ST. JOSEPH DAY.

August 13, 1898.

The celebration of St. Joseph Day was one of the most successful of any of the
city special days.  Several thousand of the inhabitants accompanied the mayor
and city officials to the Exposition to celebrate their day.  At 12 o'clock
fully 3000 Missourians had gathered in the Auditorium and the following program
was carried out:

Address of Welcome
Mayor Moores
Address   
President Wattles
Response
Mayor Kirschner of St. Joseph
Music by the Band.

This concluded the formal exercises and the remainder of the day was spent in
visiting the Exposition sights.


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