August 13, 1898
ST. JOSEPH DAYThe celebration of St. Joseph Day was one of the most successful of any of thecity special days.  Several thousand of the inhabitants accompanied the mayorand city officials to the Exposition to celebrate their day.  At 12 o'clockfully 3000 Missourians had gathered in the Auditorium and the following programwas carried out:Address of WelcomeMayor MooresAddress   President WattlesResponseMayor Kirschner of St. JosephMusic by the Band.This concluded the formal exercises and the remainder of the day was spent invisiting the Exposition sights.