of ovens, stoves and ranges.

Knuwener & Verhage placed several of their delivery wagons in the procession filled with boxes of mineral water.

Brunswick & Balke had out three large wagons covered with canopies, and were finely decorated. The first was drawn by four horses, and contained a billiard table, such as was made in 1849. The second was a four-horse wagon, containing a billiard table, such as is made at the present time. The third wagon was drawn by six horses, and contained a parlor billiard table. Gen­tlemen were playing a game upon the tables in the first two wagons, and a party of ladies and gentlemen were knocking the balls over the third.

THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

closed the big procession. It made a grand display. Twelve companies participated, The Ones, Twos, Gifts, Fours, Fives, Sixes, Sevens, Eights, Nines, Tens, Thir­teens, Hook and Ladder wagons, Nos. 1 and 2, and the Babcock squirt-gun, as the "fire boys" call it, was also out, all hand­somely decorated in colors.

Following the Fire Department was the old Volunteer Firemen's Association, draw­ing an old-time hand-engine. Those too venerable to "lend a hand to the machine," rode in hacks.

At this hour the monster procession is coming down Elm street towards the Ex­position Buildings.

Here the column will halt, the military will open ranks, facing inward, and present arms as the President, Governor of Ohio and visitors, &c., pass through the line to the stand erected in front of the buildings. The ranks will then close and the proces­sion pass in review.

The military at Twelfth street will wheel off Elm street and file into Washington Park and stack arms.

It is expected that the formal opening exercises will take place about 4 o’clock.

After the column has passed, the Presi­dent, Governor and visitors, attended by the Commissioners, will take the stage of the main hall, the organ playing as the stage is being occupied, where the formal open­ing exercises will take place, as follows:

1. Music, chorus of schoolchildren.

2. Prayer, offered by Rev. Thomas Lee.

3. Opening address, by the President of the Exposition.

4. Response, by the President of the United States.

5. Response, by the Governor of Ohio.

6. Response, by the Mayor of Cincin­nati.

7. The Exposition formally announced as open to the public, by the President of the Exposition.

8. Music by chorus of school children.

9. The distinguished guests, Commission­ers, & c. will retire from the stage to the Commissioners' room and from thence will attend the different departments of the Exposition as opportunity may offer, the great organ playing as the stage is being va­cated.