Democratic Sentinel, Volume 16, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 October 1892 — THE OFFICIAL PROGRAMME. [ARTICLE]

THE OFFICIAL PROGRAMME.

Ceremonies Which Will Attend the World’s Fair Dedication. When the Congress of the Unitedi States authorised the commemoration, of the Four Hundredth Anniversary of the discovery of America by an International Exposition to be held in Chicago during the summer of 1893, it alsoprovided that the Exposition buildingsshould be dedicated on the 12th day of Ootober, 1892, with “appropriate ceremonies. ” Subsequently, by act of Congress, this date was changed to Oct. 21, 1892. Aside from the international interest In this fitting prelude to the magnificent picture of the world’s progress that will, be presented in 1893, this dedicatory service will furnish an opportunity for the'world to behold the extent of the preparations which are being made for the Exposition. The evening of Wednesday, Oct. 19,. a grand reception will be tendered thePresident of the United States, his Cabinet and other distinguished guestsat the Auditorium. After the close of the oeremonies on each of the threesucceeding evenings there will be magnificent pyroteehnio displays. Thursday, Oct. SO. The first day will witness an imposing procession, indicative of peace, contentment and prosperity, participated in by oivic organizations, which will be reviewed by the President of the‘United States, his Cabinet, the Congress andother honored guests. In the evening, at Jackson Park, amid myriads of electric lights and other displays, a water pageant, “The Procession of the Centuries,” will move through the beautiful water-ways of theExposition grounds, illustrating with beauty and historic accuracy some of the great facts of history connected, with the discovery of America, such as the condition of this country prior to the landing of Columbus; striking events in the life of the great discoverer; important epochs in American history and the world’s progress in civilization. The vessels upon which these tableaux will be represented vary from 40 to 53 feet in length, modeled after the naval architecture of the period rep- ; resented; for example, “Columbus Befor the Court of bpain,” will be repre-i sented upon a vessel modeled after the lines of the “Santa Maria.” Frlilay, Oct. 21. The national salute at sunrise will Inaugurate the ceremonies of Dedication Day. The President of the United: States, his cabinet, members of the Supreme Court, members of the Senate and House of Representatives, distinguished foreign guests and Governorsof the different States and Territories with their official staffs, will be escorted! by a guard of honor composed of troops ot the United Sidtes army, detachmentsof the United States naval forces, and regiments from the various State National Guards, to the Manufacturers and Liberal Arts Building, in which the dedicatory exercises will be held.

At 1 o’clock in tho afternoon in thisbuilding the following dedicatory programme will be carried out under thedirection of the Director General: 1. Columbian March. Written for the occasion by Prof. John K. Paine. 2. Prayer by bishop Charles H. Fowler, D. D., LL. D., of California. 3. Dedicatory Ode. Words by Miss Harriet Monroe, of Chicago; music by G. W. Chadwick, of Boston. 4. Presentation of the master artists of tho Exposition and their completed work, by theChief of Construction. 6. Report of the Director General to the World’s Columbian Commission. 6. Presentation of the buildings for dedication by the President of the World’s Fair Exposition to the President of the World's Columbian Commission. 7. Chorus, "The Heavens Are Telling”— Haydn. 8. Presentation of the buildings for dedication by the President of the World’s Columbian Commission to the President of the United States. ». Chorus. “In Praise of God”—Beethoven. 10. Dedications of the buildings by the President of tbe United States. 11. Hallelujah chorus, from "The Messiah”— Handel. 12. Dedicatory oration, Hon. Wm. fi. P. Breckinridge, Kentucky. 13. "The Star Spangled Banner,” and “Hail Columbia,” with full chorus and orchestral accompaniment. 14. Columbian oration, Chauncey M. Depew, New York. 15. National salute. , At the close of this programme a special electric and pyrotechnic display will be given, with a repetition.of “The Pio;-ession of the Centuries.” Saturday, Ont. 22. A series of military maneuvers and parades will constitute the main portion of the day’s programme. In the evening attractive and appropriate celebrations will be provided, followed by a magnificent display of fireworks. A number of brilliant social entertainments will be given by the citizens of Chicago during the three evenings of the dedication celebration.

Only Those Invited. According to a Chicago correspondent, none but those who have received invitations will be admitted to Jackson Park Dedication Day, Oct. 2i. This is the position at present of the Committee on Ceremonies, and is generally understood among the directors. The reason given for this course is that there will be more people with invitations than can be satisfactorily handled that day. Already Secretary Culp, of the Ceremonies Committee, has been instructed to issue 50,00 invitations. Most of these were sent out weeks ago. This makes the prospective number 100,000 persons. In addition to that the Executive Committee has ordered that all the paidup subsbribers to the capital stock of the Exposition have invitations issued to them. It was estimated that 14,000 subscribers have paid in full, so that another 28,000 persons will be added to the throng. Milward Adams, who has charge of the seating capacity of the Manufactures Building, will provide chairs for 90,000 people. There will he standing room in the building for 35,000 more. If the gates were thrown open to the public it is feared that the multitude would become unwieldy. While according to the present plan none but invitation bearers can get in the park Dedication Day, outsiders will see the procession, all the'distinguished people, the review of the troops, and the display of fireworks on the several nights. They would miss only the four hours’ programme inside the Manufacturers Building. The monster civic parade Thursday, when Bj,ood people will be in line, is for everybody, as also the military maneuvers at Washington Park Saturday, and the dedication of State Buildings. The biggest part of the actual show will be outside the Manufacturers Building.

Oct. 21 a Tefral Holiday. Many inquiries have been received from bankers and others at" the Treasury Department in Washington as to whether the 21st is a legal holiday. I( is. The law requires the President tc issue a proclamation declaring Friday, Oct. 21, a national holiday in honor ol the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America by Columbus, and inviting all communities to celebrate the day by public demonstrations.