Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-24

officers and ex-ocers of the Association were on the
pillars ofthe ARCH and the bust was an arch
which were the words, screen Library" The
names Of the eX-nayoTs were gracefully blended in
festoons in the balustrade of the gallery.
The flags of all nations foated from the columns of
the pillars around the hail. between which were ar
ranged the names of the Presidents of the United
States. The centre ofthe hall was beautifully
namented with some one hundred and fifty pen
nants all the various columns blending beautifully
the rays from the gilded sun, ten feet in diameter
supporting the whole
These decorations were the work of Col. Beals of
Boston, gentleman Of large experience and distin-
gished reputation for getting up affairs of the kind
and he states that he has bestowed far more labor
and pains upon thd present occasion than ever upon
any other. The success of his present undertaking
reflects the highest credit upon his skill These dec
oratons are pronounced far superior 70 anything of
the kind ever before attemptee in the State.
Col Beals attended his valuable assistance to the
various committees, in arranging the decorations of
the different bazaars.
On the floor of the Hall, in the center, is bazaar
representing the United States, with embematical
pictures, representing the manners and customs of
the different sections of the Union and the cOat-of
arms ofeach State, on the frieze The roof was
mounted by a spread eagle canopied by the national
flag.
On the North side of the hall, is a bazaar repre-
sentng Europe, with the coat-ot-ams, the flag, and
name of each nation, on the frieze.
The different bazaars were filed with articles indi-
eating the productions, natural and artificial ami
mails &c, of each nation represented
The bazaar representing Asia is in the South side
and has the figure of dragon each corner of the
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of Chinese lanterns suspended therefrom There is,
in this bazaar, goodly array of Chinese articles
some junks, Chinese writing desks &c-and j ohm
Chinaman was there in full costume.
The bazaar representing Africa is in the Southwest
corner, and has cOnical roof of matched palm leaf
on which are several horns of native cattle. The
roof is surmounted with Ottoman flags, streaming
from pine trees, and palm tree in the rear embel-
fishes the scene.
North America is represented in the Northwest
corner, by tent of spruce poles, covered with buff
falo robes, in imitation of wigwam. Close by is
war pole with Indian trophies on it, and a natural
canoe of full size, with all the Indian implements,
&c.
There is scramble bag attached to each bazaar,
in which, for dime, any one can thrust his hand
and pluck out any single article.
The skill and taste displayed in the arrangement
of all these bazaars reflect the highest credit upon
the various committees engaged in getting them up.
Too much praise cannot be accorded them for their
labors and pains-taking.
The painting of the Hong or Chinese department,
and of the coats of arms of the United States and
European departments, were very ingeniously exc
cuted by MIR. +. j. Lawrence, to whom great praise
is due.
The carpenter work on the entrance was made by
Mr.. j. NJ Studley; and Col. Beals remarked, in re-
gard to it, that the best proportional entrance
ever constructed for him to display his work upon
The Post Office and Express Office are neatly ar
rayed under the North and South galleries. and ap-
pear to be the of great attraction and will I'M
doubleday prove to be very profitable departments.
The Christmas Tree, arranged by Mrs. Dodge in
one of the ane-roOms, is very particular attrac-
ton, and deserves to be, from the beautiful and
tasteful manner in which it is got up.
The Picture Gallery is also great object of at
traction. Displayed upon the walls are ifelike por-
traits of many distinguished citizens of Worcester,
living and dead, with splendid pictures by distin-
guished masters, representing picturesque scenes in
both the old and New Worlds and other interesting
and beautiful representations upon canvas.
The Fair will be open from 81 O'Clock A. M till 10
P NJ, each day, excepting Sunday till the close
This friday eyening-Christmas Eye-Santa Claus
will make his annual visitation, and will constitute
one of the attractive features of the Fair. The
Christmas Tree will also shake its bountfu branch
es and dispense its golden fruit-ths afternoon and
evening