THE ILLINOIS BUILDING ON ILLINOIS DAY. — On the occasion of a day of celebration devoted to any particular state, a scene of interest occurred at that state’s building. Naturally, the people of the particular commonwealth would gather in thousands about their edifice and there would be much enthusiasm and much noise while the ceremonies of the occasion were in progress. So it was to be expected that Illinois Day, that of the state in which the Exposition was held, would be a day of note and vast pleasant confusion. Expectation was in no way disappointed. There was a great throng. There were numerous speeches made and there was a sufficient display of enthusiasm. In the illustration, though the view is a vague and distant one, the floating decorations of the Illinois Building may be seen, as well as the hundreds thronging the south balcony and looking down upon the multitude below. It was a great day, but not very different from any other of the state days. It was just a buoyant, patriotic time for everybody. Inside the building very little occurred. In fact, very little could occur inside the Illinois Building. It was not constructed with any adroit idea regarding the comfort of visitors. It contested hotly with the United States Government Building the honor of being the worst prominent architectural production upon the ground. Which really deserved the honor of pretentious failure may never be absolutely decided. Each offensive building has its champions, claiming it to be the most uncouth ever erected, but there is no absolute verdict in the case.