Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-12-06

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sefihs but few days, 81 reT we were informess
that the annual F." Fair of the American Insti-
tute '' was opened at the "Crystal Palace"
and yet six wseks have passed, and thousands
have thronged that magnificent building, daily,
until the present time. This afternoon the
prizes are to be awarded, and 4" tonight the ex-
hibition will positively close so says the 1ri-
bunc.
Two or three weeks since, we were there with
few friends, and had the pleasure of seeing
l60 little boys from Randall's Island" They
appeared to enjoy the day very much. AS the
bells rang for three clock they oil assembled
in the Picture Gallery" and after arranging
themselves on one side, a little boy stepped for
ward and made an address, Tor rather repeated
one composed for the occasion.) He was warm
ly applauded, and gentleman, whose name
do not recolect, made few brief remarks in
reply. Then, after singing several pieces, they
formed procession, headed by their " band"
and marched out Their musical instruments
were three flies, with one bass and two tenor
drums, the musicians were ten or twelve years
of age, and we think that they play remarkably
well. 1t was pleasing sight, and yet, altho'
it is MT at all fashionable. the tears would come
to our eyes, for who could look for the first
time upon such group of chldren-without
home or friends, save such as Charity offers
without deep, soul thrilling emotion! What
if Jennie did smile, and say that we should 60
crazy over those poor Charity Children :" we
could not help it, but hurried on to catch the
last glimpse of them as they passed out, determ-
ined that if we Dere " crazy" we would take
one more view of those who would have no one
to care for them, if they also should lose their
reason
What fairy-like abode this beautiful palace
seems. l can never enter it without thrill of
pleasure, mingled with astonishment. Fairy
fountains spring from fairy pond, and the
bright water-drops fall to the surface with a
musical ripple. while around the margin min
iature flower garden is cultivated, and tiny roses
: and verbenas peep into tho water and through
the railing, blushing under the admiring glances
Of the multitude.
At one place, we noticed piano, that might
: almost have suited Queen Nab 1t could scarce
have been twelve inches in length but more
perfect representation we never saw in so small
space. Little carriages of every variety were
. in abundance Still one cannot dwell with these
i fancies for any length of time, in such busy
+ crowd although glance at some Millineri
: showcase, with its grand display of the " lates
# fashions for ladies' hats" will call queer lit
# tie smile to your lips, and you will murmur-
> "those surely cannot be worn by real, everyda!
people" But pray look around, there close be
Is side you is lady with " charming bonnet ;
g, on, aud you perceive at once what an absur,
remark you have been making, for the fragi
H. article comes to her ears, and at least three
g. eighths of the way over the top of her head
L. leaving precisely space enough for a large put
10 and braid of hair, also profusion of feathers
ID lace and flowers. Did you believe you could b
is SO deceived in any thing, and " isn't it love
l q bonnetl"
ne But other and more substantial objects NEE
n your gaze, and the dream-vision vanishes, leat
! ing still pleasing reality. The whirring clat
ter of machinery salutes your sense of hearin
.s in true business ks1tEle yet mingled as it n
ak suing FROM suUf man
lis voices, your +" al
Nm dispersed, and a Bah
er takes its station in you'sa 'sS>Lg
d In one place is frame, ca1'|sered with be-
ed spreads, one of which is knit. A paper fastent
MS to il, states thas there are 700 pieces, of III
'd stitches each in it, and these, with the IL var
rd of fringe, were knit and put together in lie
than six months, by a lady "a years Of age J.
,n- We should not like to undertake it.
ad A large case of California diamonds attract
ste much attention, and very beautiful they al
ci- A model car for the Pacific Railroad" W
ok exhibited. 1t purposes to be 27 feet in widt
%. and to have double track, thereby insuri
not safety so that, it is announced, "they can tra
her Ell at the rate of 100 miles per hour, witho
OIL danger E" On each side of the car are " Sta
not Rooms F." the seats are in the centre, with 81
on lights in lieu of windows For the first tt
sr we saw q submarine armor, but it was dish
,ow looking dress. The thought of being under
nor ter, with no air to breathe. save what co
nly come through that narrow tube, is enough
make one shudder. In the Machine Arcade
sion we noticed one machine for splitting wool
yed which must prove very convenient for dealers
lad prepared kindling wood Sewing machi
Orth are familiar to all, but one for knitting we
kept never seen before, and were much interested
it's movements
en- In the evening people hurried to and ir'
lpon search of sitting and standing places, Jost
y for each other about very unceremoniously. Iql
the following from the N. Y. Daily Times